Ess-a-Pickle

A former military outpost is now a recreational oasis just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn. Come to cycle, picnic and see public art.

Gotham Hall is a special-events venue that features turn-of-the-century architecture and a seven-story gilded ballroom.

Go Buses provides daily service to New York City from Connecticut, Providence and Boston, as well as from Washington, DC, and Virginia.

A classy, well-rated Italian eatery decorated in beige and burgundy in the neighborhood of Gramercy, Giorgio's offerings include salad, pasta, sandwiches and entrees such as filet mignon.

Gild Hall is Thompson Hotels' 4-star lower Manhattan property, located in NYC's Financial District.

The Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center is a stunning example of the very freshest oceanic delicacies, with ingredient-driven and locally sourced specialties.

Citarella is a family-run business that is a top food destination in Manhattan and Long Island's Hamptons, known for freshness, quality and value.

The Red Cat feels like a real neighborhood joint—the decor has a funky, homemade feel to it, with its hanging vintage lamps and barn walls—but the food tastes world-class.

Executive Chef Saul Pardo serves modern American cuisine rooted in traditional American cooking and inspired by the seasons.