NYC's Newest Deliciously Evil Fine Dining Experience At Wicked Jane

Annabella Pardo

New York City is back baby, and with that is the grand appetite of hungry New Yorkers. Renowned New Jersey chef and restaurateur, Zod Arifai, has opened his newest New York City restaurant, Wicked Jane in Greenwich Village. Wicked Jane is based on an à la carte basis that gives curious foodies and wine-lovers alike the chance to sample the multi-course tastings to come.

Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

Wicked Jane was opened with the intent of creating a 16-course (and then some) fine dining experience that intertwines Chef Zod’s passion for using innovative cooking techniques to elevate simple and seasonal ingredients with bold complementary flavors.

Chef Zod Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

Chef Zod Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

Wicked Jane offers a new à la carte experience each week, and features some of Chef Zod’s favorites dishes from the original tasting menu, such as the lightly cooked salmon with rice purée and bonito broth, fluke tartare with shaved daikon and horseradish tarragon sauces, braised lamb belly with a spicy housemade yogurt topping and chickpea purée, and seared duck breast with red cabbage, turnip, and a fig red wine emulsion. And for those who need a solid foundation of carbs to start, guests also have the opportunity to try Chef Zod’s signature housemade sourdough bread and housemade cheese that are each made with his very own starters.

Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

To highlight the delicate flavors found in each of the carefully prepared dishes, Wicked Jane’s in-house Certified Level 3 Sommelier is readily available to offer a curated wine pairing experience based on each guests' preferences and his personal recommendations; From Togonidze’s 2018 Rkatsiteli Mtsvane Kakheti [Skin-Contact white wine] from the Republic of Georgia to Praesidium’s 2015 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva from Italy, there is a perfectly distinct wine for every course.

Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

The restaurant features an outdoor gazebo with white and black checkered floors and fairy lights, while the inside space boasts tastefully thought-out decor and chic purple velvet seating picked out by NYC-based interior designer, Dustin Malstrom.

Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

Photo via @WickedJaneNyc

Wicked Jane is located on 15 W 8th Street, book your reservations for the most luxurious dining experience now.


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RSVP To A Wild And Sultry Night At Salvaje In Miami

Annabella Pardo

Take a walk on the wild side,  Savaje brings culinary fantasies to life high atop Hyde Midtown Miami!

Picture via @SalvajeMiami

Picture via @SalvajeMiami

Imagine a space where the lush intrigue of the Amazon jungle, the passion and spice of Spain, and the mysticism of Japan coalesce, where the senses rejoice and the wildest side of us comes to life — this is what a gastronomic experience at Salvaje is like! If you thought you’ve tasted the best of Japanese and Spanish cuisines, think again! Salvaje brings your wildest fantasies to life, elevating the culinary standards for hospitality decor, flavor profiles, and energetic ambiance to unforeseen heights. 

Picture via @SalvajeMiami

Picture via @SalvajeMiami

The 170-seat space boasts a retractable roof, bamboo daybeds, and an indoor/outdoor dining room featuring signature golden rhinos, oversize palms, and an assortment of illuminated light fixtures. Providing consistent service and expectations of the unexpected throughout the eight locations spanning the globe — Miami, Barcelona, Ibiza, Marbella, Madrid, Colombia — Salvaje has amassed an international reputation, and recently expanded to two new locations in Guatemala and Panama in August. 

Picture via @SalvajeMiami

Picture via @SalvajeMiami

Their consistency between all locations is key and evident through their eccentric menu offerings. Imported ingredients such as octopus from Galicia, Alaskan King salmon, Japanese tuna, and Wagyu beef as well as a seasonally shifting sushi and omakase menu are just a few of the offerings of the highest quality used to exhilarate your palate. Enjoy unique performances from Spanish club dancers on the hour every hour, along with hysterically chic cocktails designed and flavored to leave you craving more. 

Picture via @SalvajeMiami

Picture via @SalvajeMiami

Don’t be surprised when your beautifully hand-crafted concoction is served in an unorthodox tusk or bee glass!

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Picture via @SalvajeMiami

And as if we needed another reason to visit, Salvaje’s ‘Sunset Sessions’ are sure to provide some ease for your energetic spirit, offering incomparable views of the sun-bathed cityscape and specially priced menu items Monday through Thursday from 5-7PM. Book your reservations for the most wild dining experience at Salvaje Miami.

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A Luxurious And Delicious Getaway To Washington DC

Annabella Pardo

The glorious Fall season is approaching and Washington DC, lends itself to be the perfect weekend getaway for all East Coast inhabitants. Wether you decide on a romantic couple weekend, a girl's trip, or a solo escapade in search of your future presidential spouse, our guide will check all your boxes. 

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​Now before checking into your marvelous hotel, it is of the utmost importance to begin your trip in presidential manor. Arriving in style exudes power and luxury, two of the most coveted ideologies in DC, therefore you must be chauffeured​ with Blacklane. Blacklane​ is the global chauffeur service and app, based in Berlin, in which chauffeurs greet you inside the airport and whisk you away in a premium black luxury car, including a Maybach, Mercedes, and Tesla. We mean, have you ever seen a president or a madame vice president in an Uber Camry, exactly. For all our ​Hamptonites​ readers, Blacklane offers to NYC as well. 

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Photo via @blacklane

Washington DC is filled with history, legendary art and delicious restaurants to explore. Take a look as we've taken the liberty of filling your weekend itinerary for you by the hour. 

12 PM Friday Checking In At The Ven

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From your flight, straight head to one of the DC's most prominent and elite neighborhoods, Dupont Circle. Servicing you with gracious hospitality, be one of the first to experience DC's newest hot spots, The Ven At Embassy Row. Located in Dupont Circle, The Ven gives guests the perfect home suites to participate in all the city has to offer during the glorious Fall. Upon checking in the staff welcomes you in your temporary home with open arms, smiles, and a memorable friendship tie bracelet, as the word "ven" in danish means "friend". 

Take in views of the iconic Washington, DC skyline at The Rooftop at The Ven, their 9th-floor outdoor pool. The urban retreat offers a tranquil respite from your daily grind. The Rooftop offers registered overnight guests the perfect exclusive hideaway to relax and unwind.

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Fred & Stilla is the Ven’s official neighborhood restaurant. Inspired by their Embassy Row location, the restaurant menu features signature flavors and spices from countries all around the world. We highly recommend treating yourself to the delicious mac & cheese, and enjoying it on their rooftop pool overlooking the sunset as it golden's the sky. 

Surrounded by Embassy Row’s stately mansions, The Ven, blends the neighborhood’s ambassadorial heritage with stylish and comfortable amenities. Fusing comfort with classic finishes, bold colors and sleek Scandinavian lines, all working to build an urban retreat in the heart of D.C.

The Ven At Embassy Row,  2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, DC

1 PM Friday Lunch At Swingers

Photo via @SwingersUS

Photo via @SwingersUS

Yes, you read that correctly. We are highly recommending for you and your significant other to check out the ultimate Swingers location in DC, as it will be an unforgettable time. Swingers is the most crazy and fun destination to have recently come across the the pond from London. Opened this Summer in DC, Swingers invites you inside a crazy miniature golf club where it is encouraged to sip on your margarita on the 9 hole course while you swing away. 

“The idea behind Swingers was to create the most ridiculously fun venue possible. That’s why we teamed crazy golf with delicious street food, sensational cocktails and top-notch service in a totally unique, theatrical space. We think it’s the perfect place to lose a few hours – come and try it for yourself!” Matt Grech-Smith CEO and Co-Founder. British GQ called it “London’s new Friday night” and “One of the 60 best things in the world”, as well as nominating it for “Best Experience” at the GQ Food & Drink Awards.

Swingers recently announced their second DC location that is expected to open in the DC Navy Yard (outside of Nationals Baseball Field) at The Kelvin for Summer 2022. Of course, they cannot forget about all their New Yorker friends whom wish to stay in the glorious city on the weekends, a grand venue of Swingers is opening in Spring of 2022 at The Virgin Hotel in Nomad/Flatiron. 

Swingers, 1330 19th St NW, DC

4 PM Friday Sweets At Georgetown

Photo via @Baked&Wired

Photo via @Baked&Wired

A foodie trip to DC isn't complete without a sweet trip around the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Baked & Wired is a family bakery located in the heart of Georgetown getting you baked since 2001. They produce small-batch baked goods prepared from family recipes and handcrafted coffee from roasters all across the country.

They believe that the best memories are formed around food and drink, and are dedicated to creating community gathering spots around DC. If ice cream is more of your sugar high then we recommend Thomas Sweet for ice cream in Georgetown. If in the mood for a super unique treat then Lady M's crepe cakes are a must-try. Lady M is known as the creator of the world famous Mille Crêpes, a cake coupling layers upon layers of soft cream and lacy French crêpes. Magnifique! 

Baked & Wired, 1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, DC

9 PM Friday Dinner At Pisco y Nazca

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Photo via @annabellapardo

Embracing the world renowned Peruvian cuisine with its diverse combination of flavors while a modern twist to each dish, Pisco y Nazca in Washington D.C is situated in the dynamic neighborhood of DuPont CircleP

The restaurant also combines a high-energy ambiance and invites guests to their vibrant bar to sip and socialize among one another. A couple of Pisco y Nazca's staple dishes include Arroz Con Pollo, Lomo Saltado, and Jalea. Diners can end their dine experience with a sweet note while ordering the restaurant's Alfajores, tradicional Peruvian cookies filled with dulce de leche. For the most Instagram worthy dessert, we place our bets on the Chocolate Dome, as warm white ganache breaks the dark chocolate sphere to reveal an ice cream scoop crowned  above a layer of sweet potato custard. 

Pisco Y Nazca, 1823 L St NW, DC

12 PM Brunch Saturday At Imperfecto

Photo via @annabellapardo

Photo via @annabellapardo

A luxurious and perfect brunch plate awaits you at Imperfecto. Imperfecto is the newest restaurant by legendary chef Enrique Limardo and the team behind Seven Reasons DC. The restaurant is inspired in the intersection between the Mediterranean & Latin American Cultures, and sustained in Enrique Limardo's bold culinary approach.

At Imperfecto they believe that human beings are not perfect. Although they themselves are the first to acknowledge this, it is evident the restaurants' drive and ambition are a strong catalyst to propel them in reach of culinary perfection. 

The restaurant design is inspired by the Greek culture. The oldest definition of "perfection", goes back to Aristotle, who defined the concept in three: which is complete; which is so good that nothing of the kind could be better; which has attained its purpose. In addition to the a la carte menu, Imperfecto offers a 12-course Degustacion tasting menu featuring an expertly curated selection of crudos and small plates at the chef’s table. Our top selections for brunch include their spicy avocado toast with grilled octopus, the wild mushroom french styled omelette, and fried chicken with corn pancakes.  

Imperfecto, 1124 23rd St NW, DC

8 PM Saturday Dinner At Dirty Habit

Photo via @DirtyHabitDC

Photo via @DirtyHabitDC

How much fun would life be if we all lived by the rules at all time? At Dirty Habit in DC you are encouraged to let go of your inhibitions and simply enjoy. Dirty Habit DC, is situated in the heart of Penn Quarter and Chinatown attached to the beautiful Kimpton Hotel Monaco. This film noir-inspired venue is a contrast to the classic architecture of their host, the iconic 1841 General Post Office. 

The restaurant’s distinct moods allow you to indulge your guilty pleasure, from a quiet working breakfast in an inviting private dining space, to a pulsating party around our urban campfire in the hottest fresh air courtyard in DC. The main dining room is mysterious and alluring, while the Glass House is the atmospheric counterpart. Whatever your desire, their team crafts a seamless experience, seasonally inspired by the freshest products along with cutting-edge execution. Share or not, snack or dine, revel with photogenic hand-crafted cocktails, this Dirty Habit is one you willingly share.

Dirty Habit, 555 8th St NW, DC

10 PM Saturday Cocktails At Silver Lyan

Photo via @SilverLyan

Photo via @SilverLyan

A night of glamour and rich cultural exchanges inside the luxurious and exquisite bar, Silver Lyan. Nestled in the lower level of Riggs Washington DC, in the bank building’s former vault – Silver Lyan is the first bar outside of Europe from Mr Lyan.

Travelling the world, Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr Lyan) sources the weird and wonderful, using bespoke techniques and experimenting with ingredients to develop new ways to capture flavour. Mr Lyan and his highly-accoladed team use unique ways of looking at the world to create drinks that you probably won’t find anywhere else.

Having won 'Best New American Bar' at the 2020 Spirited Awards, Silver Lyan draws its inspiration from D.C.’s incredible depth of culture, food, drink, people and history to offer a bar that celebrates the notion of exchange – as well as "a damn good time"- Mr. Lyan.

Silver Lyan, 900 F St NW, DC

9 AM Sunday Breakfast At Tatte Bakery & Café

Photo via @TatteBakery

Photo via @TatteBakery

Wake and Tatte. Sunday morning breakfast in D.C is the best at Tatte Bakery& Café; grab a perfect warm croissant with a hot coffee and take a stroll around Dupont Circle enjoying the farmers market. [[

Founder Tzurit Or started Tatte Bakery & Café in 2007 baking around the clock in her home kitchen and selling her unique and delicious creations at the Boston farmers’ markets.After only one summer, Tatte expanded to its first brick-and-mortar bakery in Brookline, Massachusetts. When she opened her very first location, she wanted it to be a place for the community to gather, to feel welcomed, to create a sense of home and belonging. She has since opened 18 Tatte bakeries in neighborhoods and communities around Boston and Washington DC, but the aim has always remained the same; each Tatte has its own individual sense of identity, feel and style but they all stay true to the original spirit – to what Tatte is all about. 

Tatte Bakery & Café, 1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, DC

1 PM Sunday Lunch At Lyle's

Photo via @LyleDC

Photo via @LyleDC

Fall into Lyle and experience the Dupont Circle neighborhood this Autumn. The restaurant and bar, Lyle’s is an intimate, inviting and welcoming space featuring bespoke furniture, a custom Herman Miller pendant cluster and an open kitchen. 

Nestled into the corner of the building, it is the perfect neighborhood restaurant and bar serving breakfast, brunch and dinner as well as familiar cocktails prepared with a gentle twist. It offers seasonal, contemporary American fare paired with easy-going, unobtrusive service. 

Every Sunday, you'll find the culinary team from Lyle's a the Dupont Circle Farmer's Market. They'll have a signature Lyle's meal for you to enjoy at home, plus some delicious samples of their house baked goods to try. 

Lyle's, 1731 New Hampshire Ave NW, DC

7 PM Sunday Dinner At Café Riggs

Photo via @CaféRiggs

Photo via @CaféRiggs

Enjoy the best of the city this autumn with dinner at Riggs Washington DC. Inspired by the bustling brasseries of Europe, Café Riggs offers traditional grace through a reimagined lens to bring a modern restaurant to D.C. Nestled on the hotel’s ground floor, the restaurant serves an all-day menu from the bar, café and dining room with executive chef Patrick Curran overseeing a menu of classics and innovative originals in a stately setting.

Before your dinner, stroll in the crisp fall air to visit the city’s museums, iconic landmarks and to experience the National Mall and Tidal basin awash with color as the leaves change to crimson and gold.


Café Riggs, 900 F St NW, DC

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A Few Of The Best New Bars & Restaurants You'll Want To Visit In New York City

While we’ve been eating out again, wether inside or outside, nothing beats going back to your old neighborhood hangout. But a whole new group of restaurants are starting to catch our eye. While we’re always delighted to revisit those old favorites, everyone knows that sometimes only something shiny and new will do. See below some of the cool new spots you’ll find us.

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The Luxurious Silver Lyan Bar Reopens In D.C

A night of glamour and rich cultural exchanges inside the luxurious and exquisite bar, Silver Lyan.

Nestled in the lower level of Riggs Washington DC, in the bank building’s former vault – Silver Lyan is the first bar outside of Europe from Mr Lyan.

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Travelling the world, he sources the weird and wonderful, using bespoke techniques and experimenting with ingredients to develop new ways to capture flavour. Mr Lyan and his highly-accoladed team use unique ways of looking at the world to create drinks that you probably won’t find anywhere else.

Having won 'Best New American Bar' at the 2020 Spirited Awards, Silver Lyan draws its inspiration from D.C.’s incredible depth of culture, food, drink, people and history to offer a bar that celebrates the notion of exchange – as well as a damn good time.

We are thrilled that Silver Lyan has reopened and will be booking a stay at the beautiful Riggs hotel.

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Re-Opened and Restriction-Free: These Listings Are Perfect For The New York Foodie

On June 15, Gov. Cuomo announced that nearly all of New York’s COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted now that 70 percent of the adult population has been vaccinated. The Manhattan real estate market has already been picking up for the past several months as the restrictions began to ease, but with a fully-reopened city buzzing to life, now is the prime opportunity for buyers to maximize their New York City experience by taking advantage of listings located right near iconic, restaurant that truly make Manhattan the greatest city in the world. The city awaits—so check out these listings boasting the best Manhattan has to offer right at your fingertips!

Where New Yorkers Are Dining In Miami

Annabella Pardo

It is no surprise, many New Yorkers have switched their jackets and snow boots for bathing suits and sandals in recent months. With their wardrobe, New Yorkers are also bringing down one key essential of their upscale cultured lifestyle, the cuisine. Miami has been a hotspot opening for many New York famed restaurants and much like the South Florida heat, they are burning up. Take a look at some of Miami's most coveted and exclusive reservations. 

Mila

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Mila restaurant is the absolute hottest dinner reservation in town, their "MediterrAsian" cuisine and ambiance is on fire. We do mean that quite literally, their grilled branzino is flambeed table side as you gaze your eyes towards the enchanting fire dance performance.

Mila, 1636 Meridian Ave

Tryst Faena

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A 5-star hotel, wine served in a romantic cabaret, and an outstanding performance; what a glorious evening at Tryst, Faena Hotel. Tryst– A Lovers’ Rendezvous combines burlesque, riveting cirque nouveau, and spell-binding music into a night of provocative sensations. Starring award-wining Kat Cunning, Tryst will delicately entice the mind with stories of explicit escapades from a bewitching mistress’s past, present, and future loves.

Faena, 3201 Collins Ave

Red Rooster

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Out of all the New Yorkers that have brought their food excellency down to Miami, acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson is one of the greatest. Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood.

Red Rooster Overtown, 920 NW 2nd Ave

Carbone

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3 Words: Spicy Rigatoni Vodka. This exquisite, month tangling, heavenly pasta dish will have you living la dolce vita. From the executive chefs which placed Carbone New York on the map, it's brand new Miami location is quite certainly living up to its esteemed and delicious reputation. Travel back in time as we sip our Italian wine to the musical stylings of Frank Sinatra.

Carbone, 45 Collins Ave

Amara At Paraiso

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Sit waterfront as the sun sets and glistens, at the très chic Amara at Paraiso. Their fresh, bold Latin American cuisine is a reflection of Miami's rich flavorful history.

New Yorker tip, their extraordinary wine list is 50% off on Mondays!

Amara at Paraiso, 3101 NE 7th Ave

La Mar

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Savoring international cuisine is currently the best and safest form of travel. Celebrating one of the world’s most eclectic culinary cultures, La Mar brings a true taste of Peru to Miami. Offering a unique gastronomic experience, and marvelous views, it'll be a night to remember.

La Mar, 500 Brickell Key Drive

Cote

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New Yorkers and Miami natives have a love for international plates, it's then no surprise for COTE, the Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse to recently unveil in Design District. COTE is a unique and convivial atmosphere and we are delighted to have more delicious Korean cuisine.

Cote Miami, 3900 NE 2nd Ave

1990 Group

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After a plentiful dinner, it's time to dance the night away. The 1990 Group from New York, has found it was best to bring their talents to South Beach! Opening up their first luxe nightclub in Miami Beach, the 1990 Group is bringing the heat back into the sunshine city.

You can also catch their interview and others from the hospitality industry, inside Alana Udwin's newest book, the Business of Partying.

1990 Group, 1669 Collins Ave

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New York City's Top Rooftop Restaurants

New York City has long been dubbed the concrete jungle, its tall skyscrapers and flashy lights around every corner. Though in high pockets of these streets, there are rooftop gardens that the urban habitants can escape to, all while enjoying the view below them.

This is the largest outdoor rooftop garden in New York, offering an indoor penthouse and an outdoor roof-deck. Enormous yellow umbrellas are available over the tables in the summer, and in the colder months, heated lamps and plastic domes cover the tables and offer partial warmth. 230 Fifth offers classic American food and their specialty cocktails uses in season fruits and vegetables.

Located at 230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001

Located above Pod 39 Hotel, stare out between the terra-cotta columns and this rooftop’s view line covers the south to lower Manhattan skyline. Strings of light cover the expansive space above the rooftop and patches of greenery line the brick walls, giving off a feeling of an Italian garden. Tapas and cocktails are their specialty.

Located at 145 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016

Just south of Hell’s Kitchen is Gallow Green, a lusciously memorizing space atop Chelsea’s McKittrick Hotel. The greenery is lined with twinkling lights and the herbs they grow are used in dishes from the meals. Gallow Green offers an abundance of seafood in their appetizers and mains and flavourful pizza, such as their Kale and Anchovy pizza.

Located at 542 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001

Refinery Rooftop is located atop Refinery Hotel which used to be an industry factory. The restaurant is divided in by brick arches, where one side is an indoor, wood roof while the other has glass walls and a glass sunroof that can open or close, depending on the occasion. The rooftop also has a lounge, completely under open skies and stringed lights that stretch across. Refinery Rooftop offers brunch, lunch and dinner, and a selection of their signature cocktails.

Located at 63 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Refinery Rooftop, Oleg 

Refinery Rooftop, Oleg 

Atop the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel is Rock & Reilly’s, an Irish rock gastro pub offering American favorites and rock inspired cocktails such as Free Falling or When Doves Cry. The restaurant has a retractable roof on its 10,000 square foot space and a simply, but elegant, outdoor terrace.

Located at 218 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001