Morgan Carter

There’s a long (and we mean really long) list of reasons why one might choose to visit old New York—the food, the theatre, the bars and the art galleries, to name a few—but up there with the best things about this city is, without a doubt, its skyline. And while heading up to Top of the Rock or the One World Observatory are worthy ways to soak it up, your hotel room could be, too. So, that’s why we’ve compiled a round up of the best hotels in NYC with proper, show-stopping views. Sit back and enjoy. 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York City How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York City

The countdown to Time Out Market Union Square is on. In just a few weeks, the 10,000-square-foot market hall will open its doors, feeding New Yorkers with a wonderful blend of cuisines, cocktails and a dose of culture found from around the world. Want to be one of the first to check it out? We have just the thing. To kick off our latest market opening, we are giving away a $500 gift voucher to the Time Out Market Union Square. Valid on food and drinks (though not on alcohol), the winner can eat their way through all seven of our amazing vendors at the food hall. And for even more exclusivity, the winner and a guest will be invited to the Market's launch party this fall. So, how do you enter? All you have to do is fill out this form here or below for your chance to win. You’ll automatically be added to our weekly newsletter, where we share insights into all that’s hot and happening across New York City. To qualify, the prize winner must be a resident of New York and aged 21 or older. Only one winner will be chosen and notified via email. The sweepstakes is on from now until September 7. So enter now for your chance to win! For rules on the sweepstakes, you can find them here.

Some cities have more sprawl, sure, but we’re partial to the ones that surge upward. And thankfully for all of us, New York City stretches sky-high, from elevated parks like the High Line, to rooftop bars that pair tasty drinks with dizzying views, to beautiful buildings that skim the clouds. But instead of just serving up some of the best views in NYC, the city’s best rooftop restaurants do all that as well as offering some of the finest food and drink options at any elevation. So ready your Instagram filters and get ready for your most scenic foodie snap yet—these spots are your ticket to the top.  RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYC right now July 2025: It's still rooftop weather and there's more to do than drink in the views. For this update, we removed Electric Lemon, The Rooftop Restaurant RH New York, Serra by Birreria at Eataly Flatiron and Sushi Lab. In their place, we've added Saishin, a glam omakase den atop the Gansevoort Rooftop. 

Few dining daydreams capture a corner of New York City’s culinary appeal as keenly as the notion of the classic steakhouse. Bustling dining rooms lined with big, plush booths. Moody lights. Tables topped with frigid martinis. And perfectly paired sides and cuts you just can’t quite recreate at home. But as much as New Yorkers appreciate an old haunt whose walls are peppered with history and lore, the city has been more than happy to welcome modern-day halls that honor a good cut. All this to say, a New York City steakhouse can turn any occasion special, significant or quietly distinguished. And while we have plenty to choose from, some are simply better than the rest. So sharpen those knives for a slice of Gotham at its prime.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC August 2025: We added New York's first-ever fine dining restaurant to the list, Delmonico's. We also added chef Sungchul Shim's steakhouse with a Korean spin, Gui Steakhouse. We removed Bowery Meat Company, Gus's Chop House, Porter House Bar and Grill, St. Anslem, Sparks Steakhouse and Wolfgang's Steakhouse. For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out how we review at Time Out.

August 2025 update: There's new songs being added to karaoke machines on a regular basis, so we see it as our duty to keep this list bang up to date. Our latest additions include a modern British classic from Lola Young, as well as the bounciest anthem to emerge over the past 12 months from Blackpink's Rosé and Bruno Mars. Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all. But heed our warning: choosing the right song is crucial (aka, don’t opt for that Whitney Houston tune if you haven’t the range. And if you don't have good enough flow, steer clear of rapping. Kapeesh?) So we thought we’d help out a little bit. In our list of the best karaoke songs ever, we’ve got everyone from Adele to Toto, and from Frank Sinatra to Ricky Martin. There's even recent singalongs from Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Something for everyone. So down that shot, grab that mic and take to the stage. Your audience awaits you. Here are the best karaoke songs ever.  RECOMMENDED:❤️ The best love songs☀️ The best summer songs🎉 The best party songs🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far  

In New York City, “underground” is good: think speakeasy-themed bars, hidden streets, secret gardens, you know, the actual underground. But sometimes you want to soar above it all, sipping effervescent libations among the clouds like some kind of fancy bird with an expense account. You want to be uplifted.  In the city that never stops sprawling, upward expansion has also reached great heights. Many incredible eating and drinking destinations are poised in the sky like treehouses with cover charges. Among these rooftop bars are old New York throwbacks, party destinations and seaside terraces practically fashioned for Instagram. They each offer booze, some kind of view and an invitation for you to get high.  August 2025: Just because August is here doesn't mean that rooftop season is anywhere near over. We've added another locale to our list: the enchanting terrace atop the Conrad New York Downtown, known as Leonessa, which transports guests to an Italian getaway. RECOMMENDED: The best bars in NYC

Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and neighborhood favorite might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 35 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we’ve been to and want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  RECOMMENDED: NYC’s best bars right now August 2025: After a recent five-star review, we added the beloved Thai-American eatery, Thai Diner, to the list. For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out How we review at Time Out. Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining.

Every drink seems ideal when you're at the perfect bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, rooftops send you soaring toward the clouds and cocktail destinations shake and stir myriad ingredients into ideally calibrated glassware—leaps above what you try to craft at home. The options are unending, the ice is nicer and you aren’t just drinking, you’re at the spot.  Whether you're dabbling in low-ABV libations, making your way through dedicated martini menus or collecting passwords for pseudo speakeasies, there is an ideal location for every taste, tolerance and occasion. Find them among the 50 best bars in NYC right now. Updated August 2025: After a recent visit, we added the East Village's Bar Snack for its seriously good frozens and the late-night snack that is the Spice Bag. We removed Jimmy's Corner. For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out How we review at Time Out.

The best brunch in NYC can be found every day of the week. Saturday brunch is the best time to gear up for the night ahead, Sundays are perfect for relaxing and a weekday brunch is a rarefied treat designated for ad hoc time off—we would know. We make brunch our business. It doesn’t matter so much when you do it, but where you do it. And whether you skew more toward the breakfast or lunch ends of the portmanteau’s spectrum, toward coffee or mimosas, these are the best brunch destinations in NYC.  RECOMMENDED: The best boozy brunches in NYC July 2025: After a recent visit, we added Coqodaq and Kellogg’s Diner. We removed Sweet Afton and Dimes. For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out How we review at Time Out. Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

If you don't know already, the summer edition of NYC Restaurant Week is well underway. But if you follow us, you are probably well aware, as we can't stop talking about it. And how could we not? Over 600 restaurants across our five boroughs are inviting us to the table over seriously discounted deals that don't tip over $60, on offer morning, noon and night. We've already thumbed through our best picks across all five boroughs as well as rattled off a handful of Michelin-rated restaurants that we think are worth the visit, especially at a more affordable price point. But, speaking of affordable, if you are looking to get the most bang for your buck, we hear you. Close to 300 restaurants are doling out deals around the $30 mark, making it easy to bop around from place to place with monies relatively intact. Hungry? Eat and save at these cheap NYC Restaurant Week deals.  RECOMMENDED: The 20 best cheap eats in NYC

Thirsty? Of course you are, but thankfully we’ve got just the tonic. Our cities are packed with brilliant, innovative and downright wacky bars, where crafty mixologists are shaking, mixing and stirring cocktails and bartenders are carefully pouring moreish wines. But the best ones? Only locals can tell us that, so that’s why we’ve called on Time Out’s international network of writers and editors to tell us all about their favourite spot for a drink in their city. Below is a varied menu of vibes and flavours, from a classy little wine place in Madrid to a speakeasy in Manila, a sultry cocktail joint in Edinburgh to a no-fuss institution in London. Read on for Time Out’s fresh roundup of the best bars in the world’s best cities. Recommended:🌇 The best rooftop bars in the world✨ The best cities in the world for nightlife🍕 The best pizzas in the world🍝 The best cities in the world for food Liv Kelly is the writer for Time Out Travel, based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

Brooklyn has at least one of everything and bars are no exception. One could spend a lifetime in the borough of Kings and perhaps merely glimpse every dive, wine bar, beer garden and classic drinking emporium. Each one of the best bars in Brooklyn is special in its own way, and our top picks shine with excellent cocktails, hospitable ambiance and qualities that simply keep you coming back.  Updated July 2025: Many of our favorite Brooklyn bars have sadly closed since our last update, including Cobble Hill's Leyenda and our favorite fête, The Rogers Garden. Pilot is also gone from the list as it is closed for the season. We also removed Brooklyn Beer Garden, Goldie's, Good Judy, Happyfun Hideaway, Jaffa Cocktail and Raw Bar, Montero and Night of Joy. We added Place des Fêtes, Frog Wine Bar and Mr. Melo.  Time Out has instituted a sitewide policy change. For more on our new policies, feel free to check out how we review at Time Out. 

When La Cabra made its debut in the East Village back in 2021, the pint-sized shop and bakery operated with a militancy that factored in a perpetually packed queue, as customers were desperate to try a taste of the Danish-based coffee company firsthand. In the following years, the fervor has cooled, likely due to its spread across the city, with locations operating in Bushwick and SoHo. Minus the uptick in activity during the morning rush and weekends, a visit now yields less standing in line and more strolling right in, as casually observing the baristas behind the L-shaped counter and nosing at the glass case with its laminated lineup of breads and pastries is more than encouraged. Even now, the baked goods led by Jared Sexton (of Bien Cuit and Dominique Ansel Bakery fame) still draw a crowd, with the fragrant Cardamom Bun, featuring crunchy bits of sugar baked inside, holding the crown as the house favorite.

What Saint Tuesday has going for it is what many speakeasies about town try to recreate—and it all starts with the fact that this bar is legitimately hard to find. Yes, the address is technically located at 77 Walker Street and it is connected to the Walker Hotel Tribeca. But instead of going inside the hotel and rooting around for it, walk past the lobby doors and turn right onto Cortlandt Alley toward White Street. Find the metal staircase and ring the doorbell, which is sneakily marked with their logo (but less sneakily, a Ring camera). Soon, a hostess will usher you in, guide you past the hum of the hotel's kitchen and briskly down a few flights of stairs. As you climb, the more you will hear soft jazz slowly meet your ears. As my friend and I went through the rigmarole of it all—the door bells, the descents, and a 45-minute wait—upon passing the threshold, she turned to me and said, "See, this is a real speakeasy." And after an evening of proper boozing and rhythms of jazz, I can wholeheartedly say that she was right.   The vibe: The concrete-heavy subterranean basement somehow retains a certain softness with flickering candles, hugged by round marble tables and squat chairs on one side and black leather banquettes on the other. The nightly jazz sets are the bow on top, immediately making you feel like you've truly discovered something special. The interior seems to call for intimacy, so don't be surprised if the twosomes around you start canoodling.  The food: There are

For over a hundred years, The Palm Court's soaring, stained-glass atrium has hosted thousands of afternoon teas, making The Plaza Hotel a destination for the midday tradition. Now with the U.S. Open upon us, this posh venue has just the thing to make you feel like you are sitting courtside. In partnership with Lacoste, The Palm Court is serving a tennis-inspired afternoon tea from now until September 10th. Channeling the fashion brand's Le Café Lacoste in Monaco, the themed tea service is bringing a taste of the French Riviera to the city. On silver three-tiered trays, you can find delicate sandwiches like The Court Side Cucumber and Le “Croc” Monsieur, a.k.a a riff on the croque monsieur. Finger-sized sweets come in the form of lemon cake, cheekily named Game. Set. Citrus., and Earl Grey Tea Break Macarons stamped with the iconic mascot. Speaking of, the cafe's croc-shaped dessert, Le Crocodile, will also be available for snacking. As you sip on one-of-a-kind teas, Champagnes and even "C(r)ocktails," you can gaze upon the atrium as it glows Lacoste green. Plus, original vintage racquets invented by René Lacoste himself are also on display. So don your finest tennis wares and cheers to a winning combo.    The afternoon tea is priced at $145 per person and reservations are strongly encouraged. Reserve your spot here.

The Community Cookout Series has one mission: to strengthen the community through gathering. And it seems they've done exactly that. All summer long, the collective has taken over the streets of Astoria, welcoming folks with food, music, film and serious neighborhood fun. To close out the season, the collective is inviting you to grill and chill, plus a little bit of thrill! On Saturday, August 23, the Community Cookout Series is hosting its summer finale. Hosted by 31st Ave Open Street, the two-block-long, open-air fest kicks things off with music played by DJs and live bands. After you've worked up an appetite dancing in the streets, you can refuel over free—yes, we said it, free—barbecue provided by the mission-driven mobile pop-up, Tikkun BBQ. To welcome all to the table, the barbecue will be grilling ribs, chicken and hot dogs, including kosher, halal and vegan dogs. But for a little dinner and a show, the cookout has just the thing. Ushering in the spooky season, the outdoor event will screen the iconic film, "The Mummy," put on by Astoria Horror Club.   The event kicks off at 3pm. BBQ will be handed out at 7pm and the movie starts at 8pm. Entry is free!

Music? Food? And all of the natty wines you can glug? Check, check and check! On Saturday, August 23, Fort Greene's Rhodora Wine Bar is taking over the block for its annual block party. For its fourth year in rotation, the afternoon will include live music all day, including tunes from art and music collective Papi Juice, Starchild & The New Romantic and DJ Sasha Crush. Shy’s Burgers and Frys will be manning the grill while chef Sam Friedman of the wine bar will be running a special menu inside. Sweets are most certainly on order as Tess McNamara (@tessyummies) will be providing cakes by the slice. And if you need to chill from the heat, grab a rare scoop from the organic ice cream pop-up, Little Rat. No surprise here, but the zero-waste wine bar will be pouring wines by the glass or you can easily snag a bottle so you can sip and sway with your best group of pals.  But this is a block party that gives back. One hundred percent of proceeds will go towards One Love Community Fridge to reestablish a community fridge in the neighborhood. The celebration goes all the way to 10pm, so come hungry, come thirsty and come ready to party. 

A few weeks ago, I was walking down 49th Street, closely following Google Maps directions on my phone. After a turn on 7th Avenue, I looked up and came face-to-face with the one and only M&M store. I knew right then and there that I was officially in the belly of the beast that is Times Square. But instead of running away from the chaotic nature of the neighborhood, I bravely pushed forward. Because for one night only, I was going to call America’s tourist trap my home. And I was going to do it at the Times Square EDITION.  A self-described “modern sanctuary," the Times Square EDITION was intended to bring a bit of class to the square, with its lush interiors and even a little help from a chef who has been on the receiving end of Michelin Stars. And after a stay, I admit, the Times Square EDITION finally gave me good reason to visit (and stay) in one of New York’s most bustling centers.  Why stay at Times Square EDITION? You want a view of Times Square without all the…Times Square-ness of it all? The Times Square EDITION gives you peace and perspective among the frenetic energy of the neighborhood. Once you pass through the hotel’s steel entry doors, you’ll find what you’ve been looking for all along: silence. Yes, the hotel’s first act of hospitality lies in its stillness, as the long white entryway with black granite floors gives a needed sensory deprivation. Adding to the serenity of it all, a blue-ish green stainless-steel sphere hovers at the end of the hallway, inviting

With the holidays closer on the horizon, the season of reflection and giving back begins. Union Square Cafe is doing exactly that with the return of its annual fundraiser.  On September 14, Union Square Cafe is hosting its ALL IN fundraiser for a third year in a row. All in the name of charity, several beloved eateries, bars and then some are joining in. Bites will be served by Crevette, Daily Provisions, Golden Hof Korean Bar & Grill, Hellbender, Island Creek Oysters, Mama's Too, Masalawala & Sons and Superiority Burger. Caffè Panna will be in attendance with scoops of their Italian-inspired gelato, while Overstory will be shaking up cocktails as well as serving beer and wine. To give even more, there will be an auction with a chance to win experiences at Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Happy Cooking Hospitality, plus bidding on Korin Knives, Tequila Enemigo and more.  100% of the proceeds will benefit three local charities: Drive Change, a paid fellowship for formerly incarcerated youth that focuses on culinary training and professional development; Emma's Torch a social enterprise that empowers refugees through culinary education and job readiness training; and Food Education Fund a nonprofit that supports culinary-focused public high school students in New York City. All In will be held on September 14, from 3pm to 7pm. Tickets are $105 on SevenRooms here.

The Hawksmoor: one of our favorite steakhouses that so happens to be imported from London. Satan's Whiskers. Currently ranked number 26 on World’s 50 Best Bars list, this East London bar, according to our writer, Lisa Wright, pleases with "hip hop on the stereo, a smartly modish setting, vintage French posters on the walls and some of the best cocktails to be found in Bethnal Green." The two of them together? A match made in heaven.  On August 19, Satan's Whiskers will be popping up at the steakhouse for the happiest time of day: happy hour. For one night only, the bar will be shaking and stirring some of their top gin cocktails during the restaurant's happy hour, from 5 to 7pm. Sponsored by Fords Gin, the London bar will be shaking up their classics, including the GINcredible Hulk (Fords Officers Reserve Gin, triple melon, Lillet Blanc and Suze), Fords Riviera (Fords Gin, elderflower, cedrata, verjus, white bitter, limoncello and soda), Saturn (Fords Gin, lemon, falernum, passionfruit and orgeat) and, the drink that shares the name of the restaurant, Satan’s Whiskers (Fords Gin, orange, dry vermouth, Punt E Mes, Grand Marnier, orange bitters). Entry is free and drinks start at $15. A sip and a steak? Nothing left to say but cheers!

Tickets to the US Open are now on sale. Hooray! Tickets to actually see a game inside the stadium start around the $150 mark. Boo! Instead of shelling out funds for some nosebleeds, we've got just the thing. Head to Time Out Market to catch all the US Open action in style. From the opening serve on August 25 to the final match on September 8, we’re screening the tournament games across our bar and lounge areas so you can cheer on your favorite players in great company. Plus, we’ve got some ace drink specials. Riffing off the iconic Honey Deuce comes the Game Set Goose, a Grey Goose vodka cocktail with grape, cucumber, lemon, simple syrup and a splash of club soda. Whether you're a die-hard tennis fan or just in it for the drinks and energy, this is your spot for all things US Open in Brooklyn. Entry is free, and seating is first-come, first-served. All ages are welcome!

Among Central Park's expansive lawns, walking trails and its fully-functioning zoo, the Central Park Boathouse remains a destination among the park's 843 acres. Dating back to the 1950s, the once single-functioning boathouse has evolved into a full dining experience all in view of one of the park's most serene views. If you've yet to visit the boathouse since its 2024 revival, the lakeside eatery is inviting you to its shores for an evening of wines and relaxation.   On Wednesday, August 20th, the iconic NYC institution is hosting a one-night-only dinner. The focus? Everything orange (wines, that is). Previously of Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, beverage director Jamie Boss has curated a list of skin-contact glasses from the reaches of Italy and France to the local fronts of Oregon. Executive Chef Adam Fiscus is along for the ride, crafting a complementary summer menu to go with it. Think Poached Artichokes with zucchini basil purée, crispy leeks, Lobster Ravioli with roasted corn, lemon and butter and lamb chops with tabbouleh and harissa aioli.   Reservations are available via OpenTable. Tickets are $110, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

Brooklyn's oldest steakhouse is still a charmer. The stalwart has captured the hearts of many and has remained virtually unchanged, almost staunchly so, as New York's steak scene continues to swell around it. Do you come here for the best steak of your life? No, not really. But eating a meal at one of the city's relics—seriously, it opened in 1887—is reason enough to give Mr. Luger a try.  The vibe: A little bit of everyone finds their way to this South Williamsburg establishment, as tables are filled with the old and the young, lovebirds and families. White-aproned servers of a certain age tend to tables with swiftness and, at least at our table, a smile, scribbling orders on pads of paper and dropping off white napkined breadbaskets with efficiency. It all goes down in a setting that looks like a German beer hall, with dark woods, golden candelabras that gleam, and, in one room, a few steins lined the wall. That's because it once was, as the initial restaurant that debuted back in the late 1800s was "Carl Luger's Café, Billiards and Bowling Alley."   The food: The menu is straightforward, and virtually unchanged, minus the addition of the steak sandwich that was tacked on a few years back. You always get a complimentary basket of bread, some of which spills open with cooked onions and burnt flecks of garlic. It comes with a few pats of butter, served on a whimsical, seafaring plate that looks like it should be framed in a New Jersey household (psst...my born and raised New

Missed out on cruising around Europe this summer? Yeah, us too. Thankfully, Ariel Arce (yes, the very one behind Heroes, Pearl Box and the once beloved Champagne lounge, Niche Niche) opened her very first hotel bar this spring, inviting all of us to her Italian terrace. Taking to the skies for her first hotel bar, Arce opened Leonessa, a spritizing and snacking bar on the 16th floor of the Conrad New York Downtown. The jewel-box-like roof is seemingly lifted from the motherland, with limoncello-colored couches and corners, a bubbling lion's head fountain and lush greenery, including a few real lemon trees. No, you won't be able to gaze upon the waters of the Amalfi Coast, but you can at least give a wave to Lady Liberty herself. Cycle through spritzes and bitter-forward drinks like the Sbagliato (with prosecco a la Emma D'Arcy). Yet the drink of the summer has to go to the Sgroppino, a Belvedere vodka and prosecco-based cocktail that comes with a foamy head of lemon sorbetto. Snacking will come at a later season (there are currently only nuts and olives for eating), so make sure you get a little something in you before you get to spritzing.

Just a few months ago, we asked you what kind of food you wanted to see at the latest Time Out Market in Union Square. And let's just say, you let us have it. Suggestions for juicy smashed burgers, foldable pizza slices and two-fisted sandwiches flooded our comment section (and even this editor's personal email address). We hear you, we see you, and now, after months of planning, we are just about ready to feed you.   Now the secret is out. Today, we are announcing the seven restaurants and chefs who are coming on board at the new Time Out Market Union Square. Soon to be cooking at 124 East 14th Street inside Zero Irving, our line-up of talent will wow you with Caribbean patties, flame-grilled kebabs and Michelin-rated tacos, all in one place. So start spreading the word: here's who and what you can look forward to at Time Out Market Union Square next month: Critically acclaimed chef Kwame Onwuachi is bringing his Caribbean patty stand, Patty Palace, to the Market: Since 2022, we've come along with Kwame Onwuachi as he journeyed through his upbringing in New York at the wildly successful, award-winning and perpetually popular restaurant, Tatiana. Now, Onwuachi continues his ode to the city by channeling his favorite childhood snack: the Jamaican patty. Following successful stalls at CitiField and a truck parked outside his Lincoln Center restaurant, Onwuachi’s installment of Patty Palace at the Market will expand on his curried chicken iteration, adding simmering beef and jer

The green haven that is the Collective Retreats Governors Island on Governor’s Island gives New Yorkers a chance to finally get outdoors without all the, well, outdoorsy-ness of it all. Now in its 20th season, the 172-acre retreat entices us with its upscale glamping tents, private suites and glass-walled cabins that house soaking tubs, handheld showers and air conditioning and heating that outperforms our current apartments. Even better, it is all backdropped by stellar views of the Manhattan skyline and Lady Liberty herself. If you’ve yet to experience this version of the great outdoors, the lodging destination is bringing back its exclusive open-fire dinner, making for a perfect excuse to have a little staycation in the city.  RECOMMENDED: How to spend 24 hours at Governors Island On September 17, the outdoor getaway is reviving its Hearth & Harvest dinner. The one-night only dinner will return to the property’s expansive Great Lawn, welcoming all over a meal prepared over an open fire. At the head of the shared table, you will find the one and only Tomer Blechman. Blechman has been known to tame the flame at his various Brooklyn-based restaurants, particularly at Theodora where his penchant for dry-aged selections from the sea is one of the best in the city. Blechman will be bringing his popular dry-aged fish program to the table, as well as tomahawk steaks and vegetables, soon to be smoked, blistered and charred over the open flames. Yola Mezcal will be kicking off the

I am not a runner, unless there is a fun element to it—be it bubbles, color or even pizza. Really, I just need something to get my mind off the sound of my breathing and feet slapping the pavement. But hearing that New York’s next fun run will involve a tour of some of the city's best baked goods, let's just say I just might lace up my shoes for a lap.   RECOMMENDED: NYC's 30 best bakeries, including pie pros, cupcake destinations and more The first-ever NYC Bakery Run is coming to New York this fall, racing to streets on Sunday, September 21. The half-marathon invites carb lovers of all kinds to pound the pavement over pastries with designated pitstops at some of the city’s finest makers of bread and croissants. Hosted by Copenhagen and New York-based media company TIPSTER, this is the second iteration of the run, as the brand introduced The Fastelavn Bun Run in Copenhagen this past February. New York's inaugural fun run hopes to bring the same energy, fueled by carbohydrates, of course. "New York City is falling in love with bakeries, and a new generation of bakers is redefining the city's baking culture,” said Simon Evers, founder of TIPSTER, in a press release. “The NYC BAKERY RUN celebrates their craft and pairs it with running, another quintessential daily ritual for many New Yorkers, and the interest is overwhelming.” Overwhelming is certainly one way to put it, as within two hours of yesterday's announcement, Evers stated they had over 1,000 sign-ups. 24 hours later,

Earlier this month, I finally made my way to Chelsea’s latest and greatest, Haymarket, a new restaurant from a former Saga alum. But as I went to research the space further a week later—poof! It seemingly vanished. But my worries of a sudden closure were quickly assuaged as the restaurant underwent a rebrand to distance itself from similarly named businesses in the neighborhood. Now, Chelsea can firmly welcome Markette (326 7th Ave) to its ranks.  Behind Markette lies a talented team, starting with executive chef India Doris. Born in London, the chef started cooking in kitchens at the ripe age of 15, working at restaurants across London, Normandy and Spain. In 2016, the chef moved to the States to work at The NoMad during the time that James Kent was cheffing, who earned the restaurant its first Michelin Star. When he moved to open Crown Shy, Doris went with him, eventually moving up the ranks to executive sous chef at sister (and two Michelin-starred) restaurant, Saga. It seems much of Doris's pathway was forged all those years ago, as she also worked alongside her future business partner, Alex Pfaffenbach, while at The NoMad. Previously overseeing the global food and beverage program at The NoMad Hotels, Plaffenbach went on to Quality Branded and oversaw the openings of Zou Zou’s and Columbus Circle’s fever dream of an Italian restaurant, Bad Roman. When the landlord directly reached out to Plaffenbach about opening a high-end sports bar in the Chelsea space, Doris initial

Like Kendrick Lamar says, "Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty." So to thank our day ones and favorite friends we've made along the way, here at Time Out Market Brooklyn, we are spreading the love.  Starting this month, guests will receive 15% off their bar tab if they sign up for our newsletter. This drink deal is good for each and every bar found inside the market, from the cool, subterranean Lobby Bar to the sports den that is The Local Corner. Oh, and you can't forget about the Roof Top Bar, which, hands down, has one of the best views in the city. Plus, joining our newsletter gives you access to all things that are hip and happening at the Dumbo market hall, from food and drink deals to make you swoon to all-night samba parties and jazzy performances made to make you sway.   Thirsty for more? Sign up now—the next ones are on us.  

DJ FATFINGAZ says it best, “If you don’t evolve, you dissolve”—which is sage advice coming from a man who’s been spinning beats around the world for over 30 years. A lover of music from the get-go, DJ FATFINGAZ knew he wanted to be behind the booth from the ripe age of seven. From his early days sneaking into the clubs to watch his favorites play, the DJ has gone on to win worldwide competitions, man the radio waves and maintain steady residencies from the far reaches of Asia to Switzerland. But the New York native always shows his hometown love, especially with his rooftop sets at Time Out Market Brooklyn. We caught up with the award-winning DJ to hear about his love for the art form, how he studies music to keep his sound fresh and what's spinning at his monthly rooftop party in Dumbo.  Tell us a bit about yourself. DJ FATFINGAZ: I am from New York, born and raised in Jamaica, Queens. I was a lover of music, always gravitating to it ever since I was a kid. Going down Jamaica Avenue and seeing DJ culture right in front of my face, it was just a part of my DNA. When did you know you wanted to make DJing your career? DF: I knew at seven years old what I wanted to do. My mom thought it was just a hobby. But she invested in me, one turntable at a time. I got brought in by a group called InterBase Productions, and they trained me from 1991 to 2000. Then, I started competing within the city. Back in 1997, I came in third place at an all-city competition, which drove me to do the D

Maybe it was the great pause that was the pandemic that caused less of a yearning for nightlife. Maybe it's that younger people are increasingly looking for places to gather that don’t solely revolve around flashing lights and alcohol. And maybe, just maybe, it's because we are all a little over only using phones as a means for connecting. Whatever the reason, droves of people are trading nights out at the club for nights in at the chess club.  Yes, New York is fully in its board games era. Over the past few years, crowds of Gen Zers and Millennials have brought back the art and fun of table games, selling out pop-up chess nights in Dimes Square, playing backgammon at the same place they knock back a glass of wine and trading tokens won at shiny Japanese arcades for special-edition Labubus. And with the success of D&D’s sold-out show at MSG last year, UNO-themed social clubs rolling out in the U.S. this month and Chuck E. Cheese opening a chain of adults-only arcades (hopefully, minus the animatronics, unless it's this one), it seems that the trend of gaming is here to stay. But beyond just wine bars and barcades getting in on the fun, restaurants are also inviting us to game on.  RECOMMENDED: The best arcade bars in NYC for games and recreations Silvia Barban’s Crown Heights restaurant, Briscola Trattoria, keeps a simple motto: “Come for the food, stay for a Briscola card game.” And she means it. Because if you happen to book the last seating on Tuesdays and Wednesday nights

“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Tuesday, so you’re hearing from us each week. Last time, Food & Drink Editor Morgan Carter talked about how bars and restaurants are going beyond rainbow drinks for Pride this year. Not too long ago, I’d tell you that I wasn’t the biggest coffee drinker. But then two things happened. One: I moved to New York. Two: In the same year I arrived, I won free coffee for a year (shout out to Burly Coffee in Bed-Stuy), which, at the time, was a good five steps away from my apartment door. Let's just say it is easy to pinpoint when my love affair began.  Yet, many, and I mean many, lattes later, I fully maintain that I am no coffee connoisseur. I don’t wax poetic about the origin of beans and I can’t fully tell you what a flat white is. Yet, one of my treasured weekend rituals is taking my dog to the park for off-leash hours in the AM and bopping around to one of the many nearby coffee shops on the walk home, truly a treat for both of us. Nowadays, my tastes still lean toward lattes over a more reasonable cup of just black coffee, making for a habit that runs me $7 to $8 a visit, tip always included. So, color me surprised when I found out that my overpriced latte was actually a steal, especially when the hot new cup in town sells for up to $52 for a pour-over.   RECOMMENDED: The 21 very best coffe

Just a few weeks ago, we got word from a little birdie (a.k.a. the internet) that the Thai Diner team was cooking up something special. Turns out, when they closed their beloved Uncle Boons Sister in 2020—a casual spin-off from their wildly successful restaurant, Uncle Boons, which also shuttered in the same year—they retained the keys to the space. All these years later, and the team is finally back at the 203 Mott Street. And the name of the game? Chicken fingers, baby.  RECOMMENDED: NYC's 12 best fried chicken destinations On Friday, August 8, the Thai Diner team debuted Mommy Pai’s, a literal hop and a skip down the block from the favored Thai-American diner. Much like her other restaurants, for chef-partner Ann Redding, Mommy Pai’s is a personal one. Her sister May Redding designed the branding of the restaurant (she also designed both Thai Diner and Uncle Boons), from the tropical-themed menus to the maximalist walk-up counter which mimics a traditional Thai wooden home blended with a roadside food stall. Together, the sisters pay a living tribute to their mother, Ampai, whose face you can catch plastered on the front door and smiling on menus with chicken tenders in hand.   Speaking of, tenders are the name of the game. Using organic chicken as a base, you can order your gluten-free tenders fried or grilled in the style of satay, zhuzhed with your choice of Lemongrass, Muay Thai, Spicy and Coconut (which you can only get fried). There’s also a vegan version, the Hat Ya

Back in the day, it wasn’t uncommon that the same gas station that would fill up your tank could also fill up your belly. As car manufacturing ramped up in the U.S. in the 1920s and 1930s, a budding travel industry formed around it that spoke to the freedom of the all-American road trip. And so, family-owned gas stations became a part of the journey, feeding weary travelers on the way to their final destination (and even served as a means of survival). Nowadays, many of these small-town operations have all been phased out in lieu of massive corporations that merely hawk spinning hot dogs and scorching hot (but barely palatable) coffee. Yet several roadside gems remain, serving burgers, tacos and even full pans of paella, becoming a stop-worthy destination in their own right. And one of the best in the country resides right here in New York City.  RECOMMENDED: Why my Texas road trips always include a detour to Buc-ee's Yelp curated a selection of the best gas station restaurants across America, from lobster taquitos found at a reststop in Yosemite National Park to Loco Moco, Katsu curry and other Hawaiian eats at a gas station in Silverdale, Washington. Only one New York restaurant made the list (not to be confused with Brooklyn New York Pizza & Wings in Mesa, Arizona, which also made the ranking), a notable stop for its smash burgers hidden inside the last operating gas station under 14th Street. Of course, we are talking about the viral hit that is Smacking Burger.   Run by

If someone were to ask, “Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?”, you may get differing answers depending on the company. Commonly classified as veg, the savory red plant is, in fact, a fruit, or really a berry, as the fruit grows from the flower of a plant and has a chamber of seeds inside. That being said, NFL player George Kittle dropped a further dilemma on us, positing on X: “If tomatoes are a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie?” Now his musings have come to fruition, as one iconic condiment brand is bringing the ketchup smoothie to life. RECOMMENDED: The best smoothie and juice bars in NYC right now Just in time for the peak of the tomato season, HEINZ has debuted The HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Smoothie. Starting today, August 6, select Smoothie King locations around the country, including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver and right here in the city, are blending up the ripened red smoothie for a limited time. More than just a squirt of the stuff in a Styrofoam cup, the smoothie comes with a blend of açaí sorbet, apple juice, strawberries and raspberries for a sweet and tangy sip.  “After months of meticulous R&D, testing, and tasting, we landed on a savory-sweet blend that celebrates the tomato in all its glory,” said Lori Primavera, vice president of R&D and product marketing at Smoothie King, in a press release. Of course, this isn’t the first time the smoothie franchise has blended up something special. Last year, the brand partnered with Dude Perfect, a group of influencers whose content

If you’ve lived anywhere in the vicinity of Prospect Heights for the past decade, it is likely that you’ve come across the name Greg Baxtrom. Studying under the guise of Per Se and Alinea in Chicago and Dan Barber’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Westchester, the chef brought his culinary know-how to Brooklyn in 2016, but in an accessible package, with the opening of Olmsted. His ambitions paid off as the restaurant easily became one of New York’s finest, riding the wave of farm-to-table restaurants across the city. Over the years, Baxtrom expanded his footprint on Vanderbilt Street, starting with the self-billed French yakitori restaurant, Maison Yaki, and the Midwestern eatery that paid homage to his mother, Patti Ann’s.  Yet in the years since, it seems as though Baxtrom’s hold on Prospect Heights has come loose. In 2023, Maison Yaki converted to a reimagined French bistro, Petite Patate, before shuttering at just eight months old. And earlier this spring, Patti Ann’s quietly closed to little fanfare or announcement. Now, Baxtrom’s last holdout on the street is also coming to a close, after a nine-year run.    This week, Baxtrom announced that Olmsted is closing. Baxtrom posted about the closure on Instagram, stating that the last day for the restaurant would be Sunday, August 17.  “As we settle into nearly ten years on Vanderbilt Avenue with these small restaurants, I realize they no longer have the capacity to meet the standards that mean so much to me,” Baxtrom said via In