Michael’s Guide to New York
The designer shares some of his favorite places and frequent hometown haunts.
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Three Lives & Company
Find your next favorite read at one of the few independent bookstores left in the city. It’s the kind of cozy place you could spend the afternoon.
Wyeth
Beyond-chic home décor and furniture.
John Derian
This store has everything you never knew you needed. From furniture to marble fruit to paper weights, it’s impossible to leave empty-handed.
Matt McGhee
The most beautiful hand-blown Christmas ornaments and future family heirlooms in the West Village.
Zitomer
Visit this pharmacy on the Upper East Side to be transported back in time—it was a favorite of Jackie Kennedy!
Creel and Gow
I love the gorgeous natural home décor accessories.
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The MoMA
Even when there’s no major exhibit going on, I love to look at the paintings by Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock, two of my favorite artists.
See a Broadway Show
It’s my favorite thing to do when I’m home. If I weren’t a designer, I’d be a Broadway producer!
Spa at Mandarin Oriental
A massage at the Mandarin Oriental is a guaranteed way to find Zen in the middle of Manhattan.
The Frick Collection
Explore the newly reopened museum for a master class in art and architecture.
Village Vanguard
A live jazz performance in the Village is a real NY experience.
Neue Galerie
Stop in for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, and don’t forget to grab an Austrian pastry at Café Sabarsky.
The Whitney
In the Meatpacking district, this is one of my favorites and I love the focus on American Modern Art.
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The Carlyle
In the heart of the Upper East Side, the Carlyle is a New York tradition and old school luxury at its finest. Spend a night at Café Carlyle for a performance and you’ll see that its appeal has not gone out of style.
Eat & Drink
Arturo’s
Coal oven pizza with a side of jazz—what’s not to love?
JG Melon
The hands-down best burger in the city.
Joe Allen
This is my go-to spot before a show, and I always sit at the same table and order a hamburger and Caeser salad.
I Sodi
Simple Italian food done perfectly.
Rao’s
Very Frank Sinatra, very New York and they have the best meatballs in the world.
Barney Greengrass
The best smoked fish and bagels. It’s a real NYC institution.
Sant Ambroeus
I live near the one in the West Village and love to stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Little Owl
Village charm, great food and cool music.
Caviar Kaspia
A purely indulgent meal on the Upper East Side.
4 Charles Prime
A perfect steak in an old-school clubby New York dining room.
Gene’s
Sit at the bar and enjoy old-school Italian American food in the Village.
The Corner Store
I love the elevated comfort food and the great crowd.
Hamburger America
The smash burgers are pure heaven.
Marie’s Crisis Piano Bar
The city’s best-kept secret for show tunes, stiff drinks and a fun crowd.
Bar Centrale
Located in a townhouse, the entrance is discreet, giving it a speakeasy feel that’s perfect after a show.
The Nines
I love this spot for a perfect martini and cool piano bar vibe.
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