Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer…
New York Fashion Week is back, hitting New York City from September 5th-12th, 2024. Fashion enthusiasts from around the world will be gathering in NYC to view the latest collections, and we have the best places to dine and drink during NYFW- Check them all out here:
DOWNTOWN
American Bar
The latest from concept from Grand Tour Hospitality and Kyle Hotchkiss Carone, Holiday Bar brings back the 80’s with a mirrored back bar, retro banquettes and colorful accents. The seasonal coastal menu features favorites like Hamachi Crudo, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Miso Black Cod. Bar Director Simon Sebbah has some fashion-forward cocktails to sip on. Holiday Bar, 10 Downing Street, NY NY
For a sophisticated escape, head to NYC classic Gotham in Greenwich Village. Since its opening in 1984, this New York institution has been a cult favorite. The post-pandemic newly revamped space features a rotating series of contemporary artists curated by Emily Santangelo, sophisticated cocktails, carefully curated wine list and classic American cuisine by Chef Ron Paprocki in a stylish yet relaxed setting. Gotham, 12 E. 12th St. NY, NY
From the team behind the former Bagatelle in NYC, Maison Close brings an upscale energetic french vibe with approachable French cuisine, elevated beverages, and a celebratory atmosphere in the trendy SoHo neighborhood. Frequented by celebrity and fashion forward clientele, make sure to book early. Maison Close, 15 Watts Street, New York, NY
After the Soho shows, guests can head to the new Momoya Soho, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and a perfect view of Prince and Mulberry streets and maybe even catch some street style passing by. Momoya Soho, 47 Prince St, NY, NY
The sultry new modern Japanese restaurant from TAO Group Hospitality offers whimsical cocktails inspired by Japanese fashion and streetwear, perfect for #nyfw. Don’t miss the Nagatani Cowgirl (ketel one citroen vodka, giffard lychee, cocchi rosa, coconut) or the Awayuki Icon (awayuki strawberry gin, grapefruit rose vodka, yuzu, q mixer tropical ginger beer). Sake No Hana, 145 Bowery, NY, NY
This elegant Italian fashion staple has been frequented by Prabal Gurung, Sarah Jessica Parker, Karolína Kurková, Linda Evangelista, Zac Posen, Lauren Santo Domingo, Diane Kruger, André Leon Talley and Olivia Palermo. The space was designed by New York-based designer Robert McKinley, and featured relaxed yet sophisticated indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Sant Ambroeus Soho, 265 Lafayette St, NY, NY
Fashion show attendees as well as Spring Place members can grab a bite at Spring Place Restaurant, which will be offering a special limited edition NYFW menu featuring light hors d’oeuvres including Tuna Tartare, Insalata Caprese, Gluten Free Buffalo Cauliflower, Ponzu and Sesame Young Greens Salad, and specialty pick-me-ups such as,Egg Coffee and Coconut Coffee. Spring Place, 6 St Johns Ln, NY, NY
Realmuto Alta Pasticceria
Celebrating their grand opening on September 12th and currently in soft opening, bright and airy Mariotti Studio designed Realmuto Alta Pasticceria in the West Village is the perfect escape for New York Fashion Week. The all-day venue serves up morning espresso, lunch, afternoon snacks and an evening aperitivo. With inspiration drawn from the Cova Milano and Gilli Firenze pasticceria of Italy, guests will get a glimpse of authentic Italian. Realmuto Alta Pasticceria, 117 7th Ave S, NY
The ROOF at PUBLIC Hotel
The ROOF is the perfect place to sip cocktails while watching the sunset after a long day of shows, and this season you can enjoy city views from the chic Ian Schrager hotel while sipping cocktail and nibbling on small bites. For other dining options, PUBLIC is also home to POPULAR (globally inspired Peruvian cuisine by Chef Diego Munoz) or Cantina & Pisco Bar. Public Hotel ,215 Chrystie St, NY, NY 10002
Lovers of art, culture and style will appreciate Great Jones Distillery, located in downtown Noho. After drinks at the bar, don’t forget to take home a bottle of Great Jones for yourself. Great Jones Distilling Co., 686 Broadway, NY, NY 10012
This brand new rooftop space embodies the raw authenticity of New York City, and is the Lower East Side newest indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge. The 11th floor rooftop located inside UNTITLED Hotel at 3 Freeman Alley celebrates Lower East Side nostalgia, street art, and music paired with modern cocktail culture. You can’t beat the 360-degree views from every corner and the soft, colorful velvety furniture in hues of green, pink, and mustard yellow juxtaposed with industrial surfaces under a sparkling disco ball. Unlisted, 3 Freeman Alley, NY NY
Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York
For NYFW Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York, fashionistas love the Parisian-inspired decor of the luxe hotel. Located near Spring Studios, this is the perfect place to glamorously unwind with a quick bite in sophisticated ambiance. Grab a bite of East Coast Oysters, Artichoke Beignets or Classic Beef Tartare with ‘Coin de Rue’ Fries by Chef Pierre Gagnaire. Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York 456 Greenwich St, NY, NY
For those looking for a fine dining experience, Michelin-Starred Australian-born Chef Shaun Hergatt creates an upscale seasonal menu using the best produce from world’s top harvesters, injected with Japanese flavors. Located in The Dominick, the black marble bar is the perfect place to grab a drink and people watch, and don’t skip the caviar service. Vestry, 246 Spring St, NY, NY
MIDTOWN
Take a break from the hustle of New York Fashion Week over fresh, hamade pastas and a well-curated wine and cocktail list at mid-century modern Bottino in West Chelsea. A New York City favorite since its opening in 1997, the kitchen is helmed by Chef/Partner Jamie Kenyon, who perfects dishes like bavette cacio pepe, tagliatelle bolognese, and branzino. Bottino, 246 10th Ave, NY, NY
Casa Cruz is a stunning six story Beaux-Arts townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and one of the fashion industry’s go-to host spots, having hosted Stella McCartney’s Met Gala After Party, Bergdorf Goodman and Schiaparelli Met Gala Kick Off Event,the launch of David Yurman’s Sculpted Cable Collection hosted by Sofia Richie Grainge, and the Carolina Herrera Resort 2024 Collection. With the cuisine and cocktails recently taken over by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser, posh interiors with original artworks by Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Louise Giovanelli, and an award-winning wine list, Casa Cruz makes for a glamorous dining experience like no other. Casa Cruz, 36 East 61st St, New York, NY, United States, 10065
This fashionable London import located in the inside of the historic United Charities Building across the street from Fotografiska and nearby Gramercy Park is the place for anyone with an appreciation of a good cocktail menu, strong martinis, the perfect steak and clean eating (ingredients are sourced from upstate farms and local purveyors). Hawksmoor, 109 E. 22nd Ave, NY NY
If you need a shopping break while at Saks New York, head to the jewelry floor of the department store to hidden Omakase restaurant Hoseki. The perfect oasis for fashion-lovers who need to recharge between shows, dine on Sea Bream w/ Truffle Salt, Bluefin Lean Tuna, Bluefin Fatty Tuna w/ Pickled Wasabi, Wagyu Beef and more. Hoseki, 611 5th Ave, NY, NY
Take a moment to unwind at popular midtown hideaway Koi, with decadent sharable Asian dishes. Don’t miss some of Koi’s favorite dishes: Koi Crispy Rice, Creamy Shrimp Tempura, Kobe Beef Potstickers and the Koju Chicken Karaage. Koi, 40 W. 40th St., NY, NY
After the shows near Bryant Park or Sony Hall, head to Monterey to sip on stylish drinks, like the create your own martini by choosing from gin or vodka, vermouth, type of bitters, as well as a garnish. The vast interior space highlights modern touches with classic elements with modern touches. Monterey, 37 E 50th St, NY, NY
After the shows at Sony Hall, head to the sultry art deco The Lambs Club, where you can join the ranks of past guests and fashion icons Michael Kors and Nicole Miller. The timeless elegance of the interior is heightened with a new menu of modern American cuisine by Chef Jack Logue, and an updated take on classic cocktails by Chris Miller. The Lambs Club, 132 W 44th St, NY, NY
Located under relaxed Baja California-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant seeyamañana, is the newly opened seeyabajo. The subterranean music venue is serving up intricate tropical-inspired drinks like the Vamos a la Playa (reposado tequila, sotol, grapefruit, cocoa, mole and soda highball on ice with with grapefruit chocolate garnish) and raw bar dishes (like Coconut Ceviche, Baja Oysters and Yellowtail Crudo). The perfect hideaway to finish the evening. seeyabajo, 49 W 27th Street, NY NY
Located under Scarpetta is nightlife staple The Seville, perfect for those looking for a cozy subterranean space, live music, bespoke cocktails with a true New York experience. The Seville, 22 E. 29th Street, NY NY
The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
Located in the heart of Times Square, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens by Chef John Fraser is a hidden garden oasis. The modern brasserie features a seasonal with locally sourced ingredients, and don’t miss the extensive wine list and cocktails curated by Amy Racine. The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens, The Times Square EDITION, 701 7th Ave., NY, NY
This intimate, modern fine-dining restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen is the place to be for dishes that are as artistic as this season’s collections. Founded by Bolun Yao in celebration of his grandmother, the chic all-black dining room is the perfect blend of Chinese culture and urban sophistication. The Chef’s Counter is the place to watch the theater of the chefs at work in the open kitchen while indulging on dishes like foie gras with pluot, sichuan peppercorn, and baijiu. or kampachi topped with prickly ash pepper, buttermilk, and caviar. Yingtao, 805 9th Ave, NY NY
A fashion week staple, contemporary Japanese izakaya restaurant Zuma New York is known for exceptional cuisine and hosting A-listers Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Leonardo Dicaprio. The two-story restaurant designed by Noriyoshi Muramatsu of Studio Glitt I s an elegant escape. Zuma New York, 261 Madison Avenue, NY, NY
UPTOWN
Synonymous with glamour and known for being frequented by fashion’s trendsetters (Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, Vera Wang) Mr. Chow is a dining experience that epitomizes glamour and elegance over its sophisticated Chinese cuisine. The iconic upper East Side restaurant should be . Mr. Chow, 324 E 57th St. NY NY
BROOKLYN
The first of its kind, head to Brooklyn to experience a Chinese teahouse & apothecary by day, Asian neo-noir nightclub by night in the eclectic Bushwick neighborhood. The Red Pavilion was founded by creative director, Shien Lee and TCM chef and author, Zoey Xinyi Gong, along with cocktail shaman, Orson Salicetti and offers immersive theater and cabaret showcases, wellness workshops, alchemical sound journeys, live music, intimate dance parties, jazz fridays, weekend brunch and more. The Red Pavilion, 1241 Flushing Ave., Bushwick, NY
Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer that has been published in over 50 publications including Huffington Post, Just Luxe, Sherman's Travel, Ocean View, Luxury Lifestyles UK, USA Today and more. (Disclosure: Kimberly is under contract with Casa Del Sol Tequila).