Summer may almost be in the rearview mirror, but fear not, as nothing says New York quite like September and early autumn. The season brims with excitement, as everyone is back in town and ready to hit the newest shows and spots.
It's not just fashion and the United Nations that come together in September, however. From Brooklyn to Midtown, there is something different for everyone, and with everything from collaborations and transformations to special menus, there's plenty to keep you entertained. That's why we're rounding up some of the most exciting and delicious offers in (and around) New York City—so you don’t have to.
So, clear your schedule and palate, because these are the perfect MICHELIN Guide spots to visit this early fall.
Postcard (from the same team as Bib Gourmand Nami Nori) is debuting their Fashion Fuel Smoothie for New York Fashion Week.
This Japanese bakery and bubble tea shop is a collaboration with the team behind Nami Nori and MONSE, the NYC-based luxury label.
In celebration of New York Fashion Week, the team is debuting their "Fashion Fuel Smoothie," a vibrant smoothie with Straus Greek Yogurt, Sakara Life Chlorophyll, house-made oat milk (FIJI Water, oats and maca), Oiishi Berry, beets, yuzu, pineapple, and topped with bee pollen. Health benefits include memory support, stress reduction, and improved skin health.
On top of that, the first 100 guests to purchase a smoothie will receive a limited edition Monse x Postcard tote bag, featuring a hand painted, abstract smoothie print.
MICHELIN Notes:
$12 Fashion Fuel Smoothie, can be made vegan upon request
First 100 guests to purchase a smoothie will receive a limited edition Monse x Postcard tote bag
Available one day only (September 7th)
Cosme celebrates their 10th anniversary with a celebratory five-course tasting menu.
On September 5th and 6th, Chef Enrique Olvera and Executive Chef Gustavo Garnica of Cosme will host a five-course celebratory dinner for the restaurant's 10th anniversary.
The tasting menu will feature iconic dishes from the restaurant's 10-year tenure, including plates like the uni tostada and tataki al pastor.
MICHELIN Notes:
September 5th and 6th
$160 per person, with an optional wine pairing for $90 per person
Five-course tasting menu featuring iconic dishes from the past decade.
Chef Enrique Olvera and Executive Chef Gustavo Garnica
Bib Gourmand C as in Charlie makes their Brooklyn debut with pop up at Greenpoint listening bar.
For one night only (September 5th), the team at C as in Charlie is bringing chef Eric Choi's playful dishes of Korean classics and southern influences like the Seoul’sbury Steak and Baby Back Pork Ribs to Eavesdrop, a listening bar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Combined with the Korean-influenced cocktails and 80s-90s Korean pop music, guests can expect good food, drinks, and even better vibes.
MICHELIN Notes:
One-night only pop up (September 5th 7PM—2AM)
Iconic dishes from C as in Charlie menu (Seoul’sbury Steak and Baby Back Pork Rib)
Music courtesy of mdnghtdiningclub
Una Pizza Napoletana continues their collaborative "Una Night Only" series.
Bib Gourmand Una Pizza Napoletana is collaborating with Chef Jenner Tomaska of One MICHELIN Star Esmé for a one-night only (September 5th) exclusive dinner of specialty pizzas.
Previous collaborations featured Chefs Neal Harden of abcV and Bill Durney of Bib Gourmand Hometown BBQ.
Portions of all proceeds will also be donated to the Refettorio Harlem organization, a non-profit created to rescue imperfect food from waste and transform surplus ingredients into nourishing meals for food insecure and socially isolated communities.
MICHELIN Notes:
One-night collaboration dinner on September 5th
Specialty pizza in addition to Una Pizza Napoletana's regular menu available
Chefs Anthony Mangieri and Jenner Tomaska
Daniel Boulud brings back “Boulud Sur Mer” for a third year.
Starting from July 5th through Labor Day (September 2nd), this summer series aims to bring the South of France to chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurants around the world.
“With 'Boulud Sur Mer,' I am thrilled to bring the essence of the Riviera lifestyle to my restaurants around the world,” says Boulud.
Through new menu items and unique rosé pairings from Château d’Esclans, each of Boulud’s restaurants will feature a unique highlighted dish (stuffed squid with chicken sausage at Cafe Boulud, Atlantic red mullet at The Bar at Restaurant Daniel). Those that order the highlighted dish or prix-fixe menu will receive a dining passport that is eligible for a $100 gift card and a chance to win a dinner for four in the Skybox at Restaurant Daniel.
MICHELIN Notes:
Starting July 5th - Labor Day (September 2nd)
New York Locations
The Bar at DANIEL (À la carte)
Atlantic Red Mullet, New England Bluefin Tuna
Café Boulud ($110 Prix-Fixe Three-Course Menu)
Encornet farci à la Provençale (stuffed squid with chicken sausage), Daurade Méditerranéenne
Maison Barnes ($125 Prix-Fixe Three-Course Menu)
Fleur De Courgette, Homard Et Crabe Truffés, Pêche Melba
Le Pavillon (À la carte)
Poulpe | Aubergine, Thon | Fenouil
Le Gratin (À la carte)
Thon "À La Niçoise", Bouillabaisse Mouginoise
Bar Boulud (À la carte)
Tomato & Burrata, Hamachi Crudo
Blue Box Café (À la carte)
Aubergine Confite, Thon Riviera
Épicerie Boulud (Seasonal Items)
Florida & International Locations
Café Boulud Palm Beach
Café Boulud Baha Mar
Café Boulud Toronto
Maison Boulud Singapore
Brasserie Boulud Dubai
Two MICHELIN Star Aquavit launches their Ice Cream & Cocktail Tasting Menu
Through September 7th, Two MICHELIN Star Aquavit is offering an interactive menu of four different ice cream/sorbet creations from pastry chef Heather McCaffrey. Each flavor will be paired with special cocktails by head bartender Jeff Arnold.
Expect flavors like watermelon-lime Sorbet paired with an Aquavit X Stockholm Bränneri, vermouth dark chocolate ice cream with white port, Dolin blanc and Lillet, and rye ice cream with smoked salt and rye whiskey.
MICHELIN Notes:
Starting now through September 7th, available Monday through Saturday at Aquavit’s bar
Pastry chef Heather McCaffrey and head bartender Jeff Arnold
$125 per person
Porter House’s sister restaurant Center Bar offer refreshing new summer cocktails
Alongside a New York City restaurant week lunch prix fixe menu that features steakhouse classics (two courses for $30), Porter House’s sister restaurant, Center Bar, is also offering brand new summer cocktails.
Meant to highlight classic summer flavors and frozen drink options, guests at the acclaimed piano bar can expect new additions like the “Cruel Summer” (mezcal cocktail with pineapple, honey, and lemon), and the “Watermelon Spritz” (candied watermelon served over rose-shaped ice cube made with watermelon juice).
Foul Witch debuts a new cocktail menu
Did you know that besides house-made breads and fresh pasta, Foul Witch also butchers and dry-ages all their proteins in house? Along with that is a brand-new, summer-inspired cocktail menu with hits like Mars is Heaven (gin, tonic, celery and Serrano shrub) and Hideo’s Martini (vodka, sake, smoked salt and guindilla).
"Hideo's Martini is my favorite right now," chef/owner Carlo Mirarchi adds. "It's crisp, refreshing, and not to mention named after my favorite sushi chef in the city!"
MICHELIN Notes:
New cocktail menu and natural wine program
Live-fire cooking
Pasta and bread are made fresh daily
All proteins are butchered and dry-aged in house
Dish to order: Mangalitsa Pancetta
Junoon introduces a new executive chef and revamped concept
Since being named one of the first Indian restaurants in the U.S. to earn a MICHELIN Star, Junoon has transformed into an intimate spot with dishes like Assamese fish curry and kol mi no patio, created from traditional recipes unique to different regions of India.
"We have served hundreds of different dishes over our 14-year history, but we know there are thousands more that have not been showcased," explains Rajesh Bhardwaj, owner of Junoon. "We want to give our guests a better experience of what we feel a meal should be."
Staying on the theme of exploring Indian gastronomy is the new beverage program from Hemant Pathak that features unique Indian botanicals, spices, and liqueurs. "Our cocktail program showcases classical tenets and modern techniques with bold and diverse flavors," Pathak adds. "Local fruits and herbs meet unconventional spices and teas sourced from India to deliver one dynamic cocktail lineup."
MICHELIN Notes:
New executive chef Prasanjit Singh
Seasonal and heirloom recipes focused on tribal and village claypot cooking techniques
Beverage program highlights unique Indian ingredients
Stop by Monday-Saturday for the (minimum) seven-course chef's tasting menu
Two courses for $85, Three courses for $98, and five courses for $130
Dish to order: Oriya Mutton Curry
Gjelina is bringing their buzzy bites to the Big Apple
Running daily from now until August 31st, Gjelina is coming to NO Bar, and along with them a shortened dinner menu based on their Los Angeles location. The farm-to-table menu will change based on what’s available at the farmers market.
MICHELIN Notes:
Running now thru August 31st
Bib Gourmand Alta Calidad is enjoying the summer with an outdoor cantina
What's better than a stylish Mexican restaurant with standout dishes like oregano roasted chicken tacos and churros with acacia honey? One with an outdoor cantina that has a weekly rotating menu of frozen drinks, live music, and shaved ice.
"We thought it would be fun to offer our neighborhood a place to stop in and have a drink outdoors," says Chef Akhtar Nawab.
MICHELIN Notes:
Outdoor cantina where guests can order to-go drinks and live music
Around $12-$19 per person
Stop by around 7PM for the best mix of fun and sun
Dish to order: Rock shrimp ceviche and chips
Naro and Jupiter are transforming the Rink at Rockefeller Center into a new dining destination
Located on the Rink Level at the Rockefeller Center, diners can enjoy outdoor seating and a new set of al fresco menus from Naro and Jupiter this summer. "There are few things more enjoyable than dining al fresco," says Jess Shadbolt, the chef/co-owner of Jupiter. "Dining on the terrace at Jupiter transports you to the beloved piazzas of Italy whilst being in the center of one of the most iconic landmarks in the world."
Inspired by the energy of the summer months, Jupiter's new menu is filled with the regional and classic food of Italy, along with seasonal ingredients like figs, tomatoes, peaches, basils, and beans. "Nothing is as celebratory of the arrival of summer than Pesto Genovese," Shadbolt adds. "We love it tossed with our mandilli—delicate and delicious handkerchiefs of pasta!"
Naro's menu, on the other hand, is focused on making traditional Korean cuisine (hansik) more approachable. "We wanted to remain true to our identity and showcase hansik in a more casual setting suited for the office workers of Midtown," explains Junghyun Park, chef/co-owner.
Adding to the delicious dining options are outdoor games, public art installations, and food trucks—turning the Rockefeller Center into the perfect one stop shop summer destination.
MICHELIN Notes:
New al fresco menus from Naro and Jupiter (running from now til October 2024)
Outdoor seating on the rink
Dish to order:
Jupiter - Grilled scallops, classic beef sirloin, or marinated chicken thighs (just don't forget the house polenta fries)
NARO - Korean fried chicken sandwich or bibimbap (tuna or egg)
Stop by the terrace at around 5PM for happy hour
Aman New York unveils its Summer Hamptons Connection package
Aman New York's newest package is perfect for those that want to escape the city heat. Available now through September 3rd, 2024 to both hotel guests and the public, the package includes a two-night stay at the Three MICHELIN Key hotel, a complimentary one-way car transfer to the Hamptons for two, daily breakfast, a curated selection of seasonal provisions, and an exclusive Aman Essentials Heritage Collection t-shirt and cap.
Marriott International’s Luxury Group teams up with Blade for a first-of-its-kind sky to suite luxury experience
Running now through September 2nd, 2024, eligible guests (guests staying two nights or more in select suites) in Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Ritz-Calrton Reserve, W Hotels, Luxury Collection, The EDITION, JW Marriott, and Bvlgari Hotels can enjoy a complimentary roundtrip flight on Blade airport helicopter transfers to and from the airport (JFK and Newark Airport).
In addition to the five-minute commute to the airports, this collaboration will also feature seasonal pop-up activations at Blade Lounge West and Blade Lounge East. Each lounge will offer signature scents from the EDITION, curated playlists from W Hotels, and a live JW garden with fresh garnishes used for pre-flight refreshments (available exclusively at Blade Lounge West).
On top of that, the Blade Lounge West will introduce a summer-long residency of seasonal and destination-based menus (available every Thursday and Friday for the rest of the summer from 3PM-8PM).
Hero image: Naro in the Rink At Rockefeller Center
