QG: New York City's QuickGuide


Unique specialty and sprawling flagship stores, restaurants for both ethnic and comfort food, Times Square and Broadway shows lure visitors to these Hudson River-side neighborhoods.

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» 9:00 a.m.

Tick Tock Diner 481 Eighth Ave., at W. 34th St., 1.212.268.8444. Savor a protein-rich breakfast of scrambled egg whites with grilled chicken breast, asparagus, tomatoes and mushrooms.

» 10:00 a.m.

JCPenney, Manhattan Mall, 901 Sixth Ave., at W. 33rd St., 1.212.295.6120, www.jcpenney.com. Shop for exclusive brands for women, including Bisou Bisou®, I Heart Ronson® and ALLEN B®.

» 11:30 p.m.

Macy’s Herald Square Broadway at W. 34th St., 1.212.695.4400, www.macys.com. Peruse fashion-forward sundresses for women, Hawaiian shirts for men, play clothes for children and dress-up outfits for all.

» 1:00 p.m.

Lucy’s Cantina Royale 1 Penn Plaza, W. 34th St. & Eighth Ave., 1.212.643.1270. Share an appetizer of Paper Bag Tortilla Chips served with pico de gallo, avocado sour cream and tequila-laced salsa, but keep the chipotle skirt steak tacos for yourself.

» 2:30 p.m.

Nygård Fashion Concept Store 1431 Broadway, at W. 40th St., 1.646.520.2022. Browse women’s clothing and costume jewelry in the new, high-tech flagship store of Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygård.

» 3:30 p.m.

Circle Line Sightseeing at 42nd St. Pier 83, W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 1.212.563.4200, www.circleline42.com. Set sail on a two-hour Semi-Circle cruise down the Hudson River, with stunning views of the famed New York City skyline and a photo op with the Statue of Liberty.

» 6:30 p.m.

44 & X Hell’s Kitchen 622 10th Ave., at W. 44th St., 1.212.977.1170. Sate your appetite with an updated American comfort food classic: bacon-wrapped turkey and wild mushroom meat loaf with old-fashioned tomato sauce and creamy mashed potatoes

» 8:30 p.m.

Hudson Terrace 621 W. 46th St., btw 11th & 12th aves., 1.212.315.9400. Relax after an exciting day of exploration at the all-season rooftop lounge, with heated floors in cool weather, misters in warm weather and exotic specialty cocktails all the time.

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