“Women make better chefs,” Mario Batali once put bluntly. While the culinary industry can often be viewed as a “man’s world,” there is undoubtedly a solid number of women who are taking that stigma and burning it up right in the kitchen.

There’s still time to soak up the last of the summer sun whilst enjoying a cocktail with an unbeatable background in NYC.

Our late night dining roundup is a testament to the city that never sleeps — and one of the many reasons we love it so.

From a dazzling view 65 stories up, to a panoramic postcard within the glass confines of Midtown’s elegant digs, our haute 5 picks make for a welcome dining distraction.

It’s no secret that some of the best sushi in the country calls NYC home. We’ve rounded up the best of the best, from tried and true classics to rolls of the innovative variety. Chopsticks, please.

It’s not often that the city’s hottest restaurants band together for a marathon of menu madness, providing limited edition selections to the foodie masses for both lunch and dinner throughout the three week period.

Cup or cone? Playing favorites in NYC is no easy feat, but these sweet treats definitely make the cut. From gelato to artisanal popsicles, we’ve hand-selected the city’s best in frozen delicacies for every taste.

Fireworks. Cookouts. Endless stars and stripes. These are essential to any Independence Day celebration nationwide, but NYC is the place to step it up a notch with unconventional and inventive ways to celebrate. From sailing the seven seas (okay, the Hudson) to rooftopping with the best view in town, we’ve got this year’s plans covered. Cheers to that.

Let’s face it: living in New York City requires serious energy, and with that comes relaxation as a requisite. Check out these top city escapes, curated by our very own TOWN West Village Attaché, Kelly Harrison.