DK Travel : New York

With its skyscrapers, great museums, and bright lights of Broadway, New York is a city of superlatives. There are countless sights that have to be seen, but a handful are truly definitive of the city. These highlights illustrate the very best.

Café Europa

Another chain found all over the city, this café offers a selection of hot drinks, soups, salads, inventive sandwiches, and pizzas.
Café Loup

An agreeable French bistro, where favorite dishes include tuna carpaccio, steak, and roast chicken. The setting is romantic, but there’s also a funky bar.
Café Luxembourg

A classic Parisian bistro with a zinc-topped bar and a hip clientele. The steak frites can’t be beat.
Café Pierre

An elegant setting for the talented singer-pianist Kathleen Landis and occasional guests, performing Broadway and pop favorites. The food, while pricey, is first rate.
Café Sabarsky

On Thursday nights, this Viennese confection becomes the city’s most beautiful and atmospheric setting for contemporary cabaret. Shows are at 9pm; a prix-fixe dinner is available at 7pm. Check for current dates and reserve tickets at the museum.
Calle Ocho

Every night feels like a Latin party here; modern dishes from the Cuban chef are inspired by cuisine from Peru to Puerto Rico.
Campbell Apartment

This is a gem hidden in Grand Central Terminal. These richly paneled, former offices of 1920s railroad tycoon John W. Campbell feature leaded glass, a beautiful painted ceiling, and a carved wood balcony, all inspired by a Florentine palazzo. Single-malt scotches or vintage wines enjoyed with a good cigar are appropriate choices to complement this setting.
Canal Street

The end of SoHo, the beginning of TriBeCa, and a world of its own, no street better shows the contrasts of New York. Canal Street is crowded with peddlers selling fake Rolex watches and Gucci bags, electronics that may or may not be new, and bargain stores offering sneakers, jeans, and flea-market finds. Keep walking east into Chinatown, and the sidewalk goods shift to vegetables and displays of fish.
Canton

Cantonese food at its best lures locals even though the prices are high for Chinatown.
Capsouto Freres

Tucked away on Washington Street in TrBeCa, Capsouto Freres is a gorgeous French bistro, with an excellent menu and very reasonable prices. The house special is the assortment of dessert souffles, which are justifiably acclaimed by those in the know. Service is prompt and friendly, while the mixture of wood floors with clean overall lines makes the atmosphere crisp and welcoming. Well worth a visit if you're looking to treat yourself or someone else.

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