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      5 Questions For A New York City Concierge
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      October 19, 2017

      Baccarat Hotel and Residences, Photo Credit: Eric Laignel

      To get a different perspective of New York City, we turned to Francisco Andeliz, chef concierge of Baccarat Hotel and Residences. A 23-year New Yorker, Andeliz also is a member of elite concierge organization Les Clefs d’Or and the New York City Association of Hotel Concierges.

      He gave us a French-inspired itinerary that will show you another side of the Big Apple and revealed some of the city’s of-the-moment spots.

      What is the best way to spend one day in New York City?
      As a nod to Baccarat’s storied French heritage, I suggest discovering the city’s rich French history, which dates back to 1621.

      Start off the day enjoying breakfast in the hotel’s sun-strewn Grand Salon on the second floor of the hotel. Then take a ride down Lafayette Street, named for Marquis de Lafayette who served as a major general under George Washington, while en route to Battery Park to see France’s most beloved gift to NYC, the Statue of Liberty.

      Next, it’s off to Soho to sample some of the world’s best macarons from Ladurée, a Parisian tea restaurant founded back in 1862, and enjoy authentic French pastries in the restaurant’s garden setting.

      In the evening, I would have to recommend starting a night on the town over a cocktail in the hotel’s popular bar. Then head off to dinner at master chef Daniel Boulud’s temple of gastronomy, Daniel, followed by a Broadway show.

      The Met Breuer, Photo Credit: Tagger Yancey IV & NY & Company

      What is new in your city?
      The Met Breuer is a museum of modern and contemporary art at 945 Madison Avenue and East 75th Street in the Upper East Side. It is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

      What are your city’s most underrated attractions?
      The Cloisters, Brooklyn Museum and the entire Bronx.

      The Bar at Baccarat Hotel New York, Photo Credit: SH Group Operations LLC

      What are some great bars to get a drink?
      The Bar at Baccarat Hotel New York, Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room and Aldo Sohm Wine Bar.

      What is your favorite New York City tip?
      Visitors traveling to New York or any other city with hotel concierge teams, especially Les Clefs d’Or members, should seek the guidance and expertise of these knowledgeable individuals. They are truly connected in their locations, and can provide unique perspectives and insights into their destination.

      Concierge take tremendous pride in what they do and are passionate about ensuring that guests make the most of their visits. They can also help secure “impossible” reservations, and they’re a wonderful source of information that can’t be found on the Internet.

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      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 

      About Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      Jennifer Kester is the vice president and executive editor at Forbes Travel Guide, where she oversees the editorial department. Kester’s beat includes everything that rings of luxury travel—food and drink, culture, wellness and, of course, hotels. She has visited hundreds of luxury destinations, and her travels have brought her everywhere from Toronto to Tokyo to Tasmania. She’s always on the lookout for the next great beach or city to visit, all to bring readers that much closer to figuring out their next destination. A leading expert in hospitality journalism, Kester has been an editor and writer for Forbes Travel Guide since 2008, taking over as executive editor in 2015.

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