tis
the season to be outside and there's no better time to take note of some
finally-the-sun-is-outdoor spots. from rooftops to sidewalks, get ready
to toast to short sleeves and putting those winter coats into hibernation.
vento
you've already heard of this new addition to steve hanson's belt. but what
you didn't know is that the tri-level space also includes an outdoor
café opening next month, where outsiders can sip on their signature
meatpacking martini with proscuitto-stuffed olives. only open a week
and already there’s an unmistakable buzz.
675 hudson street
212.699.2400
high
bar
this old-school hotel sports a rooftop bar where a 27-year old humphrey bogart
once wed. despite the fact that ian schrager has taken new ownership, the hotel
will remain exactly the same - at least for now.
2 lexington avenue
212.475.4320
www.gramercyparkhotel.com
a60
this is no ordinary hipster-haunted watering hole on top of the hotel 60 thompson.
swell crowds come with visually stunning streaks of sky and excellent cocktails.
but here’s the skinny: this glamorous retreat is limited to hotel guests
and those lucky few who know someone who knows someone for snagging an invite
or an elevator key.
60 thompson street
212.219.2000
www.60thompson.com
ear inn
get your groove on at this west-village outdoor spot, knee deep in city-bar
history. a place to suit every thirst, the crowd’s a mix of motorcyle
riding, helmet holding ale drinkers, and fashionably-dressed femme fatales
who come for the background music (think billie holiday meets lyle lovett).
hearty potables are served on the sidewalk.
326 spring street
212.226.9060
bivio
catch a good breeze of instant oomph, and a potent warm weather cocktail at
bivio's new sidewalk cafe on the hudson street side. but plan an exit strategy
by 7pm if you don’t plan on dining here too.
637 hudson street
212.206.0601
boathouse
central park
when you can’t, for the life of you, remember why you
didn’t start looking for that summer share, let the good
times roll in this haven of tranquility. a destination in its own
right, twizzle and twirl overlooking a 22-acre lake as rowboats
and an occasional gondola lazily drift by in the outside bar. central
park drive north
212.517.2233
www.thecentralparkboathouse.com
glass
under the heading of a huge, ultramodern alternative universe, this outdoor
patio is at the corner of cool and everyone’s here. have a mojito practically
anyway you’d like – but oh, the margarita with fresh watermelon!
287 10th avenue
212.904.1580 www.glassloungenyc.com
pen-top
bar & terrace
favorably positioned, the eyes have it atop the peninsula hotel. double-dip
for bedazzling views and a hotspot crowd when ordering up.
700 fifth avenue
212. 956.2888
newyork.peninsula.com
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