New York Skyline - Then and Now

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Restaurants

A list of top restaurants to visit in NYC.

1. Sushi Nakazawa  23 Commerce Street New York, NY 10014
 It was named the best restaurant in 2013 in the New York Times, this sushi experience looks rather delightful. The chef Daisuke Nakazawa, you could almost say the fish expert, uses the best quality fish and apprenticed with some of the best sushi chefs in the world before opening Sushi Nakazawa. If your a sushi lover, I would most definitely check this place out.

photo: http://www.sushinakazawa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/art10.jpg

2. Balthazar  80 Spring street New York, NY 10012
I put this one in as I've been myself and am in love with the atmosphere and food. The bistro offers a french menu by chef Shane Mcbride. It's a restaurant buzzing with life and has a bakery, a raw seafood bar and an exceptional wine list.
 photo: http://www.balthazarny.com/img/home/picture.jpg

3. Carbone  181 Thompson Street between Bleecker & Houston New York, NY 10012
This Italian- American restaurant tries to embody classic Italian- American food from the mid 20th century. It does exactly what it says on the tin. Yummy food served in a comfortable and "unpretentious" space.

  photo: http://carbonenewyork.com/assets/images/site/carbone-1005.jpg

4. Lombardi's Pizzeria  32 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

I thought a good pizzeria should be in this list and why not this one? It was named Americas First Pizzeria in 1905 and opened by an Italian Immigrant, it's still lives up to being the best pizza in town.
 photo: http://www.firstpizza.com/images/400_nyc_corner_entrance.jpg

5. Freds at Barneys  660 Madison Ave #9 New York

Go for a fashion splurge and shop till you drop at Barneys department store then head upstairs for a delicious lunch in their restaurant, Freds.

6. Il laboratorio del gelato  188 ludlow street (at east houston) New York
Offering more than 200 flavours, knowing a good place to get ice cream is a must. Small but quality is what they aim for and a treat from here is not to be missed.

Hotels

Getting the area and location right when picking a hotel to stay in is crucial. I personally like to be able to walk everywhere when im in New York apart from the occasional yellow cab.

1. Four Seasons Hotel  57 East 57th Street, New York, New York 10022 U.S.A.

A short walk away from central park, this elegant hotel is in the perfect location but not as busy as being on 5th avenue. The decor is stylish with a classic feel to it.

  
photo: http://media.emercedesbenz.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/Four_Seasons_Hotel_New_York_Exterior_2.jpg

 2.  The Plaza Hotel  Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York, NY 10019

The Infamous Plaza hotel, yes a night there might bankrupt us but it is too timeless and wonderful too not put in. As seen in films and books, the plaza is everything it says it is. It's right beside Central park and on Fifth avenue what more could you want really....if a stay here is completely out of your price range, why not try afternoon tea?

photo: http://www.theluxtraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Plaza-hotel-NY.jpg

3. The Carlyle  35 East 76th St., New York, NY 10021,

There's a retro feel to this hotel, with beautiful rooms and a spa what more could you want all within a short walking distance from Central Park.


photo: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/02/1d/44/96/entrance-to-the-carlyle.jpg

4. The St Regis Hotel  5th Ave. At 55th St. · New York, NY 10022

The hotel is newly renovated with amazing guest rooms, a new bar and much more. As it says on the website, "A bold new era of glamour at Manhattans best address".

photo: http://atlantablackstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/St-Regis-New-York-600x400.jpg

5. The New York Palace Hotel  455 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022

The stunning views of St Patrick's Cathedral are seen from the hotel also located on Madison Avenue in the historic Villard Mansion. It looks to be an experience you wont forget. Any Gossip Girl fans will recognize this hot spot.
 photo: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcalvtVF0k1qzdo9e.jpg

Places to see and things to do

New york being one of the busiest citys in the world is bursting with things to do. Some of the must sees are:

1. Central Park

 

Whether your just going for a stroll or getting a Bike ride Tour, Central Park is one of new yorks best attractions. If your in New York at christmas, deffinatley go ice skating in the park, it is by far the best skating, christmassy experience.
2. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

The statue of liberty and ellis island is a great day trip to do by boat, getting great photo oppertunities and then the tour of ellis island which is very interesting.
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3. Empire State Building
 photo: http://lifeafterpeople.wikia.com/wiki/Empire_State_Building
The empire state building is crucial to visit when in new york. Like an affair to remember, its views breathtaking.
4. Times Square
 photo : http://www.123rf.com/photo_12059657_new-york-city--july-1-times-square-featured-with-broadway-theaters-and-animated-led-signs-is-a-symbo.html
This place is buzzing with people and atmosphere. Photo opportunitys are great here, like the big billboards in the photo.
5. Tiffany and Co

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Reinact this famous scene from the movie Breakfast At Tiffanys and have a coffee while gazing at the beautiful Tiffany windows and maybe venture inside.
6. Broadway



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See a play or musical on Broadway, true New York experience, ticket are pricy but well worth it.
7. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Thousands of sculptures and art hanging the walls of the museum it is breathtaking if your into Museums.
8. Barneys, Bendels, and Saks Fifth Avenue
   

Shop at your own risk, These luxarious department stores are heaven yet dangerous (to your credit card).

9. Serendipity 3
225 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022

Serendipity is a cute restaurant/general store, famously seen in the movie serendipity. I seriously recommend there frozen hot chocolate, which is what there known for. 

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10. 9/11 memorial 
I think this is a must see although it is upsetting, it is a learning experience to see what happened on that terrible day.

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Manhattan

Manhattan is the most popular of the five boroughs of New York City. The Five boroughs being

1. Manhattan

2. The bronx

3. Brooklyn

4. Queens

5. Staten Island

The Upper East side is the chic, luxurious part of manhattan. Home to the socialites and celebrities of NYC and notorious for its upper class reputation. Real Estate in the upper east side is exactly what its lived up to be, gorgeous and expensive. Places such as 995 fifth avenue

(photo courtesy of:  http://www.extelldev.com/extell_residential_995.html)

The famous series "Gossip Girl" is set in the upper east side and shows the lavish lifestyle of the people who live there.

 

photo courtesy of: http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/masquerade/images/9114978/title/gossip-girl-wallpaper

 

Restaurants like Daniel Bouluds restaurant, Daniel, is one of many fine restaurants in the upper east.

 

photo courtesy of: http://hauteliving.com/2008/09/the-new-digs-at-daniel/3708/

Hey all you bloggers! Im Ruth and this is my blog on New York. Read all about the metropolitan way of life here.