Bar Find: Sake Bar Decibel NYC

NYC Hotspot Find: Sake Bar Decibel | meltingbutter.com

Located in what I like to call Little Tokyo on 9th Street East Village, this place could easily be named best sake bar in NYC. Look out for the illuminated “On Air” sign (it’s the only way you’ll know you’ve arrived) and walk down the wooden stairs into what feels like a small Tokyo bar. […]

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Cocktail Bar Find: The Narrows NYC

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: THE NARROWS | meltingbutter.com

It’s narrow (like the name) and the 1920s Deco inspired interiors will compel you to imagine the cast of Mad Men drinking here ”“ only in reality you’ll more likely be drinking with the local Bushwick crowd who are more hipster than Mad Men. Best Bit: There’s a back garden where you can enjoy some […]

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Bar Find: Kinfolk 90 NYC

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: KINFOLK 90 WYTHE |meltingbutter.com

Wythe Avenue is very quickly becoming the go-to nightlife street in Williamsburg for young Brooklynites and edgier Manhattanites. Right across from the Wythe hotel stands Kinfolk 90 Wythe – a spot that seamlessly combines bar, restaurant and club in an intimate yet vibe-y way. Best Bit: The space. It’s the kind of cool converted warehouse […]

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NYC Bar Find: Wythe Hotel Rooftop

NYC HOTSPOT FIND: WYTHE HOTEL ROOFTOP | meltingbutter.com

WYTHE HOTEL ROOFTOP, WILLIAMSBURG NYC does cool hotel bars like no other city and the Wythe Hotel rooftop is no exception. Start the evening with dinner at Reynard and ask the staff if you can skip the line for post dinner drinks. Best Bit: Best view of Manhattan and a high coincidence of spying on […]

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Santorini Restaurant Find: Ginger Sushi Lounge

SANTORINI HOTSPOT FIND: GINGER SUSHI LOUNGE | meltingbutter.com

GINGER SUSHI LOUNGE, FIRA After eating Greek food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the last night of the holiday I needed some cultural variety (spoiled New Yorker here). I was wary about having Chinese, Italian or any other cuisine the Greek’s aren’t exactly known for being masters at. Then logic steered me to Japanese […]

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Santorini Restaurant Find: Koukoumavlos

SANTORINI HOTSPOT FIND: KOUKOUMAVLOS | meltingbutter.com

KOUKOUMAVLOS, FIRA If you get that urge to splash out and spoil yourself, go to Koukoumavlos. They serve higher-end, extremely creative Greek cuisine with a huge, well-curated wine list. Best Bit: Order a bottle of the Drama Syrah 2004, Ktima Pavlidis ”“ We have been searching high and low for this wine in NYC and […]

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Santorini Sightseeing Find: Old Castle Oia

SANTORINI HOTSPOT FIND: OLD CASTLE OIA | meltingbutter.com

1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) They say Santorini has the most photographed sunset in all of Greece. I’m surprised it’s not the most photographed sunset in the world ”“ that’s how spectacular it is. The Old Castle in Oia has the best vantage point where you can see the sun cast its glorious […]

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Folegandros Sightseeing Find: Vorina Bay

FOLEGANDROS HOTSPOT FIND: VORINA BAY | meltingbutter.com

VORINA BAY, CHORA Not for the faint-hearted but definitely for the adventure seeking beach lover. We hiked down (and more impressively back up) the mountain’s rather treacherous pathway to get to a little piece of paradise that we shared with only 5 other people. Best Bit: Emptiness, quiet and crystal clear waters. http://www.cycladia.com/best-beaches-greece/vorina/  

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Folegandros Restaurant Find: Kritikos

FOLEGANDROS HOTSPOT FIND: KRITIKOS | meltingbutter.com

KRITIKOS, CHORA Widely agreed by Folegandros locals as the very best grilled meats restaurant on the island and that’s enough recommendation for me. Best Bit: Zero indoor seating gives you a nice reminder that you’re on summer holidays 🙂 http://www.kritikos-folegandros.com Chora ”“ Folegandros, Greece +30 22860 41219 

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Folegandros Restaurant Find: Pounta

FOLEGANDROS HOTSPOT FIND: POUNTA | meltingbutter.com

POUNTA, CHORA I had a routine each morning in Folegandros ”“ wake up to a gorgeous sea view before jumping out of bed with excitement knowing what was to come ”“ breakfast at Pounta! Imagine starting the day with the freshest fruit topped with properly creamy Greek yoghurt and honey followed by a new menu […]

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