Whenever out-of-town friends come to visit, Gothamist finds that in the rush to see and do everything, we can get pretty tired. Pushing through mental and/or physical exhaustion can make fun activities like museum-going and shopping seem like chores. Yet a friend's visit to New York needs to maximize both day and evening activities, so that when they return home they'll be able to brag to their friends of all the New York things they got to do. more ›

Say the word "chocolate" and Gothamist swoons with thoughts of deep, dark rich pleasure. Mention the name Jacques Torres and we're lost in memories of his decadent, gourmet chocolates, hand-crafted in his DUMBO factory and retail shop, Jacques Torres Chocolates. more ›