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Crane Club definitely seems like it is for the see-and-be-seen type of crowd. For starters, Tao Group Hospitality owns it—the same flashy hospitality group dominating the "clubstaurant" category. Additionally, the restaurant has already garnered significant celebrity sightings—it hosted Pharrell's Met Gala after-party this year. But once you step inside the grand dining room and take just one bite of chef Melissa Rodriguez's cooking, you'll immediately experience the draw for yourself. The vibe: Draped in white curtains, Crane Club is a bird that likes to hide its beauty. But once you walk inside, this elegant fowl will graciously open its wings to you, inviting you to gaze upon its handsome interiors and clientele. Framed by burgundy curtains, the Art Deco hall is a grand affair with arched ceilings and red velvet accents of all kinds—booths, chairs, you name it—giving the room equal parts drama and sex appeal. Even the bar, with its intentionally lowered ceilings to let the dining room shine, makes us blush all the same with its crimson booths and scalloped light fixtures that give a soft glow. The crowd buzzes with all types, young, pretty twenty-somethings that flit about to the older sixty-somethings that deal in cognac and cigars. All of it spells money, which you kind of need to afford a meal here.   The food: This restaurant marks the first time that chef Melissa Rodriguez has strayed from her traditional French and Italian cooking. So it may be hard to define what...

Ranking among the city’s top tourist attractions, Bloomie’s is stocked with everything from bags to beauty products, homewares to designer duds. The cosmetics hall, complete with an outpost of globe-spanning apothecary Space NK and a Bumble and bumble dry-styling bar, recently got a glam makeover. The compact Soho outpost concentrates on young fashion and cosmetics.  

Pitt's is here to make us all believe in whimsy again. The follow-up from chef Jeremy Salamon, Pitt's brings a dose of levity to the dinner table, charming us with home-cooked meals served in a space that looks, feels and tastes like grandma’s (if grandma gets down with pickly things and bone marrow butters). And that fluffy pancake soufflé alone gives us—and you—every reason to make the trip to Red Hook. The vibe: Pitt's feels like you’ve just arrived at grandma’s house, and she has definitely prepared for your visit. The good china is out, much of it proudly displayed on the walls (all of it from Salamon's grandmother, Arlene). Animal figurines—duck lamps, rooster statues in chef’s hats—play peekaboo at the counter, behind the bar and even in the bathroom. And the glass light fixtures overhead near the front look like they’ve been lifted straight from your nicest Applebee’s, though don’t count on Grandma to tell you how she got them. But there’s a youthful streak here, too—almost as if the grandkids moved in a few months ago, bringing their speakers, cool synth beats and white paper overlays so they can doodle without ruining her good linens. The food: Salamon spent several summers visiting his grandparents in North Carolina, and he's brought those memories here. Peanuts bob and fry in duck fat, while fried saltines—fried simply in oil—arrive married to a creamy, Gouda-y pimento cheese. The Southern staple of meatloaf is very much an option, but instead of an overcooked...

Since 1928, Kellogg’s Diner has occupied the corner of Union and Metropolitan Avenues. Now in new hands, the latest iteration brings Tex-Mex and diner classics in one perfect harmony. Chef Jackie Carnesi leans on her Texas roots for her 24/7 five days a week menu, we are talking Deviled Eggs with shaved chicharrones, fork tender Guajillo Braised Short Rib Hash and Texas Fried Toast, battered in cornmeal and deep fried. You must save room for dessert, the Passion Fruit Tajin Icebox Pie is a winner. 

No, we can't swing a trip to Italy every summer. But with the arrival of Roscioli NYC, we can feel like we have, regardless of the season. A family-owned operation born in Rome, Roscioli is world-renowned as one of Italy's finest for its curation of cheeses, meats, breads and wine. Back in 2021, the storied institution came to NYC for a week-long residency at Ariel Arce's dinner party soiree, Niche Niche. It was there that the team decided a longer layover in New York was needed. With Arce on as a partner, Roscioli gained permanence by taking over the Niche Niche spot in the West Village in 2023. Now, Roscioli NYC serves as the first-ever concept outside of the motherland. Located on the corner of King and MacDougal, Roscioli delights as an ode to everything Italian, functioning as a one-stop of curated and imported goodies and two distinct dining experiences, both fine and casual, that bring the storied cooking of Rome to life.   The vibe: Roscioli's ethos is that "great ingredients from the deli make for a great meal." Their ground-level space builds off that, as the dining room sits smack dab in the middle of a functioning delicatessen. Nearly every inch of the dual-purpose room is stocked with various Italian provisions—jars of green olives and pepperocini hover over booths. At the same time, tables for two can admire the restaurant's dried pasta and sauces while eating them. It is easy to walk up to the glass-case deli counter that also doubles as a kitchen, and point...

Some things get better with age. The Empire State Building—now approaching its 100th birthday—is definitely one of them.  The Empire State Building became an icon when it opened in 1931 as the world's tallest building. Though the landmark may have lost its No. 1 height status, it's remained a beloved destination with incredible views of the city. Thanks to recent updates, it's not just about the views anymore. The building now spotlights art, architecture, and history; plus, it offers a slew of cool events and excellent dining options.  Tourists tend to make the Empire State Building their first stop upon arriving in New York City, and they're onto something—it's worth a visit, no matter if you're a lifelong New Yorker or just passing through town. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your trip to this essential gem of the Manhattan skyline. RECOMMENDED: 101 best things do in NYC Why is the Empire State Building so famous? This building was a Very Big Deal since day one. It was the world’s first building to soar higher than 100 stories, and it was completed in a record-breaking 1 year and 45 days thanks to seven million man-hours of hard work. The 102-story skyscraper opened to plenty of fanfare. On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover pressed a button in Washington, D.C., officially opening the building and turning on the Empire State Building’s lights for the first time. The building quickly became a tourist hotspot, even more so when it became the...

  Located on the 18th floor of the hotel, the "jewel box" space by Med Abrous and Marc Rose, who are food and beverage partners of the hotel and co-founders of the hospitality group Call Mom, opens up to incredible views of the boroughs, the bridges and the East River, which shine like stars at night. Designed by James Beard Award-winning design firm Parts and Labor Design, Panorama Room is visually dramatic. Its palatial vibes are set by luxurious velvet vintage-inspired tubular lounge sofas, chrome and marble touches, mosaic tile columns and its giant, tubular acrylic chandeliers that hover above the massively long bar. It's not only luxe but it's somehow simultaneously futuristic and retro. The space is filled with art from artists like Julia Chiang, Spencer Lewis, Alake Shilling, JPW3, Chris Martin, Brian Belott and Ida Eklbad, selected by Venus Over Manhattan partner Anna Furney and designer/creative director Darren Romanelli (aka Dr. Romanelli or DRx). Artist Sophie Parker and her botanical studio, Wife NYC, will also make custom arrangements and sculptural artwork for the lounge. There's even a custom-designed DJ booth made in Normandy by Hervet Manufacturier and Cédric Hervet, the long-time creative director for Daft Punk. The vibe: This is a swank place with a lot of cultivated ambiance, so there’s a cocktail attire dress code for entry i.e. no sweatpants, cargo shorts, or slides. The food: Mostly raw preparations of seafood, so it’s not the kind of place you...

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.

Even way back when we met a young Kwame Onwuachi on Top Chef, his narrative was clear from the get-go: translate his Bronx upbringing and Afro-Caribbean heritage on the plate. And while his first chapters were laid in Washington, D.C., his New York homecoming is certainly one of the best reads. Since opening in 2022, Tatiana has been propelled into the conversation of New York's best restaurant, period. And as much as reviews and influencers can inflate such a thing, Onwuachi's effortless flow between modernizing time-honored Nigerian and Caribbean dishes and playful riffs on bodega bites give backing to all of the hype. The vibe: With a Lincoln Center address, Tatiana takes a page from its theatrical neighbors with a curtain of its own, as the dining room is shrouded in golden chains that cascade from the ceiling. Perfectly placed hooks on the metal give visual interest, appearing as if it is raining diamonds inside. But there are little else dramatics here, as the delicate, minimal even, interior features a few of plumes of flowers in places, handsome marble tables and leather-backed dining chairs that are actually comfortable. The most eye-catching goes to the cloud-like structures that hang up above that glow blue-ish purple or purplish-blue, depending on your gauge of color.  In contrast to such simplicity, it is the music that truly sets the vibe. The playlist here sounds like what came out of the speakers of my older sister's Toyota Corolla in the '90s and early...