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Forbes
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
6 Breathtaking New York City Rooftop Bars
Take in majestic Manhattan views from Overstory. In New York City, summer's balmy days and breezy nights leave city dwellers eagerly gazing skyward. Rooftop season has arrived. This is the time of year that showcases the city's towering structures, where the tops of buildings can become true oases — if you know where to find them. We've compiled a list of six staggering New York City rooftop bars around the city offering stellar drinks, stunning views and summer's easygoing spirit. Brooklyn's Westlight has breathtaking vistas. Although it may sound counterintuitive, you often have to travel to Brooklyn to get the best views of Manhattan. At Westlight, the rooftop bar on the 22nd floor of Forbes Travel Guide Recommended The William Vale, you'll find sweeping, panoramic vistas of the city glimmering across the water, a seasonal green space outfitted for shuffleboard and bites provided by chef Andrew Carmellini, the talent behind The Fifth Avenue Hotel's Café Carmellini. There's no better way to welcome the warmer days than with a plate of lamb carnitas tacos and a mezcal-based cocktail, like Westlight's Magic Hour. The Wall Street Hotel's perch allows you to take stock of any situation. The Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Wall Street Hotel has recently unveiled its refreshed Bar Tontine, providing an elevated escape from the concrete madness of downtown Manhattan. Bright pink and yellow hibiscus flowers draped over the bar, thatched straw chairs and a soothing outdoor water feature all contribute to a unique tropical getaway atmosphere. Instead of a white sand beach, though, guests can enjoy picturesque peeks of Brooklyn and the East River from the 15th-floor perch. The roster of summer sips includes the Daikiwiri Spritz, made with rum and kiwi-coriander cordial, and a build-your-own margarita offering (try the cucumber-lime with a coconut sugar rim). Complement your island-inspired drinks with a scrumptious selection of snacks, like ceviche, caviar nachos and tuna truffle tostadas. Feast on the NYC skyline at Nubeluz. This swanky spot at the Four-Star Ritz-Carlton, NoMad provides a sophisticated ambiance with a splash of stunning, 270-degree skyline views. Nubeluz's interior adopts a teal-and-blush color palette with plush sofas, giving a modern take on art deco glamour. Bask in the breathtaking sights through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows while indulging in a creative menu crafted by acclaimed chef José Andrés. A culinary highlight is the caviar service served José's Way, which consists of potato chips and whipped crème fraîche. As for the drink menu, it's broken down into three sections: Uptown (the lemongrass-flavored L'Appel Du Vide), Midtown (the fruity Bodega Swizzle) and Downtown (the aromatic Foggy Hill). Take a quick trip to the Amalfi Coast at Leonessa. Leonessa, the 16th-story bar at Four-Star Conrad New York Downtown, has an easy, breezy allure imported from the Mediterranean. Keeping with the theme, the cocktails also draw from Italian aperitivo culture. The Leonessa Martini, for example, has a refreshing splash of citrus bitters that takes you straight to the Amalfi Coast. You're firmly grounded in New York, however, with a view of Lady Liberty and the sparkling Hudson. A retractable roof allows this space to stay open every season, but the sunny, alfresco Italian vibes hold an undeniable sway in summer. Watch the world unfurl beneath you at Darling. An air of whimsy emanates through Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Park Lane New York's 47th-floor rooftop. As Central Park unfurls beneath you, ornate pink chandeliers and lush greenery create a glamorous treehouse feel. Once upon a time, the space served as an exclusive penthouse, and Darling retains a residential charm. Cocktails arrive to the table Instagram-ready, in shades of pink, red and orange with many brandishing an edible flower. Indulgent bites like lobster rolls and a bountiful crudité platter are no less photogenic. The terrace, dotted with fairy lights, makes for the perfect spot to watch as the sun sets into twilight before the party continues into the evening with DJs and live music. Overstory, the cocktail bar sitting above Saga fine-dining restaurant, feels like a sky-high speakeasy. Upon arrival at the Financial District's 70 Pine art-deco tower, once the world's third-tallest building, an elevator whisks you up to the 64th floor, where jaw-dropping scenes and a wrap-around terrace await. The bar's intimate size, combined with its plush furnishings and stellar service, creates an experience worthy of a Great Gatsby scene. The creative cocktail lineup features cleverly named drinks such as the Pink Tuxedo (vodka, cherry blossom, vermouth, absinthe and strawberry) and Fragolina (gin, strawberry, jasmine, vermouth and Bitter Bianco herbal liqueur). Small yet decadent dishes like uni French toast and truffle-spiked grilled cheese capture the space's relaxed appeal.
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Little Fino Brings 20-Inch Italian Sandwiches To Brooklyn
The 20-inch long sando at Little Fino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Sandwich too stubby? Head to Williamsburg, where a new restaurant by Andrew Carmellini's restaurant group, NoHo Hospitality, just opened at The William Vale. Located on the ground floor of the luxury Williamsburg property, Little Fino opened on April 15, 2025. The restaurant is an addition to The William Vale's dining options, which include Leuca and popular rooftop bar Westlight. Inspired by the new wave of small bars and cafes opening in Rome today, Little Fino melds Italian charm with contemporary Brooklyn, in a cafe-meets-piazza space open all day and into the evening. Mornings at Little FIno in Williamsburg, Brooklyn In the morning, guests can enjoy La Colombe coffee with a freshly baked pastry or Early Birds breakfast menu, with the company of a book, laptop, or, perhaps, other people. Come afternoon, an Italian menu with snacky bites plus martinis is offered through the evening. Chef Anthony Ricco, who grew up blocks from the restaurant, runs the kitchen at Little Fino. "Chef Ricco and I have worked together for years, and he never stops impressing me with what he brings to the table," says Chef Carmellini. 'After running the show at The William Vale for nearly a decade, I knew Ricco was the perfect fit to bring his creativity to the table for Little Fino. A lifelong Brooklyn native, no one understands the neighborhood better than Ricco as he grew up just blocks away in Greenpoint cooking in his Nonna's kitchen. Together, we've created a menu that combines his talent with his Italian roots, serving up a menu that's ready to welcome both locals and out-of-towners alike.' House dips at Little Fino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn The menu starts with 'little somethings' like a smoked salmon cornetto with scallion cream cheese, egg and everything spice, and Sicilian flapjacks with toasted pine nut butter. The in-house pastry program features treats such as pistachio snacking cakes and cinna-cruffins, a hybrid cinnamon roll, croissant muffin creation. Later on, snacks are designed to pair with martinis, including marcona almond-stuffed filthy olives, crispy polenta tots with a squeeze of lemon, black and white tarallini, and Grana Padano with truffle wildflower honey. Shareable appetizers dubbed 'Novelties' include a green eggs and ham inspired play on deviled eggs topped with crispy pepperoni. Inside Little Fino at the William Vale in Williamsburg, Boroklyn Larger format 'Crowd Pleasers'' include Tony's Antipasto , a twist on a classic salad with crunchy chickpeas, wood-roasted veggies such as artichokes and zucchini, then finished with a salumi vinaigrette) . A selection of handhelds offers a signature 20-inch long sando, served on a housemade skinny torpedo baguette baked in a wood-fire oven and filled with freshly shaved prosciutto, grana padano, arugula, and agrodolce. For a sweet finish, guests can enjoy the Lickety Split homemade soft serve gelato made in-house with panna triple cream. New York studio Saguez & Dash deisgned Little Fino's centerpiece bar, surrounded by hand-painted wall murals of neighborhood scenes by artist Manuel Santelices. The space is accented with custom terracotta tiles with warm brass and blackened steel accents, and dense ivies and ferns float from the ceiling above. Little Fino's beverage program was created by bar director Darryl Chan (The Portrait Bar, Café Carmellini, Westlight). Inspired by Italian aperitivo and soda culture, the menu features a Teeny Tini martini tasting, plus spins on the classics, utilizing amari and aperitif in cocktails such as the Campari Creamsicle, Root Beer Negroni, Basil Boulevardier and Fig Leaf Americano. Those who want a bite of booze can also go for the Solid Dirty Martini, a bespoke jello shot served in a martini glass, made by Brooklyn brand Solid Wiggles. The Campari Creamsicle cocktail at Little Fino 'The bar program at Little Fino takes inspiration from Italian soda and aperitivo culture, with a nod to Americana,' says Chan. 'Nostalgic stateside flavors smash with Italian bitterness, such as root beer in our Negroni and Campari in a creamsicle. We take our ingredients seriously, but our approach is carefree and playful – sometimes the rules don't apply.' For wine drinkers, Master Sommelier and beverage director Josh Nadel curated a by-the-glass selection of indigenous Italian varietals featuring biodynamic and organic farming alongside hands-off winemaking. Little Fino is located on the ground floor of The William Vale (111 N. 12th St. and is open for walk-ins only, with reservations forthcoming. Current hours of operation include: Bakery Cafe (7 a.m. -3 p.m.), Early Birds (7 a.m.- 11 a.m. ), Bar and All-Day (Sunday–Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - midnight).
