Christina Izzo

Is there anything more refreshing than a scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day? Or a perfect milkshake to pair with a classic burger and fries? An iconic dessert and sweet treat on its own, ice cream has soared to new levels with a wave of new-generation scoop shops that churn up unexpected and delightful flavors, drawing from in-season produce and global cuisines. And while creativity is the name of the game for many ice cream brands today, there’s still a desire for that nostalgic sundae shop. We’ve compiled the best of both the long-standing parlors and the new-age shops—perfect for your summer road trip plans. RECOMMENDED: The best fast-food desserts in America  

Since March of 2020, New York City's restaurants and bars have demonstrated their resilience by the previously everyday act of maintaining operations. Many opened or expanded outdoor dining and new takeout and delivery options, for example. And happily, the list of New York's best restaurants continues to grow thanks to new and anticipated openings.  Still, the number of businesses that have had to close their doors for good is staggering. This summer's edition of notable NYC closures includes Mary’s Fish Camp in the West Village, storied Chelsea dive Billymark’s West and Filipino institution Purple Yam in Ditmas Park, among others. Many New Yorkers didn’t have a chance to say goodbye to the following establishments, but we think of them fondly. 

Contrary to its moniker, Oktoberfest—the annual autumnal celebration anchored in Munich, Germany, with satellite festivities all over the globe—kicks off in September. Lucky for you, New York City hosts some of the best boozy, musical sausage fests in the world. This year’s events include weeks-long waterside parties, brewery bashes and even lobster-fueled feasts—all with plenty of German (and local!) beer to start your fall eating and drinking plans out right. Here's where to keep the party going all season long.

After bringing its signature joie de vivre to New York City last year, the upscale, family-owned French yogurt and dessert company La Fermière is coming to L.A. this September to share its rich treats and refined quality with Angelenos. From Thursday, September 19 through Sunday, September 22, from 8am to 7pm daily, the Provence-born brand will take over 3118 Sunset Boulevard for the "Flavorful Yogurt and Dessert Experience" pop-up in the city’s trendy Silver Lake neighborhood. Get ready to indulge. Photo courtesy of La Fermière A celebration of innovative taste and tradition, the four-day pop-up will spotlight La Fermière’s elegant yogurts and crème desserts, which have been distinguished by their high-quality, all-natural ingredients—think pasture-raised eggs, Madagascar vanilla beans, and whole milk and cream sourced daily from dairy farms in upstate New York—and their sweet, signature, reusable blue lavender terracotta pots since 1952. The brand’s collection of creative flavors will be available for purchase on-site throughout the pop-up, with delicately floral yogurt options like Rose and Jasmine, fruit-on-the-bottom favorites like Yuzu Ginger and Mango Passion Fruit, and oven-baked crèmes flavored with ingredients like Colombian Arabica coffee beans and single-origin, cacao-trace chocolate from Vietnam. But along with those time-honored varieties, pop-up patrons will get the chance to dip a spoon into a dreamy recipe made with their traditional creamy desserts. (But w

Between its stunning architectural works, passionate sports culture, sunny Mediterranean climate and Michelin-starred restaurant scene, Barcelona is a feast for the senses. BCN is one of the world’s foremost travel destinations and a renowned gastronomical hub, whether you’re craving traditional tapas, a piping-hot pan of paella or a mid-sightseeing snack. And by booking your Barcelona food-and-drink experiences through GetYourGuide, you can have a taste of it all. GetYourGuide is a travel experiences platform where you can book a wide variety of locally-vetted, expertly-curated experiences, including intimate and interactive cooking classes, immersive market tours, unforgettable excursions and access to otherwise hard-to-book attractions in destinations around the world, including major international cities like Barcelona. Next time you want to experience the energy and flavor of Catalonia’s capital, use GetYourGuide to fill out your travel itinerary with foodie recreations all across Barcelona, such as chef-led visits to the city’s famed Boqueria market, sangria-fueled paella-making workshops and cava tastings at a 2,000-year-old vineyard. After looking through all of the delicious options available on GetYourGuide, here are five must-do experiences you should add to your Barcelona travel plans. Discover your next unforgettable experience at getyourguide.com, and ¡buen provecho!

Trends come and go, whether they illustrate a seemingly organic zeitgeist like 2022's influx of speakeasy-style bars or they’re the product of a carefully orchestrated marketing campaign like the Aperol spritz blitz of 2018. Summer is particularly conducive to the form: A season that somehow feels more ephemeral than the others, making abstract promises of love and holidays, all hazy with the patina of heat.  But while some food-and-drink fads have exited as swiftly as they arrived, the frozen cocktail remains an enduring favorite. It's the ideal icy canvas to spin anything into, with unending possibilities limited only by the imagination (and occasional supply chain issues). “I think that frozen drinks are outstanding,” PDT owner Jeff Bell told us in an interview. “I don’t think frozen drinks were received well ten years ago. I think everybody was still in this moral high ground, high horse of like, ‘Oh, that’s a trashy cocktail because it’s frozen.”  But, deliciously, attitudes changed and soon new frozens were joining our old favorites all over town. And, while the occasional zag to something shiny and new can be cute, frozens are the drink of forever summer in NYC—and here are our favorites. RECOMMENDED: The 50 best bars in NYC right now

Many of the best views in NYC are free. The best Statue of Liberty lookout is from a grocery store parking lot in Red Hook, the vantage point from the Staten Island Ferry is breathtaking and Astoria Park’s outlooks are unprecedented. But looking at stuff can also work up an appetite, so having some food and drinks to accompany the landscape is a must—that's where NYC's best restaurants with a view come in.  Luckily, these viewstaurants don’t just dine out on their looks. Like all of the best bars and eateries, they also carefully consider their cocktails, curate their wine lists and create plates to rival their spectacular backdrops. Whether they're a sky-high rooftop bar or chill by the water or beachside, these excellent venues give you plenty to peep besides your phone–but don't forget to snap a pic, too!

At the end of summer every year, the tennis world’s eyes turn to NYC, home to the U.S. Open, which is one of four major annual tennis tournaments. You might be hankering to get courtside to see the matches live, but find yourself having to settle for the next best thing—watching topspins and backhands while sipping something cold from the comfort of the city’s best neighborhood sports bars. But where should you go to watch them? In some places, you can watch for free and first-come, first-served, while others suggest reservations or require minimum spending. Here are nine great options for local sports bars, patios, restaurants and more that are offering a chance to catch the 2024 U.S. Open, which is happening from August 26 to September 8. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the U.S. Open in NYC

We love ice cream in any form—and every season. Though we’ll happily partake in a sweet cone even in the glacial New York winter, ice cream—like music festivals, park-set picnics and outdoor dining—is a joyful, delicious harbinger of warmer weather. Just try to be grumpy with a great big ice cream cone on a sunny day—it's physically impossible. New York City has an abundance of options for when you can’t catch the Mister Softee truck, from old-school scoops to newfangled soft serve. These are our favorite classic, offbeat, unique and traditional ice cream offerings this season.

Like the notion that NYC apartments are smaller than fire escapes or that everyone here is a jerk or that each and every one of our bars is speakeasy-themed, claims of New York's barbecue inferiority are mildly exaggerated. Sure, we aren’t famed for it like we are for our bi-annual social media disputes over pizza and bagels, but barbecue does exist in the five boroughs, and plenty of it is better than fine, good approaching great, and some even outstanding. These are the best spots to visit for barbecue right now, or at least to use as examples in an internet debate. Just remember: You can only win the former.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

New York lost its famed Carnegie Deli in 2016, but that doesn’t mean Gotham has lost its pastrami bona fides—just take a look at the best pastrami sandwiches in NYC for proof. Of course, we’ve got the old guard of New York delis—your Katz’s, your Ben’s Best—but we’re also heralding a new school of pastrami-slicing operations, from Greenpoint restaurants like Frankel’s to newer East Village restaurants like Harry & Ida’s. Here’s where to find the best pastrami sandwiches in NYC.

New York City has a long lineage of excellent Chinese restaurants showcasing the culinary traditions of nearly every province in China, as well as the fusion fare created by immigrants in the United States. Whether you're looking to visit one of NYC's several Chinatowns, grab a classic dim sum brunch at an area icon, or check out sensational newcomers, these are the best Chinese restaurants in NYC. RECOMMENDED: See all of the best restaurants in NYC

Exposed brick walls covered in local artwork, 13-foot ceilings sporting original wood beams, floor-to-ceiling factory windows offering panoramic skyline views—the Wythe Hotel is a Brooklyn real estate wet dream. Alas, unless you’re one of the tech bros who have transformed the Williamsburg waterfront into one of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods, you likely can’t afford those kind of industrial-chic digs full-time, but the Wythe allows you to at least pretend that this is your not-so-humble abode for a few days.  Directly across the street from Brooklyn Brewery, all of that quintessentially North Brooklyn cool is housed inside a former early-20th-century cooperage, which was turned into a 69-room boutique hotel in 2012. Though the factory feel is still evident, what with the cast-iron pipework and  poured concrete floors in the guest rooms—that flooring is heated, FYI, but could use a few area rugs not only for comfort but also sound absorption—it’s been glammed up for the gentrified ‘hood. Cheery Chateau Toile wallpaper custom-designed by artist Dan Funderburgh cover the walls, the reclaimed-timber beds are piled with plush Downlite pillows, and buttery leather sectionals are set beneath large glass chandeliers in the North 7th Loft that I stayed in, a spacious corner suite with a generous minibar area (stocked with BonBon’s viral Swedish candies and bottles of No. 80 Whiskey, the hotel’s exclusive batch with neighbor NY Distilling Co.) and a double-vanity bathroom with Da

Dive into a double-dose of comedy and mischief that defies conventions with Mad Maskorade: Your Rescue From Routine on Saturday, September 28. The two-for-one event merges two unique shows under one roof (specifially, Brooklyn Art Haus). There's Misfit Variety Show, featuring a rotating cast of alternative performers and internationally touring comedians who’ve created a comedy experience for those who don’t fit the mold. PLUS the avant-clown sensation Idiot’s Hour, which will offer up plenty of laughs, creativity and community. Before and after the shows, enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with a live DJ, performance artists, and a dress-up booth.

Burlesque babe Susie Dahl is back on Thursday, August 29 with her romance-themed burlesque show held quarterly at The Ripped Bodice bookstore, a Brooklyn-based haven of romance literature. “Susie Dahl’s Heaving Bosom” is an ode to all things love and romance told through the tantalizing art of burlesque. Set to the tune of your favorite love songs, this flirty, playful performance will welcome some of New York City’s finest burlesque dancers, each of whom will showcase an act inspired by the romance genre. Entry tickets are only $25, a bargain for this journey of passion and sensuality!

It’s improv comedy meets hip-hop battling: North Coast’s performances are built around a single suggestion from an audience member, with the show’s improvised scenes then escalated into full-blown hip-hop songs, facilitated by resident beatboxer Doctor Brick and performed by a cast of NYC improv comedy veterans including Douglas Widick, Melanie Rubin, Luke Miller, Rj Williams, Dr. Brick, Billy Soco and Stephanie Rae. If you can’t decide between a comedy show and a bumping concert for your night out on the town, the North Coast crew have you covered both ways with this high-energy gig at The Rat NYC on Friday, September 6.

Usually you have to go to the Central Park Zoo to see live exotic animals in New York City, but now you can simply settle in for a funny comedy show and have a wild experience. Hosted by Mike Kandel and Charlie Sosnick, Petting Zoo is the world’s only comedy show featuring real-deal wildlife. New York’s top comics—including Chloe Radcliffe, Jaboukie Young-White and Jess Elgene—will perform while holding snakes, birds, lizards, bugs, and other cool creatures. Between sets, you can interact up-close with the animals and learn from Ranger Eric Powers and his team of professional nature guides. See the show on September 6.

Unless you’re intimately acquainted with the hijinks of Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves), Roz Doyle (Peri Gilpin) and the rest of the Seattle-set crew, you might not be aware that September 11th marks Frasier Crane Day, a real-life celebration that mirrors a fictitious Seattle event from the classic sitcom to commemorate Frasier Crane's 1000th radio show. And you can partake in the sherry-soaked festivities yourself on Tuesday, September 10 (the date was moved for obvious reasons) at Caveat, where Hilary Campbell and Janelle Abbott are hosting an all-things Frasier variety show to honor your favorite neurotic radio host. There will be comedy, burlesque, therapy and sweater vests—costumes are very much encouraged—with live sets from funny folks like Nat Towsen, Kylie Brakeman, Rachael Burke and Robbie Goodwin.

After taking on The Notebook and The Dark Knight, Entirely From Memory—a group of improvisers, actors, and comedians who attempt (and fail) to recreate classic stories in front of a live audience—are breaking out their tearaway pants and best gyrating moves for Magic Mike. On Thursday, August 15, performers will get their Channing Tatum on and try to retell the Steven Soderberg favorite sans scripts, rehearsal or sobriety. (“All they will have is their memory, a recent viewing of the film, and a lot of wigs,” organizers assure.) They won’t even know what roles they are playing until they get onstage, and will have to incorporate both lines written by the audience and sound effects played by the tech booth. Horny, hilarious chaos shall ensue!

In case you snoozed your way through high school history class (guilty!), Colonial Williamsburg and American Friends of Lafayette will refresh your knowledge of American history with this commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s return to the United States, 40 years after he led troops during the American Revolution. Festivities kick off this weekend in New York, with historical interpreter Mark Schneider portraying Lafayette and leading the way from Staten Island to Brookfield Place, through Evacuation Day Plaza and down to City Hall. Attendees will take in ceremonial troops, live anthems, flag raising and a viewing of Samuel F. B. Morse's portrait of Lafayette inside City Hall. Events run on August 16 and 17.

From its early-aughts status as a hipster hub to its most current standing as one of the most expensive neighborhoods in all of New York City, Williamsburg is primed for roasting. And at this comedy night at Cafe Balearica, some of the city’s best comics—including Eagle Witt, Derek Drescher, Chloe Lebranche, Torey Cole and Chris Barnes—will poke fun at the preternaturally cool Brooklynl ‘hood. "From Bedford to Bushwick, no dog walker or yoga studio is safe!," event organizers joke. The show starts at 7:30pm on Friday, August 16, but join in on the fun early at 6:30pm at the upstairs bar for a pre-show cocktail hour, with specialty drinks provided by DOCE Mezcal. 

Move over, Monopoly—there’s a new board game on the block. Combining strategy gaming with party gaming, the new tabletop recreation is called Pluto Dinerama, a 2-by-5 player tableau building game where players build their own diner on Pluto to attract the galaxy's strangest customers. And you can celebrate the new alien-welcoming, cosmic card game with an out-of-this-world launch party at Brooklyn Greens Golf on Saturday, August 17. Blast off with sips and snacks, as well as festive photobooths, social contests, a raffle and real-world prizes, as well as the opportunity to play Pluto Dinerama before it's available early next year. It's free to attend, but be sure to register here.

Given that, you know, the entire future of the Free World is on the line, politics haven’t been that chuckle-worthy in the past few years, but Laugh Debate is here to change that. Held on Tuesday, August 20 at Caveat—fittingly coinciding with the Democratic National Convention—the interactive political standup show will feature a funny lineup of comedians including Mark Little, Brittany Carney, Gastor Almonte, Bailey Pope and Justin Catchens, who each will perform, campaign and debate for your presidential vote. There will even be a skilled Kamala Harris impersonator, Sydney Duncan, tasked with presiding over the show. “At the end of the show, the crowd will elect a Comedy President and nothing much will change,” organizers joke. 

Dedicated to the spirit of the bar’s muse, artist Georgia O’Keeffe, Bar Calico is welcoming a rotating “In Residence” series every Thursday night this August from 9pm to 1am. Built out of a collective desire to honor artist residencies in all forms – “whether a bartender, guest DJ, NYC urbanite, or hotel guest that chooses to make the encompassing hotel, the Freehand, their city retreat of choice”–the moody, intimate lounge will play host to DJ sets, as well as guest bartenders who will shake up their  own cocktail creations in an extension of the bar’s “In Residence” programming. Here's the lineup: — Thursday, August 15: Niyah West— Thursday, August 22: Arjun Shah, vinyl set

It's the soundtrack of summer—no, not "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. We're talking about that iconic Mister Softee jingle, tempting New Yorkers young and old alike with the promise of soft serve and sweet treats. The ice cream vans are ubiquitous on New York City streets when the temperatures start to rise, but you won't have to strain your ears trying to hear for that whimsical jingle next time you're craving a King Cone or a Chocolate Dip—the Mister Softee app makes it way easier to track down a truck.  RECOMMENDED: The 12 best ice cream shops in NYC, from acclaimed new parlors and old frozen favorites Though Mister Softee is a throwback that's been serving the New York area since the 1950s, the ice-cream truck company is solidly in the digital era with its own smartphone app, available on both the App Store and Google Play. You don't even need to set up an account to utilize the application, which grants user the ability to plug in their zip code (the app assures that it won't save your location data) and track down the nearest Mister Softee trucks in the area. “Looking for the popular Mister Softee ice cream truck? Look no further, our popular and beloved trucks are now easier to find with our mobile app,” reads the app's description. “Find the closest Mister Softee truck to you, set up your next ice cream party and more all from the app!” Even more convenient, the mobile app allows sweet tooths to see exactly how long each truck has been parked at a given location by s

New York is rife with festivals, especially the foodie sort. But a new food-and-music fest is coming to Brooklyn courtesy of a viral source: Jack Goldburg, a.k.a. Jack’s Dining Room, the NYC-based social media creator known for showcasing global restaurants and bites to his 2 million-plus followers.  RECOMMENDED: One Bite Pizza Fest, the viral ‘za fest from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, is back And Jack has personally curated quite a lineup for the inaugural Yes Chef Food Fest, which will bring “New York’s most viral food sensations” to Williamsburg’s BK Backyard Bar (86 North 11th Street) on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. Alas, despite the event’s name, neither Jeremy Allen White nor his biceps will be in attendance, but there will be participating restaurants like Mama’s Too, Gotham Burger, Soothr, Arthur & Sons, Taqueria Ramirez, Mimi Cheng’s, Milano Market and more.  In collaboration with NYBucketlist and Rose Gold Presents, the fest will see the restaurants serve not only their most sought-after dishes—the kind of stuff fans would otherwise have to wait hours in line to try, organizers say— but also never-before-seen items, along with a lineup of interactive experiences, demonstrations, tastings, live musical performances and other fun surprises.  “After traveling the world in search of the best culinary experiences, I can confidently say what many of you already know: NYC has some of the best food in the entire world,” said Goldburg. “In launching Ye

A rite of passage for any beer-loving New Yorker, a trip out to Boardy Barn was one of the best, sloppiest things to do in the Hamptons each summer. For more than five decades, that red-and-white-striped circus tent saw roll after roll of smiley-face stickers, cup after cup of sudsy brews and as many summer break-ups as summer hook-ups. The Long Island institution may have shuttered in 2021, but those legendary Sunday afternoon parties are continuing this summer with a Boardy Barn pop-up at Houston Hall. RECOMMENDED: Combine fresh brews and fresh air at the best beer gardens and beer halls in NYC Kicking off on Sunday, July 14, and happening every Sunday from 2pm to 8pm through Labor Day, Boardy Barn is partnering with the West Village beer hall to bring the spirit of the original to NYC, smiley stickers and all. "Boardy Barn fans and Boardy Barn virgins will instantly fall in love with Sundays at Houston Hall” says Tommy Cannu, lifelong Boardy Barn employee and keeper of the brand. “It's a magical venue well known by New Yorkers, perfectly suited to host the best Sunday afternoon party in the world—complete with smiley stickers, photo covered walls, the best music and friends from all over."  Expect the cheap Bud Light specials, signature dirty water hot dogs and DJs playing the singalong-friendly playlists that you remember from your days at the Barn. (And yes, that includes a group rendition of "American Pie.") “The opportunity to blend two such iconic brands together for

Even if you can’t summer in Italy, you can drink like you can with the new Terrazza Aperitivo series hosted by Ci Siamo, the Manhattan West pasta purveyor from chef Hillary Sterling and Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. And they’re toasting the season by partnering with some of New York’s most beloved barrooms. RECOMMENDED: The 50 best bars in NYC for classic cocktails, craft beer and expert wine selections Throughout the summer, the Italian-inspired restaurant (440 West 33rd Street Suite #100) will offer a series of special one-night aperitivos on its stunning third-floor terrazza, to be enjoyed alongside outdoor cocktails from participating NYC bars, light bites, Empire State views and freshly spun tunes from a live DJ. Kicking off on Thursday, July 11, the team from Peachy’s (the chic Doyers Street cocktail lounge tucked beneath Chinese Tuxedo) will take over the terrace from 5:30 to 9pm. They’d be followed by the folks from Temple Bar, that moody martini-making favorite over on Lafayette, on Sunday, August 11, from 4pm to 8pm. The series will continue that Friday, August 16 with the bar staff from the nautically-inspired cocktail haunt and raw-bar destination Grand Army at 5:30pm to 9pm. The month will finish off with a pop-up from the acclaimed Dead Rabbit (currently the number 33 barroom in all of North America, per the World’s 50 Best list) on Sunday, August 25, from 5pm to 9pm. And for the grand finale, the playful East Village drinkery Mister Paradise w

Searchin' for your lost shaker of salt? You'll no doubt find one at the Margaritaville Resort Times Square, which is forever well-stocked with all of the accouterments needed for that titular, tequila-splashed bev. And speaking of tequila, the fun-loving hotel will celebrate National Tequila Day on Wednesday, July 24, with the property’s first-ever Margarita Bar Crawl.  RECOMMENDED: Frozen, fruity, with salt or without—no matter how you like 'em, these are NYC's best margaritas Margarita lovers are welcome to head over to the midtown getaway (560 Seventh Avenue) for a night of margaritas, music and good vibes. (Snag your ticket here.) Participants will be given a Bar Crawl Passport upon entry, which they can use to barhop from drinkery to drinkery inside the hotel, trying out different takes on the classic margarita at each bar.  From 5pm to 8pm, a Build Your Own Nacho Station will be available at the Landshark Bar & Grill on the pool deck included with the price of a ticket. There, you'll also get to sip the "Uptown Top Shelf Margarita," made with Teremana Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, and Margaritaville's house margarita blend topped with a Gran Gala Orange Liqueur float). Elsewhere, you can wet your whistle with the "W. 40th St & Agave" (Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur, Earl Grey Agave, lime juice) 32 stories up at the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar; the "Grand Margarita" (Espolon Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, lime and or

「キティ・ホワイト」という名を持つとてもファッショナブルな（そして妙にイギリス的な）猫は、半世紀もの間、アニメシリーズや学用品、ビデオゲーム、音楽アルバム、コミック本などを通じ、世代を超えて人々を魅了してきた。 この愛らしいグローバルブランドの50周年を記念し、アメリカの有名百貨店であるNordstromは、2024年6月27日からハローキティをテーマにしたキュートなポップアップショップをスタートさせた。 ラインアップされているのは、ハローキティとその親しい仲間たちをフィーチャーした有名ブランドとの限定コラボレーションアイテムだ。 「カワイイアイコン」にインスパイアされた「Baggu」「Café Forgot」「チャンピオン」「Chet Lo」「Chopova Lowena」「Lula Flora」「Marshall Columbia」「Three Potato Four」「Vandy The Pink」「YanYan Knits」などのブランドが多数参加している。 アイテムの種類はアパレルやアクセサリー、美容用品、家庭用品、ぬいぐるみ、食料品などで、価格帯も6〜1,610ドル（約970円〜26万円）と幅広い。 サンリオのブランドマネジメント＆マーケティング担当のシニアバイスプレジデントである、ジル・コッホは次のように語っている。 「過去50年間、友情、優しさ、包括性の力強いシンボルであるハローキティは、世界中の数え切れないほどの人々の心を動かしてきました。このレガシーをたたえるという私たちのコミットメントにおいて、ファンの皆さまにユニークで思い出に残る楽しい商品と、体験の数々をご提供できることを大変嬉しく思います。この超キュートなNordstromのポップアップショップは、ハローキティの50周年を祝うのに最適で、クリエーティビティに火をつけ、個人のスタイルを刺激するでしょう」 このポップアップショップは夏の間、ニューヨークの旗艦店である「Nordstrom NYC」のほか、ロサンゼルスの「Century City」、オースティンの「Domain Northside」、シアトルの「Downtown Seattle」と、オンラインで開催される。 関連記事 『Nordstrom celebrates 50 years of Hello Kitty with new super cute pop-up（原文）』 『今のアメリカのベスト都市はニューヨーク、2位以下は？』 『パリの老舗デパート「プランタン」がニューヨークへの進出を発表』 『アメリカで最も人気のあるブランチスポットランキングが発表』 『ニューヨークのベーカリーカフェが「オニオワッサン」を発売』 『アメリカで最もペットフレンドリーな航空会社は？』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら  

When is Din Tai Fung opening in New York City? Well, it looks like we finally have an answer: the long-awaited NYC location of the highly acclaimed, Taiwan-based restaurant chain will officially throw open its doors in midtown Manhattan on Thursday, July 18. And in even better news, you can secure a reservation at the Michelin-starred dim sum den as early as tomorrow. RECOMMENDED: The best Chinese spots in NYC include classic dim sum destinations and speakeasy-style venues Yes, Din Tai Fung reservations are going live on Yelp on July 2 for the new location at 1633 Broadway between West 50th and 51st Streets, which will not only be the brand’s first outpost on the East Coast but also its biggest global location yet. (The chain boasts a whopping 171 locations worldwide, from Seattle to Shanghai, from Manila to Melbourne.) Be sure to set a phone reminder if you want to score one of the 450 seats at the reservations-only spot, given the sheer fervor that’s been worked up over the NYC newcomer before it’s even opened, we have a feeling that booking a table is going to be a digital Hunger Games.  To commemorate the grand opening on July 18, the Din Tai Fung team will hold a ribbon cutting as well as opening remarks before the restaurant kicks off with its usual parade of dumpling steaming, beef searing, soup simmering and the like. Diners will actually see those dumplings being made fresh—over 10,000 daily—via an open kitchen visible behind a glass wall, reports Grubstreet. The Di

The Union Square Greenmarket is already a sunny-day staple for New Yorkers and now the lively park and public plaza is going to be taking over your evenings, too, with a brand-new night market set to debut later this month.  RECOMMENDED: Here are all the NYC night markets to indulge in this year, from vegan food to Latin faves As part of the Union Square Partnership's annual Summer in the Square series—weekly outdoor programming that includes free movie screenings, dance performances, fitness classes, CityPickle courts, family-friendly activities and more—Union Square will host its first-ever Night Market during summer evenings this month. The open-air market will run for four Thursdays at the park's South Plaza, starting July 11 and stretching through August 1. It will be presented by Urbanspace, the same folks who put on the square’s Holiday Market each year, so you already know that they know what they're doing.  The Union Square Night Market by Urbanspace will feature the tasty wares of 20 independent and local vendors: you can snack your way through Belgian-style fries from Home Frit, Mexican tamales from La Palapa, bánh mì sandwiches from Mama's Cupboard, rice platters from TNT Pineapple Bowls, fried oysters from Paris Po'Boys, Treat Yourself Jerk's award-winning chicken and more. And for something a little sweet, Chocolate on Tap will be on hand dousing fresh strawberries in rich, flowing chocolate.  "Union Square Night Market continues the tradition of exceptional cul

You know we love waterfront dining, and this summer, you'll be able to have meals at one of Brooklyn's most picturesque spots: the iconic Prospect Park Boathouse Terrace. On Thursday, July 4, the team behind popular Brooklyn restaurants Rucola, June and Rhodora will debut Purslane Cafe at the century-old, Beaux Arts–style landmark. RECOMMENDED: Everything you need to know about visiting Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY A physical extension of Purslane—New York's first zero-waste, carbon-neutral catering company—the new café will feature that same eco-friendly sensibility, offering sustainability-sourced, health-minded food options and coffee daily from 8am to 3pm, as well as summer cocktails, wine and beer on select evenings. (The restaurant's Instagram will be updated with select evening hours.) It will also carry only sustainable, recyclable and compostable products. As one of the only food options located inside of Prospect Park itself, picnic-ready parkgoers should be pleased about a menu full of tasty-sounding stuff like fig-and-prosciutto sandwiches, a daily frittata, overnight oats, almond butter croissants and more. Non-alcoholic beverages include drip coffee and cold brew, lemonade and Arnold Palmers, and both hot and iced tea. Open all week long, the café will offer outdoor seating only (because, really, with a scenic view like this, why would you want to sit inside anyway?) and in the future will play host to live music and small pop-up events.    “The Prospect Park

Sure, we might not be Napa Valley, but New York’s nothing to sneeze at when it comes to homegrown wine. Along with the many great wine bars and local wineries in NYC proper—like Red Hook Winery, City Winery and Brooklyn Winery, among many others—the greater Empire State is home to some of the finest vineyards in the county. RECOMMENDED: The best wine classes in NYC to up your vino knowledgeThe best non-touristy things to do in NYC And it looks like the data drummed up by Jackpot City is helping to prove our argument: for a new study, the online casino entertainment site analyzed Google searches, Instagram posts, and online ratings to reveal the most viral vineyards in the US to help determine the best ones to visit this summer. And one of New York’s own just happened to crack the country’s top ten vineyards: Wölffer Estate out on Long Island in Sagaponack, New York, came in at No. 8, with 9,900 Google Searches and 23,348 Instagram posts to its hashtag. “This winery is known for its stunning world-class wines and gorgeous scenery, featuring rolling vineyards in the heart of the Hamptons,” per the brand.  Kilgub" data-width-class="" data-image-id="103855894" /> Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/Kilgub Rank State Winery/Vineyard No. of Google Searches (per year) No. of Instagram Posts Google Rating Overall score 1 California Domaine Carneros 33,100 46,574 4.3 8.09 2 Indiana Oliver Winery 18,100 12,376 4.7 5.62 3 Pennsylvania

Finally, some good transportation news coming out of NYC: The Port Authority is graciously halving price single-ride fares for the AirTrain this summer, in an effort to reduce vehicle traffic to John F. Kennedy International Airport during heavy construction this summer. Now, it’s not exactly the free AirTrain rides we were all hoping for, but we'll take what we can get!  RECOMMENDED: You can now travel from Manhattan to JFK airport for a mere $13 From today, July 1, through Labor Day, September 2, the transit agency will offer a $4.25 fare (decreased from the usual $8.50) to riders that enter or exit the AirTrain at Howard Beach or Jamaica, the two off-airport stations that require payment via OMNY or MetroCard. The Port Authority is promoting the new campaign by assuring riders that it will take just 20 minutes to get to Jamaica Grand Central Madison, Penn Station, or Atlantic Terminal via the Long Island Railroad. The agency is also encouraging drivers to use the drop-off/pick-up lot at the Lefferts Blvd station, where they can hop on a free 8-minute AirTrain ride to the airport terminals.  The fare discount is to encourage airport-goers to utilize NYC public transit on their way to JFK, which will reportedly see a record 18 million passengers this summer, 700,000 more than last year. Along with the record volumes of air travelers, traffic will be further slowed down around the airport due to the continued construction activities for the $19 billion redevelopment of JFK, w

It has been four years since Chinese expatriates craving familiar flavors and New Yorkers looking to expand their culinary tastes have been able to indulge in Taiwanese sponge cakes, dumplings and Sichuan skewers at Golden Mall in Flushing, Queens. The destination, which opened in 1990 and is considered by many to be the pioneer of the modern food hall, closed for four years to carry forward a $2 million renovation project. Not only did the space officially reopen in July last year, but the owners are gearing up to launch a second Golden Mall, this one in Manhattan’s Financial District. Per the New York Times, “out of a seven-floor, 32,000-square-foot space, a mix of full-service restaurants and food court stands will offer pan-Asian dishes.” Slated for a summer 2024 opening, the new mall will officially be located at 47 Broadway near Trinity Church in FiDi, according to a recent Instagram post from the Golden Mall team. The Cheng family, who has owned Golden Mall since the year 2000, is clearly banking on the popularity of Asian dishes throughout the city and, if the original iteration of the food hall is of any indication, New Yorkers should prepare to meet and obsess over a slew of novel characters that will likely come to define the local gastronomic scene: KungFu Kitchen, Xi'an Famous Foods and Lanzhou Handmade Noodles, now major culinary players in New York, all started off at the original Golden Mall. "Gone is the no-frills environment of the early 2000s," reports CBS