Bright Lights

The original style bible for any self-respecting dapper dandies and dandettes: http://www.thesartorialist.com/
Your ticket to encyclopedic knowledge of all things audible. No musical genre is left un-tapped: http://pitchfork.com/
Here's a little treat for when you're hungry in the office. A feast for the eyes. Literally.: http://www.lottieanddoof.com/

Sandwiched between two kebab shops in deepest East London, this is a cocktail bar for those in the know. Be sure to phone ahead. And try the absinthe options for a visit from the green fairy: http://loungebohemia.com/
A Manchester institution that has evolved with perfection. Come for soup, sandwiches and late-night jaaaazz: http://soup-kitchen.co.uk/
Space Makers Agency have transformed a disused Brixton market space into a hopping hub of independent bars and restaurants. This is the future. And the future is BYOB!: http://www.timeout.com/london/feature/1543/brixton-village-market-restaurants-and-cafes-guide
Remember the gracious Italian from last year's Masterchef? Remember that chocolate and partridge ravioli? Here's your chance to try it for yourself in her front room: http://www.saradanesinmedio.com/sarastjohns/
It's not often that you get a second chance in life. The Young Turks chefs have officially extended their Ten Bells residency for one more month. They are the restaurant industry's next generation. Don't say we didn't tell you: http://youngturks.co/event/ten-bells/

This is New York's park in the sky. A disused piece of elevated railroad has been transformed into a place to stroll through the heart of the city: http://www.thehighline.org
Half the fun of this speakeasy style cosy cocktail bar is figuring out where it is, so we won't ruin the surprise. Happy hunting! And remember - please don't tell: http://pdtnyc.com/
New York's answer to the Tate Modern is home to some of the twentieth century's most important art and it sits in a small town an hour's train ride from Grand Central station. Grab a bagel and enjoy the ride: http://www.diacenter.org/
It's a good thing we Brits love to queue. Your patience will be rewarded at this Brooklyn institution. Wait your turn, tuck into a margherita and imagine that you're Tony Soprano: http://www.grimaldis.com/