Formerly an antique shop, this charming enoteca beckons with the warmth of an Italian grandmother and fires romance. Book early and they’ll celebrate Tiffany couples with a prosecco toast.
In the walled garden, listen to the house sparrow near the tool shed and marvel that you’re still in the city. Afterward, amble over to Turks & Frogs (323 W. 11th St.), an antique shop-cum-wine bar.
At a private wine tasting, oenophiles will be transported to an Old World wine cellar in Italy with a personal sommelier and a magnificent meal designed by a three-star chef to enhance each wine.
Tucked away are the conservatory gardens of French, English and Italian design, each fragrant with the blooms of the season. Here you will escape the crowds, the noise and bustle of the city.
To walk through the museum’s tranquil sculpture garden with someone you love is a rare treat. Later, sip exotic cocktails at Dutch Kills (27-24 Jackson Ave.), an artsy watering hole.
Head to Pier 1 to see Gotham in its full majesty. Enticing treats abound, especially at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. You can even drop in to hear first-rate chamber music at the floating barge.
Here you’ll feel the power, romance and glamour of Gotham. The Statue of Liberty presents her torch of freedom while downtown’s skyscrapers reach the clouds.
Steal away for a weekday afternoon with your favorite art lover and check out the exhilarating masterworks at this gallery, which launched the careers of important contemporary artists.
Chelsea is positively pulsing with excitement, creativity and energy. And there’s no better place to experience the world’s contemporary art scene than Pace Gallery.
After viewing the cutting-edge masterworks at this gallery, tuck into tapas at Tia Pol or farm-to-table fare at Cookshop.
Andrea Rosen Gallery’s contemporary exhibitions should not be missed by lovers and lovers of the visual arts.
Chelsea’s exhilarating mix of cutting-edge masterworks should not be missed by lovers and lovers of the visual arts. Steal away for a weekday afternoon and check out the David Zwirner gallery.
Yes, Mr. Campbell once lived here; and you are invited to come up and have a cocktail in his 1923 Florentine-style living room. The gifted mixologist behind the bar crafts a marvelous martini.
The Whispering Gallery, just outside the Oyster Bar door, invites lovers to whisper their secrets from one corner of the vaulted ceiling to the other. You must try it.
This is a scene. Maybe the scene. An opulent Spanish-style space with a bohemian air. Schnabels on the walls, celebs around the fireplace, outrageous cocktails. Come before 9pm to secure a table.
During its seasonal Art After Dark events, Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic building is electrified with after-hours chic. Have a cocktail while listening to an artist- or curator-selected playlist.
Just before dusk, ascend the narrow staircase at the corner of West 20th Street and Tenth Avenue. Suddenly you’re on this elevated railroad line, now an industrial-chic park. The park closes at 10pm.
Before or after hours, the museum is yours alone. Reserve an evening tour with an art historian at least two weeks in advance (the fee is $500) and be sure to include a stop at the sculpture garden.
This tiny spot has a neighborhood vibe, with original American fare by Joey Campanaro. A month in advance, call for a cozy table near those big windows and pretend the two of you live nearby.
Ladies and gentlemen, no way is this a hotel. It’s a bar. An enchanting speakeasy oozing period charm in Williamsburg. Belly up to the bar at sundown or snag a little table and name your poison.
It is one thing to be in love. And quite another to be in love and seated in one of the world’s greatest French restaurants. A sumptuous and sensual experience by celebrated chef Daniel Boulud.
The ruby banquettes at this classic French restaurant have been graced by presidents, Mad Men and movie stars. Make a dinner reservation tout de suite and request a small corner table.
Gaze at a seasonal exhibition of innovative sculptures by cutting-edge artists on top of arguably the world’s finest art collection. Open May through late fall, weather permitting.
A subterranean speakeasy for a secret rendezvous. Ring the doorbell by the gold sign to gain entry and order the Tiffany cocktail, designed especially for Tiffany by Raines Law bartenders.
A verdant yet hidden gem set high in Manhattan’s crown. Don’t miss the Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum’s medieval branch, and the spectacular views from Linden Terrace and the Heather Garden.
In this intimate atmosphere of carefully considered details, romance luxuriates, especially in the private back room. To taste what’s in season that day, ask for the unlisted Chef’s Tasting Menu.
This is the real thing. A place for Gotham insiders. Gold leaf ceilings and enchanting murals by Madeline author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans. Arrive by 8pm and take a small table near the piano.
