There’s no shortage of vibrant neighborhoods to explore across New York’s five boroughs, yet when it comes to true luxury, it’s tough to beat Midtown Manhattan. Renowned across the globe for its wealth of world-class attractions, this sprawling district draws massive hordes of visitors each year to admire tourist magnets like Carnegie Hall, the Empire State Building and Times Square—and all of this attention has paved the way for some truly lavish accommodations, with the Conrad New York Midtown serving as a prime example.
Located on 54th and 7th, this polished property perfectly embodies the grandeur of New York’s most populous borough, adorned with elaborate artistic flourishes scattered all throughout the hotel. Upon arrival, guests can admire Leda and the Swan—a gold leaf and Swarovski crystal-laden statue that serves as the centerpiece of the lobby—before heading over to the check-in desk. While the hotel is equipped with 562 individual rooms and suites, those in search of a truly lavish experience should be sure to book the property’s Atrium Suite. Measuring in at 111 square meters, the space has been carefully designed to showcase the beauty of Midtown at its most impressive, with a massive plant-filled glass atrium located just past the bedroom.
In addition to sophisticated suites and high-end amenities, the Conrad offers a wealth of curated experiences to keep guests engaged during a stay. Fitness is a particular focus throughout the hotel, with weekly yoga classes and core-strengthening sessions held within the 139-square-meter fitness center, while visiting runners can book a jogging session that’s carefully designed by local company Go! Running Tours to fit each participant’s fitness level. Meanwhile, those who prefer to take it easy in their hotel room can enjoy the many books up for grabs through the Bedside Reading program or even schedule a guided sound bath meditation through the on-property concierge.
New York has earned worldwide acclaim for its spectacular food scene, but for those wishing to stick close to the hotel, there’s one high-end dining destination located just a few steps off the elevator. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Dabble provides diners with a diverse array of globally-inspired dishes to sample, with no shortage of complex cocktails to enjoy during evening hours. Upon arrival, visitors can kick off their meal with a perfectly-crafted lavender martini or spring for a raspberry and blood orange-infused Red Carpet—the latter of which pairs perfectly with an order of fig crostini. But for a truly memorable meal, few dishes compare to the garganelli pasta, a savory dish that’s available with a healthy dose of tomato basil, alfredo or spicy arrabbiata.
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Few traditions are as cherished and timeless as the annual performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker by the New York City Ballet, which will be performing through December 31, 2023. This beloved production has become an integral part of the holiday festivities, attracting over 100,000 spectators annually.
Let’s face it: most restaurants located in Times Square are usually tourist traps with overpriced, mediocre food, especially “red sauce” Italian joints. Diehard New Yorkers— me among them—typically avoid dining in the area at all costs and gravitate to other hip local spots instead.
“That’s the restaurant I could never get into in Rome,” said the woman walking behind me on Soho’s MacDougal Street to her friend. “Now I can’t get into the one in New York either.” Roscioli, the restaurant in question, a mixed street level trattoria/salumeria and basement level tasting menu dining room has definitely been a tough table to get since its phased opening: the downstairs dining room in July and the A La Carte street level space in October. But for those who persevere (for walk in tables and a few reservations on Resy), lively, authentic, classic dishes will transport them instantly to Rome.
Christmas Eve is Sunday, December 24. And while Sundays aren’t typically the hardest nights to grab reservations, the holiday is changing things up, with plenty of top restaurants already fully booked. If you procrastinated, have a change of plans or just want to leave the cooking (and cleaning) to the pros, there are still plenty of great options to dine out in New York City this Christmas Eve. Here’s where to go:
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For most New Yorkers, Times Square is a place to be avoided at all times—especially and unequivocally on New Year’s Eve. The Ball Drop looks fun and exciting when watched from the warmth and privacy of your couch but in real life, it looks like a million people packed between police barricades and squished up against each other in the cold for way too many hours, waiting for a 10-second countdown. And there are no public restrooms.
This is a shot of a tournament game at a basketball court — colloquially known as ‘The Cage’ — in Greenwich Village neighbourhood. It’s a dynamic scene, and one I felt really captured the energy of the game. I showed up around mid-afternoon as I was meeting an art director for a dinner later that evening. It was pure luck a game was happening — I only intended to scout out the location for a little while. But the end-of-day light was great, and the hosts said I could take as many photos as I liked from inside the court. After moving around the back and sides of The Cage for a bit, I decided this was the shot I really wanted: the leading lines from directly behind the hoop were just too good to pass up.
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