147 Raoul's The Royalton Cipriani- Soho
147 W. 15th St.
Chelsea
(212)929-5000
212-966-3518
SoHo
(212)869-4400
376 W. Broadway
212-343-0999
SoHo
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147 Raoul's The Royalton Cipriani- Soho | |
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147 147 W. 15th St. Chelsea (212)929-5000 | |
| This former fire house now houses one of the hottest restaurants in town. Saddle up to the long bar and let the surprisingly friendly bartenders fix your poison. The crowd is cute, and very hetero for being in Chelsea. You might get chatted up a bit, but you’ll probably enjoy it. No psycho-killer (quest-que c’est) types. Just friendly, predominantly single, handsome income earning professionals looking to unwind. | |
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RAOUL’S
180 Prince St. 212-966-3518 SoHo | |
| Grab a bar table or a stool at the bar and let Jimmy, the bartender, mix you the best drink in town. The crowd is cool and lacks pretension. No beer drinkin’ frat-like yuppies hangin’ here, so you’ll be sure to eat your steak au poivre in peace. You might even strike up some interesting conversation with your neighbors. Sophisticated, yet not snobby, art connosieurs and foodies enjoy the mellow vibe and perfectly prepared French fare. | |
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THE ROYALTON
44 West 44th Street (212)869-4400 | |
| Never can go wrong hanging by yourself at a hotel lounge (unless you’re doing that fishnets/stilettos thing). And you might as well do it in style at the Phillipe Stark designed Royalton Hotel. This is the original when it comes to chic lodgings, and the place is always booked with an international crew of editors, designers and the wealthy set that likes to feel cutting edge (but with all the comforts of four star service). And you know what, Ladies? They all pass through the lobby. So, order up a straight scotch with a water back (so butch, it’s chic!!), park yourself in the sunken lobby lounge and enjoy the view. | |
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CIPRIANI - SOHO 376 W. Broadway 212-343-0999 SoHo | |
| Looking to rub elbows with the rich and richer, then this is your place. Take your Campari and soda at a cafe table and watch style setting SoHo-vians parade on by. Eavesdrop on the ascot wearing aristocrats at the nearby table reminiscing about Agnelli’s birthday cruise in the Canary Islands (Ah, to be an Industrial Tycoon.....). Fake an accent and fit right in! |
