Gangly, spangly and full of hot air, summer in New York City goes off like a bride’s wedding night knicks.
With the seasonal swelter in full kilt, it’s almost time to whip off your layers and head out and up to take in this magical metropolis from one of our fave sun-dappled perches – glass of Champagne in hand, natch.
The Met Roof Garden Cafe
You’ll find prime gazing and grazing at The Met’s Roof Garden Cafe, sitting pretty atop the storied museum and jutting out over Central Park’s sprawling expanse. This vibrant, verdant space is bedecked in artificial grass lawns and manicured fauna making it perf for lounging, albeit cheek-to-cheek with every Instagram-addict vying for that all-important panorama post. Fret not, another G&T and you’ll not notice. Waiter!
The Met Museum, 1000 Fifth Ave, Upper East Side. +1 212 570 3711. metmuseum.org
Terroir
On that note, if high and green is your preferred MO, head Downtown to that other elevated beaut, The High Line, where tipples at Terroir arrive with a side of street cred and peep-spotting. Come clement weather, the edgy, converted shipping container pops its top for wining and dining atop the former freight tracks, so grab the house grapes or a local brew and kick back. Easy, breezy, beautiful!
The High Line, 15th St at 10th Ave, Meatpacking District. +1 212 625 9463. wineisterroir.com
Hudson Hotel Private Park
Keen to keep it outdoorsy, but ditch hoi polloi? Well then whisk yourself quicksticks to glorious Hudson Hotel Private Park, a charming, fairy-lit enclave privé framed by the soaring skyscrapers of the Upper West Side. This Hell’s Kitchen hotspot weds ivy-enveloped walls with a jumble of antique and mod furny for the ultimate urban garden party. Just add sangria!
358 West 58th St, Midtown. +1 212 554 6128. morganshotelgroup.com
Refinery Hotel Rooftop
Get a full-on Empire State eyeful along with your Alex Ott-crafted libations at this scene-ic, tealight-strung stunner at the top of haute fashion district flop The Refinery. It’s a style-set stronghold, so gussy up to get down to the uber-now deckheads – oh, and did we mention those views?
63 W 38th St, Midtown West. +1 646 664 0310. ingoodcompanyhg.com
