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Fall Alfresco Dinning
There are many wonderful choices around the City to grab an alfresco meal or a rooftop cocktail. We’ve listed our favorites below. Of course, if you’re visiting and have a different cuisine or neighborhood in mind our Concierge is happy to help. Just steps from Library Hotel: Madison & Vine: Our own street-side Restaurant offering lunch, dinner and in-room dinning. Weekend brunch coming soon! Benjamin Prime: One block away our beloved neighborhood Steakhouse. Sinigual: Contemporary Mexican steps away on 41st Street
Where to Dine on Valentine’s Day in NYC
February is here and we can already feel the love in New York City! With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we get asked the same question by so many of our guests, where should we go for dinner? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Our selection of Valentine’s dinner worthy spots in the city will guarantee a special night with your loved one. Time to make those dinner reservations!
Introducing Pétros82 at Hotel X Toronto
Hotel X Toronto was thrilled to introduce its newest culinary addition to the Toronto restaurant scene in September. Inspired by Greek traditions, the menu at Pétros82 was designed around seasonal seafood and the highest quality of hand selected ingredients the Mediterranean has to offer.
Top 5 New York City Books to Read Before Your Next Trip to the Big Apple
April is Library Month (as well as National Poetry Month!) so the “librarians” team at the Library Hotel, thought it would be a great time to share with you some of our favorite New York City books to read. We believe the books below represent what New York is all about.
Hotel Giraffe dishes about the dishes at Bread & Tulips
BREAD & TULIPS (Pane & Tulipani) located in HOTEL GIRAFFE on 26th and Park Avenue South, is a cozy neighborhood spot that serves rustic Italian cooking. Celebrating the regional diversity of Italy, the extensive menu features handmade pastas, brick oven pizzas, traditional antipasti, handcrafted cocktails and an exceptional wine list. The warmly lit dining room is welcoming and relaxing with a simple tulip that adorns each table. Bread & Tulips is perfect for groups or individual reservations. We love everything on
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler in NYC
Mardi Gras is tomorrow, and although we may be a few miles from Bourbon Street New Orleans, New York City certainly knows how to celebrate from a distance! Check out the below options to celebrate Fat Tuesday just like in the Big Easy, but in the Big Apple:
Romantic Restaurants in New York
The romance of New York is enough to make even the most apathetic persons heart skip a beat or two! Let our concierge recommend some of their top picks for a romantic evening out in New York!
Spooky Bars of New York City
Enjoy Spooky New York City with us while we take you through some of our favorite haunted bars and restaurants to help bring in the festivities of the Halloween season. OooooooooOooooooo… Ear Inn: Stop in and enjoy a beer at one of NYC’s oldest drinking establishments. After opening its doors in 1817, the unnamed bar didn’t let prohibition slow them down. Often called, the Green Door, the bar became in an infamous watering hole for sailors all over the
Welcome to the Neighborhood! LHC in NYC
Hotel staff in NYC are only as good as the service and the information they provide. “How long to the airport?” “Anywhere good to eat around there?” “What can we do if it rains?” These are questions we field on any given day. The truth is you can eat out in Manhattan 3 times a day without going to the same restaurant for roughly 7 years! “The City that never sleeps” is estimated to have about 1,600 bar establishments, 32
Must try restaurants in NoMad!
The area surrounding the Hotel Giraffe has been filling up with great restaurants over the past few years! Here on the North end of Madison Square Park you will find some great dining options for almost any type of cuisine you are interested in! The concierge team at Hotel Giraffe has put together a list of their top recommendations that are 5 minutes or less from the hotel!