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40 W. 8th St., New York 10011
212-463-0000

Pink Elephant

Second coming of legendary Chelsea pachyderm. Shake-up of original crew leaves Robert Montwaid and David Sarner with the PE name, game plan. Brand now extends to Mexico, Brazil, and beyond. NYC ite... read more

90 Broad St., New York 10004
212-248-7220

Demi Monde

By daylight, unassuming café with L.A.’s Handsome Coffee Roasters working the caffeination. Come night, wind down the staircase for posh underground scene. Versatile space with room fo... read more

211 West Broadway, New York 10013

Maslow 6 Wine Bar

Maslow 6 Wine Shop saves Tribecans the trouble of operating a corkscrew. Long glass wall offsets wine bar spin-off stocked with small producers. Freaky Fridays for sampling rare vintages from Brazi... read more

102 North End Ave., New York 10282
212-945-0100

Loopy Doopy

Sol LeWitt’s “Loopy Doopy” lends both aesthetic and name to the Conrad’s bar. Sixteenth-floor aerie atop Battery Park’s Restaurant Alley offers views of Lady Liberty a... read more

141 Chrystie St., New York 10002
212-966-7808

Inga

Former White Slab backroom party gets its own three-story edifice on Chrystie and Delancey. Travis Bass, nightlife showrunner since 1998, keeps Madame Wong/Red Egg scene going strong. Smoke and dis... read more

243 E.14th St., New York 10003
212-253-2112

Bishops & Barons

Party like a Teutonic aristo and a prince of the holy mother church among glittering chandeliers and plush velvet banquettes, in air of old glamour and decadence indeed fit for the titled classes. ... read more

212 Lafayette St, New York 10012
212-925-9322

Cervantes' Oyster Shack and Bar

Cervantes himself does cocktails, crustaceans, and shellfish in the back of Café Select. Exposed brick, drywall, wood beams; staircase sans handrail, all very basement chic. Five offeri... read more

518 W. 27th St., New York 10001
212-525-0000

La Piscine

Bar and grill atop Chelsea’s Hôtel Americano, street entrance via elevator. Sleek metal bar, minimalist patio dressings, views to the East, North, and West. La piscine itself stays cool... read more

102 St. Marks Pl., New York 10009
212-777-6707

Proletariat

Not-so-lumpen proles make their stand in the back of Jane's Sweet Buns. The guys behind Death & Company drop stealth 10-seater dedicated to rare beer. Seasonal brews rotate so fast they’r... read more

160 Eighth Ave., New York 10011
646-449-8150

Pounds & Ounces

Corner spot out to be both “rock-n-roll cool and classically beautiful.” Original bar carried over from The Viceroy, now kitted out with mirrors and Deco neon. Flashy Manny Castro art o... read more

90 W. Houston St., New York 10012
646-823-9617

Zirzamin

Paul Oveisi of Momo's in Texas brings a taste of Austin to the central Village. Menu takes inspiration from the Lone Star State, features brisket tacos, “grown up” grilled cheese, and a... read more

191 Chrystie St., New York 10002

Experimental Cocktail Club

With successful setups in Paris and London, ECC back-paddles to the LES for third installment. Party like they did in La Belle Époque, almost: trio of Parisian owners have garnered impressiv... read more

210 Elizabeth St., New York 10012
212-343-7011

The Daily

Six cocktails and a handful of eats vary by day. Adjacent to Public, but with its own entrance. Exposed white brick and replaceable-letter menu board feel tastefully ironic. Headcheese, fried white... read more

137 7th Ave. South, New York 10014
212-255-7300

Landbrot

Sometimes a restaurant opens that makes you wonder, "How did we live without it for so long?" Landbrot is that kind of place. Located in the West Village and LES, this Germany bakery and bar s... read more

343 Broome St., New York 10013
212-334-3706

Randolph Beer

No need for a cross-country road trip; this sophomore installment from Randolph at Broome folks does the driving for you. Booths and tables from a 50-foot Maine oak, leveled by lightning; bar built... read more

17 Stanton St., New York 10002
212-677-5555

Bantam

If Buck Rogers had an English manor. Richie Rich on the uniforms, Steve Lewis on the design. Glass columns glow a cool blue, complement brocade walls and stained-glass bar. Cushy banquettes for bet... read more

1170 Broadway, New York 10001
347-472-5660

The NoMad

EMP crew doubles down with fine dining at The NoMad Hotel. More rooms than a game of Clue, from skylit Atrium to Library café to château-rigged Fireplace room. Approach is more casual ... read more

22 W. 8th St ., New York 10011
212-533-2962

Amélie

“The Paris of the West” exports popular Nob Hill wine bar. Owners are from France, stock lengthy list with stellar Gallic and Cali vintages. Small plates to match: escargot, braised lam... read more

109 W. Broadway, New York 10013
212-383-0109

Super Linda

Not inspired by an action hero accountant, more like "super pretty," i.e. the crowds that Matt Abramcyk and Serge Becker routinely attract. Spanish accent carries over to the cooking, with an ex-JG... read more

32 Mulberry St., New York 10013

Le Baron

New York clone of André Saraiva's legendary Paris (and Tokyo) hot spot draws a moneyed, beautiful, and famous crowd, so expect to rub elbows with the world's best human beings—should y... read more

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