F a l l’ s F a s h i o n a b l e Haunts By Hillary Latos
With Fashion Week around the corner, what better time is it to visit some of Gotham’s newest and hottest fashionable haunts around the city.
Ava Lounge Newly renovated Ava Penthouse at the Dream Midtown offers stunning unobstructed views of midtown indoor and out- and during Fashion Week, also free eyebrow shaping by beauty guru Ramy. So grab a cocktail and stop by this Pop up shop from September 6-13 for some primping before hitting some fashion week parties. 210 West 55 St (212) 956-7020 www.avaloungenyc.com
No. 8 After a 3 year hiatus from what was formerly Bungalow 8, No.8 has been reimagined in Chelsea sandwiched between the Maritime and Dream Hotels. Already host to a slew of secret A list celebrity movie premiere after after parties, the same spirit of exclusivity has been reincarnated in this bi level gastropub helmed by nighlife denizen, Amy Sacco. Playing homage to the original with palm tree wall coverings, plush white banquettes, and a large VIP area upstairs by the DJ booth, this fashion week No 8 will be sort of a reunion for models, jetsetters, and celebrities who were loyal patrons of Bungalow’s glory days. 357 West 16 Street (212) 206-1096
Toy In the Meatpacking district, Toy is the latest Asian themed eaterie from tastemaker siblings Daniel and Derek Koch, who are known for their St Tropez themed boozy brunches frequented by models, fashionistas, and the jet set cogniscenti. Located in the Gansevoort Hotel, this sleek bi level restaurant spans 7000 sq ft and features an oyster and sushi bar with indoor and outdoor dining. Executive chef Doron Wong who
Granduca di Sicilia Serving some of the most authentic Southern Italian fare in Manhattan, Sicilian based Granduca di Sicilia has recently opened their American outpost in the Flatiron district. boats, this warm trattoria is the next best thing to visiting Sicily. Whether it’s a brick
restaurants in Asia and America has taken a modern approach on traditional Japanese and Chinese dishes resulting in a sublime assortment of crowd pleasing delicacies.
or fresh pasta with seafood, every dish uses imported Sicilian ingredients. It is not wonder that a meal here will remind you of a Sunday meal that an Italian Nonna would spend the day preparing. You won’t be disappointed. Remember the Italian saying - Tutti a tavola a mangiare.
18 Ninth Avenue (212) 206-6700 www.toyrestaurant.com
30 West 24 St (212) 837-1610 www.granducdisicilia.com
Resident September 2012