10 Great Things to Do in January in New York

1) Whole Foods Market - Located on Houston, Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer of organic and natural foods. Due to their stringent quality standards, you get only the best quality and naturally produced fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, bakery items, groceries, body care products here. They offer the least processed, most flavorful and naturally preserved foods. Special catering is undertaken for minimum group of ten people and the menu is mind boggling! Want to gift a loved one? Just present the unique gift basket packed with healthy organic products. Hours of Operation: Daily 8am-11pm

(212) 420-1320

95 E Houston St, #2, New York, NY 10002

2) New York Comedy Club - Expect shock value from the witty performers at this popular funny forum. There seems no room for politeness among the gutsy comedians who share their straightforward and hysterical thoughts on life. Audiences will enjoy an evening of edgy and insightful humor. Chris Rock, notorious for speaking his mind, got his start here. Damon Wayans of In Living Color and Rodney Dangerfield have also entertained these audiences.

(212) 696-5233

241 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010

3) Tom's Restaurant - A popular draw for tourists, this Columbia University-area Greek diner was the model for the diner on Seinfeld (the exterior is shown in the show). And thanks to the success of the show, this typical greasy spoon has managed to garner international acclaim. Good food served hot and amazingly quickly has also kept locals and the area's Columbia University students loyal. Try the milkshakes, breakfast fare, sandwiches, burgers and desserts. Hours of Operation: M-W 6am-1:30am, Th-Sa 24hrs, Su 6am-1:30am

(212) 864-6137

2880 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

4) Blue Note Jazz Club - Jazz clubs in New York City are hotter now than they have been in 30 years, and none is more popular than this standby in Greenwich Village. The club regularly books top musicians like Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Keith Jarrett, Tito Puente and Sergio Mendes. Excellent jazz brunch and young talent night also available. The cover charge and minimums vary. Hours of Operation: Sun.-Thu. 6PM-2AM; Fri.-Sat. 6PM-4AM

(212) 475-8592

131 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012

5) Lombardi's (Pizza) - Magnificent New York brick-oven pizza with fresh toppings makes this cramped, noisy pizza parlor with an overworked staff worth going to. Weather permitting, dining in the backyard garden improves the experience significantly. Some even claim Lombardi's serves the best pizza in the five boroughs. Try it yourself and join one of the oldest debates in New York City. The pizza heaped with fresh chopped clams is certainly a slice to remember. Reservations are not accepted.

(212) 941-7994

32 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

6) The Grand - Caviar, shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon are among the appetizers that await you at the Le Jazz Au Bar, one of New York's swankiest night spots, where fine food is just the glaze on the cake of great musical entertainment. Resembling a London West End theatre set, reminiscent of a 19th century men's club, with plush overstuffed sofas and love seats, Au Bar's decor is relaxed and patron comfortable. The atmosphere is conducive for enjoying the usually two shows nightly. Hours of Operation: Tu-Su 6:30pm

(212) 308-9455

41 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022

7) 4040 Club - This upscale sports bar offers patrons a classy place to enjoy a few of the finer things in life, most notably cigars, libations and sports. Comfortable leather couches, large plasma screens and a selection of sports memorabilia give the 40/40 Club an inviting environment. For the true sports fan, keep an ear to the bar to find out about exclusive events like signings and personal appearances by the creme de la creme of the sports world, including Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez and Jose Canseco.

(212) 832-4040

6 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010

8) Mars 2112 - Mars 2112 is an out of this world dining and entertainment experience. A trip to the planet Mars is still generations away, but Mars 2112 is the next best thing for anyone longing to visit the Red Planet; or for anyone looking to enjoy a delectable cocktail in cavernous setting. This one-of-a-kind 35,000 square feet, bi-level, immersible environment provides an all-around atmosphere (with continuous big screen video projections of life on Mars), wherein you can enjoy a Martini at the Starbar, dine on Terraforming Tuna tostada or Ziggy Stardust's Spaghetti in the Crystal Crater, stroll down CyberStreet, or shop in the Martian Retail Galaxy.

(212) 582-2112

1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

9) Jekyll & Hyde - Unusual and interesting \"haunted\" restaurant featuring 62 distinct American type dishes, live entertainment, spooky special effects, and something unusual happening every 10 minutes. The walls are covered with souvenirs and trophies of Dr. Jekyll.

(212) 989-7701

91 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

10) Nuyorican Poets Cafe Incorporated - Dedicated to the art community and situated in Manhattan's Lower East Side, Nuyorican Poet's Cafe is anon-profit organization known for hosting the freshest art shows. The venue nurtures artists and exhibits, along with a variety of artistic works. The weekly Poetry Slams are hugely successful and have also popularized poetry. They conduct mock epic contests which are judged by people selected at random from the audience. They even have a Theater Program which has received over 30 Audelco Awards. For the music lovers there is a Latin Jazz Night as well as Hip Hop nights which are full of fun with excellent music to get one going. Besides all of this, the Cafe also hosts competitions where poets and individual people can test their skills. What is special about this place is the Fifth Night Series where over 40 films from screenplay readings have been produced.

(212) 505-8183

236 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009

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