The best hotel for a staycation has perfected the urban-resort concept. The tri-level pleasure complex boasts a pool with an open view of the Empire State Building, five bars and the Exhale spa. En savoir plus .
Try the fried chickpeas, tossed with a savory mix of salt, cayenne pepper and pungent garam masala. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. En savoir plus .
Steakhouse brand STK has launched this to-go kiosk just steps from Bryant Park. Burgers, sliders, mac-and-cheese balls, truffle fries and a birthday-cake shake are all on the menu. En savoir plus .
Celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson’s eatery offers his take on soul-food classics. Come for Renaissance on Thursdays (7:30pm), a weekly DJ night devoted to jazz and soul tunes from across the globe. En savoir plus .
One of the few spots left in NYC that has not succumbed to a commercial scene. There's no shortage of cool kids and celebrity DJs stay in rotation, so don't think you can just walk up to the door. En savoir plus .
The sister restaurant to Tao, this clubby spot has a dance club downstairs, and serves an intense one-pound Wagyu-blend meatball upstairs. En savoir plus .
Come here for Gameshow Speakeasy, the best game night in NYC, featuring wisecracking panelists from NYC’s nightlife circuit and a famous mystery guest. En savoir plus .
"Some ramen broths detonate at first spoonful, then fizzle out halfway through; others start off meek and turn carnal. Ganso aspires to the latter." - Ligaya Mishan for the New York Times En savoir plus .
Hit up this bi-level "ultra lounge" boasting five differently-steezed areas (the retractable-roofed North Terrace, the cabana-stacked South Terrace...) set in highest rooftop bar in New York City. En savoir plus .
Don't let the homey atmosphere fool you; make a reservation at least a week in advance. Popular lunch items include include the turkey sandwich, cheeseburger, and the whole wheat pizzas. En savoir plus .
Try the fantastic steakhouse-style cheeseburger, built with tangy dry-aged cuts of grass-fed Piedmontese beef, available in the dining room or as a takeaway item from the downstairs lunch counter. En savoir plus .
This weekend the Williamsburg flea turns into an entirely grub-oriented market called Smorgasburg, with over a hundred vendors trying to feed you stuff like fresh local tempeh and heirloom beans. En savoir plus .
Mr. Ansel's interpretation of a Paris-Brest uses soft caramel, chocolate ganache and peanut butter cream. "It looks like a French classic," he said, "but it tastes like a Snickers bar." En savoir plus .
Our favorites: Spicy pork meatballs & mozz on brioche, bratwurst balls topped w/ beer-infused mustard sauce, & Underballs' Whiskey Float w/ citrus liqueur, root beer, & house-made vanilla ice cream. En savoir plus .
At this museum devoted to medieval art, a path winds through the peaceful grounds to a monastery that appears to have survived from the Middle Ages. Don’t miss the famed unicorn tapestries. En savoir plus .