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From the archives: July 01, 2005

Star sightings in New York: Our editors reveal top restaurants, bars, hotels and spas to see celebrities.

On this page:Celeb-Spotting in New York, More Glamorous New York Spots.

Celeb-Spotting in New York

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average The Waverly Inn
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    16 Bank St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    This rehabbed West Village restaurant is luring in the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jimmy Fallon and Harvey Weinstein.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Socialista
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    505 West St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    West Village lounge and restaurant draws inspiration from Cuba--in its drinks, cuisine and air of impenetrability.

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average The Rose Bar
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    2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010 (map)

    Only the cream of the crop is granted entrance into this luxurious lounge, where celebrities happily go unbothered.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Clarins Treatment Boutique
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    1061 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028 (map)

    Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins and Matt Damon and girlfriend Lucy Barosso have been pampered in the spa's couples room.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Koi - New York
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    40 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 (map)

    Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg and Giselle Bundchen have all dined at the New York outpost of the stylized LA eatery.

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Marquee
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    289 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001 (map)

    Though you don't have to be Jessica Simpson, Mickey Rourke or Mariah Carey to get into this hot spot, it sure helps.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tao
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    42 E 58TH St. , New York, NY 10022 (map)

    This midtown celeb phenomenon packs 'em in: Regulars include Jay-Z and Beyonce, Tom Cruise, P. Diddy and some high-profile Yankees players.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Butter
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    415 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    All the "it" girls party at this hip boite: Don't be surprised to see Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie or Lindsay Lohan misbehaving.

  9. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bungalow 8
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    515 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 (map)

    There isn't a superstar, socialite or model who hasn't graced Amy Sacco's five-star lounge in West Chelsea.

  10. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Le Parker Meridien
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    118 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    Home of the $1,000 caviar omelet--and "best breakfast" winner Norma's--this gem has hosted Heidi Klum and Ashton Kutcher.

  11. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Susan Ciminelli Day Spa
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    754 5TH Ave Ste 9, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    Celebrities like J.Lo, P. Diddy and Naomi Campbell are fans of this "seaweed queen"'s effective facials.

  12. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average A60
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    60 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Jessica Simpson and Christina Aguilera have stayed at this SoHo boutique hotel, with its members-only rooftop bar and restaurant Kittiachai.

More Glamorous New York Spots

  1. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Spice Market
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    403 W 13th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)