New York Entertainment

The nightlife of New York , a city that never sleeps, can only be seen and experienced to be believed. It boasts of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the whole of United States of America , such as the Empire State Building , Times Square , Statue of Liberty, the Guggenheim Museum and Rockefeller Center . Its shopping malls need no introduction. It is the place that every tourist wishes to visit once in his/her lifetime. From sunrise till the wee hours of the next morning, you can enjoy every moment of the day provided you have the stamina. You can begin your day either by exploring the historical and cultural heritage of this beautiful city or by just roaming around 5th Avenue. In the evening, you can move on to the cocktail lounges, open air cafes, bars to spend some quite, and peaceful moments. For the party animals, there are numerous discotheques, jazz bars and nightclubs in this city where they can dance away the night and shake off their worries.

New York has virtually everything that a tourist seeks, but the nightlife of this city is particularly exciting and interesting. Possibly, you can also rub shoulders with the bold and beautiful folks of the entertainment world in its exclusive nightclubs. Those preferring live music and shows can watch plenty of them in New York . Undoubtedly, New York 's nightlife is the most romantic, exciting and entertaining in the whole world and it will not disappoint you whatever your interests or likings. For the night birds, there are countless places to hang around in New York . But if you really love dan cing, then the best place to visit is the Krash, which remains crowded every night. It also hosts one of Brooklyn 's loudest dan ce parties at Holiday Inn Downtown every week that include everything from house and R & B to reggae and salsa. Krash also attracts many fashion-conscious drag queens and go-go girls, which further enhance the flavor of the already festive atmosphere.

New York City is the ultimate destination of the lovers of Jazz. All the great masters in the Jazz world got name and fame in this place and all the young and upcoming artists flock to this city for a chance to prove themselves. The Village Vanguard, which is situated in the basement on the corner of Perry Street and 7th Avenue , is one of the West Village 's most well-established and recognized live jazz venues, only 0.6mi from Larchmont Hotel and Inn On 23rd . You can relax completely amidst this club's intimate table arrangement and laid-back atmosphere. This place gets crowded very quickly, therefore you must take your seat well before time and remember not to converse loudly when the show is in progress.

Another famous nightclub that you must visit when in New York is the Stork Club located on 3, East 53rd Street only 2.6mi from Howard Johnson . Continuous publicity campaigns make it one of the most famous and high profile nightclubs in the world. This is the right place to be seen with a number of Hollywood stars, other celebrities of the entertainment world and, of course, politicians. This place is as famous for its food as for its list of celebrities. In terms of food, the stress is slightly in favor of the French cuisine. It's the birthplace of several food novelties like the famous chicken hamburger. This fully air-conditioned place offers a la carte luncheon and dinner and a full-course dinner could cost you $6 or more.

If you are interested in stuff like theatre, especially comedies, then you must check out the Comic Strip nearby Excelsior Hotel , the place where comedy legends are born. Some of the stars who started their illustrious careers at the Comic Strip include Eddie Murphy, Judy Gold, Caroline Rhea, Adam Sandler, Colin Quinn, Darrel Hammond and others. This club, which offers some of the best comedy shows in town performed by some of the best comedians around, is booked to capacity on every night of the week. Another comedy club worth a visit is Dangerfield's situated between 61st and 62nd Streets nearby Royalton Hotel (0.3mi). It is one of the highly respected clubs on the Upper East Side . This somewhat seedy, yet charming club boasts of a good mix of old and young talents. It hosts some of the really funny shows every month.

When in New York , partying and eating become the major activities to indulge in and drinking takes a secondary place. Since it is a busy harbor and port on the seacoast, you can sample some of the best and freshest seafoods in this city as well as all varieties of gourmet cuisines from different parts of the world. At some of its local bars, you can not only drink to your fill, but also listen to some very catchy live music. For those of you interested in Latin style dan ces, the best place to shake your legs is the Jimmy's Bronx Café between Cedar Avenue and Major Deegan Expressway. It is a good combination of nightclub, sports bar, and restaurant where festivity and merry making continues unabashedly. This is the best place to hang around if you want to merengue or salsa on the beats of latest Latin hits. If you want to be initiated into Latin dan cing, then you can get dan ce lessons from dan ce companies and teachers. Most of them will familiarize you with Latin dan cing steps either in group or individually. At Jimmy's café , the menu is quite inventive with modern versions of all time favorite, traditional island dishes, like the mouth watering lobster and shrimp octopus and calamar served with rice, and tropical specialty drinks. You can also enjoy big sporting events arranged from time to time. You don't need any reservations to dine and dan ce here, but it is always advisable to come here well in advance.

For those no-holds-barred sort of people, the best and the right place to be is Don't Tell Mama. This somewhat smoky piano bar offers live jazz, sing-along and cabaret rooms, that feature vocal groups, comedy groups, musicals and a host of other actions. It's very different from the traditional cozy and quiet piano bars. It continuously resounds with laughter and conversation of a colorful sampling of customers. But, don't visit this place with an empty belly because you won't get anything to eat here. Lips is the place where some of the Village's amusing drag shows like Jersey big hair and Jackie-O-style garb are held. This place attracts an eclectic mix of NYC society, from members of the Village's gay community to a few bridal parties. It serves mostly Italian-American food along with lively service from its waiters, who sing and dan ce to enliven the atmosphere at any time of the day.