Kos Kaffe

Classic '50s-diner-style lounge with large windows featuring upscale, creative cocktails.

Fried chicken, collard greens & peach cobbler are among the eats at this no-frills soul-food joint.

Elegant rooms & suites in an upmarket lodging offering casual dining, a spa & Central Park views. Set in an art deco building across the road from Central Park, this high-end hotel is a 3-minute walk from the 57th Street subway station, and 6 minutes' walk from shopping and dining around Columbus Circle. Elegant rooms feature smart TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi (fee), as well as minibars. Club-level rooms have access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and evening snacks. Suites add living areas with sofas; upgraded suites come with fireplaces and/or balconies. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include a warm restaurant with a bar and city views, along with a spa and a gym. Valet parking is offered for a surcharge.

Nestled in the East Village, this no-frills fast-food joint serves up tasty, bite-sized burgers and loaded fries, perfect for a quick outdoor meal.

This cozy hangout serves up delicious Italian small plates and cocktails, all while live music sets a lively, welcoming vibe.

Sky-high Mexican restaurant with Brooklyn and Manhattan skyline views, plus cocktails and small plates.

This cozy spot serves mouthwatering Southern comfort food with a warm vibe, making it a must-visit for fried chicken and soul food lovers in NYC.

This cozy Brooklyn bakery is a must-visit for heavenly chocolate babka and other traditional Jewish treats, where every bite feels like home.

Corner tavern/beer garden with extensive food & drink menus in a spacious indoor/outdoor setting.

Snug counter-serve spot delivering Jamaican & Caribbean fusion, plus made-to-order fish dishes.