

Pol Roger and Pierre Paillard are my personal favorites. If I have a friend who wants to learn more about champagne this is the place I take them because of the variety of by-the-glass options (15) from non-vintage and vintage to rosé.


You will go for a glass of champers and stay for the lively atmosphere it has a cool club vibe with low sofas and chairs. Yes, it’s exactly what its name implies, a champagne bar. Head for after dinner drinks at Bubble Lounge. And keep your eyes peeled, chances are high for celebrity sightings. I recommend a bottle of the Elisabetta Foradori Granato, a Teroldego at good value. You can bring your own bottle (maximum of two) for a cork fee of $35 per bottle or order from the generous selection of Italian wines. Order the steak tartara piemontese with waygu beef and black truffle or the squid ink linguini. If the weather is fair, request a table outside on the patio raised above the street. It’s not easy to snag a table, but if you are a Greenwich Hotel guest, you won’t have a problem getting a reservation. This Italian tavern by famed chef Anthony Carmellini opened in 2009 and quickly became a New York stand-out. There’s so shortage of dinner options in TriBeCa, not unlike the rest of this city! Hands down, my top suggestion in this neighborhood is Locanda Verde. FYI: If you enjoyed your experience, Terroir has three other locations in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. I’ve found the knowledgeable staff can answer just about any question about any bottle of wine, so try something new and follow their expert recommendations. The bar is ideal for two, but if you’re out with a group, seat yourself at one of the communal tables. It’s ideal for an introduction to the wine world and has a tasty tapas menu to compliment your wine selection. I highly recommend the red wine oxtail risotto balls and the meatballs as an appetizer. Terroir has a seemingly endless selection of wine by the glass (from white and red, and of course, rose).
WEATHER UP TRIBECA PLUS
Half dozen seats at the bar and a handful of tables, plus a few more on the sidewalk during the summer.
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The bartender knows how to prepare a perfect old-fashioned, not an easy one to master. Smith & Mills is open for lunch and dinner daily, offering small plates. From the outside, the joint resembles an auto repair shop, complete with a garage door, and once inside you’ll see the place isn’t much bigger than one. It’s that good! And at $10 USD a drink during happy hour, I feel both happier and classier for it (and I know, we get jaded in NYC with pricing).įor a pre-dinner drink, head to the intimate Smith & Mills. My favorite is the lychee martini, a testament to its tastiness considering I’m not even a martini drinker. This jazz bar is located underground with no sign on the street– even locals have trouble finding it! B Flat is small with an elegant atmosphere arrive early if you want a seat at the bar. It is located in the heart of TriBeCa, walking distance from many drinks and dining options, including its own Italian tavern, Locanda Verde by Andrew Carmellini.Īfter checking in and freshening up, get your night started with pre-dinner cocktails.ĭim lights and a lychee martini at B Flat. Photo Credit: Greenwich Hotel.īook a room at the Greenwich Hotel, which is owned by the famous and uber talented American actor Robert De Niro. I’ll start by sharing my favorites in TriBeCa– a radius of just a few blocks.Ī room with a sunny view. The advice I’d give to any foreigner visiting the city is to explore beyond the bustling midtown tourist spots to the cobble stone streets lined with bars, restaurants and boutiques located in the various neighborhoods in the five boroughs of NYC. When I moved to the big apple in 2008 I started to explore the different neighborhoods and thanks to other European expats, I found one of my favorites in downtown Manhattan: TriBeCa (short for “Triangle Below Canal”). In 2005, I made my first trip to New York City on business. I made a point of staying close to Central Park, which was the center of the city in my mind. Thibaut Asso knows TriBeCa’s food and beverage scene.
