Knitters of all levels can take private lessons at this Upper East Side store, where the patient staff will guide you through your project. A lovely selection of yarns and knitting accessories complement the store's warm, welcoming [more...]

Itzocan Cafe and its larger UES offshoot, Itzocan Bistro are always filled with regulars, who toss back the Chile Relleno, entrees like Braised Flank Steak in Burgundy Chile Pasilla with Semolina Epazote dumplings, and the [more...]

This Upper East Side sports complex boasts Manhattan's only 50-meter Olympic standard swimming pool. Drop -in day rates are $25 for adults and $8 for kids. Drop-in not available weekdays between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. A swimming membership [more...]

With three uptown locations, this ultra kid-friendly tea room is the perfect spot to enjoy an after school snack or weekend brunch or impress your child-laden out-of-town relatives. The special kids' menu includes Granny Smith apple [more...]

With three uptown locations, this ultra kid-friendly tea room is the perfect spot to enjoy an after school snack or weekend brunch or impress your child-laden out-of-town relatives. The special kids' menu includes Granny Smith apple [more...]

Whether your Leopard is acting up or your iPod is frozen, the dedicated Mac Geniuses are here for you. Make an appointment online, show up, and they'll generally take you within 15 minutes of your original time slot. While we can't [more...]

This Park Slope bakery and its UES outpost churn out pies, tarts, cakes and cupcakes, muffins, scones, and more. The cupcakes are available in regular and mini sizes and come chilled–a refreshing change of pace. The red velvet cupcake [more...]

The staff at this UES joint is so amiable, many regulars say the atmosphere is similar to that of "Cheers." Though the menu is tiny, there are several star dishes, including the much-lauded Macaroni. Delicious little radiatori get [more...]

Skaters at Wollman rink can carve figure-eights surrounded by sky-scraping building's and Central Park's beautiful landscape. The snack bar here sells the standard food items–hot dogs, nachos, etc–in addition to hot and cold drinks. [more...]

This medical spa offers a variety of treatments in an elegant environment. We suggest the Ajune Glow (45 minutes/$110)–a wonderful facial personalized for your skin type. It includes a skin analysis, complete cleansing, exfoliation, [more...]

At this, the self-proclaimed "New York's Football Bar," fans of "oft-muted" teams like the Dolphins, Raiders, and Bills, can snag special tables at which audio is piped in via wireless speakers. The bartenders here also have their own [more...]

The Whitney Museum of American art is always sure to please. Here you can find the best of 20th Cent American Art. If you want to buy a Hopper, check out the catalogue in the gift shop that lists the current owners of all his [more...]

Dangerfield's
1118 First Avenue between 61st and 62nd Streets
(212) 593-1650
Dangerfield's is a landmark in the New York entertainment world. Yup, it's owned by comedian-actor Rodney Dangerfield. It's a glitzy lounge [more...]