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 13, 2009

Roughland Farm New York

A Berkshires farmland retreat for up to 29 guests on acres upon acres of gardens, woods, a pond, swimming pool, hot tub, sledding hill, fire pit, and trampoline.

  Connecticut, Travel, Good for Groups, Retreat

October 5, 2009

Crosby Street Hotel New York

The first U.S. property of UK hotel chainlet Firmdale, the Brit-pop space has 86 wildly designed bedrooms and suites with upholstered walls, bold color combos, and floor-to-ceiling warehouse style windows. There’s also an outdoor garden, a guest drawing room, high tea service, and 99-seat screening theater (a Firmdale trademark).

  Downtown, Food & Drink, British Imports, Good for Groups

October 1, 2009

Bar Celona New York

Traditional Spanish small plates with a Latin twist at this former glue factory-turned-sexed-up tapas den. Impressive, artisanal cocktails (Albino Old Fashioned, Paellarinha) courtesy of The Tippling Bros.

  Brooklyn, Food & Drink, Bar Menu, Classic Cocktails

September 8, 2009

Blue Ribbon Bakery New York

Downtown’s beloved brunching, lunching, and supping staple never disappoints. Convivial atmosphere has guests lingering for hours (with the waitstaff!) — enough time to justify ordering chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Brunch, Good for Groups

September 8, 2009

Vinegar Hill House New York

If you build it, they will come (with curly mustaches and flannel shirts.) Freemans alums create a homey American dining room on a quiet street, far from any subways. It’s packed every night.

  Brooklyn, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Brunch