
They are saying Recent York is the town that never sleeps, and though it took a solid snooze over the pandemic, the frenetic energy has returned with a vengeance. This month, fashion week takes over all five boroughsâone in all many the explanation why, to cite Bill Burrâs SNL monologue, âRecent York is back, baby!â With that in mind, we compiled a guide for the very best ways to pass the time in what’s universally considered to be the best city on the earth, especially in the autumn. Chalk it as much as Meg Ryan; we donât make the principles.
âVirgil Abloh: âFigures of Speechââ at The Brooklyn Museum
âOne among the good things about Virgil is that he worked across disciplines and mediums,â Antwaun Sargent, who curated the posthumous exhibit honoring the late designer, previously told ELLE. âYou could have art, you may have architecture, you may have music, you may have film, you may have design, you may have fashion.â Itâs fitting then that âFigures of Speechâ highlights Ablohâs multi-hyphenate nature, from designing Serena Williamsâ Off-White x Nike âQueenâ tennis dress to a making a test press plate of Jay-Z and Kanye Westâs Watch the Throne album.
Classic Harbor Lineâs Sunset Cruise
What might be more romantic, nay picturesque, than a sunset cruise aboard a yacht? Classic Harbor Line offers a number of non-touristy options, including rides with live jazz and wine and cheese pairings. (Yes, youâll still get to see the Statue of Liberty.) Reap the benefits of the weather while you’ll be able to, people.
Forest Hills Stadium
Originally home to the U.S. Open, this storied venue now hosts live shows with top billings like Death Cab for Cutie and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs set against the backdrop of tennis courts. Come for the tunes, stay for the plethora of food vendors. And when youâre feeling extra luxurious, spring for one in all the stadiumâs Speakeasy Suites, complete with a personal viewing porch, bar, and concierge service team wearing tennis whites.
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Saint Theoâs
From the â80s Recent Wave soundtrack to the vintage-meets-modern dĂ©cor and late-night menu, coastal Italian-inspired bistro Saint Theoâs is a spot to see and be seen in every sense of the phrase. Highlights include Aperol spritzes and cicchetti (translation: Venetian small bites). Do that one for the âgram.
Mr. Capri
Run by Capri natives and brothers Alessandro and Mario Passante, Mr. Capri is the true deal on the subject of food (think: authentic Caprese dishes inspired by Passantesâ motherâs recipes, like prosciutto and fried burrata) and drinks (don’t bypass the bar, with creative cocktails mixed by internationally renowned cocktail artist Cristina Biniâevery one is cleverly named after a location on the island).
PLANTA Queen
Itâs rare that vegan food actually tastes good, such is the case with PLANTA Queen. The plant-based Miami restaurant in Recent Yorkâs Flatiron neighborhood serves up every part from sushi to bang bang broccoli, spicy noodles, pineapple fried rice, and cocktails with implausible names like Herb Your Enthusiasm and Mez-Cal Me Perhaps. Pelotonâs Robin ArzĂłn is an enormous fan.
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LâAvenue at Saks
Nestled inside Saks and overlooking Fifth Avenue, the newly opened outdoor terrace at LâAvenue is a welcome respite in chaotic midtown. Have a cocktail or nosh on small bitesâthe sliders and fries are mustsâas you peek at customers shopping inside. The last word people-watching experience.
Genesis House
An homage to the Korean automotive brand, Genesis Home is an ideal spot to grab a drink, soak within the Hudson River views, and order some light bites courtesy of the in-house Michelin-starred restaurant and culinary institute Onjium, which serves up modern takes on traditional recipes, like gim bugak (translation: seaweed chips).
Fasano CaffĂš
Should you manage to snag an invitation to the flamboyant members-only club Fasano Fifth Avenue, youâd be silly to not go. Positioned right on Fifth Avenue (hence the name), its âcaffĂšâ is an impossibly chic place to take a seat, with occasional live music as well.
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The Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC
Say hello to the (relatively) recent and improved Gansevoort. The enduring hotel underwent a multimillion dollar renovation over lockdown, and now boasts two restaurantsâa European-inspired cafĂ© and a pop-up sushi bar, SaishinâBanksys within the lobby, and a refurbished rooftop pool.
The Bowery Hotel
Thereâs a reason why The Bowery stays one in all the townâs most desirable hotels, if just for the celeb sightings within the lobby. After you cozy up with a martini by the fireside, go for a stay in one in all its opulent rooms (outdoor shower on the terrace, anyone?).
TWA Hotel
Surely youâve seen the red and white corridors on Instagram, but how in regards to the (surprisingly quiet) suites? Donât let TWA Hotelâs location at JFK idiot you: the comfy bed, martini bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows will make you are feeling such as youâve transported to the Sixties in the easiest way possible. That is the solution to benefit from a cancelled flight.
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The right eye cream for the town that never sleeps. Relieve those drained eyes with this fast-absorbing cream that is filled with aloe to assuage and peptides to plump. Â
Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops
Chances are high you will get in a superb amount of walking while in NYC. Protect your skin from the weather, including but not limited to: the extremely popular sun or very cold snow, the very packed subway, the very lost tourists, and the very dirty Times Square. Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Anti-Pollution Drops is an easy-to-use (you simply need one droplet a day!) serum that works to defend your skin against each day pollution and environmental aggressors. Â
Long live second (or third or fourth) day hair. Give your roots a spritz of Ouai’s Super Dry Shampoo and you will not ever must stop back at your hotel. Key ingredients like rice starch and volcanic minerals work to detoxify strands and cleanse the hair so it should appear stronger and healthier between washes. Â
MAISON MARGIELA Replica Jazz Club Fragrance
Should you make it off the island of Manhattan to the land of hipsters, a never-running G train, and the feast of Smorgasburg, you will find yourself in Brooklyn. This fragrance, inspired by the borough’s jazz club scene, has woodsy notes of smooth cocktails and smoking cigars.  To reply the query of the most notorious BK resident, “Where Brooklyn at?” Bottled, on this fragrance. Â
Claire Stern is the Deputy Editor of ELLE.com. Previously, she served as Editor at Bergdorf Goodman. Her interests include fashion, food, travel, music, Peloton, and The Hillsânot necessarily in that order. She used to have a Harriet the Spy notebook and isnât ashamed to confess it.Â