Neighborhood Guides

West Village

Bar Scene: B'Artusi, Moonflower
Coffee Spot: The Elk
Best in Brunch: Jeffrey’s Grocery, High-Street on Hudson
Happening Happy Hour: Due West
Staple: Buvette, American Bar, Corner Bistro
On Trend: Bangkok Supper Club, 4 Charles Prime Rib, I Sodi

SoHo

Bar Scene: Beyond the Pale & Mulberry Lounge 
Coffee Spot: Pietro Nolita, Baz Bagel
Best in Brunch: Egg Shop, Two Hands
Happening Happy Hour: Botanica, Onieal’s
Staple: Lovely Day, Pho Bang, Ruby’s
On Trend: Estela, Thai Diner, Bar Pasquale 

Tribeca

Bar Scene: Smith and Mills, Macao Trading Co., B Flat, Brandy Library
Coffee Spot: Gotan, Kaffe 1668
Best in Brunch: Bubby’s Tribeca, Anejo
Happening Happy Hour: Terra
Staple: Locanda Verde, Antique Garage, Mulberry & Vine
On Trend: Frenchette, L'Abielle, One White Street

Greenwich Village

Bar Scene: The Up and Up, Bar Fortuna, Anfora
Coffee Spot: Blank Street
Best in Brunch: Murray's Bagels and Banter
Happening Happy Hour: Dante
Staple: Minetta Tavern
On Trend: Cecchis

Chelsea

Bar Scene: Lobby Bar at Hotel Chelsea & Discolo
Coffee Spot: Terremoto Coffee
Best in Brunch: The Golden Hour, Sullivan Street Bakery
Happening Happy Hour: Bar Veloce
Staple: Miznon, Pastai, Momoya
On Trend: Bottino, Hao Noodle, Orchard Townhouse

Financial District

Bar Scene: The Fulton, The Bar Room
Coffee Spot: Black Fox
Best in Brunch: Felice 15, Harry’s
Happening Happy Hour: Shortys, Dead Rabbit
Staple: Hudson Eats, Schilling
On Trend: Manhatta, Augustine

Chinatown

Bar Scene: Peachy’s, Mr. Fong’s, Clandestino
Coffee Spot: Bar Belly
Best in Brunch: Nickel & Diner
Happening Happy Hour: Forgetmenot
Staple: Nom Wah Tea Parlor, Xian Famous Foods
On Trend: Chinese Tuxedo, Lalito, Pulqueria

Lower East Side

Bar Scene: Parcelle, Lobby Lounge at Nine Orchard or Le Dive
Coffee Spot: El Rey
Best in Brunch: Russ & Daughters Cafe, Dudley’s & Freemans
Happening Happy Hour: The Ten Bells
Staple: KiKi’s or Wildair
On Trend: Corner Bar

East Village

Bar Scene: Hekate Cafe & Elixir Lounge, Garret East, Mother of Pearl
Coffee Spot: Ninth Street Expresso, Abraco
Best in Brunch: Café Mogador, Gemma, Westville
Happening Happy Hour: Ruffian, The Wayland
Staple: Lil’ Frankies, Kotobuki, Momofuku Ku
On Trend: Donostia, Hanoi House, Emmy Squared

Upper East Side 

Bar Scene: Felice 64 Wine Bar, Keys & Heels
Coffee Spot: Birch Coffee, Padoca
Best in Brunch: August, Blake Lane
Happening Happy Hour: JG Melon
Staple: Le Botanist, Flora Bar
On Trend: Sushi Seki

Upper West Side

Bar Scene: Blondies
Coffee Spot: Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
Best in Brunch: Zabar, Good Enough to Eat, Kirsch
Happening Happy Hour: Mermaid Inn, The Tangled Vine
Staple: Crave Fishbar, Sushi Nonaka, Peacefood Cafe
On Trend: Elea

Murray Hill & Kips Bay

Bar Scene: Middle Branch, Stay Gold
Coffee Spot: Perk Kafe, Gregory’s Coffee
Best in Brunch: Penelope
Happening Happy Hour: Tara Rose

Staple: Little Beet Table, 2nd Ave Deli
On Trend: Kajitsu, Upland

Upper East Side

Bar Scene: Bemelmans, Keys & Heels
Coffee Spot: Sables, Joe Coffee
Best in Brunch: The East Pole
Happening Happy Hour: The Pony Bar, The Jeffrey
Staple: Flex Mussels, Café d’Alsace, Uva
On Trend: Tanoshi, Le Charlot, Sushi Noz

South Street Seaport

Bar Scene: The Paris Cafe
Coffee Spot: Jack’s Stir Brew
Best in Brunch: Trading Post
Happening Happy Hour: Fresh Salt
Staple: Fish Market, Thai Sliders Co., Suteishi
On Trend: El Luchador

Meatpacking District

Bar Scene: Standard
Coffee Spot: Kobrick Coffee Co.
Best in Brunch: RH Rooftop
Happening Happy Hour: The Wild Son
Staple: Pastis
On Trend: RH Guesthouse

Union Square

Bar Scene: Bocce Union Square
Coffee Spot: Breads Bakery
Best in Brunch: Peacefood Cafe
Happening Happy Hour: The Belfry
Staple: Hu Kitchen, Taboonette
On Trend: Union Square Café, ABC Kitchen

Midtown

Bar Scene: Bar at the Baccarat Hotel
Coffee Spot: Gotan, Lil Collins
Best in Brunch: Maison Kayser
Happening Happy Hour: Bill’s Bar & Burger, The Rum House
Staple: Shake Shack, Fig & Olive
On Trend: The Grill or Polo Bar

NoHo

Bar Scene: The Nines, Temple Bar, Jac's
Coffee Spot: La Colombe
Best in Brunch: The Smile, The Jones
Happening Happy Hour: Fish Cheeks
Staple: Bondst and Il Buco
On Trend: Bohemian or Indochine