New York City, the city that never sleeps. It's true! You can always find something to do when you're in the city. As a Hudson Valley-based company, we love New York City because many of us lived there before moving upstate. The city holds a special place in our hearts. The liveliness of the streets, incredible food and shopping scene, impromptu concerts and late night shows, and yes, even the rush hour traffic seems to have a feel-good (in small doses) nostalgic feeling. While it would be quite the feat to cover every cool place located the city, this guide includes our top choices — some old and some new — that we recommend to anyone visiting. We hope you bookmark this for your next trip or pass it along to someone who needs it.
The interiors in this hotel make you feel like New York royalty when you step In. That said, it is a splurge to stay here, but it's fun to pretend to be classy every once in a while.
Swanky hotel with an Americana lounge and bar area.
Simple design lets the food shine. Sophisticated small plates and a superb natural wine list. Note: all the tables inside are bar height (not the best for picky friends or family).
Famous bar inside the Carlyle Hotel adorned with Madeline author & illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans’ murals. Grab a drink (in two straight lines) in rain or shine.
Opulent asian fusion restaurant with an over-the-top tasting menu. Get the edamame dumplings (you'll thank us later).
The UES outpost of the Aussie brekkie chain. Located in an old church cathedral, it’s the perfect pit stop along Museum Mile.
All around delicious American food. This sounds weird, but... you have to check out their bathroom. It has the coolest, most colorful mural by JULU. Take the selfie. We know you want to.
A small cafe tucked between Chinatown and the LES, Dimes is great for a quick lunch spot or coffee dates with friends.
NYC outpost of the famous Swedish photography museum. Pro-tip: Make an evening out your visit with a dinner at Verōnika restaurant or a drink at the Chapel Bar.
Nine stories of modern and contemporary art in a (relatively) new Renzo Piano designed building. Spend hours exploring the multiple galleries and outdoor terraces overlooking the Hudson River. Pro-tip: book timed entry tickets in advance to skip the line.
Step back in time with these decadent themed soirées at secret locations around NYC. Costumes required. Join the mailing list to find out about the next one.
Our favorite colorful, whacky, and beautiful home goods store. Hot tip: Spoak members get up to 15% off with their trade discount here.
A stunning showroom of modern furniture. A must-see for any design lover.
Dinner party and hosting essentials curated in the prettiest red shop. What's better than that?
We can't stress enough how useful this store is when it comes to gift giving. There's something here for any design and art lover. This is the Soho outpost (you can also shop the store at the museum in midtown).
Eclectic gift shop with an extensive collection of unique jewelry and decor items (plus kids stuff). Great for a birthday, host, or new parent gift.
Bookstore meets gallery space. Perfect for the coffee table book horders among us (read: everybody).
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