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Where To Find the Most Instagrammable NYC Outdoor Dining Downtown

August 5, 2020
Food , Life , NYC

New York City has approved 9700 restaurants for outdoor dining permits. And I am so amused with and grateful for all the creative NYC outdoor dining options that have taken over the streets and sidewalks! Are you? Because we’re all navigating the many options for the first time, I thought it would be helpful to round-up the best, most Instagramable outdoor dining options. For this post, I’ll concentrate on the downtown area south of 14th Street since that’s what I’m most familiar with. Read on and share this with someone who would enjoy! And stay tuned by subscribing to the blog since I’ll continue to add on on a weekly basis!!

1.The Greens

For epic Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge views plus the cutest socially distanced greens, check out this brand new Pier 17 spot. Perfect for lounging while watching the sunset, they offer both food and rentable games. Each 14’x14′ private green space comes with an umbrella, Yeti cooler, USB charging port and lounge chairs.

You bring the fun. Open daily 11am-11pm.
89 South Street

2.Malibu Farm

This outdoor dining spot is perfect for all weather days being that it is completely covered. We actually had lunch during a rainstorm here and were still able to enjoy getting out of the house and people watching.

They’re known for their farm fresh, healthy CA foods but I will forever remember them for their decadent chocolate cake. Salivating now just thinking about it!!

89 South Street

3.Ampia Rooftop

I’m definitely returning to this Financial district newbie for their truffled gnocchi ‘cuz it was that good. But there is so much goodness on their Southern Italian menu that would bring anyone back..not to mention the city views and these cute greenhouse type social distancing spots!

100 Broad St.

4.Cipriani Wall Street

Cipriani boasts a 2nd floor – level, balcony that overlooks the famed Wall Street. We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary there (it’s the perfect fancy place to celebrate an occasion). And we enjoyed the music, view and safe social distancing measures.

55 Wall Street

5.The Fulton

Relatively new to the scene, this Jean-Georges, celebrity chef restaurant is right on the water in South Street Seaport and is another special occasion spot given the higher prices and fabulous view.

89 South Street

6.Liberty Bistro (formerly Beaubourg Brasserie at Brookfield Place)

Here you can feast on French and “new NY” food with a view of the water, spy the statue of Liberty and take a post-dinner stroll through an area of Manhattan that feels more like a resort town than a bustling city. This neighborhood is my absolute, favorite sunset watching area in NY and it’s a must-see even if you don’t dine here, there are tons of restaurant options outdoors.

255 Liberty Street

7.Grupo Gitano Garden of Love

This 24,000 sq. ft palm-tree filled lush outdoor space will whisk you away to Tulum, MX.

Featured in Vogue Magazine as a must-hit hot spot, you’ll love the feeling of traveling without the ticket. And their fully automated ordering system will comfort any covid19 scare.

76 Varick Street (Just north of Canal)

8.Nomo Kitchen at the Nomo SoHo Hotel

If you’re into farm-to table cuisine, you’ll really appreciate this upscale New American restaurant at the Nomo hotel. Dining al fresco will feel extra New York when surrounded by cool street art and while being canopied by twinkling lights. They’re now open 8am -10apm. Make sure to grab a cocktails while there! Follow me on Tiktok to see the full tour @stylishlystella!

9 Crosby Street

9.City Vineyard at Pier 26

Want city and Hudson River views? Check out City Vineyard and make sure to check ahead to see when they seat on the upper deck (lower deck currently has semi-obstructed views due to ground-level construction). When we last visited, only Thursday -Sunday during set hours were when the rooftop level opened but the wait staff explained that that may change. Wine on tap, sunset views, and New American cuisine! Plus it’s right next door to Pier 25’s massive playground – perfect for kids to stop by before/after!

233 West Street

10. Temple Court at the Beekman Hotel

Only open for dinner now, this celebrity chef led outdoor dining sensation is truly a NY scene. Enjoy alfresco dining while admiring the intricate architecture of the Beekman hotel and surrounding buildings. And savor each masterful bite from Tom Colicchio.

9 Crosby Street

Did you see anything you liked and now need to add to your bucket list? Is there anything you think I should add as I update this post? Please tell me in the comments below. And please SHARE this post with someone you’d love to dine outdoors with! Remember, October 31 is when NY is scheduled to end its outdoor dining program so there’s still some time to check these places out! And TODAY (Sept 30th) is when indoor dining re-opens!

To check out our review of New York’s pink restaurant click here.

To see my curated list of New York’s most Instagram-able restaurants, click here.

Full disclosure, we are sometimes hosted in exchange for reviews.

10 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Quarantining

April 17, 2020
Life , Parenthood

Staying at home is the one thing we can all do to keep one another safe and flatten the curve. It’s so important to oblige. While we stay at home for days on end though, I think we are all finding that we may need things that we didn’t consider before. Whether you are working from home or not, here are 10 things you didn’t know you needed until quarantining during the corona virus!

Noise canceling wireless earphones. Spending 24/7 with others means that there will inevitably be times when you want to shut them out. It’s especially true in big cities like Manhattan where space is a premium and an entire family may be shuttered in a claustrophobic apartment with no patio, no balcony, and nowhere to hide and simply get some silence. Whether you’re working and need concentrate or whether you just want to tune out your kids, these noise canceling wireless headphones are just as good as the more expensive Bose ones and will also double as your child’s zoom class earphones! Win Win! We have these and love traveling with them too.
Highly recommend! Super comfortable even for a kid to wear, 40 Hours of play time, and 90% noise reduction while you listen to what you need to focus on. With over 3000 reviews and still a 4.5 star Amazon rating, you know you can’t go wrong. For the entire zoom set up that my daughter is modeling here, click the below Amazon pics for her super-sized ipad, and indestructible ipad cover.<
Laptop desk. Work from home? Some of you may not have an official office, and some of you may just prefer to type from bed. You’ll need a laptop desk to reduce neck strain, prevent your laptop from overheating and type in an ergonomic fashion. Plus you can use them for breakfast in bed! You just have to get someone to cook you breakfast in bed. BONUS – your kids will love them for homework use and coloring from their beds. Here are some options that I recommend.
Airpods. Having hanging wires dangling from your ears is so 2019. With all the work you’re doing from home, and with all the podcasts, and audio books that I know you’re listening to while locked at home, it’s time to treat yourself to an upgrade. They’re on sale now for $139. Click the pic here.
Google nest wifi. Slowwww internet bringing you down? Don’t waste another minute. The last thing you need is to waste time on something so simple yet annoyingly frustrating. Make everyone’s life easier at home with Google nest wifi which provides top speeds, range and doubles as a google assistant!! Don’t we all need an assistant right now?</li>
Wireless printer scanner all in one. Everything from work documents and contracts to school assignments and coloring sheets are needing printing at home not to mention all the things needing to be scanned and emailed back. Your old printer isn’t cutting it anymore. Don’t stress, now there are amazing wireless options that have everything you need plus a copier too. Mom tip, copy your kid’s favorite coloring pages before starting them!
Wine of the month. It’s wine o’clock somewhere and under these quarantine conditions, it’s officially OK for you to drink at ANY hour. There I said it. Now go for it and sign up for this wine of the month club cuz it’s an amazing deal and such a fun way to try out new wines! Mother’s day is coming up. Forget the flowers. Send this instead. You can bet she needs it more. Try this one. You’ll save 62% and it was voted the best wine subscription club by wineclubservices.com
Blue light glasses. I have 20/20 vision so have never had to wear glasses but I’m looking smarter these days because I just invested in a pair – blue light glasses that is.
Let’s face it, under lockdown, we’ve all increased our screen time whether it be on our smartphones, ipads or computers. You wouldn’t believe how many hours I’ve logged in on TikTok…er I mean on work emails. My eyes started to hurt at the end of the day and I was experiencing mild headaches! I didn’t know why until I started reading up on the effects of all this screen time. This set that we have is just around $20 for 2 pairs. Share it with someone you love or simply enjoy having a couple styles to switch out between. And then go back to logging in unlimited hours in front of your phone cuz well, it’s a lockdown.. F the rules. Click pics below for the ladies, kids, and men’s Amazon options. I know your whole family is in front of the screens.
hair clippers & scissors. Before we all start looking like cousin It, we better order some hair cutting tools because we are all going to have to learn to cut that hair. I’ve learned from cutting my daughter’s hair all her life that the right scissors make all the difference. Don’t even attempt to do it with your average paper-cutting pair. You will just waste time, and be unable to get a crisp cut. Click the pic below to check out these best selling scissors with almost 5,600 4.5 star reviews. I’m also investing in this highly rated hair cordless clipper set for men and can’t wait to try out crazy hairstyles on my unwitting, desperate husband. If he keeps annoying me during this lockdown, I may get him back by giving him a surprise mohawk or mullet…
Coffee machine and milk frother. We all need to limit our trips outdoors. So even if your local Starbucks is serving up mobile orders or drive – throughs, it’s time to invest in a coffee maker, milk frother and the works or upgrade what you already have! Coffee WILL fuel you through this quarantine and it’s the morning routine you know you can’t live without. So think about adding on to your current coffee situation and DIY your favorite concoction at home. I’ve listed below our white Keurig which perfectly matches our modern decor and milk frother you need to elevate your caffeine as well as another more affordable, best-seller with 2 serving options!
Workout buys. If you don’t want to gain the covid 19 (pounds), you’ll need to exercise at home. Sad but true. If you haven’t already, invest in your health and motivate yourself with a cute new workout outfit that can double as at-home athleisure. Fashion always motivates me. You’ll be looking cute, comfy and fit in no time. Ok maybe not necessarily fit (I know you’re all snacking) but you’ll definitely look cute and comfy. And that’s something!! Below is Amazon’s editorial team’s top pick for best home gym, best bang for your buck, and Lulu Lemon dupe leggings so good that CNN wrote an article about them! Click on pics for the Amazon buys.