Head to this warm, friendly restaurant and dig into tasty French comfort food like the Omelette Paysanne, with onions, ham, potatoes and parsley and the Cabillaud Aux Epices–blackened codfish served over frisée salad with [more...]

A beautiful four-lane rooftop pool with a retractable glass roof, plenty of flora, and a separate alcove for kids are just three of the great offerings at this west side health club. Plus, at $25, a day pass here is half the price the [more...]

The glass-roofed pool at this swank hotel offers spectacular views of Central Park and the city skyline. The An outdoor sun deck and food and beverage service are available as well, though if you're feeling particularly peckish, we [more...]

This 24 hour spa has an Far Eastern slant and special hours for women and couples. From 6am-7pm, women have full run of the spa, and can take advantage of offerings like Vitamin C Anti-Oxidant facial ($125/60)–a stimulating wash, an [more...]

This cajun and creole restaurant isn't as authentic as you can get in New York, but their Randall's Macaroni & Cheese side is top notch. Big corkscrew cellentani noodles swim in gooey cheese, mostly cheddar instead of the usual [more...]

The mac and cheese at this swank restaurant is called Mac & Jack; it's the classic dish topped with a crust of parmesan and a layer of frizzled onions. The noodles are tender and coated in the creamy cheese, with the onions giving a [more...]

With the holidays approaching, this Midtown skate spot gets super crowded at night and on weekends. After New Year's, however, the place is yours. Snacks and hot drinks are available, or you can head to the Rock Center Cafe for a more [more...]

The beautiful Pond at Bryant Park gives New Yorkers a chance to skate on the 170' x 100' rink, surrounded by the the annual Holiday Shops and the rest of the parks amenities. The Pond Snack Shop offers quick snacks–pizza, hot dogs, [more...]

Located directly across from photography-retail giant B&H, this diminutive soul food restaurant serves up hearty food for weary Midtown West and SoHell workers who may be growing tired of deli salad bars and cereal. Load up your [more...]

This spa's Soho location was founded in the mid-90s by Marcia Kilgore and has since expanded to eight more locations, with two others in the city. We suggest the Hyper Hydrating Task Mask ($25)–perfect for winter-dried skin–combined [more...]

Located inside the swank and sometimes-snooty Le Parker Meridien hotel, Burger Joint is anything but. The menu is short and sweet–their motto is, "If you don't see it, we don't have it!" Choose from a few kinds of burgers, fries, [more...]

The macaroni dishes at this Midtown mac spot come in two sizes-mega and mini-and in several variations on the classic.

Those looking for something familiar can dig into the Traditional (Regular or Low Fat), with classic American [more...]

burgers & cupcakes is true to its name. With the exception of one kind of salad, several other treats, and breakfast/brunch, juicy patties and creamy cupcakes are the real deal at this Midtown spot. The burgers, which can be [more...]

Getting lunch in far Midtown West can be a challenge, especially when you're looking to get in and out with 10 bucks and 30 minutes. Sandwich Planet, a tiny, unassuming sandwich shop on 9th Avenue fits the bill. Bright red walls with [more...]

One of the most famous photography stores in the country. My gal is an amature photographer, and we were thrilled to be able to visit as soon as we moved to NYC. This is a huge camera, video and pro audio discount superstore. It [more...]