Let’s go over a few dining options that guests at The MAve will be able to enjoy over the next few weeks.

The MarkJoseph Steakhouse at the South Street Seaport serves up some of the city’s best steaks in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Hospoda, on the Upper East Side, is a Czech restaurant that has been taking the city by storm. Eastern European cuisine has never been tastier as the restaurant combines Czech cuisine with fresh produce for a modern take on dishes like lentil soup and pork shank.

Esca in Midtown was founded by Chef Dave Pasternack who brought his family’s fishing past and Italian heritage to bear in this seafood restaurant. Raw fish make an appealing appetizer, while whole fish are the customary mains.

Brasserie Ruhlmann is a restaurant in the famed Rockefeller Center that offers French cuisine with an American twist. The NYC Restaurant Week special is a particularly good deal here, as a sandwich usually costs upwards of $20!

Finally, just across from The MAve boutique hotel in NYC’s Flatiron District is A Voce. This Italian restaurant is very highly regarded by the city’s food critics and its Restaurant Week special won’t disappoint.

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Start off your Meatpacking adventure at Le Bain, which is situated on the rooftop of the newly opened Standard Hotel. This bar is known for its stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and for its fashionable clientele of celebrities and models. Getting past its doormen can be a challenge late at night, but if you come during the day or early evening you should be able to find a lounge chair on the bar’s faux grass terrace for a cocktail or two. As it is with most places in the Meatpacking District, it’s best to dress nicely when visiting Le Bain.

Next up on the agenda is Provocateur. This nightclub is a new entrant onto the Meatpacking scene and it’s somewhat unique in that it was designed to cater to female patrons. This can be seen in everything from its vitamin-infused cocktails to Madonna-inspired décor. Guys are more than welcome, of course, as no ladies’ night is complete without some handsome man candy.

Still up for another club? Move the party over to Darby Downstairs. Situated underneath the Darby Supper Club, this club is all about electro hip hop and funk and is a great place for dancing. Hopefully you’re already a little toasty, though, as drinks at this club can be a little pricey.

After a long night bumping and grinding in the Meatpacking District it’s time to return to The MAve boutique hotel for a well deserved rest—with the “do not disturb” light on of course.

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High-end shops line the streets surrounding this large, green square and the area is packed every day of the week with leisurely shoppers. Some large brands on the square include Nordstrom, Forever 21 and Barnes and Noble, but there are many smaller shops as well, which sell anything from designer shoes to yoga apparel and gear.

Union Square also hosts Greenmarket, the city’s premier farmer’s market, four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., this event sees hundreds of tents selling everything from produce and food-related items to things like flowers and plants pack the square. There are prepared foods as well that give visitors a chance to try some tasty and unique local cuisine.

In November and January the square takes on the festive feel of the season with the Holiday Market. Like the farmer’s market, dozens of stalls set up shop in the square and sell assorted goodies like handcrafted jewelry and vintage clothing.

Nearby, on lower Fifth Avenue, shoppers will find big-name stores like Anthropologie, Zara and H&M.

Once the shopping has been taken care of, head further uptown on Fifth Ave, not far from The MAve boutique hotel, to Eataly for lunch. This 50,000-square-feet indoor market is dedicated to showcasing the best of Italy’s gastronomic delights, with fresh produce and especially prepared dishes. There are seven restaurants in the market where diners can try the truly delicious food and explore the culinary possibilities of the market.

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For lovers of low prices–Black Friday is your holiday, and if you aren’t opposed to standing in lines or braving the gauntlet of other determined shoppers for a smokin’ hot deal, then New York is your city. You’ll snag the latest fashion trends before other cities catch wind of them, the hottest electronics gadgets, and the most coveted toys from stores like the flagship FAO–sure to light up the eyes of little ones on Christmas Day.

Plus, New York City may be the only city to celebrate this national holiday with cocktails. Ann Taylor in Rockefeller Center threw a midnight event with a live DJ and mimosas. eBay sponsored a Happy Holiday Hotspot with free snacks, free WiFi and free mobile shopping download apps. If you want first dibs this year, head to Macy’s at Herald Square which will open it’s door at midnight on Thanksgiving night. Most other stores keep their Black Friday sales under wraps until a few days before the event. Some of the biggest Black Friday deals are usually found on things like iPads, video game systems, TVs, and DVD players–and the best retail stores for those in NY are J&R, Circuit City, and Best Buy.

One thing to keep in mind this year, if you’re braving Black Friday in Manhattan–the latest report is freezing temperatures, so grab a piping hot latte, bundle up for chilling winds, and plan to thaw out under the store lights.

Also, be sure to check sales online ahead of time and map out where you’re going before you step foot out the hotel lobby door.

More tips: Macy’s in Herald Square is a 5-10 minute walk from the MAve Hotel. Fifth Ave and other Midtown department stores are a 5-10 minute cab ride from the Flatiron district where the MAve is located. Or for smaller boutiques that still offer discounts on Black Friday, head to SoHo where original designs and high fashion reign.

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