Traditional and modern Japanese cuisine is brought together in the plush yet simple setting of Ono, located in the chic Hotel Gansevoort. Ono features an elegant two level dining room that welcomes the couple looking for a romantic evening, or the...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

This seaport dates back to the 1600's. It was renovated about 30 years ago to become a historic landmark as well as a shopping mall. It features amazing views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. The mall is divided into three sections—one...

Discriminating food lovers say this small chain serves the most authentic Sichuan in the city. Though the ambiance might seem generic, these Chinese/Japanese mainstays will surprise even the most seasoned connoisseur. Don't miss out on the Dan Dan...

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 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...

This Midtown hot spot has developed a reputation for good steaks and a mostly male business crowd. Dry-aged beef is served in hearty portions, as well as extra-thick veal and lamb chops. Seafood selections include red snapper and striped bass. Large...

Set on the East side of the grandly inspiring I.M. Pei-designed lobby on East 57th Street, 57 presents a very special dining experience. The stylish American menu features culinary specialties from the U.S. Northeast and other regions. Daily power...

Scented candles and soothing colors welcome you to the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel. The place offers a unique treatment menu, where modern technology blends with Aromatherapy and Asian traditions. Opt for a cool scrub or a soothing scalp method and put...

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...

Connected to the Rose Center of Earth and Space, which is itself part of the American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium has been wowing visitors with its astronomy exhibits and sky shows since 1935. It offers a spectacular space show,...

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...

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...

This impressive Fifth Avenue mansion was the former residence of coke and steel magnate Henry Clay Frick. It was the owner's wish that his art collection remain on display there after his death. The mansion was built in 1914, but was made to look...

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,...

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...

The Dahesh Museum of Art is devoted to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting works by Europe's academically trained artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. There are 2,000 pieces of art including prints, photographs and books made by...

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...

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...

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....

Italian-style small plates including the ever-popular paninis and bruschetta, feature at this trendy Lower East Side eatery. An extension of Cafe 'ino in the West Village, 'inoteca is an inexpensive but excellent option for Italian, if you don't want...

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...

The 'Battery' was created in 1693, when the British government that then controlled New York mounted cannons there. It played a role in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and even the Civil War as draftees were housed in a tent city there. Today,...

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...