This Malaysian restaurant is considered by many to be the best and most authentic in the city. Pungent spices and aromatic blends are the hallmark of this cuisine. Start with Roti Canai, a crispy pancake served with curry dipping sauce. Move on to...

Elegant and romantic, the Pegu Club attracts a sophisticated crowd that knows their cocktails. Care is taken into each drink to create the perfect concoction and all orders include dropper bottles of lemon and lime juices so you can fix your drink...

Sarabeth Levine is a well-known jam and pastry maker in New York. Along with Chef Stephen Mayers, she has created this eating house, which serves delicious American food. On offer are Sarabeth's best, such as Pumpkin Waffles, Cream of Tomato Soup and...

Central Park is a public park in the center of Manhattan in New York City, United States. Central Park, which has been a National Historic Landmark since 1963, was designed by landscape designer and writer Frederick Law Olmsted and the English...

This Japanese department store is a quiet sanctuary dedicated to those who love to shop and have plenty of money to do so. The atmosphere is soothing, perhaps enhanced by the minimalist ambience. In addition to upscale men's and women's clothing by...

New Yorkers love this small, sculptured park behind the library. With its French benches, colorful flower gardens, green lawn and numerous cultural events, Bryant Park is peaceful place to take a moment to watch the world go by. Named in 1874 after...

The lighting of this famous giant Christmas tree will be televised from coast-to-coast, kicking off the holiday season at Rockefeller Center. The ceremony takes place at the end of November/ beginning of December each year and is aired live on the...

The Park stands out from the rest. This hip spot in the heart of the meatpacking district is bound to impress even the most jaded of the New York elite. Each room evokes a different theme--from the rainforest-style dining room to the Red Room...

Located in the Meatpacking District, APT featured as New York's Best Bar in the Zagat 2001 Guide. Walk in through heavy metal doors and find yourself a comfortable seat on one of the long tables in the warmly-lit basement.This is a very...

The ambiance is bohemian and service prompt. But what attracts people to this hidden treasure cove is the casual air and tres chic food, which combines art and wholesome goodness. Roasted sea bass, calamar bois bende, Moqueca, chicken tagine, and...

Brooklyn Bridge was built to connect the island of Manhattan to Brooklyn. At almost 1,600 feet, at the time of its completion in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Its architecture remains a wondrous sight in the New York...

Katz's of New York City, is a kosher-style (not kosher according to Jewish Halacha) delicatessen restaurant. Since its founding in 1888, it has become popular among locals and tourists alike for its pastrami sandwiches and hot dogs, both of which...

Blue Smoke offers authentic barbecue accompanied by seasonal vegetable side dishes and home-style cakes and pies. Specialties like Iced Oysters On The Half Shell and Applewood-Smoked Chicken are served by the hospitable staff in a bustling...

Playfully paying homage to the former inhabitants an “erotic” massage parlor, Happy Endings is now a plush, two-level bar and club. Low lit red velvet booths on the ground level create an intimate lounge setting, while downstairs original tiling...

Treat your body to some TLC under the experienced hands of the masseur at Essential Therapy. Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical, Hot Stone, Prenatal and Craniasacal massage are only some of the massage available. Yoga and relaxation technique help to keep...

Loosely translated, the name of this place could be taken to mean "Lucky Peach's Burrito Bar". If the name seems a bit more exotic than the translation, then it's just a fitting match for the food—like a real burrito bar, it's informal and fast,...

If you're looking for an old fashioned neighborhood pastry store, Veniero's is it. Treats include old time favorites from tarts and gelato to cake and coffee. Serving families for generations since 1894, Veniero's is now available to order from...

The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza is a three-level auditorium and club that can accommodate about 1,200 guests. The venue is very popular amongst the New Yorkers looking for some live entertainment. The place is primarily a concert venue, and has...

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay—you either love him or you hate him. Those in the former category flock to this restaurant to load up on margaritas and Southwestern cuisine. The decor has a colorful desert feel, and if you are lucky (or some would say...

The zigzagging streets and charming brownstones of the Greenwich Village have a far more laid back atmosphere than most neighborhoods in the city. The center of New York's gay and student communities lies here, with a variety of funky shopping and...

Dark, intimate and romantic when it is not too crowded, this spot possesses a good measure of Soho chic. And thankfully, there is only a small amount of the attitude that you normally find in this neighborhood. The space itself is impressive, with...

Tucked in a cozy street corner in the heart of the West Village, Havana Alma de Cuba exudes the warmth and flavor of an authentic Cuban restaurant. The rhythmic palpitations of salsa and merengue, and the extraordinary scents of exotic dishes...

For down-home food in uptown Harlem, Sylvia's is the place to go. Sylvia is regarded as the queen of the soul food. Dishes are homey and old-fashioned with more than a little soul. Entrees are hardy, low-priced and include delectable sides such as...

Each fall, the city is treated to a book lovers paradise. The biggest and best publishers and bookstores in the country present volumes of new and almost published works. Authors both famous and unheard of appear for lectures and signings. See...

There is nothing upscale or snooty about this big, bi-level down-home eatery located in Times Square. Tourists and business crowds chow down on fairly authentic, old-fashioned barbecue favorites like pork ribs and Georgia Chicken-Fried Steak. The...

This massive cathedral, situated across from Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue, is the largest Catholic cathedral in the United States. With its two soaring 330-foot spires, St. Patrick's Cathedral is also one of the city's most spectacular...

Built in 1913, Grand Central Terminal is impressive even to New Yorkers, particularly the massive main hall with its cathedral-like vaulted ceiling. The building s beautiful with chic new shops and a food court lending an air of urban charm. Not an...

As the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood has continued to become gentrified over the last 10 years, sleek new places like Eatery have continued to open. This restaurant serves up tasty New American food in a downtown setting, which appeals to locals...

At this gracious, Asian-inspired little restaurant in the increasingly hip neighborhood of Nolita, you can choose from several different kinds of rice (including jasmine, basmati and sticky) to go with your small but inexpensive chicken or vegetable...

In the midst of Soho glamour, sits this trendy low- budget retail space. Faux furs, faux leather, bright ethnic prints, and lots of lycra typify the product sold at Mystique. You won't find a particular brand here because everything is private...

A small doorway on a busy West Village street leads you down into Café Wha?--underground den of live music. Though the bands aren't ones that you are likely to see on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine anytime soon, they are very talented. A...

Nestled in the heart of the West Village, this casual American bar and restaurant open till late (usually until 4a) and serves cheap, casual fare. Greasy but tasty burgers and fries are what makes this place popular. A friendly spot, Corner Bistro...