Local Deals for Manhattan

Enjoy a night of classical music at Carnegie Hall and save 60% on seats. Following a sold out concert at Lincoln Center in December, Manhattan Concert Chorale and strings will be joined by guest pianist and composer-in-residence Ola Gjeilo.

"If there ever were an ideal dining spot for the international jet-setter, Bice would be it," says New York Magazine, and Zagat praises this Midtown standby's "lively" vibe and rates its classic Italian cuisine "very good to excellent" (22). For $99, regularly $225, two can savor a three-course dinner with wine.

Bliss SoHo is the first of its kind -- the flagship that started Bliss spas around the globe. New York Magazine crowns it a critics' pick and calls the services "among the city’s best and most sought-after." For the first time, Travelzoo subscribers can visit this urban oasis with an exclusive offer: Apply your $149 voucher toward your choice of services and receive $100 worth of Bliss products and access to the luxe amenities.

Every year, millions from around the world flock to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which The New York Times calls "one of the world's premier cultural institutions." With this exclusive Local Deal for $19, skip the long general admission line and spend the day exploring the Met’s great halls and renowned galleries.

New York's quintessential holiday show, the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular," is offering Travelzoo subscribers the opportunity to purchase tickets before releasing them to the general public.

Praising its cozy and artsy vibe, New York Magazine names Camaje Bistro & Lounge a Critics' Pick, saying it "takes its nouvelle bistro food seriously." For $25, regularly $56, two can relax over weekend brunch at this intimate Greenwich Village spot that Zagat rates "very good to excellent" (23).

New York Magazine praises Bliss 49 for being "scrupulously designed" fitting seamlessly into the trendy W New York. Travelzoo subscribers can visit Bliss 49 with an exclusive Local Deal: Apply your $149 voucher toward your choice of services and receive $100 worth of Bliss products and access to the luxe amenities.

Two blocks south of Central Park, Fifth Avenue Thai Spa offers traditional Thai treatments that Time Out New York praises as some of the best international treatments in the city. For half the regular price, Travelzoo subscribers can get pampered with an hourlong massage at this "beautiful, serene spa" (Time Out) in Midtown.

New York Magazine gives Paint Nite a 2013 Best of New York award for Best Friend Date, saying it "elevates the popular BYOB drinking-and-painting concept." For $35, regularly $65, Travelzoo subscribers can flex their creative muscles during a two-hour Paint Nite event in Manhattan or Brooklyn.

New York Magazine praises Bliss 57 for the quality of its services and staff being "one hundred percent present" in its Manhattan outpost. Apply your $149 voucher toward your choice of services and receive $100 worth of Bliss products and access to the luxe amenities.

Thalassa Restaurant in Tribeca offers "first-rate service and a beautiful, expansive Santorini-esque setting" and its Greek cuisine earns an "excellent" rating (24), according to Zagat. For $79, two can dine on a three-course meal with drinks at this OpenTable Diners' Choice award winner.

Located a block from Central Park, Pappardella is an "inviting neighborhood joint" that serves Italian cuisine Zagat rates "very good" (20). For $39, regularly $90, Travelzoo subscribers can spend a day in the park with a gourmet Tuscan-inspired picnic.

Zagat says the “impressive decor sets the stage for delectable modern Japanese fine dining at these Tribeca–Midtown East stunners," and New York Magazine hails MEGU a Critics' Pick. For $69, regularly $134, two can savor a three-course dinner with drinks.

As The New York Times has noted, "New York City has become a cycling haven" in recent years. For half the regular price, Travelzoo subscribers can double their spinning fun with a tandem bike rental for two.

The Leadbelly is "as retro as its sibling, Fat Radish ... is hip and Brit," says The New York Times. For $29 (regularly $67), Travelzoo subscribers can share oysters, hearty small plates and cocktails at this LES spot where "time stands still" (UrbanDaddy).

"Chicago the Musical" is offering a killer deal on most performances through summer, including June 25 - Aug. 11 when talk show host Wendy Williams joins the cast as Matron "Mama" Morton.

Get a bird's-eye view of the Manhattan skyline in a helicopter with this Local Deal from Pegasus Flight, an activity that was named to the list of "Unique Nights Out in New York" by CBS Local and given a 4.5-star rating from Yelp users. For $125 per person, take to the sky on a 30-minute tour, an experience that's regularly $222.

Hyped for its high-wire feats, "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" is packed with "plenty of how'd-they-do-that moments," according to Entertainment Weekly. Travelzoo subscribers can save as much as 30% on tickets at The Foxwoods Theatre in New York City.

Zagat applauds the "classy" ambiance and "well-prepared" cuisine at Destino, where chef Mario Curko (of Rao's fame) prepares authentic Southern Italian fare. For $59, regularly $146, Travelzoo subscribers can savor dinner for two with drinks at this Midtown spot.

Store away those winter coats and embrace the coming of spring with this Local Deal for an hourlong bike rental from Central Park Sightseeing, a company TripAdvisor users rate 4.5 stars. This deal for $10 (reg. $21) includes an hourlong bike rental, an ice cream treat and a drink.