Better known to architecture fans as the Metropolitan Life North Building designed by Harvey Wiley Corbett. Foursquare updated the nomenclature to "11 Madison Avenue" because of the swanky restaurant.
At this four-star gem (the jewel in Danny Meyer's crown), notice the three large oil-paintings by Stephen Hannock, which are based on 1900s black-and-white photos of neighboring Madison Square Park. En savoir plus .
Its gold dome, visible from Flatiron, Gramercy, East Village, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, etc, casts a protective aura. Designed by Cass Gilbert of Woolworth Building fame in 1926. His last NYC skyscraper.
Cute bookstore specializing in children's books. Come for a trip down memory lane.
You'd never expect to see Gandhi in the middle of NYC, but you will. Sometimes he's decorated in flowers. The gate is open during the day and closed at night.
Small-scale Beaux-Arts, designed James Brown Lord, 1900. (Addition: Rogers and Butler, 1954.) 'As if Grand Central ... had shrunk itself to dollhouse size and invited us in to play.' -Paul Goldberger
Small, clean, private rooms, rentable by the hour, are great for one-on-one yoga and restorative training. Sweet alternative to crowded, noisy gyms!
Intimate space to catch some sidesplitting improv – especially on Wednesdays when all the shows are free from 6-11pm. They serve wine and beer too!
Clean restroom. Friendly wait staff. Clean, inspiring environment. Damned fine coffee.
Support your local small business! Immaculate Kip's Bay gym for serious training. Always clean and in great working condition, never overcrowded. Top freelance personal trainers work here.
Wonderful community led by dedicated practitioners. Welcoming to all.
Small, peaceful, quiet gym tucked into an obscure corner of Nomad/Murray Hill. Clean and well equipped. Nice shower.
The Republican organization known as the Union League Club sponsored this bronze of Lincoln by sculptor Henry Kirke Brown (1814 - 1886).
This sculpture by Henry Kirke Brown depicts George Washington addressing New Yorkers as the British retreated on Evacuation Day, November 25, 1783. En savoir plus .
Extensive collection of art and theater memorabilia; interior redone by Stanford White
Metropolitan Life Insurance Tower - Tallest building in the world 1909-13; still part of the skyline a century later
Dating from the days when New York tenements lacked indoor plumbing, these lovely, Roman-inspired public baths still stand. Architects: Arnold W. Brunner and William Martin Aiken, 1906.
The new MFA in Interaction Design program trains students to research, analyze, prototype, and design concepts in their business, social, and cultural contexts. Proud to teach here.
17th Century survivor: freestanding Colonial-era house plus carriage house in modern midtown Manhattan.
Great customer service. Ask away, they'll be more than glad to help you and super patience. Definitely coming back.
Amazing and very knowledgeable staff. Great variety in there spray paint and acrylic paint
Small to midsize venue. Legendary place to see a band. 3 levels. great balcony. Full bar in back with fast service. From The Ramones to U2 to Clapton & Dylan. all the heavy hitters have played here
"Since 2001 we have collaborated with artists + coders from 20+ countries, producing 100+ multimedia exhibitions, education events, commercial software apps and interactive installations."
Explore this institution’s collection of titillating photographs, films and all manner of erotic ephemera. Stop by the souvenir shop and pick up a copy of Adult Mad Libs to play with your date. En savoir plus .
Medium size. Clean bathrooms. Decent acoustics. Stand and rock out or go to back for stadium style seating. Basement bar has more secluded lounge area, w/TVs & speakers so you don't miss anything.
Avoid the 9am and 5pm rushes in and out of the office. Kiss the wood when you exit the elevator.
When they say they're "the top source for new in social and digital media." They MEAN they are the top source for news in social and digital media
A digital product shop that designs and builds apps for web and mobile. Founded by Paul Ford & Rich Ziade.
This VC firm has invested in the likes of Foursquare, Boxee, Disqus and more. Step into @FredWilson's office to see the art painting which his Twitter avatar is based-off. - Vadim Lavrusik En savoir plus .
There is fine architecture in every block of this resurrected old shopping district filled with design and fashion studios and startups.
"Pentagram is the world's largest independent design consultancy. The firm is owned and run by 19 partners, a group of friends who are all leaders in their individual creative fields."
Veggie platter for under 6 dollars is an amazing deal- entree (I suggest tofu) over rice or spinach as well as two sides
Great comedy club. Hilarious comics. Professional wait staff. Class act bartender let me sample wine which is rare in restaurants and bars.
go to the roof on a cold snowy, night. put on a red hooded overcoat like everyone else. pretend you are in a cult.
Check out Gramercy Terrace for a sophisticated mix of tropical greenery and modern art by the likes of Warhol and Hirst. En savoir plus .
Kid-friendly park catering to the after-school crowd. (Five schools flank the park.) Unaccompanied adults are not welcome.
The croissants from Union are absolutely delicious. Our favorite flavors were matcha & birthday cake!! Recently they just started adding ice cream on top. It is a must try..
Only place I know in Manhattan where you can get a truly great cup of coffee AND a decent bagel. In NYC that combo shouldn't be so rare.
...as a W guest call/dial the Whatever/Whenever desk & reserve your complimentary ride with personal driver in a Acura luxury SUV. Awesome Service!!! En savoir plus .
The library is a sweet hang but the penthouse bar is even better and reserved for hotel guests. Eat the radishes!
Comfortable boutique hotel near Madison Square Park & all subways has great breakfast, real quilts on bed. I put visiting clients, staff, and family here.
If you can, get the Medium King room. It has a guitar, a full-sized fridge, and one of the nicest beds I've ever slept in.
Revamped. Retractable roof 17 stories above the city. Sky–view breakfast, power brunch or lunch. American food: seasonal produce and regionally-sourced meats and fish En savoir plus .
Great addition to the neighborhood. Whatever your bakery pleasure, you'll find it here.
Possibly the most famous greenmarket in NYC. Great local produce and people-watching.
With its sister, Posto, makes best thin-crust pizza in NYC—maybe the world. Try the Shroomtown: 3 kinds gourmet mushrooms plus truffle oil. Beet salad with goat cheese & other salads great too!
Who knew a paper plate overflowing with brown rice, steamed veggies and dumplings could taste so good? Must have crack in it, because I'm addicted. Ask for a spoonful of Kim chi on top. Yummmm
Japanese chain with a knack for home-style cooking. The menu includes ramen and sushi, but you're here for the teishoku.
AMAZING vegetarian sushi. They use black rice, which isn't something I've seen outside out my time in Bali, Indonesia. So good!
Republic is consistently great! Simple Asian fusion with reasonable prices. Get the mini-dumplings!
Hummus, beets and tofu best. Skip sweet potato bowl. Good matcha and almond coffee but both lukewarm so request it hot. Reserve in advance.
Juice Gen wins for best bowls, smoothies, AND for actually including calorie counts so you don't blow your HIIT efforts on an afternoon snack 🙌
The little udon and sushi stand, located behind the spices and organic vegetables, whips up some of the best fast vegetarian udon in town.
With its sister, Vezzo, makes best thin-crust pizza in NYC—maybe the world. Try the Shroomtown: 3 kinds gourmet mushrooms plus truffle oil. Beet salad with goat cheese & other salads great too!
Fans of the Williamsburg location will love this new, more spacious shop. Great selection of cheese, both domestic & import. Be sure to try the Epoisses from France & Montgomery's Cheddar from England
It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! En savoir plus .
We love this small café – try the Marinated Tuna salad or the Prosciutto Egg Sandwich. We’re coming back for the panini’s. Top it off with a delicious cappuccino.
I love the setting in here with the lighting and massive space. Sit up above, have a cookie and contemplate your life while people watching. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
Same as the famous Grimaldi’s in DUMBO, but with no lines. Unpretentious coal-fired pizza. Located in former Limelight nightclub (NYC haute spot in 1980s), which, in turn, was formerly a church.
Superb, sedate, gourmet Lebanese restaurant. The Brussels Sprouts are heaven. Order many small plates and share.
You can't go wrong with anything here. Everything is delicious and it's vegan. My fav is their taco salad! If your planning to go for lunch, get their a little before 12 to beat the lunch crowd
Head here for cheap vegetarian food with a Middle Eastern flare. Get a fresh falafel sandwich for $5.25 & add sweet potato fries for $0.50. En savoir plus .
Best selection of healthy (low carb, low sugar or low calorie) ice creams! Try the Adonia or Lifeway Kefir.
the 'shroom burger is the best thing here: bite into it and drown in cheese. wash it down with a lemonade
Beloved early (1902) skyscraper whose peculiar shape reflects its wedge-shaped site at the intersection of 23rd Street, 5th Ave, & Broadway - a remarkable piece of urbanism. Jewel of Mad Square Park.
A glorious park that is just the right size for the city, ringed by (mostly) great architecture that interacts pleasingly with the park's views of nature. A mini-Centra Park, if you will.
The part of Manhattan that's most like London. Many fine 19th & early 20th century houses and apartments surround a private park. Urban plan 1831, Samuel Ruggles.
Where Midtown meets Lower Manhattan. Famous as the park where socialists in the 1930s used to lecture on soapboxes. (Literally.)
Wonderful family therapy resource is both a teaching school and a therapeutic facility. Highly experienced and sensitive therapists. Safe and supportive on LGBT issues. Educational events.
Micro neighborhood between Gramercy, Murray Hill, Kips Bay and Rose Hill is great source of Indian groceries, products, and restaurants.
A public school “for artists and writers.” Great academics, kind and progressive social vibe. Now extends through High School. Hard to get into (art and/or writing talent help).
New addition to the neighborhood. Get a discount with your SVA student or teacher ID.
Skateboarding happens here. So do protests and other social actions. Can be dodgy at times (junkies, runaways).
This gorgeous sun-drenched studio will challenge your entire body in this low weights, high-reps workout. En savoir plus .
Its a pre fix menu n its alot of food for 29.95. No meat but u won't even miss it. Must try it
Asser Levy is one of two NYC Recreation Centers with both an indoor and outdoor pool. The outdoor pool, used during the summer, is 120 feet long, and four feet deep. En savoir plus .
