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Iconic New York City Restaurants Every Visitor Should Check Out
"The claim to fame at this West Village restaurant is the Katz’s (yes, as in that Katz’s) pastrami egg rolls, but the sauteed lobster, black bass tarts, and bacon-laced fried rice are equally satisfying. Rustic communal tables and red gingham seats make for a fun, social vibe, so be sure to dine in for the ultimate experience. This is also a two-for-one: Located right downstairs is Decoy, from the same team, offering bird-focused eats like succulent peking duck and a duck & kimchee flatbread sandwich."
"RedFarm is a creative, high-end Chinese restaurant that serves innovative Chinese dishes presented in a very whimsical, playful manner. Check out, for example, Pac-Man ghost dumplings with sesame seeds for eyes, or the Katz's pastrami egg roll. There are two locations in Manhattan: one in the West Village and one on the Upper West Side."
"The dining room is certainly an unconventional backdrop for a Chinese restaurant. Dressed in farm-to-table drag with potted plants in the windows, blond wood pillars and gingham booths, the place could easily pass for another seasonal New American restaurant. And the eclectic menu is just as hard to pin down."
"The name here says it all: Trailing peppercorns, this brick-walled cafe flew into the East Village in early 2016. It sought to popularize the dry hot pot, by which any combination of ingredients can be selected to be stir-fried with plenty of peppercorns and other flavorings. The menu, from restaurateurs Amelie Kang and Meng Ai, offers a variety of meats loved in China."
"Where: 41 West 46th Street (Midtown); Other location: 122 1st Avenue (East Village). What: Known for their Chinese dry pot, this East Village eatery has over 50 ingredients for you to choose from!"
"Baths are perfect for soothing the body and helping to improve blood circulation, and Aire Ancient Baths is the ultimate destination to meet those needs. Highly recommended for athletes or anyone else experiencing muscle pain, a few sessions of the ‘Thermal Bath with Aromatherapy and Relaxing’ treatment will aid any physical ailments. The cavernous atmosphere and customer-obsessed services make this spa a go-to for the tough New York crowd – especially those who understand the tremendous value of a good soak."
"AIRE Ancient Baths is dedicated to the relaxation of body and mind in which time does not exist. Inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek and Ottoman civilizations, the AIRE Experience always takes place in restored historical buildings in the center of cities. Taking water as the main element and creating an atmosphere of pure magic and sophistication around it, the AIRE Experience is complemented by a careful selection of massages and exclusive rituals."
"Step back in time at Aire Ancient Baths, a stunning spa that’s designed to resemble an ancient Roman bath house. This mid-range Tribeca hot spot is one of the most beautiful spas in the city; enjoy the softly lit ambiance as you relax in the saltwater whirlpool or progress through a series of heated baths. During the Wine Bath treatment, you can soak in a tub of wine made from Spanish Tempranillo grapes as a masseuse provides a craniofacial massage."
"Enjoy a private Serenity Suite with your partner that begins with a customized 30-minute bath for two, followed by a 90-minute massage. Choose from signature, deep tissue, or desert stone massage for the ultimate experience. If you and your partner want to get a good sweat session in before your massage, opt for the Restoration Retreat."
"From there, walk towards the New York Public Library with its famous twin lion statues.The architecture of the building is stunning: marble floors, ceiling murals, chandeliers — this ain’t your average public library, that’s for sure. The Rose Room is the most famous part of the library, so be sure not to miss it!"
"Head to the New York Public Library and pass the landmarks (the Chrysler & Empire State Building) to take in the architecture. My favorite is the Chrysler building, which was known as the ugliest building in New York when it was built."
"Designed by Tokyo firm SANAA, the New Museum became an instant NYC landmark when it opened on the Bowery in 2007. Wrapped in silvery aluminum mesh, and divided into a set of boxes stacked irregularly on top of each other like a tottering tower of Christmas presents, the building’s ethereal appearance makes for a marked contrast to the gritty neighborhood around it. Photograph: Courtesy New Museum New York/Dean Kaufman"
"The New Museum of Contemporary Art on the Lower East Side of Manhattan was founded in 1977 and has around a thousand collections of various media. Timing : 12 noon till 6 PM on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon till 9 PM on Thursday. Disability friendly : Wheelchair accessible"
"If you’re into quirky contemporary art, now is a good time to pop over to the New Museum on Bowery between Stanton & Rivington. Otherwise, I recommend the Tenement Museum for a thoughtful look into what life was like for low-income New Yorkers and immigrants in the early 20th century."
"The mecca of the modern art world, this midtown Manhattan Museum is one of the top museums in NYC. Since its opening in 1929 MoMA has changed the world of modern and contemporary art being one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world. From Paul Claude Monet, Cézanne, Andy Warhol, and Picasso – to Marc Chagall and Salvador Dalí, all the great modern artists live at MoMA."
"The Museum of Modern Art, or MOMA as it's usually called, contains one of the world's largest and best collections of modern art. The museum features architecture, drawings, paintings, photography, and prints. Notable works by Picasso, Dali, Magritte, Wyeth, Warhol, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Monet are on display."
"MoMA, as many would know it, is home to some of the most famous pieces of modern art. The Museum of Modern Art has a collection of 150,000 pieces. Some of the more renowned include Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, the Dance by Matisse and Picasso’s iconic Les Demoiselles d’Avignon."
"This Gramercy spot is stocked with all sorts of French bistro classics, from steak frites to Croque Monsieur. What’s most notable here, though, is the fact that it’s open 24 hours, so onion soup gratinee or escargot at the crack of dawn are a possibility here. When weather allows, a series of doors are flung open at the airy corner space, affording an ample breeze throughout."