In a city that never sleeps, the truest luxury is an experience that commands your full attention—a moment of shared discovery that transcends the ordinary. This fall, New York offers a bouquet of opportunities, each designed to engage the senses and create core memories. Check out our favorites here:
An Artful Rendezvous: CJ Hendry’s Flower Market at Rockefeller Center
Begin your evening in a field of imagination. This September, the iconic Center Plaza of Rockefeller Center is transformed by artist CJ Hendry into a immersive floral fantasy. Flower Market is a lush, larger-than-life installation of plush blooms, original artworks, and playful surprises—a perfect prelude to an evening of wonder.
After its sensational debut last year, the pop-up returns even bigger and bolder. Secure a timeless memento: the first flower is complimentary, with additional stems available for purchase. For the ultimate Pursuitist, seek out the exclusive Top of the Rock limited-edition flower, limited-edition artworks, and unique floral wall sculptures. It is a whimsical, Instagram-defying experience that blurs the line between art, commerce, and fantasy. September 19–21 | 10 AM – 7 PM at 30 Rockefeller Plaza – Center Plaza, NYC.
A Culinary Campfire: Hearth & Harvest at Collective Retreats
For a night of unparalleled rustic elegance, escape the city without leaving it. On Wednesday, September 17, Collective Retreats on Governors Island hosts Hearth & Harvest, a one-night-only open-fire culinary experience under the stars. Limited to just 70 guests, this intimate feast on the Great Lawn offers breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the Statue of Liberty and the Downtown Manhattan skyline—a perspective few ever witness after dark.
Michelin-recognized Chef Tomer Blechman (Miss Ada, Nili) curates a soulful, family-style menu celebrating Mediterranean flavors and the season’s finest harvest. Imagine dry-aged fish, tomahawk steaks, and charred vegetables, all kissed by open flames and carved tableside. Paired with craft cocktails from Yola Mezcal, the evening is a multisensory journey designed to cultivate connection and celebrate the transition into autumn.
Elevate the experience with the Hearth & Haven overnight package. Extend your night with post-dinner fireside s’mores, espresso martinis, and stargazing, retiring to a perfectly appointed luxury tent or suite before waking to a complimentary breakfast and yoga with a view. $285/pp
An Omakase Evening: The Art of Sake at Fifteen East
Conclude your evening not with a closing time, but with a curated discovery. The newly reopened Fifteen East, home to Michelin-starred Executive Chef Tasuku Murakami’s acclaimed omakase, now unveils an equally compelling destination: an intimate eight-seat bar.
This is where tradition meets innovation. Skip the standard nightcap for an exploration of Japan’s finest brews. The bar program boasts an exclusive sake list featuring rare bottles like Kokuryu Shizuku and Ishidaya, with curated flights launching this month to highlight the nuances of boutique breweries.
The cocktail menu is a work of art in itself, featuring inventive concoctions such as the To-ma-to Leaf (shiso shochu, tomato water, sudachi, tonic)—a refreshingly savory aperitif—or the Koji-hoji, a masterful blend of hojicha-infused shochu, miso, and espresso that redefines the espresso martini with roasted umami depth. An upcoming sake kasu-based cocktail selection will further tie the beverage program directly to the kitchen’s philosophy. Complement your drinks with an à la carte menu of sublime sushi and curated bar snacks.
Breakfast in Bed at The Fifth Avenue Hotel
For the ultimate Pursuitist, luxury does not end when the night does. Start the evening at the elegant Portrait Bar, for world class cocktails and decadent bites. Then enjoy the quintessential New York morning, refined to its most indulgent expression without ever leaving your suite. The Fifth Avenue Hotel unveils its exclusive, limited-edition Breakfast in Bed collaboration with Apollo Bagels—New York’s most coveted doughy sensation.
While the public lines city blocks for a taste, guests of The Fifth indulge from the unparalleled comfort of bed. The hotel’s celebrated butlers deliver Apollo’s signature handmade bagels, toasted à la minute, alongside a lavish spread of smoked salmon, trout roe, pickled onion, cucumber, capers, tomato, and whipped cream cheese. Construct your own bespoke creation or allow the butler to artfully assemble an exquisite breakfast bagel for you. The experience is complete with a soft-boiled egg, finished with sea salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil—elegant in presentation and utterly decadent in flavor.
Available from September 3rd to 30th, the experience can be ordered via custom door knocker for $60 per person or as part of the Breakfast in Bed stay package. The package includes a one-night stay, the bagel experience, valet parking, a custom Sabre bagel spreader in the hotel’s signature palette, and a cozy Breakfast in Bed sweatshirt, beginning at $1,895.
