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Hotel Lobby
Tele: 212 686 1444

BRUNCH

ELEVEN MADISON
Luxury from $50.00.
Brunch "A la Carte", great presentation.
Grande Cuisine American. Get a view of the park, 11 Madison Avenue, At 24th.
Tele: 212 889 0905

ARTISANAL
2 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Tele: 212 725 8585

CITY BAKERY
Best hot chocolate in town!
Get the feeling of New York. Good brunch selection and they do not mind if you read a book!
3 West 18th Street (between Fifth and 6th Avenues)
Tele: 212 366 1414

DINING

AMERICAN

HILLSTONE
Good steak house, large veggie burger, honest price.
The advantage of the location one block from the hotel on 27th Street!

BLUE SMOKE
Hungry for ribs and a beer? Here it is right on 27th Street. Spend some time downstairs, Standard is one of the good Jazz bars in town. 116 East 27th (between Lexington and Park Avenues)
Tele: 212 447 7733

ITALIAN

ITRULLI
The wonders of Puglia.
Try the bar side; get a flight of great Italian wine.
$35.00, 3 courses prix fixe, you will come back the pastas are...
122 East 27th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues)
Tele: 212 481 7372 Closed on Sunday.

INDIAN

COPPER CHIMNEY
Copper Chimney has become the local beacon of paneer and the crown jewel of saag. Eclectic food with avant garde ambience.
126 East 28 Street (Between Park and Lexington Avenue)
Tele: 212 213 5742

VATAN
Vegetarian all-you-can eat Indy food, Indy music, Indy decor, Indy waiters. Oh my Innndia. Worth getting a booth. The experience in good Indian food with great kitsch!
409 Third Avenue at 29th Street
Tele: 212 689 5666

JAPANESE

SUSHISAMBA
Innovative Latino-Japanese seviches and samba rolls in an energetic and frenetic atmosphere.
245 Park Ave. South, at 20th St.
Tele: 212 475 9377

TURKISH

TURKISH KITCHEN
Good appetizer list, great Kebabs and Plenty of hot bread!
386 Third Avenue (between 27th and 28th Streets)
Tele: 212 679 6633

Bloomingdale's






Apple Store



ABC Home

888 & 881 Broadway

at east 19th street
New York, NY 10003


(212) 473-3000

 

Lord and Taylor

424 Fifth Avenue
New York NY 10018


(212) 391-3344

 

Tiffany & Co.

727 5th Avenue,

New York, NY  10022

(212) 755-8000

 

37 Wall Street,

New York, NY 10005

(212) 514-8015

 

Chinatown

Broome Street to Worth Street

 

Soho

Houston Street to Canal Street

 

THE GERSHWIN GUIDE

HELPING YOU DISCOVER NEW YORK CITY'S LOCAL GEMS, LANDMARKS AND BEST KEPT SECRETS

 

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

Check out the view of New York City atop one of the city's most famous landmarks.

GERSHWIN TIP: Purchase tickets in advance to avoid those long lines!

 

STATUE OF LIBERTY

This symbol of American freedom and friendship is a must-see when visiting New York City.

GERSHWIN TIP: Make a day out of it and visit nearby Ellis Island.

 

CENTRAL PARK

Step out of the concrete jungle and into the greenery!

GERSHWIN TIP: Pack a lunch and have a picnic!

 

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

This contemporary museum of art has something for everyone, including kids.

GERSHWIN TIP: On Fridays from 4pm-8pm, admission is FREE!

 

BRONX ZOO

With 265 acres of wildlife habitats and attractions, the zoo is an easily-accessible attraction for animal lovers.

GERSHWIN TIP: Animal feedings are scheduled from 10am to 4pm daily.