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Madison Ave.
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Broadway

Bruckner Blvd.
5th Ave.

Park Ave.

278
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125th St. whose input forms the basis of the reviews on the following pages. To make the Big Apple manage-
(1) E. 120th St.
125th St. 125th St.
able, (B/C)we’ve focused
(2/3) mainly
125th
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Penn Station (A/C/E)
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7th Ave.

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Restaurants
ZAGAT TRAVEL CAPSULE

New York’s stellar dining landscape offers something for every taste and price point – from
dim sum and then some in Chinatown, to scene-and-cuisine meccas in hot neighbor-
hoods like the Meatpacking District, to the gastronomic citadels in Midtown’s Time
Warner Center. The following selection touches each of those bases. For top-of-the-
line restaurants, reserve as far in advance as possible. And consider visiting during the
city’s bi-annual Restaurant Weeks in January and June, when more than 200 top estab-
lishments offer prix fixe meals at bargain prices. Regarding tipping, 15-20% is customary.
Courtesy of Bar Americain

Gramercy Tavern 28 26 27 $76 Bouley 28 26 27 $91

MOST POPULAR F D S C
27 23 25 $74
Babbo
110 Waverly Pl. (bet. MacDougal St. & 6th
Ave.), 212-777-0303; www.babbonyc.com
“Every bit as fabulous as you've heard”,
Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's “masterful”
Village Italian is numero uno for pairing
“inspired” food with an “encyclopedic” wine
list; those snaring an “impossible” reservation
find the service “smart”, the carriage house
setting “surprisingly relaxed” and being “bom-
barded with a big bill” bearable for a dinner
that's “last-meal-on-earth good”; by the way,
“upstairs is better if you want to talk.”
42 E. 20th St. (bet. B’way & Park Ave. S.),
212-477-0777;
www.gramercytavern.com
Again voted No. 1 for Popularity, this Flatiron
“standard bearer” via Danny Meyer “seems to
get better every year”, offering an “extraordi-
nary” New American menu, “comfortably ele-
gant” surroundings and “impeccable service”;
in short, it's a “fabulous place to spend a
bundle”, though regulars report you'll find the
“same quality” for less dough in the walk-in–
friendly front room; N.B. Michael Anthony (ex
Blue Hill at Stone Barns) is now overseeing
120 W. Broadway (Duane St.),
212-964-2525; www.davidbouley.com
“Food heaven from the first glance to the
last dab of the napkin”, David Bouley's
“rarefied” TriBeCa New French is “quintes-
sential Manhattan dining”, pairing “sumptu-
ous” cuisine with “memorably wonderful”
wines; the “swank”, vaulted-ceiling setting
“oozes romance”, the “mind-reading”
staffers “serve with élan” and the offerings
are “so exquisite, they don't seem so
expensive.”
Jean Georges 28 26 27 $98

RESTAURANTS
the kitchen following the departure of found-
ing chef Tom Colicchio. Trump Int’l Hotel, 1 Central Park W.
(bet. 60th & 61st Sts.), 212-299-3900;
28 27 28 $106 www.jean-georges.com
Le Bernardin
An “absolutely ethereal” experience, Jean-
155 W. 51st St. (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.), Georges Vongerichten's New French flag-
212-554-1515; www.le-bernardin.com ship in Columbus Circle offers always
“All superlatives are warranted” when it comes “inventive” food in a “chicly understated”,
to the “celestial experiences” at Maguy Adam Tihany–designed setting; repasts in
LeCoze's French Midtown “temple to the prix fixe–only dining room are “heaven-
seafood”; the “stellar service” and “serene”, ly”, prices included, but the “royal-treat-
“luxurious” quarters alone place it in a “league ment” service alone will make you “feel
of its own”, but chef Eric Ripert “approaches important just being there”, so “break the
perfection” with his “stunningly well-executed” piggy bank and go for it” – or try the $24
and “beautifully presented” cuisine that “takes lunch in the “more casual” Nougatine
your breath away” (and is once again voted Room.
No. 1 for Food in NYC); yes, it's “very expen-
sive”, but if you can swing it “by all means,
go”; P.S. the $57 prix fixe lunch is “a steal.”
27 22 26 $63
Union Square Cafe
21 E. 16th St. (bet. 5th Ave. & Union Sq. W.),
212-243-4020; www.unionsquarecafe.com Ratings & Symbols
The “granddaddy of Danny Meyer–ville” is this
Union Square “classic” that remains at the
Ratings
Hours: & Symbols
serves after 11PM
“top of every NYer's list” thanks to its “winning Hours: closed after
serves on Sunday
11PM
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formula” of Michael Romano’s “exemplary” M closed
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on Monday
Sunday
28 28 28 $112 New American cuisine, a “wonderful” wine list,
Daniel Credit Cards:
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“warm” decor and “welcoming” staffers who
60 E. 65th St. (bet. Madison & Park Aves.), “make the experience unforgettable”; getting Ratings areon
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Ratings are
212-288-0033; www.danielnyc.com a reservation may be the only hard part in our surveyors’ estimate of the price of dinner with
A “total experience for the senses”, Daniel what's otherwise a “truly happy experience.”
one drink and tip. Surveyor Comments
comments are in quotes.
Boulud's East Side “tour de force” (voted No.
2 for Food and No. 1 for Decor) inspires F Food D Decor S Service C Cost
CELEB CHEFS F D S C
“awe” with its “incomparable” New French 23 9 13 $15
menu, “exceptional wine list”, “read-your- Bar Americain 23 23 21 $60
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poor fairfair 20-2520-25
veryvery
goodgood to excel-
to excellent
mind” service and “opulent” room; epicures
152 W. 52nd St. (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.), 10-15 lent
who feel “like a million bucks” put their 10-15 fair
fair to
to good
good 26-30 extraordinary to perfection
212-265-9700; www.baramericain.com
money where their mouth is, trading in their
“Bold flay-vors” emerge from the “open kitchen” 16-19 good to very good low response/less reliable
“retirement savings” for the “phenomenal
of Bobby Flay’s “bustling” Midtown American; For newcomers or survey write-ins listed without
tasting menu.”
set in a grand, “soaring” space, it seamlessly ratings, the price range is indicated as follows:
serves suits seeking a soigné business lunch
or a smoothly flowing liquid soiree; no surprise, I $25 and below M
E $26
$41 to $40
$65
it’s best enjoyed “on the company dime.” M $26 to $40 VE $66 or more

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Nobu 27 22 23 $76
105 Hudson St. (Franklin St.),
212-219-0500
Nobu, Next Door
105 Hudson St. (bet. Franklin & N. Moore
Sts.), 212-334-4445
www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com
Nobu Matsuhisa’s “celebrity-gawker's para-
dise” in TriBeCa remains a “true classic”
where the “transcendent” Japanese fusion
fare with Peruvian touches will “set you back
a month's rent” but is “well worth” the splurge
– and the “monthlong wait for a reservation”;
N.B. the “more accessible” Next Door adjunct
offers “equally compelling” dining at slightly
lower rates, and is “easier to get into” since
it’s first come, first served.
Courtesy of Nobu
Per Se 28 27 28 $2871
Time Warner Ctr., 10 Columbus Circle,
4th fl. (60th St. at B'way), 212-823-9335;
www.perseny.com
In a “life-altering” “league of its own”, Thomas
Keller's “apex of dining” “never fails to thrill”
via the “ethereal” “finesse” of its French–New
American tasting menus and “incomparable”
service (voted No. 1 in NYC); the Time Warner
Center setting affords “spectacular”
Columbus Circle and Central Park views from
Adam Tihany's discreetly “opulent” space and
sets the scene for “culinary bliss” that justifies
the “overblown prices”, so per-se-vere with
the “all-time-headache” reservations routine –
“you’re worth it.”
CASUAL F D S C
21 17 19 $39
Blue Smoke
116 E. 27th St. (bet. Lexington Ave. &
Park Ave. S.), 212-447-7733;
www.bluesmoke.com
Barbecue meets “industrial chic” at Danny
Meyer's “high-energy” Gramercy smokehouse
serving up “succulent” ribs, “outrageous”
sides and “smooth grooves” in the downstairs
jazz club; though purists protest the “upscale-
downscale” experience, true-blue types say
this proves “you don't need sawdust under-
foot to get good ’cue.”
21 8 12 $26
Carnegie Deli
854 Seventh Ave. (55th St.),
212-757-2245; www.carnegiedeli.com
You can “feel your arteries swell” simply by
reading the menu at this “fabled” Midtown
deli where “jaw-dislocating sandwiches” make
for world-class “cholestofests”; “chaotic”
ZAGAT TRAVEL CAPSULE
quarters, a quintessential “NY tableau” crowd
(hey, there's Woody) and “mouthy”, “Ice Age”–
era servers add up to a “must experience” that
“never gets old.”
25 11 15
Lombardi’s
32 Spring St. (bet. Mott & Mulberry Sts.),
212-941-7994
A candidate for NYC’s “pizza hall of fame”,
this “reasonable” NoLita “institution” remains a
beloved provider of “perfectly charred” “coal-
fired” pies with “terrific toppings”; despite an
expansion of its “generic” digs not long ago,
there’s “always a queue” of folks seeking their
“slice of history.”
24 11 16
Oriental Garden
14 Elizabeth St. (bet. Bayard & Canal Sts.),
212-619-0085
You can’t do better for fresh fish than the
seafood “from the tanks” at this taste of
“Chinatown's high end”, a surefire source of
“superior” “Cantonese-style seafood” that
also features “top-notch” dim sum; if the
“brusque” service and “institutional” setting
is “standard”-issue, the high quality and
modest prices are anything but.
26 14 19
Pearl Oyster Bar
18 Cornelia St. (bet. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.),
212-691-8211; www.pearloysterbar.com
Seafood so “fresh” you can “taste the salt air”
“reels them in” to Rebecca Charles' “tiny”
Village joint that pays ample tribute to the
“coast of Maine” with “New England” classics
like the “must-try” lobster roll; despite “speedy
service”, “expect to wait” for a “no-frills” berth
since it's “famous” with the famished.
NEW YORK
CLASSICS F D S C
26 27 26 $86
Four Seasons
99 E. 52nd St. (bet. Lexington & Park Aves.),
212-754-9494;
www.fourseasonsrestaurant.com
“Whatever the season”, there’s “unparalleled”
cuisine and “sophisticated” service under the
aegis of Alex von Bidder and Julian Niccolini
at this “superb” Midtown Continental, a “mod-
ernist beauty” that’s the “epitome of luxurious
decadence”; it's best in the Grill Room for the
super “power-broker” lunch or the Pool Room
for a simply “memorable occasion”, but the
overall “ambiance reminds you why you came
to NYC” – and why you brought all those “C-
notes to burn.”
Keens Steakhouse 24 22 21
72 W. 36th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.),
212-947-3636; www.keens.com
“Meat and testosterone” collide at this
“steeped-in-history” Midtown steakhouse
where 88,000 – yes 88,000 – “clay pipes line
the ceiling” and the “signature mutton chop”
is the thing to order; “prompt” service and a
handsome setting filled with a museum’s
worth of American memorabilia add to its
allure, while the upstairs private rooms are
perfect for a party of any size.
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Oyster Bar 21 17 16 $45
Grand Central, lower level (42nd St. &
Vanderbilt Ave.), 212-490-6650;
www.oysterbarny.com
$21 “The one and only”, Grand Central's “cav-
ernous” “underground” seafooder has been a
source of “delectable” “bivalve beauties” (“who
needs Viagra?”), pan roasts and “wonderfully
fresh” fish since 1913; never mind the “gruff”
service and “echo chamber” “din”, it's a “quin-
tessential NY” experience that would be a bar-
gain at any price.
17 16 17 $32
P.J. Clarke’s
915 Third Ave. (55th St.),
$29
212-317-1616
P.J. Clarke’s on the Hudson
4 World Financial Ctr. (Vesey St.),
212-285-1500
www.pjclarkes.com
“Go for the history, stay for the burger”
should be the motto of this Midtown “senti-
mental favorite”, a circa-1884 tavern where
the “old-school bar” and “solid pub fare”
still “hit the spot”; the Sidecar, its upstairs
adjunct, offers a “white-tablecloth” alterna-
tive, while the “huge” new Financial District
$41 spin-off services the “banker crowd.”
22 24 24 $69
21 Club
RESTAURANTS
21 W. 52nd St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.),
212-582-7200; www.21club.com
“You can feel the history” at this “essential”
Midtown American, a “legendary” former
speakeasy that still attracts “captains of indus-
try” with its solid “traditional” menu, “gracious”
service and “old-money”, “country-club” airs;
for maximum enjoyment, bring a “large wallet”,
“wear a jacket and tie” (it’s required) and
request a “tour of the hidden wine cellar down-
stairs”; P.S. there are also plenty of private
party rooms.”
Courtesy of 21 Club
SCENES F D S C
$60
23 23 19 $52
Balthazar
80 Spring St. (bet. B’way & Crosby St.),
212-965-1414; www.balthazarny.com
The “never-ending bustle” is part of the
“unflagging charm” of Keith McNally's
“piping hot” SoHo brasserie where
“delightful” French food is served by a
“convivial” crew in a setting that accurate-
ly recalls “Paris in the 1920s”; it's hard to
beat for “stargazing grazing” amid “fabu-
lous” folk, “shoppers” and “tourists”, and
hard to believe it's now celebrating its
10th anniversary, without slowing down or
missing a beat.
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Buddakan 23 27 22 $63
At Shelly Fireman's “upscale” “diner-themed
75 Ninth Ave. (16th St.), 212-989-6699; diners”, patrons take “guilty pleasure” from NotableMentions
www.buddakannyc.com “mountainous portions” of good-old “artery- MOST POPULAR F D S C
Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr's clogging” American eats; the service is Aureole 27 26 26 $83
“folksy” enough, but some say it’s pure “NYC 34 E. 61st St. (bet. Madison & Park Aves.),
“huge”, “happening” contender in Chelsea 212-319-1660; www.charliepalmer.com
Market purveys a “delicious” Asian fusion kitsch” that’s designed for “tourists” who can’t
Blue Water Grill 23 22 20 $51
menu served by a “precise, helpful” team; make it to the real Brooklyn.
31 Union Sq. W. (16th St.), 212-675-9500;
still, as good as it is, the food is outshone 20 15 17 $37 www.brguestrestaurants.com
by the “incredible”, “goes-on-forever” the-
Carmine’s 26 26 25 $66
Eleven Madison Park
atrical setting that's centered around a 2450 Broadway (bet. 90th & 91st Sts.), 11 Madison Ave. (24th St.), 212-889-0905;
212-362-2200 www.elevenmadisonpark.com
“jaw-dropping” main dining hall.
200 W. 44th St. (bet. B’way & 8th Ave.), Gotham Bar & Grill 27 25 26 $70
21 21 17 $40 12 E. 12th St. (bet. 5th Ave. & University Pl.),
Freemans 212-221-3800
212-620-4020; www.gothambarandgrill.com
www.carminesnyc.com 28 14 19 $68
Freeman Alley (off Rivington St., bet. Peter Luger Steak House
“Real eaters” participate in “gluttonous 178 Broadway (Driggs Ave.), Brooklyn,
Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-420-0012;
binges” and still need doggy bags at these 718-387-7400; www.peterluger.com
www.freemansrestaurant.com
“brash”, low-budget Southern Italians famed CELEB CHEFS
Finding this “clandestine” LES New
for “heaping”, family-style platters buried in BLT Steak 24 21 21 $69
American hidden “down an alley” is “half
“red sauce” and “garlic galore”; designed to 106 E. 57th St. (bet. Lexington & Park Aves.),
the fun”, though its “hipster” crowd 212-752-7470; www.bltsteak.com
replicate circa-1900 Little Italy, they're filled
comes back for the “solid home cooking” 25 23 23 $78
with “rowdy” groups who are “noisier than a Café Gray
and “European hunting lodge” look; a Time Warner Ctr., 10 Columbus Circle,
Yankees game.”
recent expansion hopefully will ease the 3rd fl. (60th St. at B’way), 212-823-6338;
19 21 17 $41 www.cafegray.com
“long waits.” Ruby Foo’s
Craft 26 24 24 $72
Spice Market 22 26 19 $57 1626 Broadway (49th St.), 212-489-5600 43 E. 19th St. (bet. B’way & Park Ave. S.),
2182 Broadway (77th St.), 212-724-6700 212-780-0880; www.craftrestaurant.com
403 W. 13th St. (9th Ave.), www.brguestrestaurants.com Gordon Ramsay – – – VE
212-675-2322; www.jean-georges.com “Over-the-top” “faux-Chinese” decor straight The London NYC, 151 W. 54th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.),
“Hanging lanterns and diaphanous curtains” 212-468-8888; www.thelondonnyc.com
off a “Broadway set” (think “Disney does
play a role in the “spectacular”, “exotic”, Beijing”) plus “crowd-pleasing” Pan-Asian eats CASUAL
“transporting” decor scheme at Jean-Georges ensure this “loud”, “festive” Times Square– Corner Bistro 23 9 11 $15

RESTAURANTS
Vongerichten's “spicy hot” SE Asian duplex in UWS duo is a “sure bet” for “out-of-town
331 W. Fourth St. (Jane St.), 212-242-9502
the Meatpacking District that serves “elevat- Red Cat 24 20 22 $51
guests” and “large groups”; since it's “always 227 10th Ave. (bet. 23rd & 24th Sts.), 212-242-1122;
ed” Thai-Malay-Vietnamese street food to a packed”, “make a reservation.” www.theredcat.com
“pretty-people” clientele; portions may be as
18 19 14 $27 Shake Shack 23 14 12 $13
“skimpy” as the staff's “pajama”-like uniforms, Serendipity 3 Madison Square Park (23rd St.), 212-889-6600;
but most agree that the prices, while “not 225 E. 60th St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), www.shakeshacknyc.com
cheap”, represent a “relative bargain” for a fab 212-838-3531; www.serendipity3.com Tía Pol 23 15 18 $37
“JGV” venture; N.B. the private rooms down- Long a “NY staple”, this “whimsical” East Side 205 10th Ave. (bet. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-675-8805;
stairs are spicy too. www.tiapol.com
“dessert emporium”-cum–toy shop continues
to enchant tykes and tourists with famous FAMILY FRIENDLY
Boathouse 16 26 16 $50
frozen hot chocolate and other “decadent”
Central Park, enter on E. 72nd St. (Central Park Dr. N.),
dishes; the only sour notes are “ludicrously” 212-517-2233; www.thecentralparkboathouse.com
long lines and “irritable” service. Cowgirl 16 18 16 $25
14 24 16 $61 519 Hudson St. (W. 10th St.), 212-633-1133;
Tavern on the Green www.cowgirlnyc.com
Central Park W. (bet. 66th & 67th Sts.), Peanut Butter & Co. 20 12 16 $12
212-873-3200; www.tavernonthegreen.com 240 Sullivan St. (bet. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.),
212-677-3995; www.ilovepeanutbutter.com
It’s “a tourist trap, but who cares” when you
Virgil’s Real Barbecue 20 13 16 $32
can revel in “the magic of Central Park” at this 152 W. 44th St. (bet. B’way & 6th Ave.), 212-921-9494;
West Side “landmark”; “everyone should go www.virgilsbbq.com
once” to experience the “spectacular” setting NEW YORK CLASSICS
and “gorgeous” decor that's “like being inside Barbetta 20 23 21 $58
Courtesy of Spice Market
a Fabergé egg”, but just “don’t expect much” 321 W. 46th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-246-9171;
22 16 16 $41 from the “uninspiring” Traditional American www.barbettarestaurant.com
Spotted Pig 22 26 23 $66
fare; P.S. it’s “great for private parties.” Café des Artistes
314 W. 11th St. (Greenwich St.), 1 W. 67th St. (bet. Columbus Ave. & CPW),
212-620-0393; www.thespottedpig.com 212-877-3500; www.cafenyc.com
They’ve “added space upstairs” but this “fan- One if by Land, Two if by Sea 23 27 24 $73
tastic” Italian-accented West Village British 17 Barrow St. (bet. 7th Ave. S. & W. 4th St.),
212-228-0822; www.oneifbyland.com
gastropub is still “perma-packed” with “A-list”
Palm 24 17 21 $64
“hipsters” who “squeeze” in for chef April 837 Second Ave. (bet. 44th & 45th Sts.), 212-687-2953
Bloomfield's cooking savored in “stylishly 840 Second Ave. (bet. 44th & 45th Sts.), 212-697-5198
downscale” digs; a “great beer selection” 250 W. 50th St. (bet. B’way & 8th Ave.), 212-333-7256
www.thepalm.com
helps make the “horrible waits” and “spot-ty”
service easier to digest. SCENES
Cookshop 23 20 21 $52
FAMILY FRIENDLY F D S C 156 10th Ave. (20th St.), 212-924-4440;
www.cookshopny.com
16 14 15 $30 La Esquina 21 20 16 $38
Brooklyn Diner USA 106 Kenmare St. (Lafayette St.), 646-613-7100;
www.esquinanyc.com
212 W. 57th St. (bet. B’way & 7th Ave.),
Morimoto 23 25 22 $88
212-977-2280 88 10th Ave. (16th St.), 212-989-8883;
155 W. 43rd St. (bet. B'way & 6th Ave.), www.morimotonyc.com
212-265-5400 Thor 21 22 19 $61
The Hotel on Rivington, 107 Rivington St. (bet. Essex &
www.brooklyndiner.com Ludlow Sts.), 212-796-8040; www.hotelonrivington.com
Courtesy of Tavern on the Green

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Nightlife
The trendiest bars and clubs are almost all Downtown. For Sex and the City types who
like to dress up and toss down pricey cocktails, there’s the Meatpacking District and
Way West Chelsea. More bohemian nightcrawlers prefer the East and West Villages,
the Lower East Side, SoHo and TriBeCa. Midtown tends to attract more mature
imbibers, while Uptown bars are more informal and neighborhoody.
DANCING A D
22 22
Cielo
18 Little W. 12th St. (bet. 9th Ave. &
Washington St.), 212-645-5700;
www.cieloclub.com
Banquettes ring the petite “sunken dance
floor” at this “minimalistic”, “smaller
scale” Meatpacking District “jewel” where
“full-bodied sound” and a “great DJ line-
up” enthrall a “crowd that just wants to
dance”; outsiders gripe about the “snobby
door scene” overseen by “strict”, “power-
drunk” bouncers.
23 20
Copacabana
560 W. 34th St. (11th Ave.), 212-239-2672;
www.copacabanany.com
So “huge” you should “bring a map”, this
“lively” double-decker club with “two
dance floors” features “big-name” Latin
bands upstairs and a “cool hip-hop room”
below; sure, it's on the “expensive” side
and the way-out location near the Javits
Center “could be better”, but the “salsa-
loving”, “ready-to-party” crowd sporting
their “finest threads” is having too much
“fun” to care.
Crobar 20 22 17
530 W. 28th St. (bet. 10th & 11th Aves.),
212-629-9000; www.crobar.com
As “explosive dance clubs” go, this Way
West Chelsea “behemoth” takes the cake,
hosting the “most popular DJs on the
world circuit” in a “cavernous”, “Ibiza-
size” space where the “sweaty, cruising
crowd” ranges from “suits to sweatsuits”;
there's also a “tight” hip-hop room and a
“mellow” VIP area, but you should expect
“very diverse crowds” since “they let
anyone in.”
Courtesy of Crobar
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Courtesy of Pegu Club
40/40 21 23 18 $12
S C LIVE MUSIC A D S C
16 $12 25 19 21 $11 6 W. 25th St. (bet. B’way & 6th Ave.),
Birdland 212-832-4040; www.the4040club.com
315 W. 44th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.), “ESPN Zone meets Bungalow 8” at this
212-581-3080; www.birdlandjazz.com “hotter than hot” Chelsea “sports bar with
“Top talent”, “good sightlines” and “great a DJ”, where “sightings of owner Jay-Z”
sound” make for a “first-rate” experience give “groupies and Lil’ Kim wannabes” a
at this “spacious” Theater District “jazz- thrill; recently expanded to nearly double
and-gin” joint that's “civilized, not down its size, it features “floating orb chairs”,
and dirty”; given the “large tabs”, a “table “weird unisex bathrooms” and a new Cigar
will cost you”, so economizers opt to catch Room; “high prices”, “intimidating lines”
the show from a barstool. and “door guys in need of a chill pill” are
24 19 18 $8 the downsides.
Bowery Ballroom
18 $12 6 Delancey St. (bet. Bowery & Chrystie St.),
NIGHTLIFE
212-533-2111; www.boweryballroom.com
A Lower East Side concert hall with “grit”,
featuring “all the best aspects of Irving
Plaza in miniature”: an “excellent sound
system” and “perfect sightlines” in an “inti-
mate” setting with “no long trek from the
stage to the bar”; maybe the “drink quality”
could use some work, but “who cares?”
given the chance to see bands “on the
cusp of greatness” at a “fraction of the
price of larger venues.”
Courtesy of 40/40 Club
Oak Room 24 23 22 $13
$12 Algonquin Hotel, 59 W. 44th St. Pegu Club 25 25 22 $14
(bet. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800; 77 W. Houston St., 2nd fl.
www.algonquinhotel.com (bet. W. B’way & Wooster St.),
“So old, so fabulous”, the Algonquin 212-473-7348; www.peguclub.com
Hotel’s “elegant”, “wood-paneled” retreat
Manhattan’s “cocktail renaissance” is in full
oozes “total class” both as a “nostalgic” swing at Audrey Saunders’ “gorgeous”, “grown-
preserve of “round-table history” and as a
showcase for “excellent cabaret”; admit-
Ratings & Symbols
tedly “pricey” and “a little snooty”, it prom-
ises a “romantic evening made to order”
Credit Cards: no credit cards accepted
for those “of a certain age”, so “bring the
Amex” and “enjoy the show.”
Ratings are on a scale of 0 to 30. Cost (C) reflects
our surveyors’ estimated price of a typical single
LOUNGES A D S C
drink. Surveyor comments are in quotes.
Bungalow 8 22 22 16 $14
F Food D Decor S Service C Cost
515 W. 27th St. (bet. 10th & 11th Aves.),
212-629-3333 23 9 13 $15
“Harder to get into than Harvard”, this Way
West Chelsea “fortress” of cool from club 0-9 poor to fair 20-25 very good to excellent
queen Amy Sacco “hasn’t gotten stale yet”, 10-15 fair to good 26-30 extraordinary to perfection
drawing a late-night mix of “the rich, the 16-19 good to very good low response/less reliable
pretty” and the “who’s who of the celebrity
scene”; those who “only see it from the For newcomers or survey write-ins listed without
outside” moan about its “snobby door poli- ratings, the price range is indicated as follows:
cy”, but smug insiders call it the “last bas-
tion for avoiding the B&T” and report it’s “still I below $5 E $11 to $14
the place to be no matter what night it is.” M $5 to $10 VE $15 or more
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Pegu Club (cont.) White Horse 21 14 17 $7

up” SoHo lounge that “transports you to anoth- 567 Hudson St. (11th St.), 212-989-3956 NotableMentions
er era” (it’s named after an old British officers' An “enduring” fave on any “Village tour”, DANCING A D S C
club in Rangoon); given its penchant for “metic- this circa-1880 “landmark” “where Dylan
ulously crafted” gin concoctions, it’s “not for the Thomas drank his last drink” corrals Element — — — E
vodka-cranberry crowd”, nor for the cost-con- “throngs” drawn to its “bohemian history” 225 E. Houston St. (Essex St.), 212-254-2200;
www.elementny.com
scious: all that “precision comes at a price.” and “streetside picnic tables”; maybe the
patrons “wish they were back in college”, — — — M
Love
but all that “dirty charm” ensures “it’s 179 MacDougal St. (8th St.), 212-477-5683;
never empty.” www.musicislove.net

— — — E
COMEDY Pacha
618 W. 46th St. (bet. 11th & 12th Aves.),
AND MORE A D S C 212-209-7500; www.pachanyc.com
22 16 17 $12
Carolines LIVE MUSIC
1626 Broadway (bet. 49th & 50th Sts.), Blue Note 23 16 15 $13
212-757-4100; www.carolines.com 131 W. Third St. (6th Ave.), 212-475-8592;
“Laugh till you cry” at this “legendary” www.bluenotejazz.com
Times Square comedy club where the “top
Fat Baby 19 16 17 $8
acts” range from “major headliners” to
112 Rivington St. (bet. Essex & Ludlow Sts.),
“superb” though “relatively unknown” new-
212-533-1888; www.fatbabynyc.com
comers; their “R-rated-and-beyond” mate-
rial is funny, but the “pricey” cover charges Joe’s Pub 23 21 18 $11
and two-drink minimums are no joke. Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (bet. Astor Pl.
& E. 4th St.), 212-539-8770; www.joespub.com

Courtesy of Pegu Club LOUNGES

Back Room 23 23 20 $10
OLD NEW YORK A D S C 102 Norfolk St. (bet. Delancey & Rivington Sts.),
212-228-5098
25 27 21 $13
Campbell Apartment Cain 24 24 19 $13

NIGHTLIFE
Grand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt Ave. 544 W. 27th St. (bet. 10th & 11th Aves.),
(bet. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-953-0409; 212-947-8000; www.cainnyc.com
www.hospitalityholdings.com
Frederick’s 19 18 19 $16
Savor a “Manhattan moment” at this “civi-
8 W. 58th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.),
lized” Grand Central “time warp” set in a 212-752-6200; www.fredericksnyc.com
former “railroad baron’s drawing room” and
specializing in “serious drinks for sophisti- OLD NEW YORK
cated drinkers”; despite a “hard-to-find” Bill’s Gay 90’s 18 17 19 $9
location and “hefty” tabs, it’s “extremely 57 E. 54th St. (bet. Madison & Park Aves.),
crowded after work”, so insiders suggest 212-355-0243
you “show up after seven to avoid the 24 19 18 $7
Chumley’s
commuters”; P.S. a “top hat and monocle” 86 Bedford St. (bet. Barrow & Grove Sts.),
isn’t mandatory, but “dress appropriately” 212-675-4449
(i.e. no sneakers, caps or T-shirts).
Old Town Bar 22 15 17 $7
45 E. 18th St. (bet. B’way & Park Ave. S.),
Courtesy of Remote Lounge 212-529-6732

11 17 14 $8 COMEDY AND MORE

Courtesy of Noah Kalina
22 16
McSorley’s
15 E. Seventh St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.),
212-254-2570
“Not for the faint of heart”, this “manly”,
“noisy” Irish bar offers a basic choice of
“light or dark” ale served by “uncouth” wait-
ers who appear to “have been there since it
opened” in 1854; a “last outpost” of a “long
bygone NY”, it’s become a “right of passage”
for “beer-chugging” young “meatheads.”
Remote Lounge
Bowlmor Lanes 22 17 15 $9
327 Bowery (2nd St.), 212-228-0228; 110 University Pl. (bet. 12th & 13th Sts.),
www.remotelounge.com 212-255-8188; www.bowlmor.com
“Scoping” assumes “new meaning” at this
“futuristic” East Villager where a “TV and Planet Rose 21 16 19 $8
camera at every table” allow “Peeping 219 Ave. A (bet. 13th & 14th Sts.),
212-353-9500; www.planetrose.com
Toms” to zoom in on their quarry and then
phone over their “pickup lines”; the blend Scores 23 17 20 $14
of “video game” and “dating trend” for the 333 E. 60th St. (bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.),
“socially inept” is “cool” enough, but trend- 212-421-3600
sters say the “novelty gets old” fast. 536 W. 28th St. (bet. 10th & 11th Aves.),
212-868-4900
20 19 19 $10 www.scoresnewyork.com
17 $6
Slate
54 W. 21st St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.),
212-989-0096; www.slate-ny.com
Way “nicer than regular pool rooms”, this
“upscale” Flatiron billiards parlor is an
“airy”, split-level affair boasting “plenty of
tables” plus a “happening” bar that’s
“appealing to both sexes”; it’s a “neat con-
cept” for shooting stick or just sticking to
“people-watching”, though a spell on the
felt will rack up a “pricey” bill.

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Shopping
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Despite the invasion of chain outlets, New York is home to some of the world’s most
celebrated specialty stores. For tony apparel, housewares and more, stroll Fifth Avenue
between 50th and 58th Streets, Madison Avenue between 57th and 79th Streets or the
Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. Hip boutiques are clustered on NoLita’s
Elizabeth Street and Greenwich Village’s Bleecker Street, as well as in trendy neighbor-
hoods like the East Village, Meatpacking District, SoHo and the Lower East Side. And
a stop at Macy’s, Bloomies or Saks is practically de rigueur. Courtesy of Dylan’s Candy Bar

APPAREL Q D S C the most open-minded” offices) and DEPARTMENT

Barneys New York 27 26 20
660 Madison Ave. (61st St.),
212-826-8900; 888-822-7639;
www.barneys.com
Walking into this elite East 60s emporium
is like “entering a cocktail party – full of
excitement and the possibility
of naughty encounters” amid the “desir-
able goods and beautiful displays”; fash-
ionistas confirm it’s like a “microcosm of
the NY dream lifestyle”, with “the edgiest
styles from the best-known designers”,
“new” “pampering” cosmetics and “luxuri-
ous” accessories galore; some drool over
“seductive” jewelry; malcontents moan the
VE
Meatpacking District locale is “out-of-the- STORES Q D S C
way”, but “if you’re sufficiently thin and Bloomingdale’s 23 20 17 E
adventurous”, it’s worth it for what con- 1000 Third Ave. (bet. 59th & 60th Sts.),
verts call “the best-curated clothing col- 212-705-2000; 800-232-1854
lection in the city.” 504 Broadway (bet. Broome & Spring Sts.),
27 26 15 VE 212-729-5900
Kirna Zabête www.bloomingdales.com
96 Greene St. (bet. Prince & Spring Sts.), “What can you say about a Manhattan
212-941-9656; www.kirnazabete.com institution?” – “from moderately priced
Stylesetters hungering for “lovely, trendy” merchandise to chic couture”, “you can
clothing “priced in the outer limits” need find everything you need” – except “knowl-
look no further than SoHo’s candy-col- edgeable sales help” perhaps – at this East
ored, Nick Dine–designed double-decker 50s “mother ship” and its “boutique”-like

the “slice of heaven” shoe floor, others
kneel for the “newly redone home furnish-
ings department”, and once “you con-
vince the help that you’re worthy, the
service can be quite good.”
29 27 24
Bergdorf Goodman
754 Fifth Ave. (bet. 57th & 58th Sts.),
212-753-7300; 800-558-1855;
www.bergdorfgoodman.com
“There are department stores and then
there’s Bergdorf’s”, the “extravagant”
emporium opposite The Plaza that’s
“every woman’s” shopping “dream”; “the
aura” “may seem intimidating”,
but “there’s always someone to assist
you” and a “wealth of riches” await,
including “old-world and au courant” “top
designers” “arranged in boutique-y sec-
tions”, an “awe-inspiring shoe salon” for
those “who can’t live without the latest
Louboutins” and jewelry that’s “elegance
under glass”; “heaven must buy its linens”
in the newly redone home department,
whose wares now range from Leontine
sheets to Deyrolle stuffed birds, while the
cosmetics “basement is a must-do, if you
want to be beautiful.”
28 23 22
Jeffrey New York
449 W. 14th St. (bet. 9th & 10th Aves.),
212-206-1272
“La crème de la crème” of his-and-hers
“high fashion, with an accent on the high”
is hosted by this “shopping heaven” with
“too-chic-to-be-chic atmosphere” (bare
floors, “noisy” music) and an “eager”,
slightly “intrusive” staff; it “shines in
shoes”, with “unique models” from all the
names, but the wares also include “edgy”
threads (bound to “raise eyebrows at even
destination that “pioneered the boutique
as interior-design-mecca” concept; with-it
owners Beth Buccini and Sarah Easley
“sway” tastemakers with an “amazing”,
“well-edited selection” of “high-end”
European and American designers includ-
VE ing Chloé, Lanvin, Narciso Rodriguez,
Proenza Schouler and Rick Owens leading
sybarites to sigh “wish my closet looked
like this”; if a few quibble that the staff
doesn’t “go out of its way” to help, others
applaud the “no-pressure” service.
26 26 21
Prada
575 Broadway (Prince St.), 212-334-8888
45 E. 57th St. (bet. Madison & Park Aves.),
212-308-2332
724 Fifth Ave. (bet. 56th & 57th Sts.),
212-664-0010
841 Madison Ave. (70th St.), 212-327-4200
www.prada.com
“Alluring”, “artful” and “A+” are some of
the adjectives awarded these showcases
for Miuccia Prada’s “impossibly chic and
polished” Italian mens- and wom-
enswear, “sexy shoes” and “adorable
accessories”; it’s “the first place” to take
“fashion-forward” touristas, especially
the Rem Koolhaas–designed SoHo flag-
VE ship, which feels “more like a gallery
than a store”; the savvy head to “the
less-touristy Madison Avenue branch”
where the service is “shockingly good”
as opposed to “semi-friendly” elsewhere;
wherever you go, though, get ready for
prices that “make your wallet bleed”;
N.B. 45 E. 57th Street sells shoes and
bags only.
SHOPPING
SoHo satellite; the “venerable” original is a
“bridal shower mecca” for housewares,
with clothing “to satisfy all” ages,
“baubles, bangles and beads”, plus “good-
quality furniture”; true, it’s “overcrowded”
and teems with “tourists”, but despite its
sometimes “discombobulated state”, it’s
still one of NYC’s most popular department
stores.
22 10 9 M
Century 21
22 Cortlandt St. (bet. B’way & Church St.),
VE 212-227-9092
www.c21stores.com
This “Downtown discount destination” is “a
financially strapped fashionista’s dream”,
with “designer duds” “at pauper prices”,
“plus undies and accessories galore”,
“orgasmic discoveries” in shoes and “a
veritable cornucopia” of cosmetics, house
Ratings & Symbols
Hours: usually open after 7PM
open on Sunday
Credit Cards: no credit cards accepted
Locations: For chains with more than 10 locations in
NYC, only the flagship address is listed.
Ratings are on a scale of 0 to 30. Newcomers or
write-ins are listed without ratings. Cost (C) reflects
our surveyors’ estimate of the store’s price range.
Surveyor comments are in quotes.
Q Quality D Display S Service C Cost
23 9 13 I
0-9 poor to fair 20-25 very good to excellent
10-15 fair to good 26-30 extraordinary to perfection
16-19 good to very good low response/less reliable
The price range is indicated by the following symbols:
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Century 21 (cont.)
wares and electronics; get ready to “do
some hunting” – “shoving when neces-
sary” – and “be in a patient, forgiving
mood” with the “infuriatingly disorgan-
ized” displays, “tight, open fitting rooms”,
“busloads of tourists” and near-“useless
staff”, because “when you find a treasure,
you’ll be bragging for years.”
19 15 12
Macy’s
151 W. 34th St. (bet. B’way & 7th Ave.),
212-695-4400; 800-343-0121;
www.macys.com
You can do “all your shopping under one
roof” at this block-long “Herald Square
landmark”, “riding the old wooden escala-
tors” to peruse the “affordable acces-
sories”, “a corridor of cool” cookware, “a
nice variety” of cosmetics and clothing
and “good bets in beds and mattresses”;
“if you can’t find it here, you’re not look-
ing hard enough” – but look hard you will,
given “too many tourists”, “mostly non-
helpful help” and “chaotic” aisles; cynics
sigh “if only Macy’s ran its store like it
runs the Thanksgiving Day parade” – still,
even though it’s “often maddening”, NYC
“couldn’t live without it.”
Saks Fifth Avenue 27 24 21
611 Fifth Ave. (50th St.), 212-753-4000;
877-551-7257; www.saks.com
An “essential stop on any shopping
spree”, this Midtown mainstay “sets the
standard” for “elegant” emporia because
it’s “not as pompous” as some, but “has-
n’t lost its sophistication”, either; you’ll
see tourists, “trendy teens and socialites,
side by side” savoring the “selection of
mid- and upper-end fashion” for her and
him, accessories and jewelry sections
“reminiscent of a museum” and “lots to
play with” in cosmetics; and though the
staff could “lower the pushiness factor a
bit”, “they’ll check the computer for an
item in your size and ship it to you.”
CHILDREN Q D S C
American Girl Place 24 27 22
609 Fifth Ave. (49th St.), 212-371-2220;
877-247-5223; www.americangirl.com
Truly a “little girl’s fantasy come true”,
this “over-the-top” Midtown “experience”,
based on the Chicago original, offers
“entertainment” for “hordes of 10-and-
unders” who “have a ball” shopping for
dolls with “enough of an educational bent
to keep parents happy”; take your tyke
and her toy to the hair salon for a new
’do, then treat them to a “lovely lunch”
and a “delightful show” in the theater; if
cynics snarl those dollies should “do my
laundry” for such “big bucks”, enthusiasts
rejoin it’s “worth it” to “see such smiles.”
22 26 16
Dylan’s Candy Bar
1011 Third Ave. (60th St.),
646-735-0078; www.dylanscandybar.com
Devotees drool over this East 60s “sugary
wonderland” whose colorful, “chaotic”
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premises promise the sweet-toothed and
“chocoholics every conceivable fix”, from
“your favorite childhood bar” to “the latest
craze”, from “hard-to-find flavors” to
“ordinary” brands in bulk; some get a
toothache from the prices (it “costs how
much”?), but most agree “this is what’s at
the end of the rainbow”; N.B. there’s now
a line of candy-colored and -themed cloth-
M
ing and accessories.
Courtesy of Kiehl’s
FAO Schwarz 25 26 20
767 Fifth Ave. (58th St.), 212-644-9400;
www.fao.com
VE
Still the “ultimate playground” for “tourists
and NYers alike” following a face-lift, this
“rare” Fifth Avenue “treat” “brings out the
little kid in everyone” with its “magical”,
“overwhelming” assortment; “live out your
Big fantasy” with spectacles like the 22-ft.
floor piano and the “pricey ice cream par-
lor that must be tried”, then “be prepared
to knock over Ft. Knox to pay for” “out-of-
this-world” “specialty toys” from the new-
born doll nursery and Hot Wheels custom
car factory; still, the price-sensitive snipe “nice
place to visit, wouldn’t want to buy here.”
OTHER Q D S C
ABC Carpet & Home 25 24 17
888 Broadway (19th St.), 212-473-3000;
www.abchome.com
Flatiron “fantasyland for fancy furnish-
E DEPARTMENT STORES
ings” that’s a “quintessential NY shopping
experience” for “fashionable” home
goods “no matter whether you love the
Renaissance or Wright”; an “eclectic mix
of old and new” that includes carpets,
chandeliers, linens, “rich fabrics” and
“unique furniture” from all over the world
like carved Chinese marriage beds and
chairs upholstered in vintage suzani tap-
estries is displayed over seven “sprawl-
M 109 Third Ave. (13th St.), 212-677-3171
Courtesy of ABC Carpet & Home
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ing” floors of “sensory overload”; count
on “beautiful creations”, “boggling costs”
and a “fairly invisible staff.”
Tiffany & Co. 28 27 24 VE
727 Fifth Ave. (57th St.), 212-755-8000;
800-843-3269; www.tiffany.com
“Any child, adult or ancient would love
something” from this “American icon”
on Fifth Avenue, whether it’s “classic and
tasteful” silver, diamond or gold jewelry –
including signature Jean Schlumberger,
Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso pieces –
sterling, china and crystal for “memorable”
wedding presents or the “best baby gifts”;
despite “hordes of tourists” and mixed
comments on service (“tops” vs. “unless
you’re dressed to impress get ready to
answer your own questions”), “who does-
n’t covet the little blue box?”
Zabar’s 26 17 17 M
2245 Broadway (80th St.), 212-787-2000;
800-697-6301; www.zabars.com
“If you can get past the foodies down-
stairs” at this “legendary” gourmet store
E and “mainstay of the Upper West Side”,
you’ll be privy to “the best-known secret
in NY”, which is that “the best selection”
of “the cheapest cookware, gadgets”,
appliances and utensils is found on its
SHOPPING
mezzanine; it can be “crowded”,
“cramped” and “chaotic” and “if your feel-
ings get hurt easily don’t ask for help”, but
beaming bargain-hunters shrug that just
“adds to the charm” of the experience.
NotableMentions
APPAREL Q D S C
Henri Bendel 26 25 21 VE
712 Fifth Ave. (bet. 55th & 56th Sts.),
212-247-1100; 800-423-6335
Scoop NYC 23 22 16 E
532 Broadway (bet. Prince & Spring Sts.),
212-925-2886
1273-1277 Third Ave. (bet. 73rd & 74th Sts.),
VE
212-535-5577
861 Washington St. (bet. 13th & 14th Sts.),
212-691-1905
877-726-6777; www.scoopnyc.com
Pearl River Mart 16 17 12 I
477 Broadway (bet. Broome & Grand Sts.),
212-431-4770; 800-878-2446; www.pearlriver.com
Takashimaya 28 28 23 VE
693 Fifth Ave. (bet. 54th & 55th Sts.),
212-350-0100; 800-753-2038
CHILDREN
Niketown New York 24 25 17 E
6 E. 57th St. (bet. 5th & Madison Aves.),
212-891-6453; www.niketown.com
Toys R Us 20 20 14 M
1514 Broadway (44th St.), 646-366-8800;
800-869-7787; www.toysrus.com
OTHER
Kiehl’s 27 23 25 M
154 Columbus Ave. (bet. 66th & 67th Sts.),
212-799-3438
800-543-4571; www.kiehls.com
MoMA Design and Book Store 25 24 18 E
81 Spring St. (Crosby St.), 646-613-1367
44 W. 53rd St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9669
11 W. 53rd St. (5th Ave.), 212-708-9700
800-793-3167; www.momastore.org
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Attractions
Attractions like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building are so iconic that you
may feel you already know them, but nothing matches the impact of seeing them in
person. The following attractions are all must-sees. Fortunately, many are grouped
together in a few areas – i.e. Uptown’s Museum Mile (5th Avenue between 82nd and
104th Streets), Midtown’s Times Square and the Harbor area around the South Street
Seaport and Battery Park – making it easy to explore several in one day.
THE PARK AND
MUSEUM MILE A P S $
American Museum 27 25 21
of Natural History
Central Park West (79th St.),
212-769-5000; www.amnh.org
It’s no surprise that this West Side mega-
museum ranks as NYC’s most popular
attraction: since its founding in 1869 it
has amassed an “astounding” collection
of some 32 million artifacts spanning
everything “from evolution to planets”,
with “awe-inspiring” dinosaur displays,
wildlife dioramas akin to “capsule
safaris” and “stellar space shows” in the
remarkably renovated Hayden
Planetarium; the “knowledgeable staff”
leads guided tours that quickly hit the
highlights – otherwise, you could “spend
days here” without seeing everything.
Courtesy of American Museum of Natural History
Central Park 27 20 15
59th to 110th Sts., 5th Ave.
to Central Park West, 212-360-3456;
www.centralparknyc.org
A “piece of heaven” in Manhattan sums
up this “843-acre paradise” designed by
Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux
some 150 years ago; it’s “hard to believe
you’re in NY” when you’re “escaping” on
its miles of tranquil trails, boating on the
lake, admiring Bethesda Fountain or vis-
iting attractions such as Wollman Rink;
there are free activities in summer
(Philharmonic concerts, Shakespeare in
the Park, Summerstage shows), and for
sustenance there’s Tavern on the Green,
the Boathouse Cafe or a good ol’ hot
dog vendor – it’s truly a “haven in the
middle of Stressville” and can be as
exciting as the circus on weekends.
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Guggenheim Museum 26 25 21
(aka Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum)
1071 Fifth Ave. (bet. 88th & 89th Sts.),
M 212-423-3500; www.guggenheim.org
“A piece of art in itself”, this “architec-
turally fascinating”, Frank Lloyd
Wright–designed East Side museum is
laid out around a “giant spiral” ramp and
displays “mostly 20th-century” works;
“start at the top and work your way
down” (it’s “less tiring” that way) and fin-
ish up with a stroll “right across the
street” in Central Park.
View from Rockefeller Center,
Courtesy of Tishman Speyer
29 27 24
Metropolitan
Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710;
www.metmuseum.org
A “lifetime of visits is not enough” to see
everything at this “world-class” East Side
museum that is itself a “masterpiece”;
with arguably the “greatest permanent art
$0
collection in the world” (over two million
works), it’s a “feast for the eyes” and has
“something for everyone” – from paintings
and sculpture to “arms and armor, jewelry
and costumes”; for best results, get a
map, “watch for special exhibits” and
“don’t try to do it all in one day.”
25 22 20
Whitney Museum
of American Art
945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-570-3600;
www.whitney.org
Specializing in American art of the 20th and
21st centuries, this East Side museum man-
ages the neat trick of being “intimate and
world-class at the same time” given its “perfect
size” and “distinctive” permanent collection;
some of its “avant-garde” work can be “puz-
zling” and even “shocking”, but most agree it’s
“required viewing for a modern art lover.”
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Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental
M
MIDTOWN A P S $
Museum of Modern Art — — — M
11 W. 53rd St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.),
212-708-9400; www.moma.org
The “best modern art anywhere” has
returned to Midtown in a brand-new,
much bigger building that offers the most
extensive display of the museum’s hold-
ings ever; in addition to six floors of
exceptional art arranged around a mam-
moth atrium, there’s also a much-beloved
sculpture garden, gift shops purveying
some of the city’s most “unique” items, a
ATTRACTIONS
first-rate restaurant, The Modern, and two
pleasing cafes.
24 21 17 $0
Rockefeller Center
47th to 51st Sts. (bet. 5th & 7th Aves.),
212-632-3975; www.rockefellercenter.com
Arguably the country’s “quintessential hol-
iday attraction”, this mega Midtown com-
plex is famed for its “towering Christmas
tree” and “appealing ice rink”, though
year-round you can enjoy its “grand”
architecture, “open-air dining” and “sub-
terranean shopping” options, as well as
sweeping city views from the new 70th-
M floor Observation Deck at 30 Rockefeller
Plaza; if you “go early”, you can “catch a
glimpse of Matt on the Today show”,
which broadcasts live on-site.
Ratings & Symbols
Ratings are on a scale of 0 to 30. Newcomers or
write-ins are listed without ratings. Cost (C) reflects
the attraction’s high-season price for one adult.
Surveyor comments are in quotes.
A Appeal P Public S Service $ Cost
M Facilities
23 9 13 I
0-9 poor to fair 20-25 very good to excellent
10-15 fair to good 26-30 extraordinary to perfection
16-19 good to very good low response/less reliable
The price range is indicated by the following symbols:
$0 Free E $26 to $40
I $10 or less VE $41 or more
M $11 to $25
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral 25 22 18 $0

Fifth Ave. (50th St.), 212-753-2261;
NotableMentions
www.saintpatrickscathedral.org THE PARK AND
THE MUSEUM MILE A P S $
A “wonder to behold”, this “awe-inspiring”
circa-1879 Catholic cathedral opposite 22 20 8 I
Central Park Zoo
Rockefeller Center is a “place of calm in Central Park, 830 Fifth Ave. (64th St.); 212-439-
the frantic city” with its “magnificent 6500; www.centralparkzoo.com
stained-glass windows”, “beautiful altar”
and “amazing” organ; as the seat of the Lincoln Center 27 26 23 E
country’s most important bishopric, it has Broadway (bet. 62nd & 66th Sts.); 212-875-5000;
also been the site of a great deal of church www.lincolncenter.org
and political history; “regardless of one’s Courtesy of South Street Seaport 24 19 20 I
Museum of the City
religion”, this “beautiful refuge” is an ideal of New York
place to “light a candle and say a prayer.” South Street 22 20 17 $0
1220 Fifth Ave. (103rd St.); 212-534-1672;
24 16 — $0
Seaport/Museum www.mcny.org
Times Square Visitor Ctr., 12 Fulton St. (bet. Front & MIDTOWN
W. 42nd to W. 47th Sts. (B’way), South Sts.), 212-748-8600;
212-768-1560; www.timessquarebid.org www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org Carnegie Hall 27 25 22 E
“It’s certainly bright lights, big city” at “NY’s own little bit of Fisherman’s Wharf” 154 W. 57th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.); 212-247-
the “center of the world” – a Midtown allows fanatics to experience “maritime 7800; www.carnegiehall.org
extravaganza that’s “overwhelming, tacky history” on the East River along with a
Grand Central Terminal 22 22 17 $0
and absolutely mad – but that’s part of plethora of other activities; the 12-square- Lexington Ave. (bet. 42nd & 44th Sts.); 212-340-
the charm”; with “wonderful theater, block landmarked area blends “surprising- 2210; www.grandcentralterminal.com
shopping and restaurants” as well as ly good food”, “upscale shops” and “gal-
“blinking lights, animated ads”, news New York Public Library 24 24 21 $0
leries in old wharfside buildings” (dating
tickers and giant-screen TVs, it’s “full of (Main Branch)
back to the late 18th century) with a
Fifth Ave. (42nd St.); 212-930-0830;
life” and “energy.” museum, “tours of old sailboats” and www.nypl.org
23 21 19 M unobstructed harbor views.
United Nations
WALL STREET AREA

ATTRACTIONS
First Ave. (46th St.), 212-963-8687;
www.un.org/tours Battery Park 22 15 — $0
Touring this “hot seat of foreign affairs Bordered by Battery Pl. & State St; 212-344-
3491; www.bpcparks.org
and international relations” on the East
River is “more interesting than you’d Staten Island Ferry 23 14 13 $0
think”, especially when supplemented by 1 South St. (Whitehall St.); 718-727-2508;
lunch in the Delegates’ Dining Room; the www.siferry.com
only discordant notes are the sobering
St. Paul’s Chapel 23 19 19 $0
“high security” and facilities that are
209 Broadway (Fulton St.); 212-602-0874;
“starting to look a bit worn” at the age of www.saintpaulschapel.org
fiftysomething.
Trinity Church and Cemetery 23 18 15 $0
Broadway (Wall St.); 212-602-0872;
WALL STREET www.trinitywallstreet.org
AREA A P S $ Courtesy of South Street Seaport

Brooklyn Bridge 23 — — $0
Entrances opposite City Hall, Manhattan
& at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
Completed in 1883, this NYC architectur-
al and historical icon connects Lower
Manhattan to “posh” Brooklyn Heights;
its “impressive”, “more-beautiful-than-
any-cathedral” design by John Roebling
includes a “walkway safely separated
from the traffic” – “perfect” for “roman-
tic” strolls that allow you to savor the
“breathtaking” skyline and harbor views.
27 23 21 $0
Ellis Island
Immigration Museum
Ellis Island (New York Harbor),
212-363-3206; www.ellisisland.com
You’ll “feel the ghosts of immigrants past” at
this “touching tribute” to the 12 million of our
forebearers who passed through here from
1892 to 1954; there’s no better place to appre-
ciate “how different cultures came together”
to create the patchwork of NY and the country,
and you can even “look up your own ances-
tors” via the interactive displays; it’s reached
by an $11.50 ferry ride from Battery Park.
27 19 18 $0
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island (New York Harbor),
212-363-3200; www.nps.gov/stli
“Shining” tall in the harbor, this “American
icon” – and “heartstring tugger” – has
reopened its base museum and now
sports a new glass ceiling featuring a
view of the statue’s interior; while you
“can’t climb to the top”, you can ascend
10 stories to the observation deck, so
bring “comfortable shoes” and be pre-
pared for “long lines”; N.B. though admis-
sion is free, the roundtrip ferry ride costs
$11.50 for adults.
World Trade Center Site — — — $0
Liberty St. (Church St.), 212-484-1222;
www.wtc.com
Visiting the former Twin Towers site
sparks sharp debate among surveyors:
some say a trip to this “moving” “Pearl
Harbor of the 21st century” is a “must” in
order to “pay respects to those lost”, but
others counter “who needs to be remind-
ed?” – especially by “ghoulish” vendors
and “grinning tourists.” View from Rockefeller Center,
Courtesy of Tishman Speyer

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Hotels
NY hotel rates are famously steep, but choose right and you can get a lot
of style, luxury and character for your dollar – if not always a lot of space.
While many of the renowned names are clustered in Midtown, good choices
can be found all over town, as this selection illustrates. Given that occupan-
cy rates are currently high, getting a room at prime times may be difficult.
UPTOWN R S D P $ that still embodies “character” and “charm”;
Carlyle 24 27 24 23 $650
35 E. 76th St.; 212-744-1600;
fax 212-717-4682; 888-767-3966;
www.thecarlyle.com; 122 rooms, 57 suites
“Kings, queens, presidents, celebrities” –
and you – can be “spoiled” by the “wonder-
ful” staff at this Upper East Side “grande
dame” that epitomizes “old New York at its
finest”; the decor's “glamorous”, the rooms
are “elegant” and there's “nothing more
sumptuous than a night at the Café
Carlyle”, which showcases “fantastic” per-
formers like Elaine Stritch; admittedly, you'll
“spend a fortune”, but its many “repeat”
guests prove it’s “worth the bucks.”
Courtesy of Carlyle
28 27 26 28 $725
Mandarin
Oriental
80 Columbus Circle; 212-805-8800; fax
212-805-8882; 866-801-8880;
www.mandarinoriental.com;
200 rooms, 48 suites
You may “say ‘sayonara’” to the competi-
tion after being “spoiled” at this “world-
class”, “luxury” property in the Time
Warner Center on Columbus Circle; the
“gorgeous” rooms offer the “best technol-
ogy and home entertainment”, “excep-
tional amenities” and “panoramic” vistas,
the service is “incomparable” and the
“top-notch spa and fitness facilities”
include a “beautiful” pool; even though
you'll pay “astronomical prices”, especial-
ly at the “amazing” restaurant, Asiate, it’s
“the place to splurge in NYC.”
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Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental
23 26 23
Pierre
New York
2 E. 61st St.; 212-838-8000;
fax 212-940-8109; 800-223-6800;
www.tajhotels.com; 150 rooms, 51 suites
Loyalists love this “landmark” hotel in a “fan-
tastic location” “right across from Central
Park” that's “as classy as they come”, with
“sensational service” (“nothing is too much
for the staff”) and “elegant” styling; while a
few say this “grand old dame” is looking a
“bit saggy”, she's about to get a shot of
“needed Botox” via renovations by new man-
agers, the Taj Group – “after that, look out”,
she may become “the hottest” chick in town.
22 23 21
Regency
540 Park Ave.; 212-759-4100;
fax 212-826-5674; 800-233-2356;
www.loewshotels.com; 266 rooms, 85 suites
“Everyone gets the superstar treatment” at
this Upper East Side “clubby” “classic” on
Park Avenue; with its “famous power break-
fasts”, afternoon wine in the Library,
“accommodating staff” and “perfect”,
“wish-fulfillment address”, it's particularly
“impressive for out-of-town business”
clients; just a few nitpickers natter about
some rooms needing “refurbishing”; N.B.
don't miss pop-vocalist Michael Feinstein
at his namesake cabaret five nights a week.
MIDTOWN R S D P
17 20 19
Algonquin
59 W. 44th St.; 212-840-6800;
fax 212-944-1419; 888-304-2047;
www.algonquinhotel.com; 150 rooms, 24 suites
“New Yorker readers” listening for the
“echoes of [Dorothy Parker's] Round Table”
and Broadway buffs who know that “My Fair
Lady was written here” flock to this “leg-
endary” centenarian in the Theater District
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service is “friendly as all get-out”, and though
the “small” rooms are a bit “drab” and you
may suss out “better values in Midtown”, one
of the city’s “best cabarets” (the Oak Room)
is just off the “great lobby bar”, and besides,
“how many hotels have a house cat?”
22 21 21 20 $325
Bryant Park
40 W. 40th St.; 212-869-0100;
fax 212-869-4446; 877-640-9300;
www.bryantparkhotel.com; 112 rooms, 16 suites
“Right across from charming Bryant Park”
23 $610 (and a quick walk to Times Square), this
Midtown “gem” caters to a “super-cool
clientele” with “understated”, “ultramod-
HOTELS
ern” rooms offering flat-screen HDTVs,
Bose Wave radios and park views, plus
“friendly” service from an equally “cool”
staff; “hip” restaurant Koi and a “rocking”
bar scene in the basement add to its “styl-
ish” status, so fans affirm “you can’t pick
a better boutique in New York.”
28 28 26 27 $675
Four
Seasons
57 E. 57th St.; 212-758-5700;
fax 212-758-5711; 800-332-3442;
www.fourseasons.com; 305 rooms, 63 suites
20 $329 “The best of the best” in NYC, this Midtown
“modern work of art” courtesy of I.M. Pei “sets
the standard” from the “dramatic lobby” to the
“extraordinary”, “luxurious” rooms featuring
“great soaking tubs” to the “unmatched level
of service” from a staff that fulfills your “every
Ratings & Symbols
= Children’s programs = Views
= Exceptional dining = Golf courses
= Historic interest = Notable spa facilities
= Kitchens = Downhill skiing
= Allows pets = Tennis
The total number of rooms per hotel is followed by
the number of suites, villas, etc., e.g. 20 rooms, 2
suites. Surveyor comments are in quotes.
$
Ratings are on a scale of 0 to 30.
18 $599 R Rooms S Service D Dining P Public Spaces/
Facilities
18 5 4 22
0-9 poor to fair 20-25 very good to excellent
10-15 fair to good 26-30 extraordinary to perfection
16-19 good to very good low response/less reliable
Cost ($) reflects the hotel’s high-season rack rate, i.e. its
asking price, for a standard double room. It does not
reflect frequent seasonal price changes and special rates.
10

Four Seasons (cont.)
wish”; an “excellent” spa, “wonderful” bar
and “lovely” views of Central Park are other
reasons you'll see celebrities and “swanky”
folks “wandering through” – it’s a “must-
stay” for some, “cost be damned”; N.B. the
post-Survey opening of restaurant L’Atelier
de Joël Robuchon is not reflected in the
above Dining score.
21 21 23 21 $385
Maritime
363 W. 16th St.; 212-242-4300;
fax 212-242-1188;
www.themaritimehotel.com;
125 rooms, 4 suites
Scenesters dock at this “shipshape”
Chelsea spot known for its “cool”
nightlife and first-class “people-watch-
ing”, whether in the outdoor garden, the
rooftop lounges, the lobby bars, the
“fantastic” downstairs club, Hiro, or the
“superb” Japanese restaurant, Matsuri;
while the 1960s yacht look strikes some
mates as “a little kitschy”, most salute
the “effortless elegance” in a design fea-
turing porthole windows, teak furnishings
and ocean-themed fabrics.
25 25 21 24 $720
New York
Palace
455 Madison Ave.; 212-888-7000;
fax 212-303-6000; 800-697-2522;
www.newyorkpalace.com;
825 rooms, 73 suites
“Luxurious without being fussy”, this
Midtown art deco palace earns kudos for
its “beyond fantastic” concierge desk and
a staff that makes “you feel like you're the
most important guest they've had all day”;
further notice goes to the “lovely” common
areas and the “golden” Gilt restaurant (in
the Villard Mansion space that formerly
housed Le Cirque); though some quibble
over “nothing special” standard rooms,
the “superb” “tower rooms are borderline
luxurious” and “well worth” the price.
26 26 23 25 $725
Peninsula
700 Fifth Ave.; 212-956-2888;
fax 212-903-3949; 800-262-9467;
www.peninsula.com; 185 rooms, 54 suites
Offering “everything you’d expect from a five-
star establishment in a five-star city”, this
“quiet” Midtown choice is “practical for busi-
ness travelers and shoppers” who love its
central Fifth Avenue location (high-end shops,
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Central Park within
walking distance), “fabulous” rooftop bar and
“very attentive”, “everyone-knows-your-
name” service; though some tout the
“extremely well-appointed rooms” boasting
“large baths” and bedside consoles that oper-
ate TVs and lights, others say the “luxurious”
spa and rooftop indoor pool (“a dreamy
escape”) definitely outshine the quarters.
21 23 21 22 $599
Waldorf-Astoria
& Towers
301 Park Ave.; 212-355-3000; fax 212-
872-7272; 800-925-3673;
www.waldorfastoria.com;
1175 rooms, 250 suites
This “classic” Midtown art deco “treasure” is
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“still the one” say its many fans who take a
“graceful, elegant” “walk back in time” whenev-
NotableMentions
er they stay here; with “exceptional service”, BOUTIQUE HOTELS R S D P $
“truly outstanding public areas” and “historic
Alex 22 19 19 18 $800
ambiance”, there's “no other hotel like it”, but
205 E. 45th St.; 212-867-5100;
even admirers admit the rooms “have seen bet- fax 212-867-7878; www.thealexhotel.com
ter days” (the separate Towers gets higher
praise) and complain that the “lobby loaded Blakely 23 22 18 18 $385
with tourists” is “busier than nearby Grand 136 W. 55th St.; 212-245-1800;
Central Station” – so “don't expect too much” fax 212-582-8332; 800-735-0710;
www.blakelynewyork.com
from this “dowager”, just “love it for what it is.”
21 21 24 21 $450
Chambers
15 W. 56th St.; 212-974-5656;
DOWNTOWN R S D P $ fax 212-974-5657; 866-204-5656;
23 19 20 22 $510 www.chambersnyc.com
Gansevoort
18 Ninth Ave.; 212-206-6700; -
Elysee 19 25 20 19 $445
fax 212-255-5858; 877-426-7386; 60 E. 54th St.; 212-753-1066; fax 212-980-9278;
www.hotelgansevoort.com; 166 rooms, 800-535-9733; www.elyseehotel.com
20 suites, 1 duplex 23 24 19 18 $325
Inn at Irving Place
“Young, beautiful and hip” describes both 56 Irving Pl.; 212-533-4600; fax 212-533-4611;
this “trendy” hotel in the “hot zone” of the 800-685-1447; www.innatirving.com
Meatpacking District and its patrons who
“feel like rock stars” at the “excellent Iroquois 20 24 20 19 $459
penthouse bar”, guests-only rooftop pool 49 W. 44th St.; 212-840-3080; fax 212-398-1754;
and “subterranean spa that doubles as a 800-332-7220; www.iroquoisny.com
nightspot”; also appealing are the “sleek”, 23 23 18 24 $335
Library
“chic” (if “small”) rooms with plasma, flat- 299 Madison Ave.; 212-983-4500; fax: 212-499-9099;
screen TVs and “top-quality restaurant”
877-793-7323; www.libraryhotel.com
Ono, but the “MTV attitude” from the staff
and “excessive street noise” turn off some Lowell 27 26 23 22 $495
who find “too much of a scene” here. 28 E. 63rd St.; 212-838-1400; fax 212-319-4230;
800-221-4444; www.lowellhotel.com
HOTELS
23 20 23 20 $440
Mercer 60 Thompson 21 20 22 21 $539
147 Mercer St.; 212-966-6060; 60 Thompson St.; 212-431-0400;
fax 212-965-3838; 888-918-6060; fax 212-431-0200; 877-431-0400;
www.mercerhotel.com; 60 rooms, 15 suites www.thompsonhotels.com
“Everything a chic SoHo hotel should be”,
this “celebrity” stronghold offers “elegant”
rooms “tastefully decorated” by Christian
Liaigre as well as “lovely” dining at Jean-
Georges Vongerichten's Mercer Kitchen
and a guests-only lounge accessorized
with “great-looking people” (“you may
spot” a celebrity or two); though a few
detect a “bit of attitude” from the staff,
more maintain “if you can afford to stay
here, all your needs will be met.”
Ritz-Carlton,
28 26 24 25 $550
Battery Park
2 West St.; 212-344-0800;
fax 212-344-3801; 800-241-3333;
www.ritzcarlton.com; 259 rooms, 39 suites
You have to travel pretty far south for “the
best view in the world”, but this “excep-
tional” Battery Park bastion at the tip of
Manhattan is so “fabulous in every way”
it’s “worth it”; from the “impeccable” serv-
ice (especially on the club level) to the
“fantastic” 14th-floor Rise bar to the
“large and luxurious rooms” (Liberty View
ones come “with a telescope to scan NY
Harbor”), this is “the place to stay” “if
you have business Downtown”; just be
warned, although it’s convenient to a few
major Downtown attractions (Ellis Island,
the former World Trade Center site), it’s a
“$20 taxi ride to Midtown” – and “good
luck getting a cab after hours”; N.B. look
for weekend bargain rates.
Courtesy of Gansevoort Hotel
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