We won’t beat around the bush—it’s hot. But summer in New York City doesn’t have to be just the scorching heat and uneven tan lines. It can also be One MICHELIN Star restaurants turned bistros and dining on the iconic Rockefeller Center skating rink.
From Brooklyn to Midtown Manhattan, summer means 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 summer 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 summer in the city.
Seoul Salon’s one weekend Bunsik Brunch Pop-Up
A collaboration between chef Byeongsoo Yu of Seoul Salon and chef Ji Hye Kim of Miss Kim, this one weekend only pop-up brunch brings chef Kim’s philosophy of broadening the understanding of Korean cuisine to the Big Apple.
The brunch focuses on “bunsik”, which means “food made of flour” in Korean, and will feature an a la carte menu that highlights Korean comfort foods and specialties from both restaurants.
Guests can expect dishes like a pork and vegetable tempura with choganjang glaze, aged kimchi and tuna kimbap, tteokbokki (rice cakes), street toast, and bibimguksu (cold spicy noodles).
MICHELIN Notes:
Collaboration between chefs Byeongsoo Yu and Ji Hye Kim
Available for brunch on August 17th-18th from 11:30AM - 2:30PM
A la carte menu with a mix of Korean comfort foods and specialties from Seoul Salon and Miss Kim
Star-studded team-up at the US Open
Available during fan week (August 19th—August 22nd) and through the main draw (August 26th—September 8th) at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, fans at the US Open will have the chance to experience New York City's culinary scene with bites from MICHELIN spots like COQODAQ, Tatiana, and One MICHELIN Star Crown Shy.
Get a preview of the team-up by purchasing tickets to Flavors of the Open (August 22nd) inside the Louis Armstrong Stadium!
Besides delicious food, the event will also have food demonstrations, live music, opportunities to interact with celebrity chefs, and even a chance to play on the courts.
A portion of ticket proceeds will support the USTA Foundation, which helps provide tennis and academic programs to youth in under-resourced communities nationwide.
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
Starting now til 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
Celebrate the end of summer with Jean-Georges’ Lobster Bass at The Fulton
The end of the summer season is coming, and with it, the scorching heat. Celebrate the occasion with mountains of lobster at Jean-Georges’ Lobster Bash, featuring raw bar stations, wine and cocktails from the open bar, all accompanied by the mesmerizing waterfront views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Food offerings include lobster claw cocktails, lobster roll sliders, lobster salad on lettuce cups, and many more.
There will also be a barbershop quartet, live music, and yard games available during the event.
MICHELIN Notes:
August 21st at 6:30PM
Raw bar stations and passed lobster dishes, along with an open bar with cocktails and wine
$198 per person
Angie Mar and Le B (previously Les Trois Chevaux) launch the Young Gourmands Club
The Young Gourmands Club menu will be served every Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (starting on July 23rd - August 24th).
Inspired by Angie Mar’s first dining experience, the three course menu ($60) will feature re-imagined childhood favorites like grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, and banana split. A mocktail menu with pairings will also be available to those under the age of 15.
“I wanted to create this experience for children because I think it is very important for us to expose them to the world of cuisine, and to build the most wonderful and lasting memories with their families and loved ones,” Mar explains. “These children are the restaurant industry's future patrons, and I strongly believe that this initiative is both important, but also a fun and approachable way to inspire the next generation of gourmands.”
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
