Meticulously trained baristas give coffee the sort of care usually reserved for wine, cheese, and chocolate. No wonder the cafe inspires such devotion. Read more.
See and be seen when you’re dining al fresco at this SoHo staple. Just don’t be surprised if your secret convo ends up on Page Six - or on gossipgirl.net. Read more.
B brought one of her beaus here on New Year’s Eve—the romance didn’t last, but this restaurant's popularity does. I promise I won’t judge if you pig out on pasta. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
Indulge yourself with some melt-in-your-mouth sweetness at this UES chocolate shop. Because you’re worth it—and you know you love me. Read more.
When do I leave the Upper East Side? When I know Columbia University cuties (like our caffeine-addicted friend D) await me at the other end of the long journey West. I have priorities! Read more.
Meghan Farrell, designer of eclectic and oddly beautiful jewelry, sticks to OC for their killer selection. Duhhhh, so do we.
Rie Akuto, budding stylist, loves to search for the best in vintage baubles. Trust us, she has the eye.
Favorites include the Gin Gin Mule, with lime juice, simple syrup, crushed mint, gin and house-made ginger beer, and the Blackberry Bramble, with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and blackberries. Read more.
"Overcrowded shelves containing millions of jars, bottles and tiny containers filled with every remedy and snake oil dream-merchandise for every ailment—imagined or otherwise." -Gay Talese Read more.
"Even though it gets a big fashion and art-world crowd, it always has a Zen vibe. It's my sanctuary, even on weekend nights. I get the black cod." -Chloe Sevigny, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Read more.
"It serves martinis at the table in the shaker. You thus get full measure, and the waiter doesn't spill drops of valuable gin on the floor while walking it to you." -Gay Talese Read more.
To taste the wide swathe of cuisines Lure's menu covers, start with a few oysters, move on to sushi and perhaps close with the Continent-inflected grilled whole daurade. Read more.
Start with a cappuccino and croissant and then go for the smoked salmon frittata with goat cheese or the pappardelle with duck ragu, shaved chocolate and orange -- a dish that sounds odd but works. Read more.
A popular brunch item is the two-eggs any style, made with farm-fresh eggs, house-made marmalade and locally sourced bacon or sausage Read more.
The Bowery Diner serves breakfast until 5 p.m., dishing morning staples like omelettes, granola and Belgian waffles—served with not-so-standard bacon, frozen custard and chocolate sauce. Read more.
The scene of the infamous Kelly/Bethenny, “I’m up here and you’re down here” fight from Season 2. However if you’re there you’re always “up here.”
Travel back to old Russia with Mari Vanna's elegant décor, traditional Russian food, and smiling staff. Try their infused vodka and herring with scallions. The combination is divine.
One Louis Vuitton Friend of the House lets LV fans in on a secret: she loves the cocktails at this family run spot, not to mention Mama’s ravioli! Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.
Serving lobster steamed, grilled, broiled, in burgers, pasta, pies and rolls, Ed’s is the place to come for lobster in New York. We tried the lobster roll paired with a fresh white wine – delicious!
