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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.

CHINA'S MAN OF MYSTERY
Confucius: Life and Legacy
The China Institute in America hosts this special exhibition showcasing the life and history of this famous Chinese philosopher and his teachings through art and artifacts.

TABLE FOR TWO
Best Valentine's Day Restaurants
Celebrating with a special someone this year? Impress the date by booking any one of these top restaurants for the year's most romantic holiday.

LOVERS' RETREAT
Valentine's Day at The Pierre
Spend a romantic weekend in the luxurious city-view suite at The Pierre, offering a Valentine's Day package for two nights of upscale romance and fun in the Big Apple.

HEALTHY RESOLVES
Best Heart-Healthy Restaurants
Start trimming down on that holiday waistline with a heart-healthy diet—check out our list of the best restaurants in NYC that offer healthy yet delicious dining options.

BEST IN SHOW
WKC 134th Annual Dog Show
With more than 2,500 dogs in more than 150 breeds participating, the Westminster Kennel Club's annual show is considered the most prestigious in the country.

MELTING POT
New American Table by Marcus Samuelsson
More than 300 recipes comprise this exploration of the nation's melding cultures, with new creations like Yellowtail Ceviche with Soy Jelly.

RUSTIC CHARM
Lake Placid Lodge
The lakeside setting next to New York's Adironack Mountains allows for a variety of winter pastimes, including snow-shoeing, cross country skiing and ice fishing.

BEHIND THE SCREEN
Museum of the Moving Image
The museum boasts one of the country's largest collections of film artifacts and memorabilia, and is undergoing renovation this year to improve the facilities.

RESTAURANT FEATURE
Le Château
Leave modernity for a moment on your next trip out to Westchester County, where you can feast in classic French gentility at the sprawling Le Château in South Salem.

10 BEST CELEBRITY HOTELS
SoHo Grand Hotel
Grab a cocktail at the SoHo's Grand Bar, where if you're lucky, you may be able catch a glimpse of stars like Sarah Jessica Parker or Reese Witherspoon.

SIP & SAVOR
Top 10 Wine Lists in New York
People love freedom of choice, and that's exactly what a top wine list provides. Enjoy the excellent wine lists at these fine New York restaurants.

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

(Updated: 01/29/10 NH)

72 HOURS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

America's capital city might have started out a swamp, but now it's a destination for tourists and heads of state alike. Whether you're here to inspect the Constitution or to check out artifacts from the first Apollo mission, we'll help you fit it all in.

BUSINESS IN SEATTLE

Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.

72 HOURS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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