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NYC Picks
These are the locations in NYC which we consider to be best in their class. Hotels 
The original: Boutique hotel lifestyle at it's very best, this Christian Liaigre designed masterpiece of contemporary Downtown cool is famous for its chic bedrooms, exquisite lounge, Jean George's Mercer Kitchen restaurant....and the famous clientele that calls this place 'home' in New York. Mercer Street @ Prince Street Tel: (212)966-6060 
Ian Schrager's latest hotel facing Gramercy Park is uniquely designed by artist Julian Schnabel with deep, loft-like nuances with a spectacular art collection as the backdrop. Superb rooftop spa and club. Tel: (212)920-0330 Restaurants 
Sleek, chic, and very exclusive, this elegantly casual Jean Georges Vongerichten masterpiece is not only about looking fabulous.....the food is simply superb too. Highly complex, yet simple in appearence, the cuisine is a remarkable combination of superior, fresh ingredients combined in novelty ways for a refreshing alternative. Not to be missed. 176 Perry Street at the West Side Highway. Tel: (212)352-1900 
Located in a charmingly intimate room, with very attractive bar area, this New York classic is a hidden gem. Consistetly, the food delights. Italian food of this caliber would cost double anywhere else. 27 East 21st Street Tel: (212)477-0007 
Traditional Austrian cooking? Not a chance: this is uber-Austrian cooking......if only they cooked this well in Vienna. The elegant, warm room is absolutely magnificent, and the food amongst the very best in the city, or anywhere. 30 Hudson Street. Tel: (212)791-3771
CAFETERIA (Chelsea)
True to it's name, and open 24 hours a day, this is a cafeteria style restaurant, but the food is much better for sure, and the decor and crowd ultra-cool and fabulous. The perfect lunch spot or light dinner setting best for comfort food. Very loud and happening, but consistent good quality and service. Seventh Avenue at 17th Street. Tel: (212)414-1717 
Mario Batali's newest and most instantly famous restaurant serves Italian cuisine with a Las Vegas scaled setting. While untraditionally large and glamorous in setting, the food is superb as always, steps from the Meatpacking industry. Tenth Avenue at 16th Street. Tel: (212)497-8090 
This exceptional gem is located steps off Washington Square Park in an intimate and elegant room. It's simplicity belies the extraordinary quality of cuisine and service. Ingredients are sourced from it's sister restaurant located in Upstate New York located on the most magnificent organic farm anywhere. 75 Washington Place Tel: (212)539-1776 
Located beneath the PRADA store, the remarkable interior of this refined restaurant is reminicent of a fine yacht. Mostly known for it's delectable fish dishes, the food and ambience are an A+. 142 Mercer Street Tel:(212)431-7676 Museums 
The first significant museum in Chelsea, the Rubin Museum of Art, dedicated to the art of the Himalayas, is located on 17th Street at 7th Avenue in the old Barney's building. The museum's mission is to establish, present, preserve and document a permanent collection that reflects the vitality, complexity and historical significance of Himalayan art. Closed on Tuesday's. Open most days from 11am onwards. Clubs
Soho House (Chelsea)
CAIN (Chelsea)
This Cape Town, South Africa-themed club is as hot-hot as it gets. The best music, drinks, crowd......if you can get in. 544 West 27th Street. Tel: (212)947-8000.
BUNGALOW 8 (Chelsea) Amy Sacco, the diva-du-jour of New York nightlife, has had huge success with this nightlife staple. West 27th Street. Tel: (212)629-3333 |
