October 13, 2009

Abe & Arthur's New York

A 202-seat, bi-level mega Meatpacking steak house and bar in the old Lotus club space evokes America’s dark, glamorous ’30s.

  Chelsea, Food & Drink, Cougar Sightings, Good for Groups

October 8, 2009

The Four Seasons Restaurant New York

Legendary eatery and cocktail bar gets with the gastroprogram by hiring former Fiamma chef Fabio Trabocchi. Make up a reason to celebrate.

  Manhattan, Food & Drink, Heavy Hitters, Media Hangout

October 1, 2009

Littlefield New York

An industrial-looking bar and performance space in gritty Gowanus with green elements like sound walls made from rubber tires, a countertop built out of salvaged bowling alley lanes, and an interior courtyard for patio lounging.

  Brooklyn, Food & Drink, Artsy, Avant-Garde

September 17, 2009

Macbar New York

Delicatessen opens a high-design mac ’n’ cheese bar (curved walls and yellow accents make you feel like you are enveloped in pasta) with a dozen gourmet varieties of the comfort food.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Carbo Loading, Hangover Cure

September 8, 2009

Permanent Brunch New York

Early riser, night owl. No matter your sleeping pattern, you’ll never miss the first meal of the day at this new East Village joint, where it’s all breakfast, all the time. (What could go wrong at the bacon bar?)

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Brunch

September 8, 2009

The Upholstery Store New York

Austrian chef Kurt Gutenbrunner’s cozy wine bar a few doors down from Wallse. The focus is vinos from around the world — for an average $7 a glass. No kitchen, but snacks are available: saucisson; paté; Murray’s cheeses; and, upon request, take-out from Wallse.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Cozy, Light Bites

September 8, 2009

McSorley's Old Ale House New York

The last bar in NYC to admit women. The rowdy atmosphere remains in the floor covered in sawdust and demanding barmen (hint: Pay up-front and tip heavily or they’ll stand there and ask for more). The only thing to drink is the house beer, which comes in two flavors — light or dark. What’ll it be, lassie?

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Landmark, Local Brew

September 8, 2009

Bar Carrera New York

Simple, cozy, concrete bar with high stools, small Basque plates, and plenty of strawberry sangria.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Late Night, Light Bites

September 8, 2009

Milk & Honey New York

Invite your understated yet well-connected friends to this tiny, hidden cocktail bar that started the speakeasy craze. Only guests with reservations are admitted. Luckily, the once-elusive number has finally gone public.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Classic Cocktails, Hot Date

September 8, 2009

Weather Up New York

These days, a bartender’s push-broom mustache and suspenders are par for the course. But drinks at the well-lit, ’30s-style drinking establishment are nothing short of unique. The actual bar, which has button stools attached like typewriter keys, is pretty neat, too.

  Brooklyn, Food & Drink, Classic Cocktails, Hot Date