Perfect blend of contemporary art and design. Swanky midtown location.

Self service, casual spots throughout NYC and Brooklyn. Serving foods influenced by the city of Xi’an, with a mix of Chinese and Middle Eastern flavors. Family owned and operated since 2005. The noodle dishes are a must.

Situated on an unexciting block in gentrifying NoMad lies the unassuming Life Hotel. Once the headquarters of Life magazine, the lobby has a great buzz and is occupied by the delicious and lively Henry at the Life restaurant and bar. Guestrooms are complete with a minimally stunning design; room 902 is great. Nothing fancy but a genuine and historic NYC experience. 

Family owned, comforting full-service diner in an area where this type of establishment is going away. Fast and friendly service at reasonable prices. Almost always bustling.

Tucked in the southwest corner of Grand Central Station The Campbell Apartment is looking better than ever. Classic cocktails and light bar foods served in elegance.

The original Pod has some rooms with shared baths. Both Pods have some rooms with bunk beds; both have roof decks. Choose your location.

Contemporary California inspired cooking with an Italian twist. Served in a stunning and refined space.

Elegant and intimate; mezzanine seating available. Great for indies.

Since 1959, Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe masterpiece. Pool Room and Grill Room; unrelated to the Four Seasons Hotel.

Tiny lunch counter serving Latin American food in the garment district.

This spot has not yet been visited by Ignite Curiosities but is worth checking out!

“A mecca for discerning fashionistas and clothing connoisseurs since 1923.”

Stop by to see the elegance opposite The Plaza and visit BG Restaurant on seven.

Engineered Garments and other hip clothes and accessories.

Freshly baked breads, cookies and everything else conveniently located all over NYC.

Be sure to visit Prometheus, Atlas, Radio City Music Hall, gardens, interiors and everything else. Top of the Rock worth a look.

Officially opened 1913 with over 150,000 people visiting on opening day.

Observation decks on 86 and 102; go outdoors. Construction completed one year; forty-five days. Soars over 1/4 mile into the sky.

Art deco masterpiece; the lobby should not be missed.

Designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted in 1873. National Historic Landmark.

Full-line train hobby shop. Browser’s paradise.

SInce 1911, NYC’s oldest hat shop.

Tastiest dog in town with special sauce or order a breakfast sandwich on a roll. Papaya juice or coconut cocktail are a must. 24-hours a day.

The original Pod has some rooms with shared baths. Both Pods have some rooms with bunk beds; both have roof decks. Choose your location.

Formerly iconic hotel significantly altered as it changed ownership and was transformed primarily into private residences.

Not much to do in the ‘hood but the hotel is a destination onto itself; subway at the hotel. Dine and drink in Atrium, Parlour and Bar.

Clean contemporary design but the most unusual feature is the indoor swimming pool, steamroom, sauna and bleachers visible from the bar. Funny place to have a drink but go if in Times Square.

Former center of literary and theatrical life. “The Algonquin Oak Room launched the careers of Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall, Andrea Marcovicci, Michael Feinstein, Jane Monheit, Peter Cincotti and Jamie Cullum.”

“Explores the blur zone between art, design and craft today.”

MoMA features 630,000sf of space

Spectacular park adjacent to the New York Public Library. movies, concerts, performances, impeccable washrooms with fresh flowers, backgammon, cocktails, reading room, internet, ping pong and so much more.

A NYC institution since 1913: grab a seat at the counter and order away.