The impressive digs can almost distract from the performances. Check out the huge reflecting pool at NYC’s 1st LEED cultural venue. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Contemporary Art Center: You’ll find artwork up and down each staircase and behind every door. Crucial to think of this not as a museum, but an exhibition space. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Pianos usually runs late with their set times. That’s OK, ‘cause the food menu’s great: surprisingly good nachos with chickpeas. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
François K's dubwise Deep Space parties are a Monday night fixture. Its sleek design and open-air deck make it a haven in the MPD. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
There's really not a bad angle in the house, but arrive early to score bench seats on the rear platform. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
The front bar can really bottle-neck. Just head straight to the back room, where you can still order drinks! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Go just for the elevator ride, where Marco Brambilla's video artwork, "Civilization," is major Hieronymus Bosch. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Holding strong as an underground electronic party hotspot; watch out for SR’s BasicNYC parties with Sleepy & Boo – great DJ bookings. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Their Gallery Bar is open as a café during the day; at night, stop in for a game on their Wii. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Fans can be feral (even though they’ll never dance). If you step out for a smoke, leave plenty of time to get back anywhere near the front. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
They’re known for their burlesque revues, but go for Seth Herzog’s SWEET comedy show on Tuesdays at 8:30pm. Big name guests. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
If you are ever invited to a party there, especially in the Sky Room, go. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
The revamp is now almost a carbon copy of the Bowery Ballroom, but with a better downstairs bar. Check it out. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
One of the finest New Frenchies in the nation. Be careful, but don't dawdle -- that edible sculpture made from seared foie gras with sliced kumquats ain't gonna dismantle itself. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Does the Top Chef still come here to cook? Who knows, who cares, you're here for the Experience. If it's too full or too pricey, nearby Craftbar is more generous with space and price. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Somehow this place still packs 'em in, and you can see why, weeknights especially. Stunt menu is impressive, but skip it for drinks and apps around one of the low tables. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
It's no Soho House, but still ranks high among the private club power set. Little more intimate, little more exclusive, just enough shabby on the art-chic to look natural. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
In the innards of the Ace Hotel, here's a place to eat innards and other fleshy bits. Stuffed pig's foot? Why not. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Big room for big menu at big prices. Scene has calmed down since the heyday, but sushi and Japanese specialties (especially sake) will turn your head rightwise. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
This is the temple of Masaharu Morimoto -- don't sit at a table like a chump. Reserve at the sushi bar, order the omakase tasting menu, and let the Iron Chef be your guide. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
One of the original New Wave of high-end cocktail bars. Hard to go wrong on the menu, but Whiskey Smash -- go light on the simple syrup -- is perhaps the best mint julep in town. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
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] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
If you can tear yourself away from the Asian-Portuguese fusion, mixology at the bar is among the most precise and inspired in town -- seriously underrated. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Chef's tasting menu will be the best $300 you ever spent. Go ahead, do the wine pairings too. In for a penny, in for $10K. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
More deals made per square foot than anywhere else south of 34th Street. Where nigthlife spends the day, if it wakes up before dusk. Juice bar strongly recommended for hair of the dog. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Long past its prime in terms of overall hotness, but weekend brunch is still a worthwhile neighborhood scene for old schoolers. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Forget weekends, but lunch and evenings during the week still one of the best chill times in the hood. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
The legend in the flesh. Mobbed with tourists during the day, but still cool for late-late. Banana donuts from bakery next door worth killing for. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
You'd best dress up -- way, way up -- to the lofty Standard of room-runner Kamil Parchomienko if you want past the curtain. Drop Kamil's name with caution, cause he's no dummy. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Can't get past the door? Don't worry, you're in good company, especially if it's Tuesday. Drown your sorrows at STK upstairs. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Thursday is the hotness: "Whipped" party brings out the hipster DJs and fashionista royalty. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Gastropubby goodness. You should be thrown out for ordering a salad here. If you can't do the massive burger, at least do a couple duck eggs. [BlackBook] อ่านเพิ่มเติม