Sometimes staying in the city is an adventure of its own. Venture out to the Whitney Museum of American Art and explore the darker side of Pop Art at the “Sinister Pop” exhibit. Featuring Ed Rusha’s gunpowder piece and Jasper Johns’ discolored American flags, the exhibition shocks the senses and asks the viewer to reconsider the mass-production, consumption and commercialization that fueled the red lollipop and kelly-green color scheme. 
The Whitney Museum of American Art is located at 945 Madison Avenue. Then walk west to a nearby gallery or to Matsart Auctioneers and Appraisers. At their sales preview, before the Tel-Aviv auction, Mastart presented Jewish art ranging from paintings of the Temple Mount to abstract expressionism. There is something to satisfy every type of Jewish palette. I recommend taking a closer look at Tomer Ganihar’s Shuk Scene; his chromogenis print characterizes the kinetic movement so characteristic of the market in Jerusalem. 
Tomer Ganihar, Shuk Scene, 2006 Matsart Auctioneers and Appraisers is located at 444 West 55 Street (between 10th and 11th Ave). Grab a big bite at Amsterdam Burger or try Blossom du Jour if you’re not a meat-eater. Get the Breakfast Burger at Amsterdam and feast your eyes and stomach on the meatiest, juiciest burger topped with a sunny-side up egg, potatoes and fried pastrami. If you’re feeling more like a herbivore, hop over to Blossom du Journ, a vegan hot spot brimming with healthy (and hearty) choices. Order the Skyscraper Burger, complete with a burger, soy bacon and cheese, onion rings, and special sauce. Amsterdam Burger is located at 654 Amsterdam Avenue. 
Blossom du Jour is located at 174 9th Avenue.
Amsterdam Burger is located at 654 Amsterdam Avenue.