Time Out Love New York Awards 2014: Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

Cookshop presents the ideal combination of great American food, prepared by Chef Marc Meyer, warm hospitality and meaningful design to west Chelsea. At the heart and soul of Cookshop lies the owners’ commitment to bringing an honest seasonal dining option to New York City coupled with an exceptional beverage program.

This direct-trade roastery and café sources beans from Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador, then grinds and brews them one cup at a time. During warmer months, snag a seat in the brick-walled backyard garden.

After two successful stints inside Chelsea Market (one in 2011 and another in early 2012), this temporary shop will be back for a third round. More than 50 local designers and retailers will be hawking a mix of eclectic apparel ($25–$500) and accessories ($48–$375) from brands such as Cynthia Rybakoff and Naturevsfuture. Vendors rotate every few weeks, but we recently spotted 1970s vintage felt fedoras ($78) from Brooklyn Blue Vintage, Naturevsfuture wool coats ($498) and Vale Jewelry triangle-stone rings ($375). Also look for quirky goods including Golly NYC lightboxes ($250) and patchwork denim vests ($75).

The conceit of this saloon may seem a bit tired: Yes, it's another hidden Prohibition-style speakeasy, this one showcasing a copper bathtub at its center. But the drinks list was created by fresh talent on New York's cocktail circuit—mixologist Sean Muldoon of Belfast, Ireland's lauded Merchant Hotel bar. Choose from his creations, like the Maiden's Prayer (gin, Cointreau, orange and lemon juices, egg white) and the Melancholy Punch (rum, falernum, pineapple and lime juices, ginger, black cardamom, sparkling water). To eat, find comfort-food small plates, such as fried oysters or mini burgers.

This West Side club, next to a Western Beef grocer, is perfect on paper: The sound is top-of-the-heap and sight lines are pretty good. The bookings are also impressive and often feature children's music acts.