NYC Art and Food From a Steel Helix to Wood-Fired Pizza

4.1 (2,779)

Tue – Wed, Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 18:00; Thu, 11:00 – 21:00

235 Bowery

Video art and modern pieces explore relatable themes at this contemporary art museum on the Bowery, including the link between humans and machines. A lobby cafe sits beside a book shop, and general admission is 25 dollars, with pay-as-you-wish entry Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

4.7 (559)

Mon – Wed, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 02:00 (+1)

350 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Thin, wood-fired crusts call for a fold at this Hell's Kitchen pizza spot near the theaters. Exposed brick frames a small, tightly arranged room that still suits families. Calzones and meatballs widen the menu, gluten-free options are available, and craft cocktails pair with each pie.

4.2 (3,991)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 06:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 06:00 – 02:00 (+1)

58-50 Francis Lewis Blvd

Hefty portions define this Oakland Gardens diner on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The extensive menu runs from breakfast plates and burgers to pasta and seafood, desserts are made from scratch, and the kitchen stays open until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.

4.7 (113)

555 EAST 60 STREET

Alice Aycock's 80-foot aluminum helix winds through the red steel skeleton of a former garbage transfer station at this East River park. A 2024 expansion added an esplanade with seating, a lawn, a ramp to East 60th Street for walkers and cyclists, and a dog-friendly area.