Keith McNally’s Parisian brasserie outshines any imitation within a baguette’s reach. The long lines for table service are a perfect excuse to sip martinis at the intimate bar.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten brings simple ingredients and bold flavors to the heart of SoHo.
Reserve a table or walk in before the 4AM closing time to avoid the wait. You'll find en extensive raw seafood bar, foie gras terrine, and matzoh ball soup.
Wash down upscale comfort food like burgers and fried chicken with bourbon cocktails and offbeat garnishes.
Mooncake specializes in healthy Asian options. Everything is grilled, steamed or roasted, and many of the ingredients are organic.
Italian sandwiches are classic and homey at this small shop, with its endless variations of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, and prosciutto on top of crunchy bread.
A designated NYC historical landmark, the old-time bar still advertises extinct beers while local bluegrass, jazz, and blues groups perform on the small stage.
House cocktails at this high-end mixology bar are made with fresh-squeezed juices and ingredients.
The Moroccan lounge has long outlived its peers of the '90s. Themed nights (Sundays are always The Smiths/ Morrissey nights ), keep patrons dedicated to Sway's dance floor.
Circa Tabac is where smokers go to rest easy. Over 100 types of cigarettes are offered, though they’re priced way over retail.
Supreme’s New York store is light and airy, but filled with trendy sneakers, hats, and skateboards for professionals and stylish street riders.
Editors and stylists turn vintage shopping into a competitive sport at this 7,000 square-foot showroom.
Customers will marvel at Erica Weiner’s delicate earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings in her Manhattan outpost.
Men’s denim rules at Blue in Green. Jackets, jeans, chambray, and t-shirts fit snugly and last forever.
The eclectic boutique sells jewelry designed by its piercing professionals, unique t-shirts, and offbeat home goods
The free 3-foot public pool and playground is a meeting place for young families. A seasonal sprinkler cools kids off on warm summer days while parents sip coffee on nearby benches.
Lush greenery and narrow walkways make for short quiet walks near Sixth Avenue.
Enjoy pick-up and organized basketball games with local leagues and groups of friends.
This workout franchise is based on toning and body-sculpting. Classes often double as social gatherings for regulars - make sure to sign up early to get a spot.
The luxury spa offers personal trainers, cleanses, Pilates, yoga, and a four-week program designed to get any body type into shape. Training is personalized, but it comes at a price.
Combine your love of golf and fitness at Drive 495. Pros help perfect your golf game and clients can work out in a state-of-the-art fitness center with one-on-one trainers.
Resistance training, yoga, Pilates, and kettlebells are all offered at the spacious studio on Broadway. Classes can be one-on-one or in groups of three, and are structured around your preferences.
Membership can be pricey, but it gets you access to any of Equinox’s locations, a specialty spa, steam rooms, laundry service, and a juice bar.
The SoHo location of this fitness chain has three exercise studios and a gym apparel store in their loft on Spring Street.
Chocolate-lovers who prefer to shop at small boutiques will fall in love with the exotic and classic truffles made fresh every day.
Tobacco experts help the cigar-obsessed stock up on Art Deco lighters, cutters, and rare cigars.
The butchers at the old Italian meat shop give the same amount of attention to celebrities as they do to average walk-in customers.
Discover everything from French cheese to rare cuts of fish at the gourmet shop on Broadway. Prepared food feels like fancy catering, and celebrity chefs often stop by for demonstrations.
Find rare organic produce, private-label oils and vinegars, and Peet's coffee straight from Berkeley. Fresh-made sandwiches and salads are perfect for meals on-the-go.
Dominique Ansel left Daniel Boloud’s restaurant Daniel to start his own bakery in Soho, and has since gained a following for his decadent mini-meringues and freshly baked to order madeleines.
The historic movie theater shows documentaries, blockbusters, and classics while hosting discussions with famed filmmakers.
Artists Space was one of the most controversial galleries in the 1970s and still contributes to New York’s thriving art scene today.
Find shocking and avant-garde art exhibits at the New Museum, an art space that aims to push conventional boundaries.
The Parisian gallery’s New York outpost shows internationally renowned exhibits and is one of the world’s leading art dealers.
As one of the most comprehensive independent bookstores in the city, McNally Jackson hosts speakers like Lena Dunham and Tavi Gevinson.
This contemporary art gallery hosts cutting edge exhibits and is curated by Jose Friere.
Modern home décor and vintage furnishings inhabit an ever-changing showroom that usually highlights rare items from 1970s Italy.
