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Midtown East
From E. 23rd to E. 58th sts., btw the East River & Fifth Ave.
Cultural institutions, international landmarks, specialty shops and an array of eclectic restaurants line the streets of Manhattan’s bustling city center.
Murray Hill & Kips Bay
» 9:30 a.m.
Barking Dog 150 E. 34th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 1.212.871.3900. Sample the chocolate chip and dried cherry pancakes or the breakfast special of two eggs any style, hash browns, bacon and a buttermilk biscuit with fresh fruit at this canine-themed restaurant.
» 11:00 a.m.
The Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore 199 Madison Ave., at E. 35th St., 1.212.685.9007. Explore vintage maps, rare books on New York City, out-of-print Baedeker travel guides and other antique editions of poetry, biography and fiction at this quaint two-room shop.
» Noon.
Noon. J.J. Hat Center 310 Fifth Ave., at 32nd St., 1.212.239.4368. Pose for a picture while trying on a classic topper, ranging from retro fedoras and fancy furs to classic caps and bucket hats for both men and women, at one of the oldest and largest hat boutiques in Manhattan.
» 1:30 p.m.
The Crooked Knife 29 E. 30th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 1.212.696.2593. Unwind for lunch in an Irish pub atmosphere with a refreshing beer and chopped cobb salad with Gorgonzola, bacon, avocado and boiled egg over mesclun and a drizzle of sherry vinaigrette.
» 3:00 p.m.
Empire State Building 350 Fifth Ave., at 34th St., 1.212.736.3100, www.esbnyc.com. Take in breathtaking 360-degree views of the city that never sleeps from the newly renovated 86th-floor observation deck or the 102nd-floor observatory of this legendary Art Deco skyscraper—where you can see up to 80 miles on a clear day.
» 4:30 p.m.
Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., btw E. 37th & E. 38th sts., 1.212.879.9779. Learn about the cultures of the Nordic countries, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, through historical and art exhibitions of paintings, drawings, photographs and more.
» 6:00 p.m.
Salute! Restaurant and Bar 270 Madison Ave., at E. 39th St., 1.212.213.3440. Indulge in lobster ravioli in brandy paprika and tarragon sauce and pan-roasted filet mignon topped with foie gras in roasted shallots and red wine reduction sauce at this elegant Italian eatery.
» 8:00 p.m.
Chill Lounge 329 Lexington Ave, at E. 39th St., 1.212.682.8288. End the day with a triple chocolate brownie and a specialty cocktail, such as a Krystal Kosmo with white cranberry juice or Van Gogh double espresso martini, at this laid-back bar and lounge.