The first public squash facility in NYC. Don't need to be a member of any elitist social clubs to…read moreget access to squash courts now. The courts are well maintained with a locker room and showers. The height is a bit low and two of the courts have support beams that will interfere with a match, but besides that, it's a terrific community. Hope they open up that cafe/bar area soon. It's a pity that that has been unused for the past four years.

Open Squash is the place exemplifies the word "open." The club is a community that is open to…read moreeveryone. Cost: Open Squash tries to make playing squash more affordable by providing a membership-reduction program. The club also has free programs for children from disadvantaged families. If you are interested in playing the sport, Open Squash will make it happen. Open Squash has the best coaches. Here are some of the coaches I have taken lessons from. Peter: Peter is intelligent and kindhearted. I call Peter a "Duracell bunny" because he is always moving - I often see him on a treadmill or yoga mat. The way he himself trains inspires me to think of my physical preparation for games. Peter's teaching is suitable anyone with 2.5 rating or above. Peter is especially good at answering questions. He listens, diagnoses the issues, and explains everything in detail. He also suggests routines or exercises to help you better understand the issues and master the necessary skills to overcome problems. David: David is a very wise man. David often says, "Your swing should be effortless," and he helps you to achieve swings that are indeed effortless. Last year, I had tennis elbow but after David corrected my swing, I could hit more powerfully and play for longer. More importantly, I am injury-free. David has taught me how to move on the court, reduce my steps, and reduce unnecessary turns. David is also very good at answering questions, although he asks many more questions to push you to think for yourself. This is a great learning process, as all the questions help me think about my shots, positions on the court, and strategies. David's lessons are great for anyone who wants to improve their form and care about the fundamentals. Josh: Josh is a very energetic teacher with a big heart. He is good at working with all types but he is especially helpful with children and women. Josh's way of explaining forms is by paying attention to body position. This is great for people who do not have much experience of exercise and know little about how the body functions. Josh is concerned about the community and wants to introduce more people to playing squash. As Josh oversees the junior program, he encourages the mothers of the juniors to play as well and make playing squash a family event. Josh also teaches women-only classes where he creates a comfortable and less intimidating learning environment for women. A great coach for everyone especially pure beginners. Thaisa: Thaisa is our squash and fitness guru. She is a professional squash player and personal trainer and focuses on how to build a body for squash and prevent injuries. Before, I could barely do sit-ups but Thaisa has helped me to become stronger, to the point where I can now finish three sets of 12 sit-ups. Thaisa is known for creating various dynamic squash drills to train the students: Her drills are demanding but one learns so much from them. Even though Thaisa wants us to finish all the drills, she does keep an eye on us. Thaisa cares deeply for her students and is excellent with small children. She wants to build their physical health awareness and knowledge about nutrition. She especially has a great heart for disadvantaged kids: When she has an extra pair of shoes or T-shirts, she gives these to underprivileged kids and inspires them to continue playing squash. Asghar: Asghar is a compassionate and patient coach who is great with anyone. Before I knew him as a coach, Asghar had already coached me: During my first month at the club, Asghar came to me while I was trying to practice. In a caring voice, he told me: "If you can face the side wall when you hit, you will hit much better." Before I could say, "thank you," he had left Now, whenever I see him at the club, he addresses me in the same caring voice: "Keep up the good work." His positive energy makes the club a greater place. In his group lessons, he is good at quickly pointing out something you need to improve. He also creates drills to help students improve their shots and movements. Juan: Juan is a young, upbeat and accommodating coach. Juan first observes his students, understands their level, and then tries to give a lesson that everyone can benefit from. He has combined different coaches' approaches. Juan often plays with us and tells us what we should focus on. Even when we cheer for our classmates when we play against him, Juan is not offended. He often laughs with us and has fun, too. I believe Juan's lessons are for everyone but are especially great for kids. Once when I was early, I saw him teaching a kid. He was very patient and explained everything in detail. I can sense that kids love and respect him and that he cares for his young students. If you are thinking of practicing a sport, squash is a great choice, and Open Squash is the best place to start. If you have already played squash, Open Squash can be your new home.

We absolutely love being members of the Harvard Club of New York City. Any time we're in Manhattan,…read morewe make a point to stop by for lunch. The food is consistently excellent, and the holiday buffets--especially for Mother's Day and Father's Day--are always a highlight. The building itself is stunning, filled with history, character, and beautiful architectural details that make every visit feel special. Whether we're dining, meeting friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, the experience is always exceptional. The Harvard Club offers a unique combination of tradition, hospitality, and elegance that keeps us coming back. It's one of our favorite places in New York City, and we enjoy every aspect of being members.

This is a members only club. We had a recent early dinner…read moreon the rooftop that was very very pleasant. On Sunday night it opens at 4:30 pm. They have a small plates menu including desert and lovely nonalcoholic drinks menu. Several people dining alone without a problem. Shady trees and umbrellas create a cooler spot to enjoy the midtown views. Loved it.

Best club in the U.S. The Club history including the number of Olympians and the facilities at…read morelocations in NYC and Westchester are 2nd to none. Great location on Centralfor various tourist activities along with hotel and restaurant

The shoe policy is out of control and ruined my stay. I can be respectful of dress codes within…read morereason. I am a member of a reciprocal club and came to town with a friend. Both of us are visibly pregnant and it was over 90 degrees outside. To take a break from the heat, we decided to grab lunch at the club. The dining room was completely empty, but they wouldnt let us in because despite being dressed in nice dresses, i had white tennis shoes on and my friend had a nice pair of black leather sandals (still dont understand why sandals would be banned!) and our luggage was checked at the coat closet on the first floor. So we left and I wont be back.

My daughter and I just spent the weekend at the Colony Club, New York in celebration of my…read morebirthday. Needless to say the Colony is a reflection back to the times of ultimate gran-duer. The staff service was at the highest level of guest satisfaction. Location is key when visiting the city and the Colony afforded us the ability to find our desired points of interest in a short time of travel by city standards. A very pleasant experience. Craig R.

The ultimate in class for the elite who demand only the best…read more Highest standards in guest satisfaction, perfection in every arena, and the utmost discretion. Class, elegance, warmth, exclusivity, and locale make this private club second to none.

I couldn't have been more confused when I walked into the University Club for a USC alumni event…read more My girlfriend and I have been watching a significant amount of Horror-Thriller movies lately, so my adrenaline started PUMPING when I got off the elevator to a floor of hotel rooms that legit looked like the shining. My head was on a SWIVEL ready for someone bursting through a door with an axe. I was completely lost looking for "Room #4," and began to spiral. I soon realized that I just took the wrong elevator, and found the room pretty easy once I took the correct elevator lol. Once I gathered my composure and found Room #4, I could finally appreciate how stunningly beautiful this place was. It is like an Oligarch's MANSION straight from the 19th century. It's tasteful luxury, when luxury meant more than just cookie cutter modern architecture. They had an open bar and some bomb horderves all night, with my favorite being this fresh tuna on top of a cucumber. I ate like 30 of them. Me and the lady in a tuxedo walking around with the tray became well acquainted. I honestly have no real idea what this place is, but I imagine it's a members only club where the rich and famous gather to make important decisions. That's the vibe at least. Kinda eerie. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Unfortunately, my experience here has been very negative. The attitude from management and front…read moredesk staff is unwelcoming and unnecessarily hostile. Guests are treated poorly, and I was even threatened with the police simply for taking a few extra minutes to leave my room. The culture here feels arrogant and elitist, with staff acting as though they are above the guests rather than here to provide hospitality. It's disappointing because the property itself has potential, but the treatment of guests completely ruins the experience.

Wow. What can I…read moresay. What a wonderful experience at Per Se on a recent trip to NYC. Got a last minute reservation -- seated by myself with a nice view of Central Park -- and immediately welcomed by Captain Nadine and Somm John J. While dining alone at a fancy place like this can sometimes be awkward, they were warm and welcoming and made it really comfortable. Everything was great. The Octopus with Caviar upgrade was light, crisp, savory, and delicious. The cauliflour veloute was packed with flavor and a wonderful, light transition. The lobster, quail, and lamb dishes were all perfectly executed -- delicious -- flavorful -- and all worthy of "wow" moments. The hen egg custard which was a "ragout" of black truffles was so rich and savory and packed with umami and flavor. The foix gras dish may have been my favorite of the favorites. I've had a lot of foix gras, and maybe the incredible gluten-free brioche roll that came with it helped the cause, but it was so perfectly balanced -- the rich foix gras, the sea salt on top, the raspberry spread, even the grainy mustard which I don't think I've had before with foix gras. I'm still thinking about some of those bites. I also need to call out the wine pairing. I did the mid-grade level -- and it is pricey -- and you hope to get some "wow" wines -- and man, did Head Somm John J. deliver. I must say -- have been fortunate to have a lot of special meals with wine pairings, and I would vote this as the best yet. From the funky Rosé from Shaman right out of the gate, to the lovely Chenin Blanc that went for days, to the "electric" Colin Montrachet, the really interesting vin de paille from Jura, all the way to the 2010 Giscours and the 2006 Jaboulet Cornas that was a glass of dirt delivered straight from my wheelhouse. And, while I've had a lot of D'Yquem, I've not had the 2010 and it was as good as you would imagine. An epic finish to a perfect meal. I look forward to coming back and bringing my wife -- what a special evening. Also, I think I learned that a 5pm dinner for the big course tastings is actually a good idea!

I felt very lucky to get a Salon seating at Per Se, even though it was not the full dining room…read moreexperience. The Salon still felt special, elegant, and beautifully executed, with the same polished service and attention to detail you would expect from Per Se. I came solo, and honestly one of the highlights was realizing that solo fine dining means getting the entire dessert spread to myself. The meal started with thoughtful small bites, followed by beautifully plated courses like the signature creamy/caviar dish, perfectly cooked poultry, and an incredibly rich meat course. Everything was refined, balanced, and very classic in the best way. I also loved their no/low-alcohol drink menu. I ordered the Il Lagotto mocktail with honey, quinine, and white truffle -- very unique and memorable. The wine and spirits collection was also seriously impressive, even just to look at. The dessert service was such a fun ending: multiple small desserts, mignardises, chocolates, and even a little candle moment. It made the solo experience feel surprisingly celebratory. The Salon seating is a great way to experience Per Se at a more approachable price point while still enjoying the atmosphere, service, and signature details. Definitely a memorable NYC fine dining experience.

First of all, I love all the greenery. I think it was fake but I loved the vibe, very fresh and…read more.. garden-like! The service was excellent. Our waitstaff was very attentive and I never ran out of water. Our main server was sometimes hard to track down but the rest were on top of it! We did a prix fixe and four course menu. The prix fixe seemed like it was made for my palate with fresh fish, lots of veg, and carrot cake. There were too many dishes to name individually but here are some thoughts: --presentation was spot on! Gorgeous plates. --I ate the first anchovy I've ever liked here in an amuse. Bravo! --my favorites were the raw tuna rolls, the zucchini velute pasta, the seafood ravioli, and the filet. The husband loved the crispy egg dish, the tuna, and the filet. --my duck was very very chewy and difficult to cut and eat --the halibut was perfectly cooked --the desserts were phenomenal and my husband especially loved the caramel dessert with an espresso martini on the side Overall a fun meal!

We haven't been back since our disappointing experience last time but decided to give it a try…read moreagain and we also took our 2 kids (age 10 and 8) there this time for their winter restaurant week. Their restaurant week menu was one of the most affordable and worth going for in the city, it was $60 for a 3 course meal and I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion that was given. We were also given 4 choices to choose from for the 1st and 2nd course while some may have additional supplemental costs. I opted for the Maine scallops as my first course and the scallops were big, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. The acid from the orange reduction helped lightened the dish making it the perfect starter course. My son ordered the cured hamachi and even though it didn't work out very well last time I had that dish, I noticed a subtle difference this time and the citrus broth was much more flavorful this time. My daughter ordered their heirloom beet salad which is beautifully plated. It was almost too pretty to eat. The beets were fresh and it was delicious when paired with the creamy Burrata. I think I loved the beet salad the most and would definitely order it again. I ordered the pork tenderloin for my second course. The meat was tender, juice, and cooked to a perfect medium which is how I like it. However, I did find the sauce a little too salty when eaten alone but was perfect when eaten with the apple as the acid helped balance out the saltiness. I just wish there's 1 more slice of apple instead of one. My kids ordered their salmon which both of them enjoyed very much. The salmon was moist, tender, buttery but I just wish the skin was crispier. To my surprise, both of them said the highlight was the broccolini which unfortunately I didn't get to try because both of them devoured everything before I got to it. For the dessert, I ordered the hazelnut mousse tarte. Their desserts were always well executed and this is no exception. I really enjoyed the combination of flavors and balance of textures. The hazelnut's richness was balanced out by the bergamot creme and vice versa so it wasn't too sweet or too sour. The tarte itself was crunchy and flaky, which I enjoyed eating against the mushy mousse. We also received much better service this time. Our servers took their time to explain each dish to us and they were definitely more attentive compared to last time. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience this time and am glad they've improved which the last time we went. It is very children friendly so we would definitely be back with our kids soon.