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New York City has some of the best rooftop views in the world. Revelers and loungers alike can enjoy NYC views in style at any one of a number of happening hangouts that line the Gotham skyline. Check out LIQUID's list of the hottest high top hang outs.
Mad46
Offering views of midtown Manhattan, the sky-high lounge serves as an unpretentious after-work hideaway and is accessible to visitors through an exclusive elevator located on the 46th Street entrance at the back of the hotel. A hidden oasis under the Manhattan skyline, mad46 Rooftop Lounge is THE place to mix and mingle with midtown's hottest after work crowd.
Worried about the occasional summer shower? They’ve got you covered with two inside lounges called UPTOWN and DOWNTOWN (available for private events).
The View: Midtown views
The Address: 45 East 45th Street (enter on 46th Street), New York, NY 10007.
The Menu: Specialty cocktail menu: Lite fare to include Kobe beef sliders and seared Ahi tuna
The Hours: Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 12:00am . Saturdays 8:00pm - 2:00am
The Neighborhood: Midtown
Plunge Bar & Lounge at The Gansevoort Hotel
Fifteen floors above the Hotel Gansevoort lobby is one of the hippest of hangouts. The bar area is glass enclosed in the winter and rainy days but open air in the warmer months on dry days. If you don't mind wall to wall crowds check it out on the weekend. Otherwise, I recommend a weeknight visit around sunset. Enjoy the roof garden but don't plan on using the hotel pool (which inspires the name "Plunge"), unless you’re a registered guest at the Gansevoort. A smart casual dress code is enforced.
The View: A 360 degree view lets you take in the whole city though the best views here are of lower Manhattan to the south and the NJ skyline across the nearby Hudson River.
The Menu: $14 is the starting price for basic cocktails. American and Japanese fare is available.
The Address: 18 Ninth Avenue, at 13th St.; 877-426-7386; open daily from 5PM to 11PM on weekdays.
The Hours: Closing is 1AM on Friday-Sunday. Plunge opens at 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
The Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
A60 at Thompson Hotel
Located 13 floors above the lobby of the 60 Thompson Hotel, A60 is an exclusive spot. Membership is free but by invitation only. If you are not in the truly "in crowd" or a friend of hotelier Jason Pomeranc, have no fear. All you have to do is stay the night since hotel guests have access to this elegant rooftop getaway. The plushest patio furniture I have ever seen awaits you after a day of being out and about in Soho.
The View: Midtown and lower Manhattan skylines are always on display.
The Menu: Fresh fruit from far off lands are a feature of the cocktails which run from $10-$14. Thai hors d'oeuvres are available to spice up your evening here.
The Address: 60 Thompson Street (between Spring and Broome Streets); 877-431-0400
The Hours: Open daily from 5pm-midnight mid-May through Labor Day, when the weather allows.
The Neighborhood: Lower East Side
The Sky Room
The Sky Room boasts 360 degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River from the city¹s highest rooftop lounge. The Sky Room is taking New York City nightlife to the next level. Occupying the 33rd and 34th Floor of the newly constructed Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Times Square, the bi-level ultra lounge transports guests to a high energy oasis atop 40th Street and offer five distinct spaces: the Times Square Lounge, the Cube balcony, the Private Salon, the North terrace with its retractable roof, and the South Terrace with its private cabanas.
The View: 360 degree views of Manhattan
The Address: 330 west 40th Street, New York, NY 10018, 212.967.9494
The Neighborhood: Times Square
www.skyroomnyc.com or www.marriott.com
Hudson Sky Terrace
Located on the 15th floor of the New York Hudson Hotel, this is a place to kick back and relax. If you're lucky you can get hammock space in the roof garden. Light fare is available as well as drinks. The luxurious views of the city and the Hudson River from the Sky Terrace are accessible to guests only. If you get tired of relaxing you can always go downstairs to the Library Grill where a more raucous environment is usually waiting. The mod/eclectic Hudson Bar is also in the building.
The View: Ninth Avenue rolling downtown and the Hudson River and Jersey City skyline.
The Menu: Martinis, Sangria and drinks mixed with fruit juice are the specialty here.
The Address: 356 W. 58th Street (between Eighth and Ninth Avenues); 212-554-6317;
The Hours: Open daily from 10am-10pm mid-May through October as the weather allows.
The Neighborhood: Hell's Kitchen
High Bar
Taking the name from the former historic celebrity haunt above the Gramercy Hotel, this 15th floor midtown hot spot is one of the latest Brier Group-run restaurants and bars. High Bar’s two story space includes the sprawling outdoor terrace with love seats and pillowed day beds implying just about anything goes. With two DJ booths and room for as many as 300 for private events, The High bar is a major roof top destination.
The View: Surrounding mid-town Manhattan. It may not be the best of views but the scene is well worth the visit.
The Menu: A wide range of cocktails and bottles are available. Sandwiches and burgers (including veggie) are also served.
The Address: 790 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019-7402 (212) 956-1300
The Neighborhood: Theater District
Madison Square Sky Lounge
Topping the Wyndham Times Square Hotel, nightly Attitude Adjustment Hours are celebrated daily with half price drinks. With said happy hour and as a smoker friendly spot, this location is popular with the after work crowd. The Tenth Floor bar adjoins the hotel's Greenhouse 36 restaurant.
The View: Midtown Manhattan
The Menu: Specialty cocktails and martinis. Full meals are available from the restaurant as well.
The Address: 341 W. 36th New York, NY 10018, 646-329-3210
The Hours: Open Monday to Friday from 4PM to 10PM and Saturday from 3PM to 10PM.
The Neighborhood: Times Square
-LM
Anyone who wasn't born in Chicago knows the truth: if you want the best pizza you'll find it in New York. And it's not just about Ray's, Famous Ray's, Original Ray's or Original Famous Ray's Pizza. The real connoisseur won't send you to Little Italy either. Spectacular slices abound, especially in the West Village.
Don't be fooled by size. The biggest slices I have sampled usually have what I can only call the greasy hot dog flavor. Trust me on some of my personal prize pizza pleasures. Each of these pizzerias pondered presents its own unique version of this staple food in the city that never sleeps.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine Street(between 6th Avenue & Bleeker Street)
Manhattan, NY 10014
Neighborhood: West Village
(212) 255-3946
John's Pizza
278 Bleeker Street(between Jones and Morton Streets)
New York, NY 10014
Neighborhood: West Village
(212) 924-4466
(212) 243-2253
This is not the first of the "Ray's Pizzas" That is actually on Spring Street in SoHo. However this is definitely the best. Don't expect to get too comfortable as it's a mostly stand up operation. My choice here is always the Sicilian slice. It is oozing with cheese and often has an almost toasty crust.
Sal & Carmine's
2671 Broadway(between 101st St & 102nd St)
New York, NY 10025
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
(212) 663-7651
This institution has been serving Upper West-siders since at least the 1950's. Expect classic New York attitude from this neighborhood hole in the wall spot. Sit down space is limited. The crust has good texture and the slice is well seasoned. Don't plan on putting on extra Parmesan cheese as none is available.
Grimaldi's
19 Old Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11201
Grimaldi's specialty is its coal fueled brick oven, a style it boasts using since 1905. It's practically just under the Brooklyn bridge so it's a great place for a slice before a stroll on the Brooklyn promenade or after a walk across the bridge from lower Manhattan. Like other great NY pizza preparers, Grimladi's has fanned out with branches in Queens, Long Island, Hoboken and even the southwestern United States. But make no mistakes; this is the original.
Searching the city for The 5 Best Burgers was hazardous to my health. Nevertheless I am proud to present my personal picks even as I start my new personal training regimen to lose the pounds I put on. It was worth it all to bring you the best bad-ass beef New York offers.
Shake Shack
Expect a wait of at least an hour as people line up for this fresh burger sold off a street stand. Meat is bought and hand-formed into burgers daily. Fresh deep green lettuce and thick slices of tomato atop your melted cheese keep the crispy edge on this flavorful find.
Beer, wine, hot dogs, custard and milk shakes are also available here for your dining pleasure in the park.
Address: Madison Square Park SE corner (at Madison Avenue & E. 23rd Street) New York, NY 10010
212-889-6600
Neighborhood: Flatiron District
Lure Fishbar
Yeah, yeah but don't be fooled by the name. While seafood and sushi make up the whale's share of the menu, you can dig your teeth into a fine $15 burger. And here's the real beauty of it. Are you taking a woman out who wants some sushi? She can have it here while you sink your teeth into a juicy hamburger with fries.
Address: 142 Mercer Street (at Prince St.) New York, NY 10012212-431-7676
Neighborhood: SoHo
Pop Burger
Prices on your burger here will vary from under $10 to $15 depending on if you order at the counter, have a sit down lunch or come for dinner. This is the original Pop Burger of the two locations in the city. Sit down is nice as the atmosphere can almost be described as elegant as far as burger joints go. The menu includes salads so a vegetarian buddy or date can find friendly fare. Several bottle beers, draughts and specialty cocktails are also on the menu.
Address: 14 E 58th St (between 5th Ave & Madison Ave) New York, NY 10022212-991-6644
Neighborhood: Midtown East
The Spotted Pig
What's in a name anyway? Just about anything BUT pork is on the menu here. There's octopus, rabbit and duck but not even a slice of bacon that I can find. But as for the burger at hand, new possibilities are provoked by ingenious innovation as Roquefort cheese tops this fresh chargrilled beefy bad boy. Don't knock it 'til you check out the terrific tangy taste. This place is open for dinner until 2 AM.
Address: 314 W. 11th Street (at Greenwich St.) New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-0393
Neighborhood: West Village
Rare Bar & Grill
One of the only reasons I go to Murray Hill is to get me a piece of this action! The setting is tavern style though it's located in the luxury Affinia Shelburne Hotel. The burger plate was $21 when I last went but man it is worth it. The Grade A chuck beef burger is topped with real cheddar, shallot mushrooms and bacon. If you don't eat bacon this burger will give you the reason to start. Did I mention the meat is flambeed in whiskey? Even without the toppings this is a winner.
A second location is in Chelsea. Both have rooftop patios to take in the skyline when weather permits. Closing time is 11 PM most nights but this joint is open 'til midnight on Thursday-Saturday.
Address:303 Lexington Avenue (at 37th Street) New York, NY 10016(212) 481-1999
Neighborhood: Murray Hill
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