Lively, bustling and charmingly french. Turn-of-the-century tin ceiling. Large wine selections, and specials! You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/
Getting your Gordon Gecko on? Revel in the prix fixe, get a slow-poached egg if it’s available, and don’t ignore the sake selection. Read more.
For special occasions it’s hard to beat this mainstay with Brooklyn Bridge views. For a more relaxed date, sit in the terrace and sample appetizers, desserts and drinks ($25 per-person minimum). Read more.
This charming French patisserie serves eye-catching treats. Seating is limited to five tables and a breakfast bar, so arrive early—you may be able to score an almond croissant before they run out. Read more.
This movie house is located at the back of reBar, a gastropub serving small plates. The theater screens indie flicks; grab a bag of duck-fat popcorn ($5–$7) before settling in for a showing. Read more.
Impress your date at this intimate dinner spot, which offers shareable Asian “tapas” created by chef King Phojanakong. The small plates are also affordable, with most in the $7–$12 range. Read more.
Couples visit this theater to canoodle in the dark while watching quality indie fare. Landmark hosts one of the best midnight-movie series in town, screening both cult faves and classics. Read more.
Arrive early at this best bar for birthdays to claim to prime barside real estate, and order a round of original cocktails mixed by rascally, white-jacketed gents. Read more.
The best spa for pampering on the fly has aestheticians ready to primp and polish at a moment’s notice. Plus, buy three best-selling products to get a complimentary makeup application. Read more.
The site of George Washington's farewell to his officers in 1783 is Manhattan's oldest surviving structure. Fraunces Tavern is New York's only museum dedicated to American Revolutionary War history. Read more.
Designed by Calvert Vaux in the 1860s as a lookout point for the Great Lawn to the north and the Ramble to the south. Now home to the Henry Luce Nature Observatory. Read more.
Walk the whole thing (sunset = best). If its night time, look for the exhibitionists Doing Their Thing in the windows of the Standard Hotel. Sit in sunken mini-theater (you'll know it when you see it)
Grab a seat in the Lounge and have the Pre Fixe with the Marinated Skirt Steak. Or order the Smoke Short Rib or the Bistro Steak.
We crave their amazing fish tacos! Beyond a shadow of a doubt - one of NYC's best keep secrets!
Try the taco de pescado here, featuring golden fried fingers of beer-battered mahi-mahi. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Still serves its original purpose of Air-Sea Rescue, however, probably is used more for commercial purposes. President lands here. Sightseeing tours avail here. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Services are offered 24 hrs/day & 365 days/yr. Some 70K passengers a day and 21MM annually take advantage of this mode of transportation with an on-time performance of 96%. Read more via our blog. Read more.
Bronze sculpture by Spanish artist Luis Antonio Sanguino. Cast 1973 but not unveiled until 1983. Celebrates former port of entry for million of immigrants. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Formerly located in center plaza between Twin Towers. Miraculously survived events of 9/11. Created by artist Fritz Koenig in 1971. Weighs 45K lbs. Moved to Battery Park Mar-2002. More info in blog Read more.
Narrow, cobblestone path was developed by the Dutch in 1656. 1st paved street in NYC. Greek-Revival bldgs along street were all erected after Great NY Fire of 1835. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
This limestone fortress is former HQ of JP Morgan. Site of Wall St Bombing in 1920. Check out shrapnel damage (still visible on exterior) to the left of front door (if facing it). More via our blog Read more.
Trinity Root Sculpture. The two-ton sculpture is a bronze covered root from a long-standing sycamore tree which fell in the churchyard of St. Paul’s on 9/11. By Steve Tobin. More info in our blog. Read more.
Prior to its unveiling in 1886 the 1st site arriving immigrants saw was a sculpture known as the Coney Island Elephant. Auctions & prize fights were held to create a pedestal. More info via our blog. Read more.
Created by Italian-American artist Arturo Di Modica after Black Monday 1987. Statue is 7500 pounds. Left on Wall St in middle of night as a gift to the city. More info on this statue via our blog. Read more.
1 WTC will stand 1,776 ft tall (our year of Independence). The octagonal facade will consist of more than 12K glass panels and the site will include an observation deck. More info via our blog. Read more.
Opened in 1906, Barbetta is NYC’s oldest restaurant still owned by the founding family, the oldest Italian restaurant, and the oldest Theatre District restaurant. A historic restaurant trifecta!
The Frick Collection is an architectural beauty. But do you know about the underground bowling alley? Commissioned by Frick in 1914, it was restored in 1997 but is kept under tight lock and key.
Free wi-fi and some of the city's finest coffee from the adjacent Stumptown cafe. Need we say more? Arrive early in order to get a seat! - Todd Olmstead.
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In true Tumblr community fashion, the office walls are lined with art. Walk through the office and take it in. - Vadim Lavrusik Read more.
"Number one: The Spekuloos spread. Think cinnamon nutella/peanut butter. Totally unique, totally to die for." - Niko DeMordaunt Read more.
Their enamel bangle bracelets look like calorie-free candy, and I simply can’t get enough. Neither can B—which is why C gave her two of them as a New Year’s present. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
Waxing appointments aren’t for the faint of heart—just ask two of the more manly members of the St. Jude’s swim team how they fared here. (Gossip Girl: The Carlyles) Read more.
Meet at the Ghandi Statue, the one landmark in NYC, where the West side and the East side converge . . . and where D met his own Eastern-philosophy spouting pseudo-soul mate (Only in Your Dreams) Read more.
Sweat is rarely sexy, unless we’re talking about watching shirtless St. Judes boys work out. Come to work out . . . but stay for the show. Read more.
You'll spot more drama over fashion here than Project Runway delivers. Don’t believe me? Read about S and B's catfight over Chloe in I Will Always Love You.
S may have acted in Breakfast at Fred's, but the real star of the 9th floor Barneys’ restaurant is the Fred’s chicken salad. And S knows it too.
Feeling ambitious? Try getting into the Gramercy Park Hotel'suber-exclusive hangout, where Warhols adorn the walls. If you succeed, $19martinis (and bragging rights) await you.
This hangout from the impresarios behind the exclusive Rose Bar and Beatrice Inn is becoming a privileged pilgrimage of hip Manhattanites looking for a bite. Wear your best; it's all about the scene.
Studio 54 may be gone, but classic clubland style lives on at this ultralounge. With glass-walled staircases and crystal chandeliers, M2 is so blinged-out that even Mariah Carey parties here.
Delicious and unique options offered with the all you can drink brunch special. If you're really feeling dangerous, order the prosecco tray at an additional cost to make your own brunch cocktails.
It’s best to come during their Jazz Brunch on Saturday and Sunday (add the unlimited drink option). We like the music and their Vanilla Bean French Toast.
The ultimate place to dance and party the day away alongside a beautiful crowd. Drink prices are steep, and there's no all you can drink option, but order a few bottles of champagne and you'll be set.
A club-like brunch spot with a great all you can drink option. The restaurant gets pretty rowdy in the late afternoon - don't say we didn't warn you!
Be sure to make brunch reservations here, as this place is always packed during the weekends. The brunch special is supposed to include three drinks with your meal, but really it's all you can drink.
A more low key boozy brunch option, but the unlimited drinks still flow. Order Marie's Wrap - it's one of the better breakfast wraps we've had!
Enter through Cipriani on the balcony at Grand Central & you'll feel as if you have entered a bygone era. Drinks are expensive ($15 martini) but the atmosphere is worth it. Reserve a table in advance.
Located in building known as the Hotel des Artistes (artist co-op). The Leopard replaces the Cafe des Artistes which resided here for 92 yrs. Known for its nudist themed murals. More info in our blog. Read more.
The bull-riding gives you something to do besides just drinking and eating – or talking about your self-produced film The Lingerie Script (we’re looking at you Stacy).
The perfect active date spot, Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes was a relaxed spot for a Millionaire mixer. Plus if things go wrong you can always toss the loser suitors in the dunk tank.
The décor is absolutely stunning, and it doesn’t outshine the excellent food. Try Fluke Sashimi, Kasha and Bowtie Pasta with Veal Meatballs and the Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae.
Make reservations!! Meatball Sliders…that’s all we need to say. The Goat Cheese Gnocchi are excellent and we love the Beignets!
Reservations are a must at our favorite Mario Batali restaurant. Once you get a table have the Tripe “Alla Parmigiana”, Beef Cheek Ravioli and then ‘Brasato Al Barolo.”
