When it is this difficult to get a table, you know something has to be special about Balthazar. A recreation of a French brasserie, it is bold, loud and exciting. The space is dominated by red leather banquettes with retro mirrors adding to the...

New York's Chinatown is a cultural haven full of ancient and exotic traditions, and a huge amount of restaurants. This bustling and crowded neighborhood is home to over half of the city's Chinese population. In the grocery stores and fruit stands,...

Chosen as the best Chinese restaurant in New York by Zagat's 2006 guide, Oriental Garden is known for its no frills approach to food. The unremarkable decor and sometimes brusque service is more than compensated for by the cuisine. Crabs, lobsters...

Karikter specializes in all things Tintin. Tintin books, mugs, toothbrushes, mobiles, eggcups as well as the merchandise of Asterix, Babar, Le Petit Prince, Wallace & Gromit, the Smurfs, Noddy and so on. There are also comic-unrelated design products...

The heart of this well-known Italian neighborhood is Mulberry Street. Years ago, the vast majority of people who lived here were Italian, but expansion of Chinatown and Italian migration to the suburbs has changed the make-up of the neighborhood....

Kittichai, on the ground floor of the 60 Thompson...

This is a newly opened restaurant, housed within the Hotel On Rivington. Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner offers a well designed menu, listing a good number of starters (hot and cold), side dishes and entrees to choose from. Steamed Duck Rounds Wrapped in...

Visit Jin Soon to experience a fun albeit expensive way to pamper your paws. Uma Thurman being one of the esteemed clientèle, you can be assured of quality and satisfaction. Famous for pedicures, manicures and massages, choose from seven spa...

From breakfast to late dinner, you can slide into one of the blue leather booths here and enjoy cheap, lively Cuban cuisine. Meals are an excellent value with large portions of good hearty food. Try the Sandwich Cubano and other pressed...

The Greenwich Village park is popular with students and residents. It is one of the few green spots in the area. At the northern end of the park is a triumphal arch, built in 1789 to honor George Washington, the late President of the United States....

From facelifts to Botoprograms to deeptissue massages; Aerospa in the Gramercy Park Hotel has it all. They have some of the most advanced treatments including 'algaelift' and 'aerowarrior' to soothe those aching muscles. What's more you can have them...

Pan-Latin celebrity chef Douglas Rodriguez, the man behind ultra hot Chicama has opened up this lovely spot also at ABC. Make no mistake, this is not your average in-store eatery, and the trendy, attractive crowd comes for the food not the shopping....

Abboccato�s menu reflects the true appetites of Italy. Owned by The Livanos Family, owners of three-star Oceana and Molyvos, New York�s newest Italian restaurant will serve food to people who have traveled to Italy, loved what they have eaten,...

Royalty, business tycoons and movie stars all come here to splurge on jewellery and timepieces. The late Harry Winston, a native New Yorker, still known as "The King of Diamonds", founded business empire that has an international reputation. High...

This cafe is named after the founder of the Neue Galerie museum Serge Sabarsky, and is an ode to the Viennese cafes where intellectuals are often found engaged in discussion. The Austrian menu includes Sabarsky Frühstück, linzertorte and strudgel....

The plays produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival and held in the Delacorte open-air theater every summer are free. In the past, they have attracted such big-name actors as Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline and Christopher Walken. However, the wait for...

Located in a very posh Upper West Side townhouse, Feline Day Spa offers an exotic array of beauty treatments for women (not cats, as the name would imply). The facials, massages and seaweed wraps offered here all promise to slow down the aging...

The Big Apple is booming – lots of new eateries have lined up, leaving you with several options in hand. Celeb chef Bobby Flay cooks up real American treats at his third venture-Bar Americain. The menu features classic dishes from the Southwest,...

Riingo is Chef Marcus Samuelsson's take on Contemporary American and Japanese dining, with an inspired menu, design and overall atmosphere that showcases the food and hospitality of both cultures. Samuelsson, the 2003 James Beard foundation "Best...

This complex was designated the permanent headquarters for the United Nations in 1952. Many buildings, including the General Assembly Hall, can be viewed on guided tours. When the flags in front of the complex are flying, the Assembly is in session....

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...

On the opening night of this famous music house, Tchaikovsky conducted and New York's elite waited in line to enter. Carnegie Hall quickly became an international Mecca of classical music, attracting the brightest stars from Bernstein to Toscanini....

This is a must for any visitor to New York City. The official visitors' bureau is innovative with a Video Wall where you can view photos or hear advice about what to do in New York. The center also provides the most up-to-date information on where to...

Owners Maguy and Gilbert LeCoze came to New York from Paris in 1986 to establish this elegant restaurant for the sole purpose of cooking and preparing fish dishes. At the time, few could have predicted their incredible success; but every year since,...

Unpretentious and eclectic, August brings urban rustic to the heart of the village. Regional European cuisine is offered lunch, dinner and brunch, and there is always something new to try as the menu changes often to “reflect the local climate.”...

Far west into the meatpacking district lies this ultra posh little department store that's the first of its kind in the still raw area. While hot nightspots are a dime a dozen here, the singular Jeffrey peddles Manolo Blanik shoes to the jet set. If...

This pizza place features no atmosphere, no service and no seating. But if you are on the run and need a good slice, Joe's is the place to go. The pizza is available plain or with toppings. If you have a little more time, just down the street is...

Kid Robot is a premier designer, retailer of art toys and apparel that come only in limited editions. Top of the line artists from different backgrounds like graphics, fine arts, fashion, graffiti, industrial design, music and illustrators create...

Work out at the end of a hectic day at Clay's state-of-the-art gym. There are personal trainers to guide you at every stage. If you're feeling too lazy to exercise, head to the salon to rejuvenate yourself. There are a whole variety of body...

This fairly new Village restaurant aims to outdo New York's classic steakhouses at what they prepare best—big, juicy steaks in a very masculine setting. You can find beef of all types here, plus typical but better than average side dishes like hash...

Serving wonderful, hearty Mediterranean dishes, this jewel of a restaurant is perfect for a romantic evening. Formerly located in an antique shop, the dining room features rustic country tables bathed in candlelight. The fairly expensive menu...

You would know a Kate Spade bag when you see one. But that's not all that there is; step in and you'll find so much more in store. This flagship shop at Broome Street offers everything from clothes to accessories to stationery. New mothers will be...

A light and airy dining room overlooks an open kitchen at Prune, where good American food is served in a charming ambiance. Oysters, gravlax, and deviled eggs are good starters. Popular entrees include braised rabbit legs with carrots and fennel,...

This museum is filled with splendorous items that the Forbes family collected over the years. Its Faberge Imperial Easter Egg collection is the largest in the world; these precious and bejeweled eggs were gifts from Czar Nicholas to his wife. Some...

The Japanese craze for all things cute may not be so well understood by many people who are not Japanese. But for those who do appreciate this trend, Air Market is a whole shop dedicated to Hello Kitty key chains, stickers, beepy gizmos for your cell...

Pommes Frites isn't an ordinary shop, but a specialty shop serving authentic Belgian fries, or as the Belgians call them, "pommes frites." You won't find many seats here, but you will find the tastiest treat in town. Pommes Frites means premium fresh...

This Art Deco inspired restaurant features contemporary cuisine with a French twist. Seasonal outside seating is available. We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and pre-theater meals....

Rockefeller Center or Rockefeller Plaza is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres (89,000 m2) between 48th and 51st streets in New York City. From the soaring views of Top of the Rock to a backstage pass at NBC Studios, every visit...

This cafe is named after the founder of the Neue Galerie museum Serge Sabarsky, and is an ode to the Viennese cafes where intellectuals are often found engaged in discussion. The Austrian menu includes Sabarsky Frühstück, linzertorte and strudgel....

Emphasizing luxury and specialty goods, Barneys New York is a premium shopping experience with fabulous customer service and a knack for promoting new, young designers. Barneys New York sells ritzy items such as silk ties, Prada bags and elite...

Lather, that name would evoke soap suds but it isn't—a place for complete skin enhancement, body enrichment and a beauty trip. Making you 'beautiful inside out', is the motto of this trendy and classic eco-friendly spa. The decor is made of mosaic...

This charming restaurant in Midtown East offers delicious Italian meals. The classy interiors don't fail to convey a comfortable ambience. A 40-foot Renaissance painting on the ceiling will help you pass time while you wait for your order. Let the...