Mel W. 
Moving to Midtown? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite Midtown Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Birdland Jazz Club (315 W 44th St, New York): This Theater District classic has it all—candlelit tables, fantastic acoustics, and Cajun-inspired bites. Named after Charlie “Yardbird” Parker, Birdland became the spot every jazz musician had to play in the ’50s. Decades later, it’s still hitting all the right notes.
- Tavern on the Green (W 67th St, New York): Sometimes snubbed by New Yorkers for being clichéd, Tavern on the Green is charming nevertheless. Set in a romantic garden, it serves a hearty, rustic menu shaped by local, seasonal ingredients. Heads up: it’s about to become a bit less leafy due to the removal of a historic 160-year-old tree.
- Le Rock (45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York): Indulge your inner Parisian at this classic French brasserie in a grand Art Deco setting—think seafood platters, pâtés, and plenty of au poivre sauce to go around.
- The New York Times Company (620 8th Ave, New York): This 52-story skyscraper in Times Square serves as the headquarters for The New York Times and is ranked among the top 150 buildings in the U.S.
- Empire State Building (20 W 34th St, New York): The Empire State Building was the first building in the world with more than 100 floors. It’s famous for its Art Deco architecture, height, and observation decks, which attract around four million visitors annually.
- Dragon Fest Manhattan: Taking over Seventh Avenue from 56th to 57th Street, Dragon Fest is the largest celebration of Chinese culture in Manhattan. Held in July, this 2024 edition welcomed Panda Day, with panda-shaped balloons to panda-themed snacks.
- Broadway: You can’t live in, or visit New York City and not experience Broadway. It’s both a profession and a place—a theater genre presented in 41 theaters (mostly in Midtown) and a major boulevard stretching the length of Manhattan. Be prepared to fall in love with New York all over again.
- Blackstone (345 Park Ave, New York): Blackstone, an alternative investment company, is expanding its Midtown office, making it one of the largest recent office leases in New York City. The space will grow from 750,000 square feet to just over 1 million square feet.
- Nothing Really Matters (210 W 50th St, New York): Claiming to be “the greatest cocktail bar in the universe,” this speakeasy is hidden in a subway station beneath the old Duane Reade at 50th and Broadway. You’ll have to check it out to see if it lives up to that title.
- Taste of Times Square: Get a taste of Midtown with over 25 restaurants dishing out Mexican, Caribbean, Argentinian, Italian, Indian, and American cuisine. As one of NYC’s longest-running food festivals, it’s a must for any foodie.
- JP Morgan Chase (270 Park Avenue, New York): JPMorgan Chase’s construction of a new 60-story global headquarters in Midtown East reflects the company’s loyal commitment to New York City.
- Bloomberg (731 Lexington Ave, New York): The global publisher of financial news and data calls Midtown home. Their HQ has a high-floor terrace with direct views of the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building.
