The lobby is the perfect place for a cocktail or cup of tea on a rainy day like today. Couches are comfortable, service is friendly. If you're lucky you can hang with Matilda, the cat in residence.
Top 3 real Italian pizza in NY. Cash only, there's an ATM right after bathroom door.
It's pricey but worth it if you are in the mood for a little upscale thin crust pizza
Get an ego check at this rooftop hot spot, which boastsone of the toughest doors in N.Y.C. If you do make it onto the 18th floor,check out the bathrooms—for the amazing views of lower Manhattan.
Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.
Open to the public, assuming you want to pass through all the security. It was designed to be non-denominational and offers an area of complete silence.
For many years, Apollo was the only theater in New York City to hire black talent. Ella Fitzgerald made her singing debut at 17 at the Apollo, on November 21, 1934.
One of the more fascinating museums in NYC – situated in the old US Customs House – where admission is FREE everyday and it’s rarely crowded.
Insane cocktails at mad Austrian scientist's lair in Chinatown. Ridiculous showmanship, jaw-dropping presentation. Look for the crowd begging entry under the "Gold Flower Restaurant" sign. [BlackBook] Read more.
Visit on a Sunday for Gospel Brunch and enjoy a free mimosa. ;)
Oldest synagogue continuously in use by a New York City Jewish congregation; built in a Moorish Revival style to recognize importance of that period in Jewish history
Civic Center or TriBeCa Synagogue (aka Synagogue for the Arts) is a spiritual, cultural & communal center of traditional Judaism designed by W. H. Breger in 1967 with a curving, flame-shaped sanctuary
Have time to kill? The closest thing to a mall in NYC, the shops at Grand Central Station run the gamut from high-end lingerie to French pastries.
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. Read more.
Can't make it down to Brooklyn? Go downstairs in Grand Central for the famous fabulous cheesecake. None better!
The food here is good but what keeps people coming back is the rich, delicious cheesecake. Stick to the original cheesecake, they just know how to do it right, time and time again.
Explore the architecture and art installations of this former elevated railway, or simply wile away an afternoon on one of the wooden lounge chairs. Stay for sunset, the views are gorgeous!
Lost amid the frenetic hustle of Times Square hankering for something a little more rustic? The Aspen Social Club on 47th Street might save your night... Read more.
