The rich confluence of cultures in the Big Apple are evident in the food and ambiance at Town. The authentic menu changes every month with chef Geoffrey Zakarian creating wonders with his innate culinary expertise—especially with the divers...

MoMA is considered by many to be one of the best modern art museums in the world and with a major renovation recently completed by Yoshio Taniguchi, it has only become better. The building was erected in 1939 under the supervision of Edward Durrell...

Need to start your day with a breakfast platter laden with goodies, head straight to Nice Matin. It is named after the largest daily newspaper in the South of France. It offers French and Mediterranean cuisine in an ambiance of casual elegance. The...

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...

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....

Housed in a massive but simple space, the Brazilian Churrascaria Plataforma is a meat lover's paradise, with spectacular varieties carved up at your table by circling waiters. There is a huge salad bar, but most people come here primarily for the...

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...

Wall Street refers to the financial district of New York City, named after and centered on the eight-block-long street running from Broadway to South Street on the East River in lower Manhattan. Over time, the term has become a metonym for the...

Peter Luger's is possibly the country's finest steakhouse, drawing happy carnivores to its tavern like, old New York premises since 1887. Each perfect, butter-tender prime beef steak is hand-picked and dry-aged onsite, then prepared to perfection 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...

This Episcopal Chapel, located in what is now the bustling financial district, was dedicated in 1766 and is the oldest remaining church in Manhattan. Rich in history, George Washington worshiped here on his inauguration day, and his personal pew is...

This high caliber Japanese restaurant features exquisite sushi, greaseless tempura, extraordinary specials, elegant décor and a large bill; most people would agree it is worth every penny. Owner Nobu Matsuhisa (who is a partner here and at Next Door...

Italian-style paninis are the star at this trendy West Village eatery, where you can duck in for a quick lunch or linger over wine and dessert. 'ino manages to capture both simplicity and superb flavor, all while avoiding destroying the...

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....

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...

Not far from Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty stands Ellis Island, former gateway to the United States. Between 1892 and 1954, over 12 million immigrants landed here. In 1990, the long disused buildings were restored and the Immigration...

This modern complex features office towers, as well as a shopping plaza and dining complex inside and a marina overlooking the Hudson River. Located across the street from the former site of the World Trade Center, the World Financial Center...

Our two special soup dumplings, crab pork meat became a New York favorite. Other special dishes includes Spicy Szechuan Style Sliced Beef; Crispy Jumbo Prawns with Lime Sauce; Braised Duck, Braised Pork Shoulders and not to mention our different...