WHERE TO STAY
For the past four years, I’ve called New York City my home.
Luckily, I’ve had the time to explore the city and discover the under the radar
places locals like to frequent. In New York City, there are hotels and
Starbucks on every corner, which makes it very difficult to choose where to
stay when visiting.
The Eventi Hotel is my number one choice because it gives
the guest the luxuries they are looking for at an affordable price. Another
reason why I love this hotel is for its location. As any New Yorker knows,
location is key. Situated on 6th avenue between 29th and
30th street, the Eventi is the perfect location to call home base
because guest can easily travel all over the city. The hotel offers everything
the super trendy and overpriced hotels like the Gansevoort offer, like a
whiskey bar, high-end restaurant and terrace. This hotel is managed by the
Kimpton Group, which is known for building hotels with all the amenities of the
5 star hotels at an affordable budget.
Eventi
851 Avenues of the Americas
(212) 564-4567
www.eventihotel.com
WHERE TO EAT
Keith McNally, the restaurateur genius, known as the “The Restaurateur
Who Invented Downtown” opened Morandi in the West Village in 2003. Zagat’s
review of Morandi, referred to the restaurant as “simultaneously homey and
trendy” and always has “at least one movie star in attendance”. Everyone who
works there has years of experience in the business and can help you choose the
perfect meal and wine to accompany it. The menu changes seasonally, but the
signature dishes always stay on the menu year round. I would suggest going a
little early to dinner to have a drink at the bar. The cocktail list is simple,
but delicious. I suggest ordering a dirty martini or balsamic martini both are
mixed to perfection. For dinner, I would suggest ordering an order of stuffed
olives and grilled artichokes for the table. They are perfect to share and
allow everyone to have a taste. For dinner, I always order the same thing;
lemon pasta drizzled with olive oil and topped with parmesan and the grilled
branzino. Lastly, for dessert, order the ricotta fritters with a cappuccino. You
wont be disappointed!
Morandi
211 Waverly Pl
(212) 627-7575
www.morandiny.com
WHERE TO DRINK
One of the best areas to go out in is the Meatpacking
District. The Brass Monkey is located right in the middle of the Meatpacking
District, but does not require their guests to dress like they are going
clubbing like many bars in the area. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a beer
with friends and listen to live music. During the summer, I would suggest going
the Brass Monkey for happy hour because they open the roof deck. This bar is truly
a place for anyone to visit and feel comfortable in because of it relaxing
atmosphere.
Brass Monkey
55 Little West 12th St
(212) 675-6686
