Come for the Michelin-starred, transcendental omakase Chef Shigeyuki Tsunoda serves to a maximum of 10 guests nightly. Stay for the exquisite Ken Fulk-designed jewel box parlour bar, quite possibly the best room in Manhattan in which to while away the night drinking far too many cocktails. - Andy Krantz
It's a classic for a reason. Maitre'd Csabi Szekely and Manager Sonia Murga are giants in their field, creating an atmosphere that manages to be both a raucous party and an intimate affair. - Andy Krantz
Owners Brian and Richard posses an encyclopedic knowledge of fashion history and an unrivalled collection of its greatest--and rarest--hits. The modest storefront keeps the uninitiated away, while those in-the-know browse a dazzling array of vintage Chanel purses, jewelry, and clothing, a specialty of the store. - Andy Krantz
Fine French dining with an undeniably downtown NYC twist. This Michelin-starred eatery is equal parts rarified and casual cool, an effect greatly aided by the charming and atmospheric interiors from Roman and Williams. - Andy Krantz
Thought-provoking design exhibitions in a space that itself is worthy of study. After your tour, grab a bottle of wine from the Café, head outside to the grand terrace, and enjoy a drink or two imagining Andrew Carnegie's sweeping lawns are your own. - Andy Krantz
The last bastion of fine cabaret in New York, and the only place to enjoy a high-wattage live performance as exceptional as the food. Head across the lobby to Bemelmans Bar after dinner for a gin martini and more live music, in a setting that keeps the night's old New York fever dream alive. - Andy Krantz