Introducing Lancôme Show by Alber Elbaz, a collection of four iconic mascaras and their matching shadow palettes, redesigned by fashion legend Alber Elbaz. We’ve rounded up a few fashionably coordinated NYC hot spots inspired by each mascara.
Introducing Lancôme Show by Alber Elbaz, a collection of four iconic mascaras and their matching shadow palettes, redesigned by fashion legend Alber Elbaz. We’ve rounded up a few fashionably coordinated NYC hot spots inspired by each mascara.
Hypnose Doll LashesHave a fun and flirty night out in the Lower East Side with the ultimate party girl.
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Hester Street Fair
Hester St. at Essex hesterstreetfair.com
Have a fashionable treasure-hunt through some 60 clothing, acces-sories, and food vendors at this popular Lower East Side fair on
Saturdays from late spring to late fall. Pick up vintage
couture statement pieces with flea-market price tags (some as
low as $20), and check out unique handmade items, many of which
are ethically sourced. Get an outfit-making clip or even a great
little evening handbag.
nymag.com/listings/stores/ hester-street-fair/
Experimental Cocktail Club
191 Chrystie St. experimentalcocktailclubny.com
Step into a “un joyeux bordel,” or a merry mess, in this Parisian import inspired by NYC’s craft cocktail scene. Conjuring 1920s Paris, this spot from Frenchmen
Romée de Goriainoff, Olivier Bon, and Pierre-Charles Cros
is decked out with low-hanging lamps and vintage Hindustan wall murals. DJs spin jazz and
funk while bartenders mix everything from Buffalo Trace bourbon to exotic Indonesian
rum Batavia arrack.
nymag.com/listings/bar/ experimental-cocktail-cl/
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex St. 212 614 0146
beautyandessex.com
Cruise past the jeweler’s vitrines at the entryway into a hidden jew-el box of early-60s glam dripping in chandeliers. Chef Chris Santos
of the Stanton Social seems to have mastered the formula for a
good-times restaurant, from well-made cocktails to inventive bites to free-flowing pink Champagne
in the powder room. Try the crostini with ricotta, honey, nec-tarines, and spicy chile, and the box of doughnuts for dessert.
nymag.com/listings/restaurant/ beauty-essex/
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow St. 212 254 9100
hotelchantelle.com
Check in to this LES hotspot via an unmarked door that leads into a space recalling a French World
War II safe house with retro furnishings. At the bar, friendly mixologists sling modern twists on old-school classics. Try the Pineapple Express (pineapple,
jalapeno tequila, cane syrup, and grenadine), the Whisky Tango (their spin on a whisky sour),
or the Oscar Mike (an old-fash-ioned with honey).
nymag.com/listings/bar/hotel-chantelle/
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Hypnose StarCruise past the doorman, sip champagne, and spot celebs with this stylish girl-about-town in Soho and the West Village.
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American Two Shot
135 Grand St. 212 925 3403
americantwoshot.com
Hunt for one-of-a-kind finds and attention-getting outfits in this schizophrenic space that sells everything from Joan Didion
books to freshly brewed Nicara-guan coffee. On the racks,
browse an eclectic collection ranging from floral midriffs
by Shakuhachi (from $185) to sparkly Novis party dresses ($1,345) to Chromat zip-on harnesses ($175), and more.
nymag.com/listings/stores/ american-two-shot/
A60
60 Thompson St. 877 431 0400
thompsonhotels.com
Gaining access to hotelier Jason Pomeranc’s elegant members-
only rooftop bar might be easier if you’re an A-lister, but would-be partiers can also score a key card by getting a room. Think like a guest of a guest to chill in this
exclusive 13th-floor terrace fea-turing plush patio furniture and awesome views of midtown and
lower Manhattan. Savor the skyline with some fresh
exotic fruit cocktails and spicy Thai appetizers.
nymag.com/listings/bar/a60/
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal St. 212 475 3850
minettatavernny.com
Order up the $26 Black Label burger at this revival hotspot from Keith McNally situated in a cor-ner space on MacDougal Street.
This West Village pub first opened in 1937, attract-ing neighborhood layabouts and hangers-on, from Ernest
Hemingway and Ezra Pound to E. E. Cummings and Dylan Thomas. Checkerboard floors and silhou-ette cutouts from the ’30s add to
the stylishly au courant feel.
nymag.com/listings/restaurant/ minetta-tavern/
Finale
199 Bowery 212 980 3011 finalenyc.com
Party with starlets and sequin-wearing downtown denizens
at this 6,000-square-foot superclub from legendary
nightlife impresarios Eugene Remm, Mark Birnbaum, and
Michael Hirtenstein (a.k.a. EMM Group) and Ibiza import Pacha. Grab a cocktail under the neon lights and don’t be surprised if you see Icona Pop look-alikes performing on the poles. Stake
out a spot on the second tier near the no-reservations tables for the
best view in the house.
nymag.com/listings/bar/finale/
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Hypnose DramaDial up the drama in the Meatpacking District and Chelsea with a girl who takes spontaneous fun to the next level.
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Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
439 W. 13th St. 866 811 4111 kazinonyc.com
See the “tsars” of downtown the-ater at this immersive production of “War and Peace” in a massive set designed by The Box. Brush
up on your Tolstoy with this electro-pop update happening in
6,000-square-foot supper club that doubles as a full room stage out-fitted with red leather banquettes, velvet curtains, and framed art.
Share vodka shots with perform-ers who blur the lines between
audience and cast.
The Tippler
425 W. 15th St. 212 206 0000 thetippler.com
Head to the lower level of the Chelsea Market for an under-
ground space run by Paul Tan-guay and Tad Carducci, or The Tippling Brothers. Channeling a bygone era, the set-like space
features brick archways and cast-iron fixtures, oriental rugs, and
playful Sistine Chapel knockoffs complemented by an old-timey menu. Try inventive drinks like The Crippler composed of rye, rum, and BBQ bitters, or The
Screaming Greenie.
nymag.com/listings/bar/the-tippler/
Manon
407 W. 14th St. 212 596 7255 manon-nyc.com
Amp up the glam factor at this new Meatpacking eatery from
the team behind Brasserie Pushkin. Dine on Public veteran Tae Strain’s inventive menu and cocktails by Aaron Polsky amid crystal chandeliers, overstuffed leather couches, Corinthian col-
umns, and a bar made of glowing blue glass Try the Denver lamb
loin or Long Island duck breast—and finish with pastry creations
from a former EMP staffer.
Boom Boom Room
848 Washington St. 212 645 4646
standardhotels.com
Party in the pinnacle of the Meatpacking’s glittering nightlife
district at Andre Balazs’ hotel club, which opened four years ago with a bang: Some likened the celebrity-studded scene to the heydays of Studio 54. Take
in jaw-dropping views from one of the city’s most well-designed
rooms—if you can land a spot on the curated guest list. (Otherwise, there’s always Le Bain next door.)
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DefinicilsExude poise and elegance with a girl who always rolls like a socialite from the UES to the UWS.
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Fivestory
18 E. 69th St. 212 288 1338 fivestoryny.com
Tucked on East 69th Street just off of Madison Avenue, this
third-floor boutique spans two floors—reaching to the fifth
story. Channeling French concept shop Colette, the bi-level retail
space fuses buzzy designers, like Preen and Suno with traditional
tailoring and luxurious Loro Piana cashmere. Head up to this stylish aerie for statement pieces
to punch up the mix, like a funky silicon bib necklaces by
Ek Thongprasert.
nymag.com/listings/stores/five-story/
Roof Garden Cafe and Martini Bar
The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave. 212 535 7710 metmuseum.org
Take the elevator up to the fifth floor via the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts galleries to unwind with breathtaking views of Central Park. Refresh with a
classic gin or vodka martini or try one of the artful cocktails, like the Gola Ganda featuring traditional Pakistani shaved ice with a choice
of pomegranate, rosewater, or mango syrup over vodka.
Monkey Bar
60 E. 54th St. 212 308 2950
monkeybarnewyork.com
Hang with socialites, VIPs, and media personalities at this sister venue to one of the city’s most sought-after reservations, the Waverly Inn. Double-distilled old New York, there’s a “who’s
who” mural of the Jazz Age by Ed Sorel, as well as Charlie Wala’s famous 1950s monkey mural of
chimps shaking up banana daiqui-ris. Try one of the experimental
cocktails, like the Chinatown dai-quiri spiced with Sriracha sauce.
nymag.com/listings/restaurant/ monkey-bar01/
Above 6
6 Columbus Cir. 212 204 3000
thompsonhotels.com
Watch the sunset flare off the neighboring buildings or relax un-der the shimmering nighttime am-bience of candles and city lights at this rooftop lounge perched 14 floors above Columbus Circle in a Pale Male-worthy nook. Designed
with an understated Japanese aesthetic and spacious seating, the pillow-strewn, ottomans are arranged in small conversational districts perfect for sipping well-
constructed cocktails.
nymag.com/listings/bar/above-6/
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