When New York’s upper crust moved uptown a century ago, their destination was the Upper East Side, and it is still the address of choice for many wealthy families. Most of the older Beaux Arts mansions around 5th Avenue are now occupied by embassies or museums; today’s elite live in the solid apartment buildings that went up on 5th and Park Avenues, convenient for patronizing the boutiques on Madison, the city’s most exclusive shopping street. Only churches and a few restaurants remain of German Yorkville or the Hungarian and Czech neighborhoods that used to fill the blocks east of Lexington. Young families now occupy the newer buildings in this area. For visitors, the Upper East Side is home to many of the city’s best museums.
For New York’s Top 10 museums-
Morning
Start at the Guggenheim (see Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum) and admire Frank Lloyd Wright’s great architectural achievement before seeing the fine modern art collection. “Must sees” include Chagall’s Paris Through the Window , Modigliani’s Nude , and Picasso’s Woman Ironing. Stop for coffee at the café on the main floor of the museum before leaving.
Head east along 92nd Street to see two rare remaining wooden houses, No. 120, built in 1859, and No. 122, in 1871. Continue east for Gracie Mansion and Henderson Place and rest on a bench with a river view in Carl Schurz Park. One block west on York Avenue, a 31 bus will take you to the spectacular Bridgemarket . Have lunch at Guastavino’s , and admire the great ceilings.
Afternoon
Take the 57th Street crosstown bus back to Madison Avenue and head uptown, browsing the designer boutiques. Detour on any of the side streets in the upper 60s and 70s to see the townhouses of affluent New Yorkers. Pay a quick visit to the Frick Collection then stop for coffee at one of the cafés on Madison Avenue.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art , a New York “must,” and see Rembrandt’s Self-portrait , Cypresses by Van Gogh, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel studies. End the day with a candlelit meal at Erminia .
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“Bon chic, bon genre ,” (good style, good attitude), is the motto of this hot designer. Fans of his sexy fashions include many young Hollywood stars.
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The first in the uptown Madison Avenue boutique line-up, known for luxury leather goods, shoes, and fashion.
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Britain’s Sir Terence Conran was a major player in the development of this cathedral- like space beneath the 59th Street bridge. The vaults are among the most dramatic works by Rafael Guastavino, a Spanish architect noted for his use of Catalan-style tiling. Beneath the grand ceilings are Guastavino’s restaurant and a Food Emporium market. The complex, which is responsible for the rapid revitalization of the neighborhood, also includes the Conran Shop for high-end home decor, and a public plaza.
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Since Daniel opened, Boulud’s first restaurant has become more casual, but the French menu and tab are serious. In summer, the terrace tables are a fine dining spot convenient for Museum Mile.
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The 843-acre swathe of green that provides recreation and beauty for more than two million visitors each year.
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A flower-filled dining room provides the setting for Daniel Boulud’s superb seasonal menus.
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Creative New American cuisine served in a stunning space – a series of rooms filled with high-rolling clientele.
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Donna Karan designs wearable fashions for every lifestyle and occasion.
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Spot the celebrities at this chic Italian outpost – one of the hot labels of the moment.
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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.
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