There is no better scotch cocktail than the Philadelphia Story, which is mixed with amaro averna, st. germain, grapefruit, and bitters. It's smoky, spicy, with a strong hint of citrus.
One of our ten best Manhattan bars-The bartender will whittle you a perfectly spherical ice ball for your Old Fashioned right before your eyes. A jazz trio keeps the place hopping.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. An unlikely mash-up between Polynesian and punk, it's got very large, very strong rum drinks. We recommend the Zombie. Daha fazlasını oku.
Go to PDT and get the bacon flavored bourbon. They use Momofuku bacon fat to flavor it. The tater tots are an excellent companion.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Go for the cocktails -- we like the manhattan. They're some of the very best in the country.
Cocktails like the Bourbon Highball (bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, soda) or the El Diablo (tequila, ginger syrup, lime, crème de cassis, soda) stay cool with hand-carved ice.
“In the bank at Rockefeller Plaza where he went to cash a check, the long-haired guard asked in a whisper if he could touch Mr. Zuckerman’s coat.” —Philip Roth, “Smart Money.” Daha fazlasını oku.
If my grandmothers kitchen were a giant restaurant in France but really in Williamsburg ... it would be Fiore.
This spot is all about the food. Ginger bubble tea, porchetta pork sandwiches, honeycomb candy from Liddabit. Grab all three and you'll be set for the day.
Only place I eat at in Manhattan. Moto in Williamsburg is the only restaurant better than Freemans.
If you want to pamper your gal in NY, run over to One if by land, Two if by Seas for the delicious beef wellington and great wine list- Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker
Claire Robinson revisits a classic, a golden, crispy Corn Dog, at Shake Shack in New York, NY, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Daha fazlasını oku.
I always sit in back or near a window. watch snow. bonus points if you score the couch all the way in back: that's my spot
The Empire State Building opened ahead of schedule in 1931 taking only one year and 45 days to build. It is currently the tallest building in NYC.
Naveen and I built half of the original foursquare prototype here (pre-SXSW 2009). This was before I was drinking coffee, so I was downing like 5 hot a day here (someone's gotta pay for that wifi!)
Naveen & I built 1/2 of the foursquare prototype here (mostly at the back table near the bathroom). The "mayor" feature in 4SQ came from our buddy Chad making fun of us for camping at that table :)
Don’t order the embryos in a glass (trust us, your date would rather you not), but do stroll casually and pick up some snacks through the most beautiful train station in the city.
Such great food. I can’t resist going there every time I go to New York. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
Happening neighborhood joint…really delicious and totally comfortable. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
We had the best time there…all high tops, there with my girlfriend’s Mom, who is 85, and we all loved it! -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
After opening in 1950, the gallery amounted to a salon for the New York School of poets, publishing the first or second books of John Ashbery, Frank O’Hara, James Schuyler and Barbara Guest. Daha fazlasını oku.
“This is loaded with subtle shit,” Apple store architect Peter Q. Bohlin explained of his new building in a May, 2010 Talk of the Town piece. Daha fazlasını oku.
The owner, Evan Blum, sells all types of “vintage doors.” In a 2007 Talk of the Town piece, Blum says, “They don’t look special, but more people have a need for ordinary doors than you could imagine.” Daha fazlasını oku.
Robert De Niro’s place seems at first glance rather high-end faux. But the chef Andrew Carmellini’s blissfully homey Italian food serves as a reminder that cooking what you grow is a very good idea. Daha fazlasını oku.
The team behind the Spotted Pig brings this new gastropub that projects a certain swagger. Chef April Bloomfield’s knack for unusual meats is evident, and the menu reads a bit like Dickens. Daha fazlasını oku.
This Plaza Hotel bar is a bit of classic New York (Cary Grant went there in “North by Northwest”) and features fetching murals of Central Park in winter by Everett Shinn. Daha fazlasını oku.
In 1938, workmen laid down a new 2,295-square-foot rug in the lobby, “stopping only to extricate a workman who had fallen into its folds.” Daha fazlasını oku.
“Kerouac’s crutches are kept in the Berg. / Is not this the greatest of institutions, / With levels we both know nothing about?” – Michael Longley, “In the New York Public Library” Daha fazlasını oku.
The best place to see museum-quality gallery shows has perfected this high-end form. Shows such as “Picasso and Marie-Thérèse: L’Amour Fou” prove you don’t have to be MoMA to stage a blockbuster. Daha fazlasını oku.
The best Off-Broadway theater has produced such hits as Bruce Norris’s Pulitzer Prize–winning satire Clybourne Park. $25 rush tickets for under-30s are available an hour before each performance. Daha fazlasını oku.
This adored staple of Off Broadway also produces Under the Radar, the best Off-Off Broadway festival. Jump on tickets to see the daring international program of experimental theater. Daha fazlasını oku.
The best theater to see a movie that will change your life hosts new art-house titles (at its Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center), rep series and beaucoup festival offerings. Daha fazlasını oku.
UCBT is the best place to laugh at funny people before they end up on TV. Nearly every sitcom on NBC’s Thursday-night lineup features performers who honed their craft at the Chelsea venue. Daha fazlasını oku.
The best small venue for checking out headlining comics has seen Dave Chappelle, Susie Essman, Tracy Morgan and others grace its stage. Daha fazlasını oku.
Together with 92YTribeca, this is the best place in NYC to see a not-boring lecture. The 137-year-old organization hosts literary conversations, current events discussions and evenings of sing-alongs. Daha fazlasını oku.
This beloved dive is the best bar to sing your heart out in a group. Every night, a pianist mines the Great American Songbook well into the wee hours for Broadway babies from all over the city. Daha fazlasını oku.
The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea moves here on November 26. Daha fazlasını oku.
The best place to remember why you love the Bronx places equal weight on forms such as graffiti art and folk-art as well as more conceptual art. Don’t miss the lively First Friday parties. Daha fazlasını oku.
The best spot to discover your new favorite hobby gives you an up-close view of its artisans-in-residence during its daily open studio. Interactive workshops offer hands-on training from the experts. Daha fazlasını oku.
The best skating rink in NYC features the largest skating surface of any midtown rink and an awe-inspiring view of the city’s skyscrapers peeking over the surrounding trees. Daha fazlasını oku.
When the New York Times moved into offices at Broadway and 42nd Street on Dec 31, 1904, it threw a party so legendary that New Yorkers started to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square every year. Daha fazlasını oku.
Take the Stage Door Tour to see the 20-foot-high domed ceilings and Art Deco flourishes of Roxy’s Suite, built for vaudeville producer Samuel Lionel “Roxy” Rothafel. Daha fazlasını oku.
"Ten years after 9/11 we now have a 'new greatest generation' of Americans on the scene and ready to lead," announced Stanford economics professor John Taylor. Daha fazlasını oku.
Stop by the box office at least a half hour before it opens to snag $10 day-of discount passes. Just make sure to arrive extra early for popular or sold-out shows. Daha fazlasını oku.
The best place to see museum-quality gallery shows has perfected this high-end form. Shows such as “Picasso and Marie-Thérèse: L’Amour Fou” prove you don’t have to be MoMA to stage a blockbuster. Daha fazlasını oku.
Try chef Saul Bolton’s spicy Nitehawk Queso, a creative Lone Star state riff on junky nachos. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Daha fazlasını oku.
Take in the splendor of the Village (and a few brews) with the Historical Greenwich Village Pubs and Taverns Walking Tour. 5:15pm daily.
Catch the Happy Ending Series here, it’s the best reading series with a twist. Big names are required to take a risk onstage: Jesse Ball once taught the crowd how to steal a book from B&N. Daha fazlasını oku.
Catch The Little Foxes in which Euro-chic director Ivo van Hove interprets Lillian Hellman’s potboiling drama of intrafamilial greed. Sept 10-Oct 31.
My absolute favorite bar. They mix the drinks in the old style using different size ice cubes and raw eggs. Bartenders are very experienced and awesome. -Susie Brunet, Launch My Line
As the name suggests, the Earth Room is a room full of dirt. Rich, dark dirt, knee deep, housed in a 3600 square foot room in Soho, intriguing viewers for the past 30 years.
Shopping isn’t all about clothes. I love stores that carry unique, bizarre items. With cool rocks and creepy taxidermy, it’s one of the most interesting shops in Soho. -Nina Garcia, Fashion Director
Sue Devitt cosmetics, Hunter Boots, Old Hollywood jewelry and Alexander West have all opened shops in the new 6th Avenue market. Daha fazlasını oku.
The passionate staff hand-picks according to a unique “Ready To Drink” philosophy, selecting only bottles that have reached their peak quality in terms of age.
Check out the legendary Harlem Gospel Choir brunch here every Sunday -- it's perfect for the bored church-goer, music lover, soul food connoisseur, urban adventurer... you get it.
A great place for a hot dog and tator tots! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Tony wandered around this “park in the sky.” As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Anthony Bourdain believes they serve the best burger in New York City, but “getting in is a challenge – try early or late.”
This store boasts 18-miles of books. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain – he describes it as “odd-ball, off the wall, hipster & obscure.”
Some of the best vintage jewelry in the city! Make sure to rummage through the many drawers and trays of fun costume jewelry. Stop by their vintage furniture store next door, it's worth a quick browse Daha fazlasını oku.
Stunning vintage and antique jewelry. A must visit if you love jewelry with history and character.
There is no better place to shop for clothes, shoes, and jewelry than these stores. Their selections are so thoughtful and radical in every way. -Ashley Merriman, Top Chef
This store is one of the few that always just nail it. This Nolita store carries exclusive collaborations with VPL, United Bamboo, and Mary Ping.
This store houses all the coolest NYC brands—from up-and-coming Brooklyn labels (Mociun, Bodkin) to established downtown fashion houses (Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang). —Naomi Nevitt, online editor
Did you notice Andy Warhol's iconic "Brooklyn Bridge" in the front window? Look around, and you may also find works by Diane Arbus, Arther Leipzig, William Klein, and Hiroshi Sugimoto. (via ARTINFO
The real reason to visit this Scottish gastropub is the whiskeys: the list runs eleven pages, covers the northern islands to Speyside to the bogs of Islay, and includes detailed tasting notes. Daha fazlasını oku.
Vintage italian near the Hudson River but in my hood. Get anything on the menu, but go hungry.
English gastropub owned by Spotted Pig crew. High-ceilinged space filled with meat, martinis, grand, vintage decor and dark green leather booths.
Like an expensive H&M with direct-from-the-runway copies, was once a reason to travel to London.
Essentially, it's the perfect store for the guy who resolves to dress better and doesn't paying more than Gap prices.
To get to revolving bar, take elevator to 3, switch to F elevator bank then head to 48. $8 cover, $16 cocktails
