Dressing well is pretty much a must in New York, but in a city as expensive as this, you can't be buying everything retail. Luckily, The RealReal has a brick-and-mortar shop on Madison Avenue where you can find the best pre-loved designer pieces. Breaking the bank is a thing of the past!

The Bemelmans Bar found in the historic Carlyle Hotel transports you back to New York in the 40s. The interior is embellished with decorative illustrations by Ludwig Bemelmans - you may know his artwork from the whimsical Madeline series!

Tucked inside Gagosian Gallery, this sophisticated fine dining restaurant celebrates the flavours of Japan. The traditional dishes are made from the freshest ingredients, and the service is impeccable.

The extravagant 18th-century residence houses the private collection of Robber baron Henry Clay Frick. The permanent collection includes works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and other great masters from the 14th to the 19th century.