The Hell's Kitchen Guide
Once a neighborhood to pass through on the way to a Broadway show, Hell's Kitchen is now a destination, with serious restaurants, destination bars and a waterfront that finally feels like part of the city.
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Classical Music in NYC: 16 Ways to Go on a Budget
Hear world class music for less. Our guide covers free tickets at the Met Opera, $20 seats at Carnegie Hall, and free concerts at Juilliard and Trinity Church.
Where to Throw a Bachelorette Party in NYC
Drag brunch, a private pole class, karaoke rooms that hold 30, burlesque on Orchard Street and rooftops with a view. The best bachelorette plans in New York, plus a night you can copy.
The Best Cookies in NYC
Twenty cookies worth crossing the city for, from Levain's six-ounce chocolate chip and Red Gate's toffee cookie to black and whites on the Upper East Side and pignoli by the pound in the Bronx.
The Best Happy Hours in Midtown Manhattan
Fifteen after-work deals from Grand Central to Hudson Yards, including $3 beers at Mercado Little Spain, $1 oysters near Bryant Park and $4 vodka shots before the show, with days and hours for each.
How to Watch the 2026 NYC Marathon: Best Spots Along the Route
A mile by mile guide to watching the five borough race, from Brooklyn dives to the Central Park finish line.
Where to Eat Before a Broadway Show
Restaurant Row pasta, a 1965 theater hangout, tacos you can finish before the overture and the bars where the cast goes after: eating around the Theater District in 2026.
NYC's Oldest Climbing Gym Is Closing Tomorrow to Become a $200-an-Hour Tennis Simulator
After 34 years in Hell's Kitchen, the climbing wall at Manhattan Plaza Health Club is permanently closing on September 30. Ownership plans to convert the historic space into a virtual tennis simulator, prompting outrage from its tight-knit community.
The Best Bar Trivia Nights in NYC
Gather your smartest friends and order a pitcher at these highly competitive, reliably fun pub quizzes across the city.
The Best Antique Stores in New York City
Hunt for historical treasures, unique artifacts, and enduring furniture at the city's premier antique shops.
The Best Cabaret Venues in New York City
Experience the intimate magic and theatricality of New York's enduring cabaret scene.
The Best Pottery Classes in New York City
Get your hands dirty and channel your inner artist at these welcoming ceramic studios across the five boroughs.
The Best Burlesque Shows in New York City
Step into the glittering, subversive world of New York's modern burlesque scene, where these 16 venues offer spectacular, seductive performances every week.
The Best Food Halls in New York City
From historic markets to sprawling new destinations, these are the New York food halls worth your time and the single best thing to eat at each one.
The Best Irish Pubs in New York City
Grab a proper pint of Guinness and settle in at these authentic, cozy taverns around the city.
The Best Barbershops and Hair Salons in New York City
From a quick fade in a classic barbershop to a transformative color treatment, these are the New York City spots we trust for great hair.
The Best Off-Broadway Theaters in NYC
Experience groundbreaking plays and intimate performances before they hit the big stage at these true beating hearts of NYC theater.
The Best Sports Bars in New York City
From massive mega-screens to cozy neighborhood pubs, these are the top spots to catch every game, fight, and match with passionate fans.
The Best Thai Restaurants in New York City
From fiery Isan duck larb in Elmhurst to upscale coastal curries in NoHo, here is where to eat Thai food in New York right now.
The Best Vegan Restaurants in New York City
Plant-based dining in New York has moved past the era of sad salads and dry veggie burgers.
The Best Dive Bars in New York City
Twenty-one bars across Manhattan and Brooklyn where the beer is cheap, the jukebox has opinions and nobody has redecorated since the last recession.
The Best Drag Shows and Brunches in New York City
Where to find the nightly password, which brunch is worth the bottomless price, and why you should always bring cash for the queens.
The Best Gay Bars in New York City
From West Village landmarks where history was made to the Bushwick warehouses where it's being made tonight, these are the rooms that define queer New York now.
Where to Eat After Midnight in New York
Pastrami at 3am, pierogi at 4, empanadas whenever: the New York kitchens that stay open after the bars close, checked and confirmed for 2026.
Every Major New York Concert Venue, Ranked by How It Feels to See a Show There
Sound, sightlines, lines at the bar and the walk home. We ranked 25 New York concert venues from the 575-capacity perfect room to the arenas by the only measure that matters: the night itself.
