The cuisines of New York City are a microcosm of the cultures found around the city, from Afghan to Vietnamese. We have all manner of choices for you, from sushi and sashimi to pizza and pasta, plus burgers, steaks, and fine international dining. You can even play games or do some sightseeing while you eat! Here is but a small sampling of the culinary universe that is NYC. (read the story...)

New York City is the crossroads of the universe, and representative of the cultural diversity in the city is the many varieties of cuisine available to the visitor. From sushi to tandoori, the city’s restaurants offer the best food from all over the globe. Sampling these offerings is an experience in itself, and we recommend you spend some of your time in the city visiting these highly diverse, and excellent, restaurants. (read the story...)

An eclectic menu featuring B.'s interpretations of fine cuisine from around the globe can be found at B. Smith’s. Plan a group event, a holiday party or a family get-together here where they can serve groups from 20 to 200 in size. 320 W. 46th St. btw. Eighth & Ninth Aves., 212-315-1100 (read the story...)

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House is a place of glamour, excitement, red meat, and much more. It pulsates with the rhythm and energy of Midtown. Its soaring, two-story-high windows offer a spectacular view of Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and the parade of pedestrians along Sixth Avenue. Broadway's theaters are just a block or two away. (read the story...)

In New York City there are many venues in which you can through your holiday party. Whether you're here on vacation, and want to plan a family get together; or whether you're a native New Yorker who wants to put together holiday festivities, we've got a variety of NYC restaurants for you to chose from. (read the story...)

Once upon a time there were three young men—roommates showbiz-bound for the lights of Broadway, but lucky in the unconventional sense of a dream deferred; as they soon found themselves hosting some of the best parties in all of New York City. (read the story...)

You will experience a fresh interpretation of a standard steakhouse menu at AJ Maxwell’s Steakhouse. Feel the warmth and comfort of a wood-paneled dining room while a gracious and informative staff ensures you have the ultimate culinary experience. Owner Lenny Passarelli is on the premises, making sure his guests are completely satisfied; he is quite proud, and rightfully so, of his prime cuts of beef and fresh seafood. (read the story...)

There’s no more exciting place to be in Manhattan than the Theater District during the hour or so before the performances begin. The teeming, animated crowds spill over the sidewalks into the streets. There’s electricity in the air. (read the story...)

Guests to the city looking for something truly special should make sure to visit Spiegelworld, which will be located at the South Street Seaport for 12 weeks until November 2. (read the story...)

Outside on the sidewalk, a cigar maker is rolling stogies; and in the rear dining room, large tables of Latino families and friends are eating, drinking and laughing; wall-size murals and pictures of old pre-Fidel Cuba cover the walls; a jazz quartet with a Latin beat is playing away (they have music nightly); and the aroma of suckling pig, black bean soup, garlic, onions, and peppers fills the air. (read the story...)

Sports are important to New Yorkers, and for this reason the city abounds with sports bars. No need to buy that expensive arena front-row seat. Just head on down to one of the city's many bars and watch your favorite teams on the many big-screen and high-def TVs. You can even catch sporting events taking place in foreign countries! Closer to home, the boys of summer are taking the field over the summer, and baseball games are must-see-TV at sports bars across the city. (read the story...)

Have you been hankering to visit the Big Easy, the Crescent City, New Orleans for the sights, sounds and taste of its unique, flavorsome cuisine? Well, now you can step mighty close to that fabled Louisiana city and its savory cuisine without going there. Yes, there’s a lot of New Orleans right in Midtown at Bourbon Street Bar and Grille, in the heart of Restaurant Row at 346 West 46th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. (read the story...)

New York City is home to many of the finest restaurants in the world, and NYC’s greatest asset is the many fine eateries serving up all kinds of cuisine. Dining in New York City spans the range from all-American hamburger joints to Chinese and more, here are some of our favorite finds from all corners of the city. (read the story...)

Sometimes the best food, is the cuisine that reminds us of home, so we’ve selected some of the best American and BBQ spots, a few great Bars and Grills and, for those who want to enjoy the beautiful weather, while dining well, we’ve picked out some great outdoor dining locations, where you can even play games or do some sightseeing while you eat! Here is but a small sampling of the culinary universe that is NYC (read the story...)

'Sex and the City' inspired dozens of fashion frenzies and social trends, from sky-high strappy sandals to ultra-chic pink drinks. And while they have made Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo household names, they have also put several New York City establishments on the map. We've put together a list of some of the key New York 'Sex and the City' landmarks. Spend a day or two walking in Carrie's (fabulous) shoes! (read the story...)

New York City is home to a vast array of restaurants, but its steak houses remain perennially popular. Whether you’re looking for a prime rib, steak au poivre or a surf and turf, we’ve selected the best spots to get a great pre- or post-theater steak in Midtown and the Theatre District. (read the story...)

Families can always find plenty to do in New York City, but this season there are even more things to do than ever! Great new venues are opening, old favorites are revamping, and outdoor activities are abounding. (read the story...)

The financial district will get a little bit sweeter with Crumbs Bakeshop making their Wall Street debut late last year. As the brainchild of husband and wife team Mia and Jason Bauer, Crumbs first took Manhattan by storm in 2003 as the originator of gourmet cupcakes based on Mia’s personal collection of delectable recipes. Now in the company’s mere fourth year, Crumbs is ready to unveil its fifth shop in Manhattan, rounding out Crumbs’ presence in New York and marking a sweet spot in virtually every neighborhood. (read the story...)

From torch-song cabarets to cutting-edge dance clubs; from neighborhood bars to velvet-rope lounges, plus world-class comedy clubs and establishments with all manner of live entertainment; New York City is a world capital of nightlife. Here you can find libations from beer and wine to elaborate cocktails and high-end champagne, often accompanied by great food. (read the story...)

Fancy a tour of the city on one of the famous double-decker buses? Get a top-shelf view of New York with CitySights NY’s buses—double-deckers that are top-seating-only, so everyone gets an unobstructed view of the attractions (read the story...)

It takes guts to open an Italian restaurant in New York City. There are two, three, or four of them on many blocks. Red-sauce southern Italian spots, northern Italian olive-oil-dominated eateries, Italian fusions, trattorias, nouveau Italians, pizza-and-pasta storefronts, nouvelle Italians, and some way-out venues that feature dishes and ingredients that nobody in Naples would recognize, dot the city. (Some of it is so fancy, it no longer tastes Italian.) (read the story...)

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The cuisines of New York City are a microcosm of the cultures found around the city, from Afghan to Vietnamese. We have all manner of choices for you, from sushi and sashimi to pizza and pasta, plus burgers, steaks, and fine international dining. You can even play games or do some sightseeing while you eat! Here is but a small sampling of the culinary universe that is NYC. (read the story...)