Don’t miss the dumpling stand here for dim sum master Joe Ng’s take on har gow with shrimp and bacon. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! En savoir plus .
Who will get to manage this 1,776-foot-tall office tower? The two bidders are the family-run Durst Organization and Related Cos., an international real-estate developer. En savoir plus .
The three-course, $25 lunchtime prix fixe menu is one of the better deals in midtown. And per Adam Platt, the signature tarte flambée is worth a special trip. En savoir plus .
Has a variety of seafood heavy entrees plus traditional Basque pinxtos (pinch-os) like marinated white anchovies & grilled padron peppers. En savoir plus .
Pair a classic burger with disco fries and one of the two beer–ice cream floats.
This prominent Harlem church traces its roots to 1808, when visiting free Ethiopian sailors and African-American parishioners left the Free Baptist Church due to segregated seating. En savoir plus .
This new location just opened, so the lines will be predictably epic. Stop by in the late afternoon when the crowds thin out and order their famed frozen custard along with your burger. En savoir plus .
Ed Koch may no longer be mayor of New York, but if he used Foursquare, he'd probably be the mayor of this restaurant. Once a month, Koch invites members of his administration to an elegant lunch here. En savoir plus .
The view of New York, the Hudson River & New Jersey is stunning. It makes you feel very sexy while you're paying for the pricey cocktails. En savoir plus .
Head to liberty island before October 2011-- in mid-autumn, the statue will be closed down while a new staircase is installed. En savoir plus .
It's a decadent affair with gold & silver furniture, a fireplace, & bottle storage for 500 bones a month - which is weird because who doesn't finish their bottle in one sitting?
After a year of bad luck, the owners turned to feng shui: obsidian arrowheads and amethyst crystals are buried in the basement here, and walnut and metal essences are mixed into the paint. En savoir plus .
“Empire lobby lounge & rooftop lounges are 2 of my favorite places in NYC. The lobby lounge is so sexy & comfy. The rooftop has gorgeous views, a fireplace & amazing drinks!” – Meredith, Setup Squad
Try the pastrami or the hot dogs. Katz's is a landmark eatery that's been serving up delicious meats since 1888.
Try making a call here because the tunnel has the best cellphone service in New York. En savoir plus .
Play Toss the Boss (Sat 2–5pm, Sun 2–7pm): the bartender will flip a coin for each round; call it right and your drinks are on the house. En savoir plus .
Nothing allows you to relax more than taking time out for brunch. Enjoy the buffet at the Four Seasons. -Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker
Seafood is the specialty here, but dessert lovers should save room for the donut plate or the sticky rice pudding. En savoir plus .
Join Neil Gaiman, Mark Sheppard, director Toby Haynes & Chris Hardwick at our Doctor Who panel on Sunday @ 11:30am. We're showing sneak peeks, incl Neil's episode from the upcoming season.
Try the Hummock Island Oysters by Westport Aquaculture. Hand picked exclusively for Lavo, these are by far the finest oysters in the world. See Vanity Fair December 2010 issue for more info.
Did you miss that lecture because you spent too much time in the galleries? Check if it’s on our YouTube channel. (Alex, Digital Media)
Try the cemita poblano, a whopping handful of shredded pork, cheese, avocado, mango and aioli, which is served only at lunch. The secret and critical ingredient is papalo, an herb similar to cilantro. En savoir plus .
It’s even more beautiful in person, isn’t it? Cross this off the bucket list. En savoir plus .
At this Asian take on fast food, the most popular lunch dish is the Vietnamese BBQ beef sandwich ($10.50). Also try the fish cha ca la vong salad ($9.75) and shredded chicken sandwich ($9.50). En savoir plus .
The Mark Restaurant menu is refined & comfortable, headlined by the “Croque M.” triple-decker sandwich: three slices of fresh white bread, Mornay sauce & Flying Pig Farm ham - topped with a quail egg.
Go down a level and sit in the Viennese Sweets Shop. Order a hot chocolate! - Tracy
Perfect for those on jury duty at nearby courthouses. German-Austrian classics on the menu include Wiener schnitzel (breaded and fried), Jaeger schnitzel (with mushroom sauce), bratwurst and spätzle. En savoir plus .
