Before 9 a.m., dogs are allowed to roam free in Central Park. That has spawned gatherings of unleashed canines like the Norwich terriers that regularly get together with their owners at this statue. Leggi tutto.
Check out Julie Mehretu's exhibition, "Grey Area," her representation of post-war Berlin in which the dynamism of urban life confronts decay and change. It's open through October 6, 2010. Leggi tutto.
This decidedly old-school steakhouse is a rite of passage for Wall Street traders willing to shell out $88 for the signature porterhouse for two. Lunch reservations are doable, but bring cash. Leggi tutto.
Thirty-seven raw-oyster varieties, from Bluepoints to Beavertail, are the main attraction here, though the most popular dish is grilled swordfish over a frisse, mache and radicchio salad ($27.95). Leggi tutto.
Remember the Miracle on the Hudson? Well, investigators aren't saying that Captain "Sully" shouldn't have landed in the river, but he probably didn't need to. Leggi tutto.
There's a hidden garden between the two buildings of this condominium. A putting green and greenhouse atrium sit atop railroad tracks built in the 1930s. Leggi tutto.
A string of curbside ATM heists hit at least 11 spots in Manhattan, breaking open the cash machines with a Caddilac and chain. The thieves made away with $13,000 outside this location. Leggi tutto.
Chef John Harris's spot has a terrific collection of wines by the glass, perfect crab claws with passion-fruit butter and the best hanger steak in town. Leggi tutto.
Because they are above-ground, tombs in graveyards here are not so much "Cities of the Dead," as they call them here, as warehouses. This makes them creepy rather than romantic. Leggi tutto.
This lovely neighborhood spot in the Riverbend serves a Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding. Leggi tutto.
The Southern breakfast comes with the institution's beloved basket of biscuits. Leggi tutto.
If you want some good Southern dining, go here. It's family style, with no menu and no ordering. They bring out the food, and you just eat it and pass the plates around. Leggi tutto.
Try the low-carb pancakes. But you must try the sweet potato pancakes, with the cinnamon syrup. Leggi tutto.
Michael Schwartz's restaurant offers unexpected takes on American fare. The desserts, in particular, are mouth-boggling puzzles of flavor. Leggi tutto.
This shop is really fun. You can get something super sexy or more covered up. They sell pieces by hip clothing lines and local designers. Leggi tutto.
Just pure sepia-tone Florida, and it's Cuban, too. You can dock your boat, jump out and have a fab meal. Everything is super simple. I love the caramel-y sweet fried plantains with grilled lobster. Leggi tutto.
Ice cream flavors like mint julep (at Derby time) and a Georgia butter pecan with chocolate chips and a splash of Old Forrester bourbon make this retro-soda fountain a local hot spot. Leggi tutto.
This boutique hotel combines the art of luxury with the luxury of modern art. It has a trendy bar and the best men's bathroom ever. Leggi tutto.
This museum is a tone poem to thoroughbred racing. The multimedia presentation of Derby Day never fails. You hear the crowd start singing "My Old Kentucky Home," and it'll give you chills. Leggi tutto.
The best place to get a fancy traditional American dinner. One of Louisville's oldest restaurants, it still feels fresh. Perfectly lit with a live jazz band. Leggi tutto.
If you want to catch one of Louisville's up-and-coming bands, or perhaps a new play, try this place on for size. It has an amazing atmosphere and cool courtyard. Leggi tutto.
A beautiful sanctuary, it's filled with surreal landscapes, and so many places to sit and think and just take it all in amongst the dead. Leggi tutto.
Exquisite gastro-pub comfort food—like brisket meatballs and crab dip. Any meal that ends with Junior Mints is my kind of thing. Leggi tutto.
Breakfast at this former drive-in is incredible—and it's served all day. A favorite is the Easy Skillet, a Cajun-spiced kitchen-sink omelet. Leggi tutto.
The most interesting, well-curated cheese selection in the city, it now has three locations and they ship overnight anywhere. Leggi tutto.
This beautiful urban mall—in the old sense of the word "mall"—feels very European. Leggi tutto.
This dynamic duo puts together tailored, well edited clothing collections for their boutiques for men and women. They even have an atelier for alterations. Leggi tutto.
