Haute Secrets: A Lush Guide To NYC With Tanya Zuckerbrot

Here are Tanya Zuckerbrot go-to spots in New York City:

Where were you born: New York

How long have you lived in NY: I have lived in New York my entire life other than the 4 years I spent at the University of Michigan, and the half year I spent in Florence, Italy

Neighborhood: UES

Occupation: Registered Dietitian, CEO F-Factor

Favorite Restaurant: Ciprianni Downtown

Best Sushi: Sushi Yasuda

Best Italian: Scalinatella

Best Dessert: La Duree Macarons

Best place for a romantic date: Dinner at Picholine, followed by entertainment at Lincoln Center

Best Sunday brunch: Sadelle’s

Best place for a power business meeting: Breakfast at the Regency or Drinks at the Four Seasons

If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? If they want to be Downtown, The Greenwich Hotel, if they want to stay uptown, then the Lowell.

Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Barney’s New York

Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Bergdorf’s jewelry department

Best Spa: Ritz Carlton Spa

Favorite Charity Event: WIZO Fashion Show

Favorite Cultural Event: Broadway Theatre

Favorite Cultural Institution: The Whitney

Best Steakhouse: Spark’s

Best Pizza: Farinella Pizza

Best Lunch: Le Bilboquet

Best Gym/Athletic Facility: SLT

Best Massage: Stacey Ansel at-home massage

Best Limousine/Driving Service: SUVme

Best Museum/Exhibit: Westreich-Wagner Collection exhibited at the Whitney

Describe your city in three words: energized, diverse, cultural

Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: New York Public Library

All-around favorite spot in New York City: Central Park

Best Aspect of New York: The energy