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Through innovative programs and classes, guests are invited to explore the diversity that is Jewish culture and tradition. Find live music, book recommendations, political conversations and theater all under one roof at the Streicker Cultural Center. Find a full calendar of events on its website and follow along on Instagram for the latest updates! STREICKER CENTER OUTREACHSTREICKER CULTURAL CENTER

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is an extraordinarily unusual and endearing place. The two-level space—which stocks a range of literary fiction, nonfiction, rare books and collectibles—is a peaceful spot for solo relaxation or for meeting friends over coffee or wine. All proceeds from the café go to providing support services for homeless people living with HIV/AIDS. The premises also host an interesting array of literary events.

We really like eating around the city, and we're guessing you do, too. So lucky for all of us, we've packed all our favorite restaurants under one roof at the Time Out Market New York. The DUMBO location in Empire Stores has fried chicken from Jacob’s Pickles, pizza from Fornino, delicious bagels from Ess-a-bagel and more amazing eateries—all cherry-picked by us. Chow down over two floors with views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline.  RECOMMENDED: The best things do in NYC

If you thought getting a table at Per Se was tough, try getting into Rao’s. On second thought, don’t. Rao’s (pronounced “RAY-ohs”) is really a private club without the dues. To eat here, you’ll need a personal invite from one of the heavy hitters who “owns” a table. These CEOs, actors, politicians, news personalities and neighborhood old-timers established a long-standing arrangement with the late, legendary owner Frankie “No” Pellegrino, and that's what ensures a seat at one of the ten tables at the Italian-American icon. In fact, reading this review is probably the closest you’ll get to Rao’s.

This is a boutique hotel in every sense of the phrase; every detail has been poured over, from the silky, pleated walls in the corridor to the hidden Portrait Bar, just for hotel guests.  It’s full of surprises; you could round a corner to find a floral, velvet sofa and a well-stocked bookcase as a reading nook, or discover a colorful parlor filled with palms and garden furniture, available for private hire. It’s a bit like a cabinet of curiosities, but on a much larger scale—here’s my brand-new review of The Fifth Avenue Hotel.  Why should I stay at The Fifth Avenue Hotel? First up, because it’s absolutely gorgeous. Its home is found within a 19th-century mansion and Swedish-born star designer Martin Brudnizki created the design scheme, which is inspired by owner Alex Ohebshalom’s travels as well as romanticized figures of French history, like the poet Baudelaire. The vibe is all richly toned colors, exquisite materials, and romantic details, so you’ll want to get your camera out. It also genuinely feels five-star—there are special touches like tablets in rooms that control all elements of lighting, heat, sound, and television, as well as a 24/7 butler service. What are the rooms like at The Fifth Avenue Hotel? There’s a mixture of rooms (queens, kings, and corners), suites (studio, one-bedroom, terrace), and signature suites such as the penthouse, which are beautifully designed, offering features such as smart TVs, designer bath products, and even luxury car service. You...

An initiative of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, Albertine is devoted to works—both in its original version and in translation—and offers the largest selection of French literature in the United States, with more than 14,000 titles from 30 French-speaking countries. The two-floor space is truly an escapist's dream, with a designated reading room with lush sofas and armchairs, all housed in the French embassy.

Red Room Bar has, perhaps, one of the best entryways of any bar in New York City, all other vestibules be damned. That's because once you wander in through the Wall Street entrance, you'll first arrive at the Red Room, which gives the bar its name. Designed by Art Deco muralist Hildreth Meière in the 1930s, the opulent room is truly breathtaking with a collection of red, orange and gold tiles lined all the way up to the ceiling. Once a reception area and entryway for Irving Trust and Bank Company, the landmark now serves a new class of moneyed New Yorkers, operating as the luxury shoe room of Printemps.  Follow the river of tiles to the Red Room Bar, a sultry little cocktail lounge from Gregory Gourdet. Given its address inside the French luxury retailer, it's the coolest of the cool who drink here, as the lounge serves as the "it" bar during New York Fashion Week and a stopover for those who casually drop $1,000 on sweaters. But all can soak up the chicness here, over cocktails and bites that lean French and Haitian, mimicking its stellar sister restaurant next door.  The vibe: No, the tiles of the iconic Red Room don't dot the interior of the Red Room Bar. But the bar isn't dwarfed by the landmark either, as the lounge's first hello starts with a beautiful red jasper marble bar, fashioned into a horseshoe shape, with a beautiful chandelier made of bottles. Sit here or take to one of the tulip-shaped marble tables with upholstered chairs to better eye the bookshelves that...

Primrose, which opened this summer dressed with amber chandeliers and marble, comes from Patrick Kennedy and Seamus McNulty, two Irish childhood friends who long dreamed of opening a cocktail bar of this standard. Built in partnership with Indigo Interiors, it’s the glow-up this stretch of West 26th Street badly needed, especially considering the space’s last life as The Cauldron NYC, where you ordered your drinks with a magic wand. But a good-looking room only gets a bar so far, and Primrose backs up the marble with a cocktail list that’s just as considered. The Lavender Haze mixes gin with lychee liqueur and butterfly pea for something bright and effervescent, while the Humo Dorado leans into mezcal, passion fruit and habanero for a drink with real heat behind the sweetness. The Unbelievable Dream, built on coconut rum, ube and salted whipped cream foam, reads more like dessert than cocktail, but honestly, who doesn’t want a cocktail for dessert? A curated playlist plays underneath all of it, tuned as carefully as everything else in the room. Two surprises wait past the bar itself. An imported Italian pizza oven turns out Neapolitan pies made from scratch-fermented dough, the Classic Margherita and a Calabrian chili-and-soppressata Primrose Spicy among them, best caught during happy hour when a pie runs $8 alongside $8 cocktails (Primrose Margarita, Copper Blossom, Bitter Fizzle) Monday through Friday until 7pm. Then there’s the Guinness. Primrose’s Irish owners built a...

We curated every last detail at the Time Out Market: the food, the cultural experiences, the drinks, the space—everything including the breathtaking view, which is the perfect backdrop for the “best in New York City” experience. At The Rooftop at Time Out Market you can discover impressive bites from culinary rockstars while relaxing on sea foam seats on the outdoor terrace. Post up for acts selected by our team, complementing the entertainment of the breathtaking, sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline, perfectly framed by the grand windows. Signature Cocktails ($14) New York SourAmador Double Barrel Whiskey, Lemon, Simple, Aquafaba and Reserve Port Hibiscus ChillCasamigos Reposado, Combier Orange, Lime and Hibiscus Syrup Sangria SpritzBertoux Brandy, Mulling Spice, Red Wine Blend and Club Soda Smokin' Cherry MuleAgave De Cortes Mezcal, Black Cherry, Amaro, Lemon and Ginger Beer SouthsiderSpring 44 Vodka, Aloe, Mint and Cucumber My Kind of Old FashionedHigh West Double Rye, Bertoux Brandy, Maple and Bitters Coconut CarouselOwney's Rum, Dark Rum, Orange, Pineapple, Coconut and Nutmeg Strawberry BelliniGrey Goose Vodka, Strawberry, Basil and ProseccoBeer Selection ($8) Brooklyn Brewery, Bronx Brewery, Stella Artois ($9), Modelo Especial ($9), Asahi Brewery, Estrella Damm, Mikkeller Brewery ($12), Five Boroughs Brewery Wine List SparklingLambrusco, Otello Ceci, Emilia, Italy ($12, $54)Mumm Napa, Blanc De Blancs, Napa, CA ($13, $56)Bedell Sparkling...

While promoting the reopening of Astoria’s ginormous homage to the silver screen in 2011, film curator David Schwartz described heading into the 267-seat theater as “entering a spaceship and going on a voyage.” We’re hard-pressed to characterize the trippy, almost podlike space any better. Moving Image manages to land some big gets for Q&As and programs an intriguing mix of cutting-edge world and experimental cinema, classics (sometimes in that rarely screened, beautiful 70-millimeter format) and New York premieres. The museum also presents exhibitions and screenings that relay the history and cultural impact of movies, television and digital media. Look for ongoing installations such as “Behind the Screen,” which examines the filmmaking process. Film-nerds, if you haven't already been, it's a must.