| OK, let's establish some ground rules. It's called the City, | | | | glee after dining here (located at 10 Columbus Circle, |
| not Manhattan. And under no circumstance should you | | | | between 58th and 59th Sts.). With a French-New |
| ever say New York City. Yes, we know some New | | | | American menu that changes daily, this pricey culinary |
| Yorkers do take things a bit too far and say they are | | | | experience is a worthwhile treat for your senses (the |
| from the City even when they are visiting relatives in | | | | dishes are as delicious as they are colorful). Whatever |
| Tulsa - where the nickname really loses its | | | | you do, begin your meal with the "Oysters and Pears" |
| luster.Whatever it is you are trying to do while you're in | | | | and make sure you save enough room for the |
| the City, do it quickly and get out of the way. That | | | | "Coffee and Doughnuts" dessert.Il Mulino:This is the |
| applies to ordering at the deli (where do you think the | | | | epitome of an Old New York hangout, the restaurant |
| Soup Nazi idea came from?), riding the escalators, | | | | boasts some of the best Italian food you'll ever eat. |
| crossing the street or buying a paper. Things have a | | | | Located in the West Village (on 86 W. Third St., |
| faster pace up here and people like it that way. This | | | | between Sullivan & Thompson and near NYU), the |
| City will eat you alive if you don't prepare properly.But | | | | place is small, crowded & quite loud, but the food |
| even with all of the millions of people scurrying around, | | | | makes it all worth while. Bring your appetite (portions |
| you can still blend into the madness and fit right in. | | | | are big enough to feed a small country) and your |
| That's because everyone is too busy to notice you as | | | | wallet.Dos Caminos (Soho): With made-to-order |
| they race to the subways, run to catch the ferries, or | | | | guacamole and some of the best margaritas in town |
| fight for a cab. New York has a "kick you in the teeth" | | | | (in addition to more than 150 tequila selections), you |
| attitude that can make you feel satisfied when you | | | | can't go wrong with the city's top Mexican spot. With |
| actually accomplish something. And, you know you | | | | indoor and outdoor seating options, this place brings the |
| earned it because you've just navigated thru all the | | | | fiesta downtown! Dos Caminos is located at West |
| madness. Here's a local tip so don't sound like a tourist | | | | Broadway & Houston (along with a location on Park |
| when you are downtown- it's pronounced "How-Stin" | | | | Avenue and a Midtown location opening in Fall |
| even though it is spelled like Houston. SoHo means | | | | '06).Jean Georges: It's simple, French chef |
| south of Houston - now go figure out NoHo on your | | | | Jean-Georges Vongerichten can't get it wrong (ever!) |
| own.Immerse yourself in the City, with all it has to offer, | | | | This restaurant, inside the Trump International Hotel, is |
| and you'll understand why it's like no other place on | | | | as sophisticated as it is superb. Located off Columbus |
| earth. The diversity, the energy, the attitude - you can | | | | Circle (1 Central Park West, between 60th and 61st |
| find anything and everything in the City that never | | | | Sts.), this divine masterpiece offers a formal dining |
| (EVER) sleeps. There's always a new neighborhood | | | | room, more casual cafe and an outdoor terrace for |
| to explore, another restaurant to try, another club to | | | | those cool summer nights. Don't you dare leave |
| dance at, and another bar to drink in.Dreams have | | | | without sampling the baby scallops and the four-part |
| been realized here since the first settlers and you can | | | | citrus tasting.Babbo: Who doesn't love Mario Batali? |
| feel that same spirit as you walk the streets of each | | | | With its trademark pasta tasting menu, make sure you |
| neighborhood. Where else can you see millionaires | | | | aren't watching your waistline when you arrive at this |
| mingling seamlessly with the working class? From | | | | two-story townhouse. You'll find that the simplest |
| munching on their morning bagels to singing along with | | | | ingredients have never tasted so good! Everything is |
| Frank Sinatra at the end of the Yankees game, New | | | | tasty but we fancy the ravioli with beef cheeks and |
| Yorkers share the local pride. Maybe it's because | | | | the goat cheese tortellini. Reservations are a must. |
| everyone has one thing in common - they've all lived in | | | | Babbo is located at 110 Waverly Pl., between 6th Ave. |
| that 300 square foot studio apartment and paid $2000 | | | | and MacDougal.Una Pizza Napoletana: Seriously, who |
| a month for it. And why does everyone say their | | | | needs Italy? This is, by far, the best pizza in the City - |
| address like it's the most regal location in the known | | | | "The Best, Jerry...the best." Each bite is light, fragrant |
| universe?NYC was built (and still runs) on its | | | | and oh-so delish! The buffalo mozzarella is shipped |
| neighborhoods. You'll find that each has its own | | | | directly from Italy and pairs nicely with the |
| character, so get out and explore. People from all | | | | finger-licking-good basil-infused tomato sauce. Una |
| walks of life are really what make this place so | | | | Pizza (349 E. 12th St., between 1st and 2nd Aves.) is |
| special.RestaurantsNew York has so many types of | | | | not to be missed.Bouchon Bakery: Located on |
| food - from American to Japanese, from French to | | | | Columbus Circle in the Time Warner Building, this |
| Asian - you can find anything and everything in this | | | | casual French Boulangerie is anything but plain. You'll |
| City. Where else can you walk down the street and | | | | find everything from mouth-watering fresh croissants, |
| smell the aromas from innumerable food stands that | | | | to good-ol' PB&J sandwiches. This place has the best |
| line the streets and the kitchens that pack them in | | | | tuna fish sandwich we've ever had. And, did we |
| every night? The diversity of NYC is unparalleled to | | | | mention they make their own hand-made |
| any other. Here are some of our favorites:Gascogne: | | | | chocolates?Momofuku Noodle Bar: If you need a quick |
| If you can't make it out to Paris, make sure you can | | | | ramen fix - this is your spot. Just be prepared to wait |
| find your way to this charming French bistro in the | | | | (they don't take reservations). And, if you don't mind |
| city's Chelsea district. With French-speaking waiters, | | | | getting packed in like sardines and eating thigh-to-thigh |
| indoor/outdoor seating and culinary indulgences, this | | | | with your fellow patrons - find your way to this |
| place can make you forget you're in NYC! The | | | | amazing noodle bar. The three-variety steamed buns |
| escargots and foie gras are always a pleaser! | | | | (pork, chicken or shitake) are worth the trip and the |
| Gascogne is located on Eighth Ave. (Between 17th & | | | | wait. Momofuku is located at 163 First Ave. (at 10th is |
| 18th Streets).B-Bar and Grill (formerly Bowery Bar): A | | | | the only place you need to visit for information on the |
| popular summertime setting with indoor/outdoor | | | | trendiest bars and restaurants, the most luxurious |
| ambiance, B-Bar is great for summer drinks and dinner | | | | hotels, and the most exclusive parties and shops for |
| on the patio. The place is known to draw A-listers and | | | | discriminating travelers. Visit for the lowdown on where |
| occasional celebrities. The grill offers delicious | | | | to go in Atlanta, New York, Miami, LA and other major |
| appetizers and the calamari & popcorn shrimp are | | | | cities around the world, and listing to our monthly travel |
| always a great choice! B Bar is located on East 4th & | | | | podcast for the best in upscale travel and |
| Bowery.Per Se: You'll go running down the streets in | | | | entertainment. |