The New York Palace
The winter holiday season in New York City brings not only ice rinks, tourists, and hordes to the stores, but also myriad Christmas lights and ornaments that change every year. Every hotel in the city dresses up at least a little for the holidays, in red, green and gold garlands, or shiny tinsel, or simple lights. Below, check out some of the best decorations we’ve seen this year!
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Entrance at The Plaza
Fashion Week is about to descend upon us (and by “us,” I mean the city of New York) again — but this time, all of the designers, models, and celebrities (and the media frenzy that follows) will swarm around Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center instead of Bryant Park, where the iconic, white-tented event had previously been held since 1994. For this year’s Fall 2010 Fashion Week (which, confusingly, was held in February), we brought you six Fashion Week hotels to suit your style. But we expect that your style may have changed since then, so we have prepared a new list of hotels that will fit your fancy for September’s Spring 2011 Fashion Week. And if you like what you see, book with us! Read More »
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Lobby Bar at the Ace Hotel
When the average watering hole won’t do — whether you want to impress clients or just luxuriate in fabulous environs — a hotel bar is the place to go. New York is full of boutique and iconic hotels, but these five have something more. It’s that “it” factor that just can’t be replicated. They’re the spots to go when you really want to feel glamorous or partake in some “see-and-be-seen” scenery.
Rose Bar in The Gramercy Park Hotel
You’re sure to find the city’s glitterati and at least one canoodling celebrity couple behind these notoriously tight doors. If you can make it inside (calling ahead for a reservation is a must), there’s nothing like the subtly perfumed interior with its functioning fireplace, lush velvet couches and priceless artwork adorning the walls.
2 Lexington Avenue
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Hot dog topped with spicy onions & sauerkraut from Gray's Papaya
When visitors think of fast food in New York City, they often think of two things: pizza and hot dogs. And man do we have an awesome selection of both. As a New Yorker, I am not leery about grabbing a “dirty dog” from the corner vendor, or a messy slice from the local pizza joint down the block. But if you’re just visiting – especially with kids – it might be best to check out some of “must-try’s” that have earned an especially good reputation. Here are some of the best hot dog spots the city has to offer (in ascending order from cheapest to priciest):
Gray’s Papaya – This is a local favorite and can be found almost anywhere in the city (my favorite happens to be located in the cool area of 6th Avenue and 8th Street). These dogs are not only delicious, but also served with a friendly smile and very inexpensive. Two of these babies and a drink will only set you back $2.00 a person. On the streets of Manhattan, that’s pretty hard to beat!
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Hallo Berlin
[Flickr/akuban]
It’s been 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, which for us is as good a reason as any to suss out some of New York‘s best German food. Here are three restaurants where a toast to reunification would be particularly appropriate.
Heidelberg: Located in what was once a vibrant German neighborhood, Heidelberg has the look, feel and taste of Deutschland down to a science. Chow down on some of the city’s best wurst, including the perfectly cooked smoked bratwurst served with potato salad and sauerkraut and a two-liter draft. Save room for their out of this world apple strudel. 1648 Second Ave. Stay nearby at the Franklin NYC. Read More »
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Pete's Tavern
New York’s leafy Gramercy Park neighborhood may be best known for its namesake — and notoriously exclusive — park, but it also has some of the city’s most authentic Irish pubs. Here are three of the best bets, all of which are just a short walk from hotels in the area.
Pete’s Tavern: Opened in 1864, this popular pub claims to be the oldest continuously running bar in New York — and even served up cold ones during prohibition by disguising itself as a flower shop. Legend has it that O. Henry wrote ”The Gift of the Magi” here, though he was likely sipping something stronger than the house brew, 1864 Ale, while working on his tragic short story. 129 E. 18th St. Stay nearby at the W New York — Union Square. Read More »
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