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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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....

New York City has an abundance of excellent places to wine and dine. If you're in the mood for the high-priced spread but with affordable food, excellent service, and outstanding decor, then Butter will melt in your mouth. This intelligent and modern...

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...

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...

Situated on a barge beside the Brooklyn Bridge, this superb, elegant restaurant is where old-money New Yorkers and people who want to impress their dates gather for special occasions. It is incredibly romantic, with a spectacular view of lower...

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...

Sitting in all its splendor on Fifth Avenue, the New York Public Library stands guarded by its two famous lions, Patience and Fortitude. For researchers, the library is a treasure. Its many halls contain millions of volumes, tens of thousands of...

Celebrity chef Terrance Brennan and owner of perennial favorite Picholine has taken Manhattan's current fascination with cheese to a whole new level at Artisanal. This handsome Midtown brasserie features a menu of approximately 200 cheeses, as well...

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...

Hosted by the fabulous talking robot, B.B. Wonderbot, Sony Wonder Technology Lab is an interactive hi-tech playground which is a great place for kids, and the best part is that it is free. With rotating exhibits on audio, robotics, networks and more,...

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 Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museums. Its collections include more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of 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...

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...