Best of the Big Apple | New York
Fine Dining and Hip Hotspots Picked by The Bearleaders
By Jorane Cuppen | Gastronomist
Ferry Loeve | Sr. Hair Colourist
& Heinz Strobl | Senior Hotel Executive | Strobl Hospitality Consultant
Baccarat The Bar
Be guided by The Bearleaders’ tips for New York City. These tastemakers are frequent travellers and love to share their tips for high-end hotels, restaurants, bars, and hot spots.
Where to eat in New York
SMITH & WOLLENSKY
A true mid-town institution. The place to go for a real New York steakhouse experience with the finest dry-aged beef.
maps | by Heinz Strobl, Senior Hotel Executive
MOMOFUKU NOODLE BAR
Creative twists on Asian street food classics in a hip environment, with a location in uptown and the east village.
CONTRA NY
A minimalist yet tasteful environment forms the perfect backdrop for inventive fusion cooking.
CECCONI’S
Upscale classic Italian restaurant in DUMBO district. For lunch, cicchetti and dinner, as well as weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
LA PECORA BIANCA
For the best Tuscany-style eggs.
MOLE
Delicious authentic Mexican dishes with history and unique flavors that bring you Mexico on a dish. Tres leches cake to die for.
GEMMA
Located inside the Bowery Hotel, this place has the vibe of an old Italian estate.
maps | by Ferry Loeve, Sr. Hair Colourist
SUNDAY IN BROOKLYN
Number one lunch spot in Brooklyn with yet again excellent Tuscany eggs.
FREEMANS
An absolute favorite lunch spot, especially on Sunday this is a great spot.
Where to go for a drink
BACCARAT THE BAR
An incredibly sophisticated and luxurious interior, combined with the sort of service you’d expect from a true classic bar.
maps | by Heinz Strobl, Senior Hotel Executive
P.J. CLARKE’S
Inside you imagine yourself in an Irish pub, with a great urban atmosphere.
Snacks and sweets
MILK BAR
A flagship store on Broadway takes you to a world of sweets. Build your very own treats: from giant cookies to custom cakes.
LITTLE CUPCAKE BAKESHOP
One of the best in New York with award winning chocolate cake. Lots of gluten-free and vegan-friendly cakes and good coffee.
MARTHA’S BAKERY
It smells so good, that I couldn’t resist going inside for a coffee and a good piece of pie.
What to do
HEYDAY SPA
Excellent pop-in spa for a facial after a long day in NYC. Only clean facial treatments of 30, 50 or 75 minutes. They know exactly what your skin needs.
CHELSEA MARKET
A food hall and shopping mall located in the Chelsea neighborhood. From Mediterranean to Asian cuisine, to taco joints to pita shops.
GREEN MARKET
Stroll around for fresh products like vegetables, fruit, honey and bread.
maps | by Ferry Loeve, Sr. Hair Colourist
