Top Holiday Gifts for New York City Residents

New York City residents are sure to appreciate one of these great holiday gifts that will help them unlock the best of what life in Manhattan has to offer. For the New York City residents you know who simply must be "in the know" about all the most exciting events across the city, offer a subscription to a hip monthly magazine packed with the latest NYC scoops. For New York City residents with a taste for the finer things in life, and in food, try a gift card to one of the hottest restaurants in SoHo. For art-loving city dwellers, open the doors to the recently re-invented Museum of Modern Art with a gift membership. With one of these presents, you're sure to give the New York City residents on your list a very happy holiday, because you're giving them a present you know they'll love: the best of New York City, served up on a silver platter!

Paper Magazine Subscription
Wrap Up A Periodical That Will Keep New York City Residents "In The Know."

Paper is the preferred magazine of Manhattan movers and shakers, and a year's subscription makes staying on the cutting edge of NYC culture a snap. New York City residents are sure to appreciate a year (10 issues) of the latest news from the worlds of fashion, art, film, food, music, theatre, and all the uniquely Manhattanite events that are somewhere in between. A Paper subscription makes a great gift for recently arrived New York City residents who are just getting to know the city, and is a coffee table staple for any seasoned city veterans who like to keep an eye out for the next big. Plus, with a price tag under $10, Paper is easy on your holiday budget.
How To Get It:
You can purchase an annual subscription to Paper online at https://www.cambeywest.com/pap/papnew.asp

Balthazar Restaurant Gift Card
Offer New York City Residents A Taste Of Downtown Glamour.

Balthazar is a prestigious SoHo eatery beloved by many New York City residents, including a long list of celebrities. The restaurant's atmosphere calls to mind the best of a Parisian bistro mingled with the cutting edge chic of Manhattan. The fare is nouveau French, featuring classics like moules frites alongside innovative dishes like roasted fennel ravioli. The décor, featuring luxurious banquettes and a Provencal-style tin ceiling, makes the experience even more enjoyable. The impeccably trained waitstaff are knowledgeable and friendly. The cocktails are a standout, and the oyster bar is one of the best in the city. Plus, the long serving hours (which feature an early morning breakfast, and a late night menu) mean that there's no wrong time to go to Balthazar. With a pre-paid gift card, you can give New York City residents an easily redeemable credit for this very special restaurant. When you give a Balthazar gift card, you know you'll the lucky recipient will be eating in style. Plus, with most dinner entrees in the $20 range, and many lunch options under $15, the prices are surprisingly reasonable given the quality and prestige, so a small credit goes a long way. A Balthazar gift card for any amount will put a smile on the face, and a delightful meal in the tummy, of the New York City residents lucky enough to be on your holiday shopping list.
How To Get It:
For purchasing information, contact the Balthazar front desk. You can get phone and email contact information online at http://www.balthazarny.com/contacts.html

MoMA Membership
Give New York City Residents Effortless Access To The City's Hottest New Cultural Institution.

A membership to the Museum of Modern Art is a gift that New York City residents are sure to treasure all year long. The membership benefits are many and varied, ranging from the basics (free admission, generous museum store discount, members-only exhibit previews) to the outstanding (discounted guest tickets, advance reservations and unlimited free admission for film screenings, members-only coat check, etc.). Plus, memberships start at $50, so you can give a MoMa membership this season without maxing out your credit cards. The MoMA's recent renovation has made this Manhattan institution more enjoyable than ever, and the new building has the architecture world buzzing, but the high ticketing prices ($20 admission for an individual visit) have kept many New York City residents from stopping by to see what all the fuss is about. For New York City residents living on a budget, a MoMa membership literally opens the doors to a whole world of art.
How To Get It:
You can browse the different levels of membership available, and purchase a gift membership, from the MoMA website at http://www.momastore.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10451&storeId=10001&categoryId=11477&cid=ILC-RHN-Memb&att=gift