Rare Rooftop

Whether you're on the East Side or West Side, Rare has a rooftop for you.  The music may have been a little loud for 5 PM on a Thursday afternoon, but I suppose people are ready to party when the end of the work week is near and the weather is beautiful.  The view at both locations is spectacular, but if you want to see it, you'll need to plan for it a little bit.  It's nice that they don't overpack the roof with people, but with a limited supply of rooftop bars the line forms quickly and can easy reach an hour wait time.  Here's my suggestion: go for dinner.  The fries are great and the burgers are huge - certainly a meal you'll be satisfied with.  Once you're finished, you can usually skip the line to go up to the roof.  You needed to eat anyway and now you get the bonus of following supper with a view of the Manhattan skyline that's better than dessert.