Living in New York City, I rarely have the opportunity to
spend a night in a hotel. The concept of
a “stay-cation” seemed somewhat pointless to me, but since my daughter and I
have the same birthday, I decided to give her our loft to host a party for her
friends and I would spend the night at The Standard High Line. What an amazing surprise.
The entrance, just below the High Line (probably the
loveliest place to walk in Manhattan) frames a bright yellow revolving door,
which enters into a romantic dark lobby with beautiful young people
enthusiastically welcoming guests. The rooms on the far end have the most
spectacular views, (with floor to ceiling windows facing north, south and west)
which are so breathtaking, you don’t want to leave your room. But that would be
a mistake.
Just downstairs is the fabulous Standard Grill, upstairs on
the top floor and the roof are the most exciting bars in the area. (I tried the Tabasco/grapefruit
margarita…yum!) The ambience at the Standard Grill is vibrant and exciting.
People from around the world (and New Yorkers) fill the bars and the restaurants
(there is also an outdoor casual space) until late in the evening with good
reason, the food is excellent and the space is dynamic. We had raw clams &
oysters, caviar and oyster shooters to start followed by steak tartare and
Copper River salmon. The bittersweet chocolate
mousse for dessert was divine…with colorful spatulas to serve yourself!
If you insist on staying in your room, the food on the room
service menu is prepared by The Standard Grill. You can watch the ships, kayaks
and the occasional swimmer pass by while drinking champagne and being
comfortable in the luxurious robes. Or raid the mini bar…
The Standard High Line is located on the far west side of
Manhattan in what used to be the meat market. Less than two blocks away is the
fantastic Chelsea Market where you can buy a huge array of foods to take away
or eat right there. Swarms of people were eating giant lobsters at the many
tables scattered around the market. You can buy fresh fruits or signature
Italian sandwiches, sushi, breads and all sorts of pastries and gelatos. The
Brooklyn Flea has even opened a store there with vintage clothing and
accessories.
Across the street is the very formal, Del Posto, absolutely
one of the finest Italian restaurants in the city. The food is served quite elegantly and their
pastas are sublime! My favorite dish there is their truffle pasta which is made
with flat noodles stuffed with an Italian cheese similar to Camembert.
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