7 trending spots in New York City

New York is the city that never stops reinventing itself. I always say that the Big Apple is the kind of place you don’t visit only once in a lifetime – and this is because of the diversity of things that exist to be done here. The city is different every season and there is always something new opening up: an attraction, a shop, or a restaurant. And those who follow me know that one of the things I like to do is to search for new places around here. So, I loved when Expedia Brasil invited me to tell you a little bit about the spots that are pumping around here.

Now, let’s check out 7 trending spots in New York City!

1. Magic Hour Rooftop & Lounge – from Tao Group, it is New York City’s largest indoor/outdoor hotel rooftop bar and lounge, featuring an “urban amusement park” concept with an adult sensibility and epic Empire State Building skyline views. Highlights of the 10,000 square foot rooftop include carousel seating, an oversized topiary garden, and Foreplay, a miniature putt-putt, featuring life-size animals in naughty poses. Open all year round.

Address: 485 Seventh Ave.

2. Stuffed ice cream – the shop, which opened in late July, is famous for stuffing homemade glazed doughnuts with ice cream and serving it like a sandwich in what looks like a burger box and also because of the cones with up to 19 scoops!

Address: 139 1st Avenue.

3. Macaron Parlour – Who says you have to go to Paris to enjoy macarons? New York is full of cool places to try this delight, but Macaron Parlor stands out not only for the variety of flavors, it goes beyond traditional options.You can find characters inspired macarons – Hello Kitty and emoji, just to name a few – as well as ice cream sandwich made with macarons.

Locations: 44 Hester Street / 560 Columbus Ave.

4. Glossier –  Glossier was born from  IntoTheGloss.com, a famous and respectful beauty blog. Behind the blog and the brand is Emily Weiss, who rethought products, creating exactly the items and colors, that people wanted to see. What makes Glossier stand out from all the other beauty lines? It’s a tightly edited, pre-curated collection of the most relevant beauty products today.  Today, the brand has a line with a selection of makeup and skincare items, with efficient formulas and uncomplicated use. Each new products is a success on the internet – and the same products bring the fans to the New York showroom. At the place, you can try all the products. The sale system is also cool: you choose the products in a menu.

Address: 123 Lafayette Street (último andar). 

5. Cha Cha Matcha – if for many people, green tea was just a trend, in New York the drink is still high and is the favorite of many New Yorkers. So favorite so that there is a place called Cha Cha Matcha. In addition to traditional tea, you can find coffee, ice cream and even pastries such as croissants and macarons. All, of course, made with matcha. Oh, of course, the place is super Instagram friendly.

Locations: 373 Broome Street / 1158 Broadway.

6. Spark Pretty – Amanda Dolan and Meagan Colby, brought their 1990s-themed online shop, Spark Pretty, to the streets. The clothes are sourced from all around the world. Jackets, dresses, pants… And, of course, VHS tapes, vintage television, accessories and the music, all in the same 90’s vibe!

Address: 333 East 9th Street.

7. Pilot – from the owners of Grand Banks, Pilot is a bar and seafood restaurant located on a 1920s racing schooner. Docked in Brooklyn Heights, at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, it is a perfect spot for an unforgetable sunset, great drinks and delicious oysters. It will probably be open until the end of October – check out the website.

Address: Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park.