"How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Well, you’ve got a number of options, but the important thing is that your route should include a stop at the Russian Tea Room next door. Every New Yorker should visit this nearly century-old, red-and-green jewel box of a restaurant, founded by the Russian Imperial Ballet in 1927, at least once. Live out your Anastasia fantasy over red borscht and blini as you marvel at the extensive art collection, and wonder which of those Chagalls and Picassos are authentic and which are reproductions. There's no need to strain your budget for a full meal—though we do have a soft spot for the boeuf à la stroganoff—but pop by for afternoon tea or a martini." - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, neha talreja
