Eat, Sip, Shop

The bi-annual neighborhood guide is here! Scroll on for our hand-selected spots to dine, drink, and get inspired in New York. Summer in the city promises good things.


Eat

 

Bartolo

310-312 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014

Madrid-inspired taverna in the heart of the West Village. Very cozy.

Café Chelsea

218 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

A stunning spot to dine in the iconic hotel. Make a reservation or sidle up to the bar.

Cafe Zaffri

16 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

Modern Lebanese fare, cocktails, vegetarian options, and one epic skylight. A must visit!

 

Cove

285 W Houston St, New York, NY 10014 

Flynn McGarry’s new California-inspired experience. Seasonal, local, and delicious.

Demo

34 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014

A cool-kid destination serving natural wine and inventive small plates.

Gene’s

73 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011

A rare relic of old New York offering down-to-earth Italian and outdoor seating.

 

Marlow East

1022 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021

Outdoor seating with Upper East Side polish. Make a reservation!

Superiority Burger

119 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

Casual vegetarian fare with a well-deserved cult following served in a historic diner.

The Commerce Inn

50 Commerce St, New York, NY 10014

Old-school dishes and cocktails in a quaint, authentic Early American interior.

 

SIp

 

Birds

64 Downing St, New York, NY 10014

Intimate West Village jazz bar with cocktails and live music.

Chapel Bar

277 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10010

Moody cocktail lounge in a reimagined 19th-century chapel.

Eel Bar

252 Broome St, New York, NY 10002

Cocktails, tapas, and small plates inspired by the Basque Country and Southern France.

 

Manuela

130 Prince St, New York, NY 10012

Inviting neighborhood spot with colorful contemporary art installations.

Sid Gold’s Request Room

165 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001

New York’s only live piano karaoke experience — what’s your song?!

Swan Room

54 Canal St, New York, NY 10002

One of the city’s most stunning rooms, in a converted bank building. Dress up!

 

The Lobby Bar

226 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

Thoughtful signature cocktails in the iconic vintage hotel. Cozy and romantic.

The Portrait Bar

1 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001

Loads of atmosphere and cocktails inside The Fifth Avenue Hotel.

The Yacht Club

601 W 26th St Floor 10, New York, NY 10001

Upstairs at Starrett-Lehigh! Sweeping skyline views and a maritime-inspired menu.

 

Shop

 

AIR MAIL Newsstand

546 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

Neighborhood coffee shop and magazine store full of unexpected finds.

Big Night 

1015 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021

The beloved fun-food-and-good-design retailer comes to the Upper East Side!

De Vera

540 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001

Hand-picked antiques and jewelry curated by Federico de Vera.

 

do you read me?!

38 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 

Art, fashion, and design print is not dead, at the Swiss Institute.

Gem Home

181 Mott St, New York, NY 10012

Cafe with select groceries and a thoughtful curation of useful items.

K’ab Juun

38 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014

Gallery highlighting contemporary Mexican craft, furniture, and objects.  

 

Le Fanion

299 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014

Rare French country antiques and collectibles. Exceedingly charming.

Quarters

383 Broadway 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013

In Common With’s concept store, featuring furniture and lighting in a historic Tribeca loft.

Roman and Williams GUILD

53 Howard St, New York, NY 10013

Cafe, showroom, and shop all in one, from the renowned architecture firm. 

 

Looking for more recommendations? 

Check out last season’s list.