Originally Posted by
brooks5018
check out the fulton fish market early in the morning
No longer, that's been gone for some time now. No such thing as the Fulton Fish Market, and the market that does exist is in the Bronx, Hunts Point, and not really on the tourist circuit.
To the OP - the Gramercy Hotel has a most excellent rooftop bar that you should be able to access as a guest. I'd recommend that for pre-dinner or early evening drinks at some point. There are many excellent restaurants around that area. One of my favorite if you're a fan of wine is Cru, which you should be able to find online easily and is an easy walk. Many other great choices as well in the area for dining as well as shopping, that's a good centrally located spot.