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.

Miss Maude’s/Miss Mamie’s

Down-home, cheerful cafés run by Norma Jean Darden, who knows her Southern cooking.
Mister Softee!

This soft-serve ice-cream is the most delicious ice cream in the world.
Mo Bay

A lively Jamaican restaurant serving ribs, catfish, and jerk chicken with nightly jazz.
Mohandas K (Mahatma) Gandhi

The site for this 1986 statue of the hero of Indian independence was chosen because the park was frequently the site of protest gatherings.
Monkey Bar

A sophisticated spot with a whimsical theme – monkey murals and light fixtures, even a Purple Monkey cocktail. A long-time favorite recently restored, the bar attracts a well-heeled, well-dressed crowd.
Monster Sushi

As the name implies, enormous rolls of sushi are provided at very reasonable prices.
Montparnasse

A French restaurant found on Top Table (online) Excellent steak and chips to die for. Never tasted anything since to rival it.
Montrachet

The first of Drew Nieporent’s restaurant empire still ranks among the city’s best, known for its casual decor, modern French cuisine, and exceptional wine list.
Morgan Library

The library reopened in 2006 after a major expansion to hold this private collection of rare books, prints, and manuscripts.
Morgan Library

This palazzo was designed in 1902 to hold the collection of billionaire J. Pierpont Morgan, an extraordinary assemblage of rare manuscripts, books, and prints, and galleries with changing exhibits. His original opulent study and library are highlights.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with a glass of house wine, and all unavoidable charges including tax.
- under $25
- $25-$50
- $50-$80
- over $80