10 Great Things to Do in February in New York

1) Blue Water Grill: Whether you eat at the year-round sidewalk cafe (complete with heaters in the winter), the spacious and stylish main dining room or the smoky downstairs jazz room, the seafood is always lovingly prepared and served by an attentive, well-trained staff. The raw bar serves oysters from all over, especially the Northeast. The massive seafood platter is a good bargain. Fish entrees are exceedingly fresh and the pastas are also a treat.

(212) 675-9500

31 Union Sq W, New York, NY 10003

2) Murray Hill Inn: This hotel is located on the quiet Midtown street, away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. It is within walking distance of the Empire State Building , Grand Central Terminal , and numerous other Midtown sites. It is also easily accessible to downtown. This is a wonderful inn with 50 rooms which clean and are definitely worth the price. Most rooms feature shared bathrooms, but it is the perfect place for students and other budget-minded travelers. Midweek special rates and multilingual staff available.

(212) 683-6900

143 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016

3) Cafe Wha: A small doorway on a busy West Village street leads you down into Cafe Whaunderground den of live music. Though the bands aren't ones that you are likely to see on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine anytime soon, they are very talented. The varied groups change out its singers and can play anything from Fleetwood Mac to Bonnie Tyler to Bob Marley. As house bands go, they are a cut above and the energy definitely picks up when they start playing. The staff is friendly and as attentive as they can be in such a busy place. If you can handle the cozy surroundings, you'll probably have a great time here. Stop by on Wednesday or Sunday, when there is no cover, and get there before 10 to get the best seats. Hours of Operation: M-Th 8:30pm-2:30am, F-Sa 8:30pm-4am, Su 8:30pm-2:30am

(212) 254-3706

115 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012

4) Puck Fair: This sedate and attractive Irish pub is located near the famous Puck Building in Soho, right off the busy intersection of Houston and Lafayette streets. It is a great place to relax and have a pint of ale or cider after shopping, people watching or gallery hopping. The pub food is good and served all day, including burgers, fish and chips and more. Hours of Operation: M-F 11am-4am, Sa-Su Noon-4am

(212) 431-1200

298 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012

5) Canal Room: The Canal Room showcases the best music in the industry. It's "the" place to hear the latest artists before the rest of the world gets on to them. Record release parties, corporate and special media events take place at this venue. The most exclusive venue to showcase some of the best artists. Come by to have a great time with friends or colleagues. Go to www.canalroom.com for the event list

(212) 941-8100

285 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013

6) One If by Land, Two If by Sea: This restaurant is truly romantic as it features piano music, flowers, fireplaces, balcony seating and dim lighting. It is a favorite spot for men to propose to their gals, and is also popular with the over-50 crowd. The signature dish is beef Wellington, featuring filet mignon surrounded by pastry dough (not surprisingly, quite a few heart attacks have reportedly taken place here over the years). The French desserts are also good. A meal is expensive, but ideal for important occasions or a very special date. Dress code formal.

(212) 255-8649 Reserve Now

17 Barrow St, New York, NY 10014

7) Curry in A Hurry: If you are pressed for time and desire Indian food for a change instead of a burger or deli dishes, Curry in a Hurry is the place for you. All the standard dishes are reasonably priced. It is also a great place to go with your children to introduce them to such delicacies as samosas and tandoori chicken. The decor is no more inspiring than a school cafeteria, but Indian movies and videos are shown, and you can look out of the window to enjoy the sights and sounds of the neighborhood while you tuck in.

(212) 683-0900

119 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016

8) Katz's Deli: Around for more than 100 years, this huge cafeteria-style Jewish deli may not be the place to take a date-formica tables lined up in rows will remind him or her of eating in a school lunchroom. But if you are craving a giant pastrami sandwich or a couple of kosher hot dogs, there is perhaps no better place than this to go in the city. There is table service, but most people take a ticket at the door and give it to the counterman when placing their order; they then pay on the way out.

(212) 254-2246

205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

9) ESPN Zone: This giant complex (42,000 square feet) is part sports bar, part theme restaurant, brought to you by the ESPN sports news television channel. It is all flash and fits right in among the tourist establishments in Times Square . The space takes up a whole block and includes multiple rooms, as well as more giant television monitors than you could imagine and lots of sports memorabilia. Naturally, the gift store does a brisk business. The standard bar fare includes cheese sticks, buffalo wings, fries and burgers

(212) 921-3776

1472 Broadway, New York, NY 10036

10) Taco Taco: Taco Taco a casual little taco shop, discreetly located on the Upper East Side, is quietly developing a reputation for having some of the best tacos in the city. The atmosphere includes just about every Mexican cliche you can think of: sombreros, mariachi bands and maracas to name a few. Excellent soft-shell tacos are filled with everything from pork to spinach. Only cash payments accepted.

(212) 289-8226

1726 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128