24 hours in New York
The city that never sleeps is justifiably famous for food, shopping and sights, says style guru Sharon Lee, who shares a whistlestop taste of the Big Apple.
Your pocket-rocket guide to NYC.
6AM STATEN ISLAND FERRY RIDE
Jump on board and fill your social media streams with snaps of Manhattan skyscrapers bathed in golden morning light. siferry.com
8:30AM BALTHAZAR Strike a pose on the famous red-leather banquettes at Soho’s Sex and the City- era brasserie. 80 Spring St, balthazarny.com 10.30AM WALK THE HIGHLINE
Escape the concrete jungle for this brilliant urban redevelopment project that converted an elevated section of disused railroad into a park and walkway. thehighline.org
NOON OCEANA
Lunch at this grand Times Square seafood temple and enjoy everything aquatic, from Pink Moon oysters to Littleneck clams. 120 West 49th St, oceanarestaurant.com
2PM THE SPOTTED PIG
Shopping requires energy. Stop for a snack at this gastro pub, where NYC’s original ‘haute burger’ is topped with Roquefort. 314 West 11th St, thespottedpig.com
4:30PM MIGHTY QUINN’S BBQ
Brontosaurus Ribs are mandatory at this authentic Southern barbecue joint – just be sure to wash ’em down with local craft beers. 75 Greenwich Ave, mightyquinnsbbq.com
5.30PM EATALY
Use a visit to the unmistakeable triangular Flatiron Building to stock up on every kind of Italian treat for a late-night supper from its near neighbour. 200 5th Ave, eataly.com
6.30PM COCKTAILS AT THE PLAZA
Recover from your shopping binge at Bergdorf’s with a cocktail at the Plaza’s sublime Palm Court, a fabled NYC locale for stars, tycoons, royalty and fictional rich kid Eloise. 768 5th Ave, theplazany.com
8.30PM OUSIA
Midtown West is the next hotspot on hipster alert, and Ousia’s modern, playful ‘essence’ of Greek comfort food is an irresistible lure for epicureans who love the conviviality of share plates with ‘mama’ soul. 629 West 57th St, ousianyc.com
STAY LANGHAM PLACE HOTEL
A short walk from the Empire State Building, Langham Place is an ideal base and offers a peaceful retreat from the buzzy streets. 400 5th Ave, langhamhotels.com