New York City for the Business Class: Where to Stay, Dine, and Unwind in Style
M Social Downtown debuts as a sleek Financial District base for business travelers, while standout restaurants across Manhattan elevate the city’s culinary map—from Michelin-style finesse to Kerala’s toddy house traditions
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M Social Downtown New York
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55 Church St., New York, NY
Set to rebrand in early summer, Millennium Hotels and Resorts will introduce M Social Downtown New York, a newly reimagined lifestyle property in the Financial District, designed specifically for business travelers. Offering a prime location with direct access to financial centers and iconic neighborhoods of Wall Street and the World Trade Center, the hotel offers business travelers a streamlined, sophisticated environment for both work and leisure. The 569 renovated rooms, including 98 suites designed with the business-conscious traveler in mind, offer state-of-the-art workspaces, each with expansive views of downtown Manhattan. The six versatile function rooms spanning 3,550 square feet of meetings and event spaces will provide the latest technology, including 98-inch 4K screens. For business travelers seeking a refined dining experience, the M Social Downtown signature restaurant Beast & Butterflies will offer a modern atmosphere ideal for business meetings, networking events, or unwinding after a busy day.
Le Jardinier
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66 Lexington Ave., New York, NY
Le Jardinier is a collaborative culinary experience crafted by the Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli and global hospitality group The Bastion Collection. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Le Jardinier offers a serene escape amid the city’s bustle. Rooted in the refined elegance of French culinary technique, the menu, overseen by Executive Chef Andrew Ayala, celebrates seasonality with dishes that encapsulate the land’s rich offerings on every plate, and paying tribute to the rhythm of nature. This ethos also defines the dessert and pastry program, led by Executive Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone, focusing on ingredients that take the form of whimsical and artistic delights.
Greywind
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451 10th Ave., New York, NY
Hudson Valley meets the Hudson Yards at Greywind, the elegant dining destination offering a locally sourced, seasonally driven menu. The menu boasts American cuisine featuring seasonal, local ingredients at the forefront, creating a playful, modern take on recognizable dishes using bold, unexpected flavors, including a variety of complex plating and cooking techniques while also highlighting the simpler yet classic rotisserie oven.
Chatti
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252 W. 37 St., New York, NY
This recently opened restaurant is a love letter to toddy shop culture from one of India’s most celebrated chefs, Regi Mathew. The ubiquitous, communal eateries found across Kerala serve toddy, a naturally fermented palm beverage, paired with slow-cooked dishes utilizing ingredients from the surrounding natural abundance. Here, Chef Mathew reimagines this tradition for a contemporary global audience, celebrating Kerala’s regional diversity.
