Day 756 : When going to the Armory Show at the Piers....

Not sure where to head after a day at the Fair? Don’t want to travel too far but want a drink or nibble, perhaps with a colleague or a client or a loved one meeting you at the end of the day, Fromagical brings you recommendations for each and every occasion.

RESTAURANTS / BARS -

44 at the Royalton, 44 West 44^th Street, (212) 869-4400  – Looking for an old fashioned yet chic and sleek hotel bar with surprisingly affordable cocktails near Times Square with live jazz to boot?

The Lambs Club, 132 West 44^th Street, (212) 997-5262 – Needing to impress that big spender of a client? Drinks at their swank upstairs cocktail lounge would be an excellent choice.

Marseille, 630 9^th Avenue, (212) 333-2323 – French bistro calling your name?

Caselulla, 401 West 52^nd Street, (212) 247-8137 – The most extensive cheese selection in Hell’s Kitchen – a great spot to enjoy some cheese and wine.

Ardesia, 510 West 52^nd Street, (212) 247-9191 – Open and airy wine bar, probably the closest spot to the piers so watch for over crowding, but if you can get a seat, it’s worth it. Order their pretzels, you won’t be disappointed, I guarantee.

Medi , 811 9^th Avenue, (212) 586-1201 – Looking for that small production Croatian wine? Look no further than here.

The Pony Bar, 637 10^th Avenue, (212) 586-2707 – Craft beer lover? Then Pony is your choice.

The Library Bar at the Hudson Hotel , 356 West 58^th Street, (212) 554-6000 – chic, swank, leather club chairs, need I say more.  

Print / Press, 653 11^th Avenue, (212) 757-2224 – Local ingredient driven food at the modern ground floor restaurant. Stunning views and excellent cocktails more than a few stories up at Press.

Riposo 46, 667 9^th Avenue, (212) 247-8018 – Classic wine bar environment – go for the flatbread pizzas, my personal favorite is their Wild Mushroom.

Xai Xai , 365 West 51^st Street , (212) 541-9241– South African wines galore at this sensually lit wine bar.

Pier 9, 802 9^th Avenue , (212) 262-1299– Nautically themed. Half priced wines and cocktails at happy hour. Laid back and casual.

Blue Ribbon Sushi Six, 308 West 58^th Street , (212) 397-0404– Downtown hip meets Uptown dressed up at this excellent sushi joint.

Robert, 2 Columbus Avenue, (212) 299-7730 – Located far above the hustle and bustle of Columbus Circle, this American artisanal restaurant in the Museum of Arts and Design has a view that extends all the way up Central Park West.

Avoce, 10 Columbus Circle, 3^rd of the Time Warner Building, (212) 823-2523 – Chic Italian overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park – buzzing and excellent vibe at the bar.

Danji, 346 West 52^nd Street, (212) 586-2880 – Korean in Hell’s Kitchen? Small plates casual meets upscale dining at this modern Korean joint.

Taboon, 773 10^th Avenue, (212) 713-0271 – Middleterranean cuisine, yes you heard right. That would be fusion Middle Eastern and Mediterranean in a rustic loft space with soft lighting.

Stone Rose, 10 Columbus Circle, Time Warner Center, (212) 823-9769 – High rise swank meets cocktail chic at this lounge on the 4^th floor of the Time Warner Center.

Epicerie Boulud, 1900 Broadway , (212) 595-9606– Daniel Boulud’s first take-out joint where you can cozy up into the small bar area and enjoy fresh oysters and a glass of wine or perhaps indulge in some of their fabulous cheese selections curated by Saxelby Cheesemongers or simply grab some of their fantastic homemade bread seen featured in his many restaurants around town. It’s actually a little corner dedicated to Daniel Boulud -- right next door are both Bar Boulud and Boulud Sud, each excellent choices.

 Lincoln, 142 West 65^th Street, (212) 359-6500 – Jonathan Benno’s upscale Italian highly modernist chic restaurant in the renovated Lincoln Center – great people watching, solid and delish food, gorgeous design and a nice wine list.