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Insane cocktails at mad Austrian scientist's lair in Chinatown. Ridiculous showmanship, jaw-dropping presentation. Look for the crowd begging entry under the "Gold Flower Restaurant" sign. [BlackBook] Leia mais.
The city is spending $50 million to restore the precinct to its late-Victorian splendor. But visiting will be difficult: Tourism isn't allowed, so you'll have to come on official police business. Leia mais.
Grab one of the four 6oz burger from Mikey's after 2 AM on the weekends. Good thing they’re open ‘til 4. Leia mais.
Hyatt’s newest luxury hotel project, Andaz, has everything you need. Including Wall & Water and Bar Seven Five, the hotel’s restaurant and bar.
Stop by this neighborhood pharmacy if you're searching for anything from obscure European products to prescription refills. Leia mais.
The 13.1-mile Staten Island Half Marathon which ends here offers views of the Varrazano-Narrows Bridge and can act as a marathon qualifier. Oct 10.
June 30 is Social Media Day, a day to celebrate the revolution of media becoming social. Join thousands celebrating all over the world! Check in using #smday. Leia mais.
It's an elegant choice for sophisticated northern Italian fare, and has an extensive wine cellar and warm ambience. You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/
Kobe beef, one of the restaurant's most popular dishes, was pulled from the menu after Japanese cows tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease. Leia mais.
Well worth the trip for affordable dressers, coffee tables, and nightstands. Leia mais.
Onda is the Spanish word for "vibe." The vibes are colorful and flavorful at this Latin-American hotspot. You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/
Go on Wednesday nights, when they offer an all-you-can-eat Maine lobster dinner for $35. The dinner special includes a bowl of New England clam chowder & charred-cheddar-wrapped beefsteak tomatoes. Leia mais.
Old-time residents still call it South Brooklyn, near Carroll Gardens and Red Hook, but Columbia Street Waterfront District is starting to take on an identity of its own. Leia mais.
Panoramic views of NY Harbor. Enjoy continental cuisine (get the Battery chocolate trio dessert!). You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/
Powernap, anyone? Spend 15 minutes in a pod or give your heels a break and enjoy a foot massage.
If the game is on, this is where you want to be: there are 20 tvs. A sports fan's dream. You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/
Filled with insanely popular, retro-themed wares, like $11 sunglasses, cute boyfriend blazers, and kitschy earrings.
Wednesday is the main gay night at this hipster-slick boîte. Try the Gingerita cocktail, or keep it simple with the $5 beer and shot combo. Our pick for best Twentysomething Gay Bar. Leia mais.
