new york

The city that never sleeps is meeting its tourism growth with more hotels. 

Meetings Well Done

Atop the new Pod Brooklyn is RFTP, a bar and lounge with views of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood and the Manhattan skyline. Much like the Pod Hotels brand, RFTP is modern, minimal and cool. With a zinc bar and cushioned wooden “banquettes,” the space can host private events for up to 200 guests.

INGREDIENTS:
—1.5 oz. Hendrick’s Gin
—lemonade
—cucumber
—mint leaves
—soda water

The ILEA New York Metro Chapter’s Big Apple Celebration on June 19 reflected on its 30 years as a chapter and also looked to the future. Held at the Bank at Manhattan Center, the newest event space at The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel, chapter awards and the Hall of Legends Award were handed out as well as the installation of the 2018-19 officers.

A Times Square landmark makes dropping the ball (for planners) impossible.

INGREDIENTS
—2 ½ ounces Dubonnet Red
—1 ounce Elijah Craig bourbon
—1 ½ ounce triple sec
—1 dash Angostura bitters

DIRECTIONS
Stir all ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange zest.

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Explore the historic Hudson Valley

INGREDIENTS: 
» 2 oz. Greenhook Ginsmith
» .5 oz. Carpano Bianco Vermouth
» .5 oz. Carpano Antica Vermouth
» 29 ml orange juice
» 1 ml Peychaud’s bitters
» 2 dashes lavender bitters 

Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: orange wedge and Luxardo cherries

DIRECTIONS:
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain. Garnish and enjoy

Where's the Beet?

Jennifer Grove is fighting climate change one bouquet at a time.