User Lists in New York, NY Metro

Mammoth steaks, whole chickens, plates piled high with various meat products; what do all of these have in common? They are way too big for you to eat on your own (unless you have some kind of death wish). We recommend that you bring your best friend or significant other, put on your loosest pants and get ready to dig into New York City's best dishes for two. (Photo: Commerce)

This year, Feb. 14 isn't just Valentine's Day--it's also the Chinese New Year. Kick-start the Year of the Tiger by hitting up one of the city's top Chinese restaurants or heading to one of the many special events in Chinatown. Either way, make your plans now to celebrate the most important traditional Chinese holidays in New York. (Photo: Garrett Culhane)

The Greeks have gifted us with several fascinating myths, a movie about a big fat wedding and some wonderful culinary specialties. Arguably, the food scene wouldn't be complete without tasty Mediterranean staples such as humus and moussaka. These five New York restaurants range in price from cheap to high-end, but together they represent the best in Greek cuisine.

The devastating earthquake in Haiti has us reaching out for ways to help. New Yorkers can contribute by patronizing one of the following New York businesses which are raising money for the Haiti relief efforts or donating directly to organizations like the

Red Cross,

Doctors Without Borders,

Unicef and

Partners in Health. (Photo: Reuters)

Dating in New York can be tough?all the more so if you're strapped for cash. But you can still impress your date without breaking the bank if you know where to go. Fortunately for you, we do. So before you book another table at a pricey restaurant like Le Bernardin or Masa, be sure to consult our guide to New York's top inexpensive date spots. Hey, at the very least it'll help you weed out the gold-diggers. (Photo: The Meatball Shop)

Hungry for some relaxation? Forget eating until you fall asleep, we've got something a little more upscale in mind. From a papaya body polish to a Chardonnay massage, feed your skin and your senses while sampling the tastiest treatments at New York City's top spas.

Fact: Alcohol makes most things better. So why not promote life's ultimate social lubricant from mere beverage status to prominence at mealtime by using it as a main ingredient in more recipes? At these five New York City restaurants, the happy marriage between food and booze is celebrated with culinary masterpieces like beer-battered pickles ("frickles") and brandy-infused cake. (Photo: Beer-battered onion rings at Five Points)

Racing bass lines, be-bopping trumpets, jumping piano keys--they're the perfect sides for your entree, especially on date night. Live music picks up the mood during the dinner like nothing else (except perhaps for booze) and always provides good filler if conversation gets awkward. Get ready to get down while chowing down at these five New York City restaurants that are alive with live music. (Photo: Manhattan Inn)

It may be cold outside, but you can always count on whiskey to warm you up in no time. Sure, every bar on the block in New York stocks whiskey, but the six spots on our list have a selection that's sure to knock your woolen, winter socks off; we're talking hundreds of different bottles, from the U.S. to Japan and back again. The bars range from super upscale to somewhat divey, but whiskey aficionados come in all stripes, too. So whether you sample, sip or chug, just be sure to enjoy. (Photo: Char No. 4)

No matter how old you get or how sophisticated your palate becomes, it's almost impossible not to get excited at the prospect of licorice or jelly beans. Fortunately, New York City is home to a Wonka-esque variety of candy stores and specialty sweets shops. Make your kids? dreams come true and indulge your sweet tooth by checking out our list of the top five candy stores in New York City. (Photo: Dylan's Candy Bar)