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Bloomingdale's is America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy's, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 35 Bloomingdale's stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Our tourism program is available for individual visitors/groups at our stores in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Aventura, and Honolulu. All day savings certificate includes 10% off best fashion and home brands or all day cosmetics saving certificate with 10% off after $200 spend (includes fashion and home). Additionally, customers can participate in gift with purchase events, appointments with stylists, private events, and beauty masterclasses.

Located in New York City’s founding neighborhood, Pier 17 is drenched in history. A stone’s throw from the Financial District and The World Trade Center, the area has more recently been synonymous with Wall Street workers and tourists visiting the 9/11 Memorial. But this summer changes all that with the re-launch of Pier 17 at the Seaport District NYC. Home to the Seaport Museum and the city’s largest concentration of restored maritime buildings, Pier 17 is being reclaimed for New Yorkers via dynamic food, drink, art, architecture, retail, and entertainment concepts that foster community and engage the city’s denizens, year-round. Pier 17 and the surrounding Seaport District comes out of its tourist trap shadows as its new tenants incorporate the neighborhood’s rich past, while embracing its future as a port of discovery. For history buffs, Pier 17 is one of the most interesting places in NYC. The economic growth of New York in the first half of the 19th century was driven by the Port of New York’s position as an import–export exchange and cargo center for emerging American and global markets. The Seaport and Pier 17 became a gateway for international shipping, maritime activities and the wholesale fish trade. South Street was known as the “Street of Ships” and the Wavertree, which is docked alongside Pier 17 to this day, arrived in New York City in 1895 en route to Calcutta with jute cargo aboard. The ship was acquired by the South Street Seaport Museum in 1968 and went through a 16-month, $13 million restoration. “These are the kinds of ships that built New York,” says Jonathan Boulware, executive director of the South Street Seaport Museum. A hub of commercial virtue (the finance, sea trade and printing press businesses were all located in this dense port) and accompanying vice (the area is home to some of the city’s oldest drinking dens, which played host to all manner of illicit activities back in the day), the Seaport was the first 24-hour district in New York, hence the phrase “the city that never sleeps”.

Since 1981, Blue Note has been a cultural institution in New York City and one of the premiere jazz clubs in the world. Owner and founder Danny Bensusan had a vision to create a jazz club in Greenwich Village that would treat deserving artists with respect, while allowing patrons to see the world’s finest jazz musicians in a close, comfortable setting. Artists who had stopped playing in jazz clubs decades before, such as Sarah Vaughn, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Stanley Turrentine, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Tito Puente, soon called Blue Note home.

Rosa Mexicano is a destination born of a unique vision. In our restaurants, you’ll experience upscale dining that honors Mexican heritage, culinary techniques, and the global explorations and inspirations of our founder, Josefina Howard. Rosa Mexicano offers an “elevated fiesta” deeply rooted in authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere. Our Founding Chef, Josefina Howard, opened the flagship Rosa Mexicano on New York’s Upper East Side in 1984. She was a world traveler, pioneer, entrepreneur, interior designer, chef, and innovator. Sharing the cuisine of Mexico became her mission and her passion, and Josefina made her mark as the first chef to introduce fine dining Mexican fare to the dynamic New York restaurant scene.

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling, 53,000-square-foot culinary destination located in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport. The culmination of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s legendary career, the building is inspired by the myriad international flavors that define him as a chef and serve as a tribute to the Seaport’s now-shuttered Fulton Fish Market. From celebratory cocktails and intimate dinners to product launches, corporate events, and all-day meetings Tin Building is the perfect venue for any occasion. Features • Two floors of exquisitely designed private and semi-private dining spaces • Six Full Service Restaurants • Private Tasting Studio with broadcast capabilities and AV packages • Groups of eight to groups over 1,000+ indoors and outdoors

Burger Mania's is a Smash Burger joint located in Midtown Manhattan in the heart of Time Square. Our Success story comes from our meat, which is made from the highest quality Grass Fed Beef. Our Smash Burgers are always Fresh Never Frozen, 100 % all American Beef giving you most flavorful meat with each bite. Our Buns are Golden Brown Marshmallow Soft, the best you will find in New York City. Don’t forget to order our flavorful crispy seasoned French Fries for a full complete meal.

Café Chelsea is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Located in midtown Manhattan, our first restaurant in the Big Apple is a short walk from Times Square and just steps away from MoMA. This prime location makes Fogo the ideal dining spot for locals, tourists and dignitaries. The stunning three level design features a lounge area that is perfect for gathering with friends, along with private and semi-private dining areas to accommodate special events.