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Manhattan Towers By Marlene Nadle |
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This spring sophisticated rooftop bars have debuted at the top of many Manhattan towers. They are surrounded by the glitter of the big city's bright light and open to the sky. Most are in midtown. There isn't a bad choice among them.
Pick one of these rooftop bars or try them all. Each will make you feel like a glamorous star in your own life. |
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did the sets for "Sex
and the City." It is a cool Carrie Bradshaw sort of place with a
fairly sedate crowd in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. There are also
Europeans who are hotel guests. The wood planters are full of
greenery, which is fitting in a hotel that is environmentally
sensitive. There is a retractable roof that can be closed in rainy
or chilly weather. The view of the Empire State Building makes it
seem so close it is almost touchable. The Top of The Strand is will
start serving food until the end of May when the first floor
restaurant opens. Meanwhile, there are nibbling nuts. A suggested
drink is the mojito, a mix of Barbancourt Silver rum, fresh lime
juice, mint, sugar and soda.
Hudson
Terrace has proved so popular that the outdoor space was revamped
with a retractable roof and temperature-regulated mahogany flooring
for cooler weather. Its attraction as an entertainment center
compensates for the fact Hudson Terrace is only on the third floor.
It cannot really compete for views with its other rooftop bars.
However, there are pleasant glimpses of the Hudson River to the
south. There is also an attractive Japanese modern decor with red
lacquer tables, heirloom woods, handcrafted tiles, and willow trees
to nurture customers’ aesthetic sense. Fortunately, they can also be
nurtured by food from the updated menu. A suggested drink is the
Hudson Terrace Lemonade made with Vision vodka, limoncello, basil,
muddled lemon, and sugar.
of
incandescent bulbs that float overhead. It is toned down a bit by
black leather wing chairs and Victorian side chairs that make it
feel more library than Libertyville. It deliberately avoids the
lounge style furnishings typical of other rooftop bars. It is meant
to attract the businessmen in an area filled with banks and
corporate offices. A bit staid, it is not likely to have scantily
dressed customers dancing on table tops. The 3,000 square-foot space
remains open until 2 a.m. and also has a retractable roof. The views
are framed by living walls of greenery cascading over bronze panels.
The view is 360 degree panorama of Manhattan's sparkling towers. The
stars of the show are the iconic Chrysler Building facing south and
the Lipstick Building facing north. Upstairs takes food seriously.
The hotel's French chef, Gwenael Le Pape, has trained with some of
the best in the business. He has created an eclectic array of small
plates for the rooftop bar. A suggested drink is the Upstairs, a mix
of vodka, house-made ginger puree, crushed mint, and lemon juice.
Upstairs also does modern takes on classic cocktails, turning the
former Sidecar into the Pomme d'Or, made with organic apple cider,
lemon juice, Hennessey VSOP, and Poire Williams.
seems to retain a
certain affection for the trade as shown in the name of the bar, of
the hotel, and the ground floor restaurant called Print. It is a
natural habitat for the reporters from NY Times and Daily News whose
offices are in the 42nd Street area. The rooftop
reflecting pool is a calming, relaxed setting. There is a deliberate
attempt to not jam pack the roof by using club promoters or DJs.
Press offers stunning views of the nearby Hudson River. The vista is
unobstructed because other Manhattan towers are not in this area.
Sunset on the Hudson is as romantic as moonlight in Vermont. Food
service will start in May. A suggested drink is the Early Edition
made with cognac, Benedictine, Cointreau and lemon juice.