NYC Restaurant Find: The Heath at McKittrick Hotel

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: THE HEATH AT MCKITTRICK HOTEL | meltingbutter.com

THE HEATH AT MCKITTRICK HOTEL, CHELSEA Experience Sleep No More over dinner at the London theatre crew’s new restaurant “The Heath” at The McKittrick Hotel. They nod to their U.K roots by putting on a modern American interpretation of traditional British fare (delicious, by the way) but they add what they’re famous for ”“ a […]

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Shopping Find: Greenwich Letterpress NYC

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: GREENWICH LETTERPRESS | meltingbutter.com

[Greenwich Letterpress NYC has been reported closed] This stationery, letterpress and gift store emanates a real West Village style of charm. Here you’ll find a well-selected array of high-end stationery, unique cards and wrapping paper that the recipient definitely won’t be throwing out. The store also offers old-fashioned style letterpress printing and design services making […]

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NYC Shopping Find: Brook Farm General Store

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: BROOK FARM GENERAL STORE | meltingbutter.com

Brook Farm General Store NYC has been reported CLOSED Imagine a one-stop general store that sells all of the knick-knacks you need for the home but with a clean, modern Willamsburg-esque interpretation ”“ That would be Brook Farm General Store. For those of you who like to buy everyday house products that are not just […]

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NYC Cafe Find: Toby’s Estate

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: TOBY’S ESTATE | meltingbutter.com

TOBY’S ESTATE, WILLIAMSBURG Australian transplant Toby’s Estate is the place to go if you’re a creative Australian expat living in Williamsburg. By now you’re probably pining after your old barista’s lovingly crafted flat white with its rich, intense flavours since they aren’t quite as easy to come by in this city. Toby’s Estate has got […]

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NYC Restaurant Find: Gran Electrica

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: GRAN ELECTRICA | meltingbutter.com

GRAN ELECTRICA, DUMBO Is it a myth that there’s no good Mexican food in NYC? Maybe. But this stylish Mexican restaurant is definitely attempting to dispel that myth. And even if you’re the fussiest Mexican food aficionado, you’ll at the very least be impressed by the restaurant’s creative cocktail list and its design-minded fit-out (think […]

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Bar Find: The Leadbelly NYC

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: THE LEADBELLY | meltingbutter.com

This charming cocktail bar is the brainchild of the guys behind The Fat Radish and its interiors you could say are the lovechild of mid-century Europe and vintage Americana ”“ think carefully selected interior embellishments like old vinyl, vintage suitcases and a curved copper bar. Each night, The Leadbelly serves up seasonal cocktails, oysters and […]

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Restaurant Find: Reynard NYC

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: REYNARD AT THE WYTHE HOTEL | meltingbutter.com

This quintessential Brooklyn eatery owned by the people who brought us Roman’s (which for the record is one of our favorite NYC restaurants) offers its diners a grown up Williamsburg vibe, quality, unfussy food and a free pass to skip the line for a cocktail on the Wythe Hotel rooftop. Best Bit: Oyster toast. Don’t miss […]

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Sydney Restaurant Find: The L-P Bar Pop-Up

SYDNEY HOTSPOT FIND: THE L-P BAR POP-UP | meltingbutter.com

THE L-P BAR, PADDINGTON Located on “the intersection” of Australia’s famed fashion houses, one of the most prestigious Champagne estates, Laurent-Perrier has launched a pop-up bar, The L-P Bar at Jackies Paddington. This gives you Sydney-siders a rare and indulgent opportunity sample from five Champagne styles, including Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle, the world-renowned Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, Laurent-Perrier Millésimé 2004, the […]

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Restaurant Find: Ramen Setagaya NYC

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: RAMEN SETAGAYA | meltingbutter.com

(Ramen Setagaya NYC has been reported closed) NYC probably has more ramen restaurants than any other city outside of Japan so I think I can forgive myself for letting this one slip my mind for a year. I revisited Ramen Setagaya recently (this time with a lot more NYC ramen experience under my belt) and […]

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NYC Restaurant Find: Luke’s Lobster

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: LUKE’S LOBSTER | meltingbutter.com

LUKE’S LOBSTER, EAST VILLAGE Luke’s lobster has all the simple elements of a good lobster roll lunch covered: 1)   A toasted, buttered New England roll 2)   Not over-mayoed 3)   Filled only with the sweet lobster parts ”“ the knuckles and claws 4)   A dash of celery salt and lemon infused butter 5)   A cool hip […]

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