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Our girl Hannah Bronfman cheeses for the cam in Carolina. Don't worry, Fallis was manning the DJ booth.
Photo: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFAnyc.com
Photo: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFAnyc.com
606 R&D
What: New American
When: Brunch
Why: Prospect Heights was delighted to see 606 R&D show up on Vanderbilt Ave. We're not sure how they do it, but aside from a beautiful brunch, City Bakery alum Chefs Sara Dima & Ilena Rosen, make donuts that sell out on a Sunday before you have a chance to buy the morning paper. In fact they have a Kickstarter project to fund a new donut machine! Ask them nicely and you may be in time for a hot batch, fresh out of the oven, that melt in your mouth as you people-watch the early hours away.
606 R&D, 606 Vanderbilt Avenue, (between St. Marks Avenue and Prospect Place); 718-230-0125.
Photo: Courtesy of 606 R&D/Kickstarter
What: New American
When: Brunch
Why: Prospect Heights was delighted to see 606 R&D show up on Vanderbilt Ave. We're not sure how they do it, but aside from a beautiful brunch, City Bakery alum Chefs Sara Dima & Ilena Rosen, make donuts that sell out on a Sunday before you have a chance to buy the morning paper. In fact they have a Kickstarter project to fund a new donut machine! Ask them nicely and you may be in time for a hot batch, fresh out of the oven, that melt in your mouth as you people-watch the early hours away.
606 R&D, 606 Vanderbilt Avenue, (between St. Marks Avenue and Prospect Place); 718-230-0125.
Photo: Courtesy of 606 R&D/Kickstarter
Flatbush Farm
What: New American
When: Dinner, Brunch
Why: Beware of imitations. Flatbush Farm as been dedicated to local and organic farm fresh meats, dairy and produce since opening. Without question, they can also boast the most beautiful backyard in the neighborhood, which makes a great backdrop for meeting a host of faithful neighborhoodies and enjoying their incomparable Grilled Cheese with Tomato Fennel Soup on a fall day.
Flatbush Farm, 76-78 St. Marks Avenue, (between 6th and Flatbush avenues); 718-622- 3276.
Photo: Via Flatbush Farm/Facebook
What: New American
When: Dinner, Brunch
Why: Beware of imitations. Flatbush Farm as been dedicated to local and organic farm fresh meats, dairy and produce since opening. Without question, they can also boast the most beautiful backyard in the neighborhood, which makes a great backdrop for meeting a host of faithful neighborhoodies and enjoying their incomparable Grilled Cheese with Tomato Fennel Soup on a fall day.
Flatbush Farm, 76-78 St. Marks Avenue, (between 6th and Flatbush avenues); 718-622- 3276.
Photo: Via Flatbush Farm/Facebook
James
What: New American
When: Dinner
Why: Foodie neighborhoods love to know this spot has long been theirs and theirs alone. Hidden on the corner of a residential street, James is a romantic lightbox of brick and antique wood. Our tip? Don't stop at that delicious fruity Brunello — for the love of a beef patty, don't miss half-off burger night Mondays.
James, 605 Carlton Avenue, (at St. Marks Avenue); 718-942-4255.
Photo: Courtesy of James
What: New American
When: Dinner
Why: Foodie neighborhoods love to know this spot has long been theirs and theirs alone. Hidden on the corner of a residential street, James is a romantic lightbox of brick and antique wood. Our tip? Don't stop at that delicious fruity Brunello — for the love of a beef patty, don't miss half-off burger night Mondays.
James, 605 Carlton Avenue, (at St. Marks Avenue); 718-942-4255.
Photo: Courtesy of James
Kaz An Nou
What: Carribean/French
When: Evenings; Weekends
Why: Owner Sebastien Aubert is not doing anything by halves with his menu at Kaz An Nou. Where the decor is modest, the ambience is rich, and the smells out of the kitchen are nothing you're likely to experience anywhere else in Brooklyn. A one-man show, Aubert is often playing chef, host and server during your meal, which allows ample time to get to know how warm Creole hospitality really is.
Kaz An Nou, 53 6th Avenue (between Bergen and Dean streets); (718) 938-3235.
Photo: Courtesy of Kaz An Nou
What: Carribean/French
When: Evenings; Weekends
Why: Owner Sebastien Aubert is not doing anything by halves with his menu at Kaz An Nou. Where the decor is modest, the ambience is rich, and the smells out of the kitchen are nothing you're likely to experience anywhere else in Brooklyn. A one-man show, Aubert is often playing chef, host and server during your meal, which allows ample time to get to know how warm Creole hospitality really is.
Kaz An Nou, 53 6th Avenue (between Bergen and Dean streets); (718) 938-3235.
Photo: Courtesy of Kaz An Nou
Weather Up
What: Cocktails
When: Weekday Evenings; Weekends
Why: If you haven't already been to Weather Up, why on earth not? There's one in Tribeca and Austin too so they're becoming hard to miss. From the school of Sasha Petraske, Kathryn Weatherup & Matthew Maddy have made a name of their own in mixology in New York. But the original Prospect Heights location is home to many advocates of a well-made whiskey sour, and they are enjoying them on the little deck out back that you didn't know about.
Weather Up, 589 Vanderbilt Avenue, (between Dean and Bergen streets).
Photo: Courtesy of Weather Up/Flickr
What: Cocktails
When: Weekday Evenings; Weekends
Why: If you haven't already been to Weather Up, why on earth not? There's one in Tribeca and Austin too so they're becoming hard to miss. From the school of Sasha Petraske, Kathryn Weatherup & Matthew Maddy have made a name of their own in mixology in New York. But the original Prospect Heights location is home to many advocates of a well-made whiskey sour, and they are enjoying them on the little deck out back that you didn't know about.
Weather Up, 589 Vanderbilt Avenue, (between Dean and Bergen streets).
Photo: Courtesy of Weather Up/Flickr
Woodwork
What: Sports Bar
When: Evenings; Weekends
Why: When you've reached capacity hearing about basketball, retire to Woodwork and ask a bar-prop about soccer. A testosterone-less sports bar, it enjoys the company of all lovers of the beautiful game. The neighborhoodies that found Woodwork during the 2010 World Cup never left after a taste of the comprehensive menu of wines and beers from as many soccer nations as they can represent. Oh, and they also show some football, baseball, basketball and rugby too.
Woodwork, 583 Vanderbilt Avenue (at Dean Street); 718-857-5777.
Photo: Courtesy of Woodwork/Facebook
What: Sports Bar
When: Evenings; Weekends
Why: When you've reached capacity hearing about basketball, retire to Woodwork and ask a bar-prop about soccer. A testosterone-less sports bar, it enjoys the company of all lovers of the beautiful game. The neighborhoodies that found Woodwork during the 2010 World Cup never left after a taste of the comprehensive menu of wines and beers from as many soccer nations as they can represent. Oh, and they also show some football, baseball, basketball and rugby too.
Woodwork, 583 Vanderbilt Avenue (at Dean Street); 718-857-5777.
Photo: Courtesy of Woodwork/Facebook
Chinese food — light? Yes, there's not an oil-laden mapo tofu dish in sight here. Chrysanthemum salad and scrambled eggs with jasmine buds will rock your idea of stereotypical "Chinese food.” Plus, the long bar and communal tables are ripe for flirting.
The neighborhood and the cuisine say casual; the dim bulbs and the sexy crowd say otherwise. So, go simple-chic and wear an effortless button-down and jeans. The fact that those jeans are shiny and super skinny make the outfit date-worthy (or pick-up-a-date-worthy).
AllSaints Harrah Pipe Skinny Pant, $395, available at AllSaints; Uniqlo Women Broadcloth Print Long Sleeve Shirt, $30, available at Uniqlo; Baggu Drawstring Purse in Black, $140, available at Baggu; Lizzie Fortunato Age of Innocence Earrings in Gunmetal, $144, available at Lizzie Fortunato; H&M Coat, $129, available at H&M; Kate Spade New York Licorice Too Pump, $298, available at Nordstrom.
Yunnan Kitchen, 79 Clinton Street (at Rivington Street); 212-253-2527.
Photographed by Paul Wagtouicz
The neighborhood and the cuisine say casual; the dim bulbs and the sexy crowd say otherwise. So, go simple-chic and wear an effortless button-down and jeans. The fact that those jeans are shiny and super skinny make the outfit date-worthy (or pick-up-a-date-worthy).
AllSaints Harrah Pipe Skinny Pant, $395, available at AllSaints; Uniqlo Women Broadcloth Print Long Sleeve Shirt, $30, available at Uniqlo; Baggu Drawstring Purse in Black, $140, available at Baggu; Lizzie Fortunato Age of Innocence Earrings in Gunmetal, $144, available at Lizzie Fortunato; H&M Coat, $129, available at H&M; Kate Spade New York Licorice Too Pump, $298, available at Nordstrom.
Yunnan Kitchen, 79 Clinton Street (at Rivington Street); 212-253-2527.
Photographed by Paul Wagtouicz
We'd tell you to don some seersucker for this upscale tavern, but we’re in New York, after all. The thoroughbreds on the wall might imply a certain gentility, but believe us, things can get weird in those cozy dining nooks in the back (designed by the very hip AvroKO team, no less). And, that's a good thing. Join S+P's membership program and you'll get a 16-ounce bottle of a specialty pre-mixed cocktail labeled with your name and stored in a cabinet until your next visit. Swag.
Just like the vibe at the restaurant, a prim dress suits equally well as patterned tribal flats and unusual, subtle studs. Throw them all together with a small wristlet to hold your necessities.
Mociun Mismatched Square Turquoise and Diamond Studs, $863, available at Mociun; 10 Crosby Derek Lam Pleated Sleeveless Dress, $425, available at Neiman Marcus; J.Crew Jackie Cardigan in Jazzy Purple, $62, available at J.Crew; Belle by Sigerson Morrison 6614B in Red Aztec, $195, available at Piperlime; BCBG Harlow Mini Envelope Clutch with Wristlet, $58, available at BCBG.
Saxon + Parole, 316 Bowery (between 1st and 2nd streets); 212-254-0350.
Photographed by Daniel Krieger
Just like the vibe at the restaurant, a prim dress suits equally well as patterned tribal flats and unusual, subtle studs. Throw them all together with a small wristlet to hold your necessities.
Mociun Mismatched Square Turquoise and Diamond Studs, $863, available at Mociun; 10 Crosby Derek Lam Pleated Sleeveless Dress, $425, available at Neiman Marcus; J.Crew Jackie Cardigan in Jazzy Purple, $62, available at J.Crew; Belle by Sigerson Morrison 6614B in Red Aztec, $195, available at Piperlime; BCBG Harlow Mini Envelope Clutch with Wristlet, $58, available at BCBG.
Saxon + Parole, 316 Bowery (between 1st and 2nd streets); 212-254-0350.
Photographed by Daniel Krieger
The French have arrived in Chinatown. Specifically, André Saraiva — yes, the Beatrice Inn guy — has arrived with Le Baron, which took two years to open and boasts plush red seats, a black lacquered bar, and an exotic dancer or two. Samantha Ronson and chef Eddie Huang have been known to enjoy a night here, so why aren’t you on the smoky dance floor?
The minute you enter Le Baron in that runway-ready hallway, you want to look like you mean business. And, in New York, that tends to mean black. We love the idea of showing a flash of leg while keeping things covered up top. For now.
Bella Luxx Gathered Back Tulip Skirt, $128, available at Shop Ambience; Cole Haan Chelsea Double Platform Pump, $448, available at Cole Haan; Elizabeth and James Snake Christopher Blazer, $267, available at Bergdorf Goodman; Topshop Fairytale Swing Cami Top by Boutique, $96, available at Topshop.
Le Baron, 32 Mulberry Street (between Bayard and Worth streets); no phone.
Photo: Courtesy of Le Baron
The minute you enter Le Baron in that runway-ready hallway, you want to look like you mean business. And, in New York, that tends to mean black. We love the idea of showing a flash of leg while keeping things covered up top. For now.
Bella Luxx Gathered Back Tulip Skirt, $128, available at Shop Ambience; Cole Haan Chelsea Double Platform Pump, $448, available at Cole Haan; Elizabeth and James Snake Christopher Blazer, $267, available at Bergdorf Goodman; Topshop Fairytale Swing Cami Top by Boutique, $96, available at Topshop.
Le Baron, 32 Mulberry Street (between Bayard and Worth streets); no phone.
Photo: Courtesy of Le Baron
We can't talk about the Lower East Side without getting into a little grunge. Arlene's has played home to up-and-coming bands (The Strokes ring a bell?) since the mid ‘90s, and it's still kickin'. This is where punks and suits unite. Case in point: You'll catch the maitre d' at Daniel letting his hair down on rock-'n'-roll karaoke nights.
This bra is meant to be seen. Let it show through a thin white tank tucked into a high-waisted skirt. And, since you're going to be taking the stage (yes, you are!), you'll need some rock-star boots.
American Eagle Boyfriend Tank, $15.95, available at American Eagle; Stella Mccartney Marguerite Riding Soft Cup Bra, $70, available at Journelle; Rachel Comey Mars Shoe, $427.50, available at Club Monaco; Topshop Khaki Army Jacket, $96, available at Topshop; Katharine Hamnett Jane Russell Stretch-Denim Skirt, $49.50, available at The Outnet.
Arlene's Grocery, 95 Stanton Street (between Ludlow and Orchard streets); 212-358-1633.
Photographed by John Bergdahl
This bra is meant to be seen. Let it show through a thin white tank tucked into a high-waisted skirt. And, since you're going to be taking the stage (yes, you are!), you'll need some rock-star boots.
American Eagle Boyfriend Tank, $15.95, available at American Eagle; Stella Mccartney Marguerite Riding Soft Cup Bra, $70, available at Journelle; Rachel Comey Mars Shoe, $427.50, available at Club Monaco; Topshop Khaki Army Jacket, $96, available at Topshop; Katharine Hamnett Jane Russell Stretch-Denim Skirt, $49.50, available at The Outnet.
Arlene's Grocery, 95 Stanton Street (between Ludlow and Orchard streets); 212-358-1633.
Photographed by John Bergdahl
There are only 11 tables in this room, which looks like a professor's library — if that professor was super sexy and had a well-stocked liquor cabinet. You have to enter through Barramundi Bar, but the search is worth it: Every cocktail has a story. The Topsy Turvy, for example, is named after owner Tony Powe's great-grandfather's donkey, Topsy, who helped the family excavate prehistoric caves that they owned in the UK. Just another Thursday on the LES.
We constantly find ourselves referencing Alicia Silverstone's good girl on top/bad girl on bottom leather skirt ensemble in Clueless. With a studded (but blush pink) purse and a simple crewneck sweater, the look becomes worthy of that top shelf cocktail you're about to sip.
Zara Mini Messenger Bag with Studs and Clasp Fastening, $90, available at Zara; J.Crew Dream Crewneck Sweater in Heather Grey, $78, available at J.Crew; Marais Open Oxford in Blush, $55, available at Marais; Diane von Furstenberg Britt Leather Skirt, $557, available at Matches; Iosselliani Double Snake Ring, $250, available at Honey In The Rough.
2nd Floor on Clinton, 67 Clinton Street (between Stanton and Rivington); 212-529-6900.
Photographed by Sam Horine
We constantly find ourselves referencing Alicia Silverstone's good girl on top/bad girl on bottom leather skirt ensemble in Clueless. With a studded (but blush pink) purse and a simple crewneck sweater, the look becomes worthy of that top shelf cocktail you're about to sip.
Zara Mini Messenger Bag with Studs and Clasp Fastening, $90, available at Zara; J.Crew Dream Crewneck Sweater in Heather Grey, $78, available at J.Crew; Marais Open Oxford in Blush, $55, available at Marais; Diane von Furstenberg Britt Leather Skirt, $557, available at Matches; Iosselliani Double Snake Ring, $250, available at Honey In The Rough.
2nd Floor on Clinton, 67 Clinton Street (between Stanton and Rivington); 212-529-6900.
Photographed by Sam Horine
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