Outside on the sidewalk, a cigar maker is rolling stogies; and in the rear dining room, large tables of Latino families and friends are eating, drinking and laughing; wall-size murals and pictures of old pre-Fidel Cuba cover the walls; a jazz quartet with a Latin beat is playing away (they have music nightly); and the aroma of suckling pig, black bean soup, garlic, onions, and peppers fills the air. (read the story...)

Sports are important to New Yorkers, and for this reason the city abounds with sports bars. No need to buy that expensive arena front-row seat. Just head on down to one of the city's many bars and watch your favorite teams on the many big-screen and high-def TVs. You can even catch sporting events taking place in foreign countries! Closer to home, the boys of summer are taking the field over the summer, and baseball games are must-see-TV at sports bars across the city. (read the story...)

Have you been hankering to visit the Big Easy, the Crescent City, New Orleans for the sights, sounds and taste of its unique, flavorsome cuisine? Well, now you can step mighty close to that fabled Louisiana city and its savory cuisine without going there. Yes, there’s a lot of New Orleans right in Midtown at Bourbon Street Bar and Grille, in the heart of Restaurant Row at 346 West 46th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. (read the story...)

New York City is home to many of the finest restaurants in the world, and NYC’s greatest asset is the many fine eateries serving up all kinds of cuisine. Dining in New York City spans the range from all-American hamburger joints to Chinese and more, here are some of our favorite finds from all corners of the city. (read the story...)

Sometimes the best food, is the cuisine that reminds us of home, so we’ve selected some of the best American and BBQ spots, a few great Bars and Grills and, for those who want to enjoy the beautiful weather, while dining well, we’ve picked out some great outdoor dining locations, where you can even play games or do some sightseeing while you eat! Here is but a small sampling of the culinary universe that is NYC (read the story...)

'Sex and the City' inspired dozens of fashion frenzies and social trends, from sky-high strappy sandals to ultra-chic pink drinks. And while they have made Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo household names, they have also put several New York City establishments on the map. We've put together a list of some of the key New York 'Sex and the City' landmarks. Spend a day or two walking in Carrie's (fabulous) shoes! (read the story...)

New York City is home to a vast array of restaurants, but its steak houses remain perennially popular. Whether you’re looking for a prime rib, steak au poivre or a surf and turf, we’ve selected the best spots to get a great pre- or post-theater steak in Midtown and the Theatre District. (read the story...)

Families can always find plenty to do in New York City, but this season there are even more things to do than ever! Great new venues are opening, old favorites are revamping, and outdoor activities are abounding. (read the story...)

The financial district will get a little bit sweeter with Crumbs Bakeshop making their Wall Street debut late last year. As the brainchild of husband and wife team Mia and Jason Bauer, Crumbs first took Manhattan by storm in 2003 as the originator of gourmet cupcakes based on Mia’s personal collection of delectable recipes. Now in the company’s mere fourth year, Crumbs is ready to unveil its fifth shop in Manhattan, rounding out Crumbs’ presence in New York and marking a sweet spot in virtually every neighborhood. (read the story...)

From torch-song cabarets to cutting-edge dance clubs; from neighborhood bars to velvet-rope lounges, plus world-class comedy clubs and establishments with all manner of live entertainment; New York City is a world capital of nightlife. Here you can find libations from beer and wine to elaborate cocktails and high-end champagne, often accompanied by great food. (read the story...)

Fancy a tour of the city on one of the famous double-decker buses? Get a top-shelf view of New York with CitySights NY’s buses—double-deckers that are top-seating-only, so everyone gets an unobstructed view of the attractions (read the story...)

It takes guts to open an Italian restaurant in New York City. There are two, three, or four of them on many blocks. Red-sauce southern Italian spots, northern Italian olive-oil-dominated eateries, Italian fusions, trattorias, nouveau Italians, pizza-and-pasta storefronts, nouvelle Italians, and some way-out venues that feature dishes and ingredients that nobody in Naples would recognize, dot the city. (Some of it is so fancy, it no longer tastes Italian.) (read the story...)

An Evening of Fine Art and Dining! (read the story...)

Get Your Caffeine Fix! (read the story...)

A Tasting Celebration in Brooklyn! (read the story...)

Cuisine Corner: A World of Dining--A Passage to India, and more

The cuisines of New York City are a microcosm of the cultures found around the city, from Afghan to Vietnamese. We have all manner of choices for you, from sushi and sashimi to pizza and pasta, plus burgers, steaks, and fine international dining. You can even play games or do some sightseeing while you eat! Here is but a small sampling of the culinary universe that is NYC. (read the story...)

Easter Sunday Menu at Channel 4 Irish Bar & Restaurant

All day on Easter Sunday, Channel 4 is featuring a special Easter menu. Join them after the Easter Bonnet Parade or on your way back from Sunday Mass at St. Patrick's. (read the story...)

Dining Review: Devi

Devi: Unexpected Fare in Exotic Surroundings. Is Devi the best Indian restaurant in New York City? If it isn't, it's in the top three. (read the story...)

St. Joseph's Day (March 19) at Patsy’s Italian Restaurant

For St. Joseph's Day, March 19, Patsy's will offer a variety of special dishes (read the story...)

Upscale restaurant Solo has appointed Hung Huynh, the recent winner of Bravo TV’s hit show Top Chef, as the executive chef beginning March 2, 2008. Located in the Sony Building at 550 Madison Avenue, Solo is renowned for its Mediterranean-Asian fusion. (read the story...)

Grassroots Initiative Calls For Restaurants to Invite Customers to Donate $1 for Tap Water They Usually Enjoy For Free. Volunteer Drive Draws More Than 1,300 Nationwide. (read the story...)

Heart-Healthy Bison featured to Benefit the Fight Against Heart Disease (read the story...)

Dining Review: Benjamin Steakhouse

If a restaurant looks like a great steak house, if the steaks taste like those at a great steak house, and if the menu reads like those at a great steak house, it probably is a great steak house. This one continues the Peter Luger legacy in East Midtown. (read the story...)

Dining Review: Hourglass Tavern

It's a hometown, Main Street sort of spot that nobody expects to find in Manhattan, much less on 46th Street in the middle of the Theatre District. (read the story...)

Promotion offers diners prix-fixe $24.07 lunches and $35 dinners at more than 220 of New York City’s top restaurants (read the story...)