SPEND THE EVENING
Start at A Voce or Parkview for a classy dinner before wandering through The Shops at Columbus Circle while city lights flicker by outside. Luxury hotels are right around the corner when it gets late.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, Fifth Floor
212-258-9595
www.jalc.org
World-class live jazz, beautiful acoustics and spectacular views of Central Park combine to put this intimate yet comfortable space miles ahead of other venues. Check out the Hot Fives Special on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights for a deal.
Lobby Lounge
Mandarin Oriental New York, 80 Columbus Circle, 35th Floor (at West 60th Street)
212-805-8876
www.mandarinoriental.com
Set off the Mandarin Oriental lobby on the 35th floor, this relaxed lounge is well suited for drinks, light meals, afternoon tea and dessert, but it most impresses with its panoramic views of the New York cityscape.
MObar
Mandarin Oriental New York, 80 Columbus Circle, 35th Floor (at West 60th Street)
212-805-8800
www.mandarinoriental.com
Positioned on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this small bar—set apart from the lobby’s panoramic Central Park view—offers a more intimate atmosphere for drinks and light fare. Rich red walls and deep leather chairs set the scene for fashionable, affluent guests, many of whom stop by after dining at Time Warner Center right next door.