Where To Relax and Eat At New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week is upon us and while we get in our cardio running to show to show, sometimes it’s good to unwind in between. Across the cities models and editors are seeing the shows and being seen at the coolest places in town. We’ve spots you should snag a table at ASAP. If you can get in, of course.

Saint Theo’s

Known to be a favorite of celebrities and the fashion crowd, Saint Theo’s is a coastal Italian inspired restaurant from restaurateurs Robert Goldman [Goldman NYC] and Kyle Hotchkiss Carone [American Bar, Cafe Clover]. Paired with a beverage program led by Simon Sebbah [Angels' Share, Lyanness], the menu is inspired by Venice and the Italian coast, highlighting fresh seafood, simple yet elevated housemade pastas, and seasonal ingredients. The breezy, vibrant 110-seat space boasts a dining room, bar, and lounge, with an eclectic mix of vintage and modern design features including colorful Murano glass sconces, Venice Biennale exhibition posters, framed Pirelli calendars and deep green linen banquettes.

Le Jardinier

Settled within timeless, light-filled, marble interiors designed by award-winning architect Joseph Dirand, Le Jardinier's cuisine and glamorous setting evoke a modern greenhouse in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli's menu is focused on utilizing the highest quality vegetables, seasonal ingredients, sustainable seafood and fresh herbs. The refined yet approachable cuisine, atmosphere, and service create a holistic hospitality experience for guests. Once a favorite of New York’s socialites and celebrities before its pandemic closure, Le Jardinier’s triumphant return to New York’s fine dining scene guarantees a fashionable crowd.

Grand Marnier

Grand Marnier’s presence is centrally located at Spring Studios, the heart of New York Fashion Week: The Shows. Throughout the week attendees can stop by the brand’s bespoke Grand Dome Bar to enjoy Grand Marnier cocktails like the JR Maximalist Margarita, the Grand 75 and the G&G. While enjoying one these signature cocktails, attendees can pose and snap photos in front of the bar’s golden dome shaped background, designed to mimic the shape of Grand Marnier’s iconic bottle, which itself is designed to represent the copper pot stills in which the brand’s cognac base is distilled.

Valerie

Valerie, a bi-level cocktail bar and restaurant located on West 45th Street evokes the golden era of Manhattan with its timeless drink list, bistro-inspired menu, and Art-Deco-inspired decor, with inspired updates for modern crowds. Have a drink and quiet conversation underneath one of those murals in the Art-Deco inspired Gatsby Lounge, indulge in some casual New American fare in the dining-oriented Den or find more space upstairs in the Blushing Bar, a full-service space that also happens to be perfect for private events.

PHD Rooftop is at Dream Downtown

With an iconic exterior inspired by an ocean liner and luxe rooms, Dream Downtown has always been a destination for out-of-towners and locals alike with an interest in turning heads. After a packed itinerary of shows and after parties, those favoring an all-night party end their nights at PHD Rooftop, where the cocktails and sharing plates keep dancers fueled all night long. With sweeping views of the NYC skyline, the top-floor nightclub and lounge feature two full-service bars and a fully-equipped DJ booth with dancing indoors and seating on the outdoor terrace.

YOSHINO

Created by Sushi Master Tadashi Yoshida is one of the most important sushi openings in New York to date. The restaurant is the United State debut of one of Japan’s most respected Sushi Masters and former owner of Sushi-ya no Yoshino and Sushi no Yoshino, which was acclaimed as one of the top sushi restaurants outside of Tokyo. His meticulous approach to sourcing and matching ingredients and exceptional skill at balancing flavor and texture have earned him an international reputation as one of the leading forces in elevated culinary craftsmanship in the art of sushi making. Chef Yoshida showcases his techniques in a 21-course omakase service, combining classic edo-mae style sushi with subtle French influence, served on a 10-seat sushi counter composed of a single piece of hinoki wood that is over 300 years old.

Mollusca

This recently opened high design seafood restaurant in the Meatpacking District with an impeccably executed expansive menu and a signature dish of Mussels, served in 35 imaginative sauces. The menu was designed by Brand Chef Gianmaria Sapia and Executive Chef Christina Bonilla (Zuma, Atla, Clocktower), with great attention to detail in flavor and presentation. The restaurant also showcases a beautifully designed and well-stocked taupe marble cocktail bar where Beverage Director Kate Uglova, formerly of The Aviary —part of the Alinea Group— in Chicago, creates cocktails with intricate flavors and uncommon ingredients. The beautifully designed interior features large black mirrors and hand-blown glass chandeliers anchor the dining room in shapes reminiscent of jellyfish and cast waves eliciting a deep-sea feel. The restaurant is furnished with custom made leather and velvet seating.

The Oval

A 30-seat Chef’s tasting counter nested in La Devozione at Chelsea Market, was conceptualized by Giuseppe Di Martino, third generation Owner of renowned Pastificio Di Martino to take diners on a culinary journey for the best use of the Di Martino’s varied pasta shapes with imported and local seasonal ingredients. Each dish in the seven-course pasta tasting menu is based on classic Italian recipes, reimagined by Giuseppe and Executive Chef Alessio Rossetti in modern and experimental ways. Every aspect of each course is rooted in specificity beginning with the uniqueness of the dry pasta shapes paired with specific ingredients and flavor notes. The dishes are presented with custom-made tableware and flatware, and Zalto glassware, all designed to augment the dining experience. The courses are paced in such a way that the chef can seamlessly serve up to fifteen diners at once, including parties with different start times. As the perfect pasta is served al dente, Giuseppe has devised a serving method at The Oval to allow diners to indulge in the pasta at its peak texture, between 10 and 40-seconds after the dish is finished.

Jungs ik

The highly acclaimed two-starred Michelin restaurant from world renowned Chef Jung Sik Yim was first to introduce New Korean cuisine to New York. The Tribeca kitchen is helmed by Executive Chef Daeik Kim (Culinary Institute of America) who trained as sous chef for two years under 2021 Michelin Guide Blanc Pain New York Young Chef award winner Suyoung Park. Jungsik is included in La Liste’s 2022 Top 1000 World’s Best Restaurants and highlights a nine-course signature menu with supplemental options available as well as an award-winning wine list and craft cocktails. The signature menu has consistently seen small variations in both presentation and flavor profiles since the opening of the restaurant while maintaining the signature Jungsik quality.

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