New York City Guide

Welcome to "The Best of New York," Gayot's city lifestyle guide featuring the hottest things to see and do, top restaurant recommendations, luxe hotels and spas, avant-garde attractions, cool events and other important information for sophisticated travelers and diners. Whether you are a local resident or tourist, our destination guide will steer you to must-see sights and happenings in N.Y.C and surrounding areas.

French Roast, one of our Top 10 NY 24-Hour Restaurants

LATE NIGHT EATS
Top 10 Restaurants Open 24 Hours
Hunger can strike at any hour, so what's a discerning diner to do when it's well past dinnertime? Take care of your late night cravings at one of these restaurants that never close.

WHERE TO SHOP FOR WINE
Best Wine Shops in NYC
From Brooklyn to Manhattan, here are the best spots for purchasing vino in the city. Our criteria? Service, selection and special deals.

Tuck into your favorite cuts, or try new ones, at one of our Top 10 Steakhouses in New York

CARNIVOROUS CUTS
Top 10 Steakhouses
From old-fashioned meat joints sporting red leather booths to modern chophouses that serve globally-inspired fare, we've compiled a list of the best steakhouses in town.

TOP CONFERENCE HOTEL
Hilton New York
Situated in the midst of the city's business and media centers, this is the largest hotel in Manhattan, boasting two new floors devoted entirely to conference space.

For one of the best conference hotels in the world, head to the Hilton New York

Copperhood Reatreat & Spa, one of our Top 10 Destination Spas in the U.S.

TOP DESTINATION SPAS
Copperhood Retreat & Spa
Take a look at the Catskills around you, and you'll see why this destination spa draws its inspiration from the great outdoors. Don't forget your hiking boots!

NYC BRUNCH CLASSICS
Peacock Alley at the Waldorf
The elegant lobby area of one of the city's most iconic hotels is home to a Sunday brunch that includes lobster and filet mignon. It makes the list of Top 10 Brunch Hotels in the U.S.

OASES IN THE CITY
Top 10 Spas in New York
Rest and relaxation is a rare luxury in a big city like New York. Pamper the senses with an escape to these spas, urban oases that offer nothing short of the best in service and treatments.

THE AFTER-WORK SPECIAL
Best Happy Hours in New York
After a busy day, nothing beats kicking back at Happy Hour. Whether it's drink specials to discounts on appetizers or dinner, our list brings you the best deals in the city.

SEEING STARS
Soho Grand Hotel
New York doesn't blink an eye when it comes to celebrities, but for those who want to hobknob with stars—or at least pretend to—the Soho Grand Hotel is the best place to do it.

CAFFEINE CENTRAL
Top 10 Coffee Houses
With everyone a java junkie, coffee houses are ubiquitous. The Big Apple boasts many kinds, from neighborhood coffee shops to chic gallery cafés.

Café Sabarsky, one of our Top 10 Coffee Houses in New York

Explore New York
• Find out more about restaurants and travel around the Empire State here
• Looking for a quick getaway? Check out our guide to the Catskills

SAVE MONEY ON ATTRACTIONS!
Save time and money on your next vacation with the CityPass booklet. It contains admission tickets to the city's top attractions at a substantially reduced price.

(Updated: 12/20/11 CT)

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