Eat, Sip, Shop

In a city of endless things to do, see, taste, and experience — let us be your guide. Excellent meals, delicious drinks, and inspiring spaces await in our bi-annual neighborhood guide, hand-selected by our team. Enjoy New York!


Eat

 

Borgo

124 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016

A neighborhood trattoria serving seasonal, wood-fired cooking centered around a hearth.

Cafe Zaffri

16 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

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

Clay

553 Manhattan Ave, New York, NY 10027

A Harlem destination for seasonal, farm-fresh cuisine, craft cocktails, and an elegant interior.

 

COCODAQ

12 E 22nd St, New York, NY 10010

Creative Korean and American takes on fried chicken, with a generous Champagne list.

Cove

285 W Houston St, New York, NY 10014 

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

Samsaen

480 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018

A train-inspired Thai eatery with bold Bangkok street food and more.

 

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.

Teruko

222 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

Downstairs at The Hotel Chelsea. Moody, cinematic interior and an impeccable Japanese menu.

 

SIp

 

Dante

79-81 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

Circa-1915 cafe serving cocktails and bites in a beautifully finished historic interior.

Eel Bar

252 Broome St, New York, NY 10002

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

Jungle Bird

174 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Tropical cocktails paired with Southeast Asian and California-influenced bites.

 

schmuck.

97 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

Original cocktails and Middle Eastern-infused fare in a photogenic brutalist modern setting.

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?!

Superbueno

13 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

Mexican-inspired cocktails, plus shareable plates, in a festive East Village bar.

 

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

222 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

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

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.

Beverly 1975

27 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

​​A personal curation of homewares from local artists and designers, by stylist Beverly Nguyen.

Common Things

76 East 7th Street, NY 10003

Architect-curated, story-forward objects in a petite East Village outpost.

 

Form Atelier

51 White St, New York, NY 10013

Historic furnishings, objects, and art curated by design and fashion industry veterans.

No Gem

51 Canal St, New York, NY 10002

Curated shop and lunch cafe featuring maker-driven goods from South Korea and Japan.

Printemps

1 Wall St, New York, NY 10005

The legendary Paris department store in its New York incarnation. It’s an experience!

 

Quarters

383 Broadway 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013

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

Steven Alan

511 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011

Smart wardrobe essentials and hand-selected brands, tucked inside a gallery district storefront.

William White Emporium

325 Canal St, New York, NY 10013

Coffee, magazines, gifts, and home — alongside the eponymous clothing label. 

 

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