Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

New York

SightsCabaretPerforming Arts

The Slipper Room
The Slipper Room is a performance space offering a roster of incredible variety acts, from burlesque to aerialists and everything in between.

RestaurantsAmericanGerman

Prime Meats
With a menu that comes by way of far-off Alpine regions, Prime Meats is a sleek restaurant in Brooklyn with a farm-to-table ethos and undeniable style.

BarsCocktail

Porchlight
A sleek New York bar with some old school Southern style, Porchlight in Chelsea has oodles of charm, cocktails that pack a punch, and Southern food.

RestaurantsAmerican

Delaware & Hudson
A petite, proudly American restaurant in Brooklyn, Delaware & Hudson serves a weekly-changing menu of dishes inspired by the mid-Atlantic states.

RestaurantsItalian

Vic’s
A marvellous marriage of Italian and Mediterranean flavours, Vic’s – with Chef Hillary Sterling at the helm – is a NoHo knockout.

CafesCoffee Shop

Devoción
A farm-to-table coffee roaster and cafe, Devoción can be found in Bogotá and Brooklyn serving ultra-fresh coffee in ultra-hip surrounds.

RestaurantsItalian

Dante
Now a registered New York landmark, a drink or a meal at Dante offers a side of history with every Italian-inspired meal and potent cocktail.

HotelsDesign

The Ludlow
Housed in a 20-floor red brick building on the Lower East Side, The Ludlow is a sleek hotel offering boho-luxe style and a buzzy French restaurant.

RestaurantsFrench

Cherche Midi
A Nolita bistro that looks like it’s been spirited from the streets of Paris, Cherche Midi is an elegant, sunny restaurant with a tempting French menu.

CafesCafe

Russ & Daughters Cafe
Russ & Daughters Cafe is a sit-down branch of the ‘appetizing’ store, which has been serving New Yorkers their bagels and smoked salmon for over 100 years.

RestaurantsSpanish

Estela
Estela, serving accomplished Mediterranean dishes from its elegant, understated space in New York's East Village, has swiftly established its reputation

RestaurantsItalian

Carbone
Carbone conjures the spirit of New York's great Italian-American restaurants of the mid-20th century, serving old school classics with lashings of style.

HotelsBoutique

The Broome Hotel
A Parisian-inspired boutique hotel in New York’s SoHo district, The Broome Hotel offers guests a serene setting in which to unwind after a busy day.

BarsWine Bar

Ardesia
Found in Hell's Kitchen, Ardesia is chic neighbourhood wine bar offering a curated collection of wines and a tempting menu of snacks and light bites.

RestaurantsPizzeria

Roberta’s
Roberta's, housed in a former garage, is one of Brooklyn’s best pizza joints and a longtime foodie favourite of visiting celebs and in-the-know locals.

BarsBeer

Tørst
Danish for ‘thirst’, TØrst is the latest addition to Brooklyn's ever expanding bar scene, and a real haven for beer aficionados.

BarsCocktail

The Third Man
A speakeasy-like bar in Alphabet City, The Third Man serves creative cocktails and a great selection of wine and beer in its rustic-chic space.

HotelsDesign

The Marmara Park Avenue
Light, airy and unexpectedly modern, The Marmara Park Avenue offers a welcome retreat from the busy streets of Manhattan.

RestaurantsAmerican

Hudson Clearwater
A rustic, romantic hideaway in the heart of the West Village, Hudson Clearwater delivers some of the best hearty American fare.

Bars

Maison Premiere
Oysters, cocktails and premium absinthe are the driving force behind Maison Premiere, a retro-tinged Williamsburg bar and restaurant.

RestaurantsInternational

The Todd English Food Hall
New York’s answer to the food halls and markets of the Mediterranean, The Todd English Food Hall is located in the luxurious Plaza hotel.

HotelsBoutique

Martha Washington Hotel
Following a recent renovation, the boutique Martha Washington Hotel, previously catering to women, now comes with a new tagline: "exclusively for everyone."

CafesBakery

Momofuku Milk Bar
Momofuku Milk Bar is crammed with scrumptious sweet treats, as David Chang's consistently outpaces his rivals in understanding exactly what hits the spot...

RestaurantsSpanish

Estela
A bar/restaurant serving spanish cuisine alongside terrific wines

RestaurantsContemporary

The Musket Room

CafesBrasserie

Terroir

ShopsMalls & Department Stores

South Street Seaport
South Street Seaport has shopping, restaurants and cafes to offer on its broad, traffic-free pRomenades...

RestaurantsSteakhouse

Minetta Tavern
Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern

BarsDive Bar

The Rusty Knot
The poshest dive bar you'll ever go to...

Things to doParks & Gardens

Hudson River Park
A great place for sporting activities or to socialise grab some food and sunbathe...

HotelsApartments

Ace Hotel
Achingly hip, vintage-inspired décor and quirky, nostalgia-inducing touches are guaranteed to charm.

RestaurantsInternational

Public
Located in the heart of Nolita's maze of chic streets this is a great lunch option.

RestaurantsKorean

Momofuku Ssam Bar
Acclaimed chef David Chang continues to receive plaudits for this latterly fast-food restaurant.

Things to doInside

Sunshine Cinema
The hipster haunt for film fans…

BarsCocktail

Little Branch
West Village speakeasy from the Milk & Honey boys...

Things to doCharters & Rentals

Bicycle Habitat
Whether you want to rent or buy, you're guaranteed to leave this store on two wheels. The perfect way to see the city.

BarsLive Music

Zinc Bar
Jazz, live music and perfectly mixed tropical cocktails...

CafesDiner

Delicatessen
Smooth and striking interior; a tasty SoHo take on the greasy spoon diner...

BarsCocktail

Employees Only

Things to doParks & Gardens

Central Park
A trip to New York City is not complete without a visit to Central Park...
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