SUMMER 2024 - TRAVEL GUIDES
To celebrate the launch of the Summer 2024 collection, we have released a series of travel guides celebrating 12 iconic summer destinations. Discover your road trip starter pack; featuring must-visit hotels, restaurants and more - as curated by Jimmy Choo.
NEW YORK
WHERE TO STAY
The Wall Street Hotel
Housed in the historic Tontine Building, located in Manhattan’s Financial District, this new boutique hotel exudes classic glamour evoking the New York of a bygone era. @wallstreet.hotelnyc thewallsthotel.com
Aman New York
The iconic Crown Building, a Beaux-Arts landmark and the original home of the Museum of Modern Art, is Aman’s first New York outpost; an oasis of serenity in the heart of the city. @amannewyork aman.com
Fouquet’s New York
Paris meets New York – complete with dazzling views of the city’s skyline - in the form of this stylish, Art-Deco inspired hotel located in Tribeca’s historic district. @fouquets.newyork hotelsbarriere.com
Hotel Chelsea
Built in the late 1800s, this New York institution is known for its bohemian milieu and rich history; former guests include Mark Twain and Andy Warhol. After a change in ownership and extensive renovations this landmark hotel reopened in 2023. @hotelchelsea hotelchelsea.com
The Fifth Avenue Hotel
This masterpiece of Gilded Age architecture has been reimagined as a luxurious destination, an exquisite and eclectically designed boutique hotel located in the heart of NoMad. @thefifthavenuehotel thefifthavenuehotel.com
WHERE TO EAT
Carbone
Led by chef and restaurateur Mario Carbone, this beloved Italian American restaurant is a New York city staple known for spicy rigatoni and celebrity clientele. @mariocarbone carbonenewyork.com
Chinese Tuxedo
Set in a former opera house on Chinatown’s historic Doyers Street, this stylish restaurant delivers contemporary Chinese dishes reimagined with bold, and delicious, twists. @chinesetuxedo chinesetuxedo.com
Raf’s
This charming European-style restaurant and bakery offers a daily rotation of French and Italian- inspired dishes, including delectable patisserie and baked goods. @rafsnewyork rafsnewyork.com
Misi
Enjoy handmade pasta dishes inspired by rustic Italian cooking at this riverfront Williamsburg restaurant, owned by chef Missy Robbins. @misipasta misinewyork.com
Torrisi
Occupying a prime position in Lower Manhattan’s landmark Puck building, this spectacular Italian restaurant embodies Old World elegance. @majorfoodgroup torrisinyc.com
BEST SUNDOWNERS
The Nines
Boasting a sultry, velvet interior and impeccable cocktails, this downtown piano bar embodies Old Hollywood glamour. @thenines_nyc ninesnyc.com
Bemelmans Bar
A legendary piano bar loved by New York natives and visitors alike, the elegant interiors feature masterpiece murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the classic Madeline children’s books. @bemelmansbar rosewoodhotels.com
Martiny’s
This innovative cocktail bar transcends conventional boundaries, celebrating a duality of concepts; the front bar is an homage to classic soda shops while the second room is a refined lounge. @martinys_nyc martinys.com
Double Chicken Please
An ode to the artistic haunts of Provence and Italy, The Painter’s Room is an elegant, Art Deco hot spot. @doublechickenpleasenyc doublechickenplease.com
The Dead Rabbit Parlor
Set in an inviting five-story townhouse, this now-famous watering hole offers a considered cocktail menu, all crafted with homemade ingredients inspired by traditional Irish culture. @thedeadrabbitpub thedeadrabbit.com
HIT THE DANCEFLOOR
Little Sister
Dance the night away in this dimly lit lounge bar, complete with vaulted ceilings and velvet seating, it evokes the heady East Village club scene of the 1990s. @littlesisterlounge moxyeastvillage.com
Jean’s
This palatial NoHo restaurant houses a ‘weekends-only’ basement lounge where the city’s creatives go to sip cocktails and dance the night away. @jeanslafayette jeans.nyc
Loosie’s
This cult Lower East Side club boasts a stellar sound system with raw yet decadent interiors that evoke the 1980s New York art scene. @loosiesnyc taogroup.com
CULTURE FIX
Fotografiska New York
This New York branch of the Swedish Photography Museum is a cultural destination known for eclectic programming and captivating exhibitions by the world's leading photographers and emerging talents. @fotografiska.newyork newyork.fotografiska.com
Cabaret at the KitKat Club
This intimate and electrifying revival of Cabaret - which recently captivated London - has just launched at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre. Top tip, the best seats in the house are on the stage. @kitkatclubnyc kitkat.club
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The largest art museum in the Americas with innumerable, exquisite works spanning over 5,000 years, ‘the Met’, as it’s roundly known, is a beloved institution and symbol of New York city. @metmuseum metmuseum.org
BEST PEDICURE
Sundays
Enjoy a luxurious mani-pedi at this boutique nail salon delivering wellness and beauty with vegan and cruelty-free nail formulas. @Sundays_studio dearsundays.com
AKIKO Nails
This unique concept salon specialises in nail art, technicians are trained in exclusive Japanese techniques. @akikonails_nyc akikonailsnyc.com
Chillhouse
Featuring an expansive manicure menu, this contemporary nail salon and self-care oasis is located in the heart of Soho. @chillhouse chillhouse.com
LOCAL WELLNESS TIPS
The Well
This New York flagship delivers personalized care that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. Enjoy elevated treatments ranging from skin health and vibrational energy healing to IV Vitamin therapy. @thewell the-well.com
Remedy Place
Founded by Dr. Jonathan Leary, this social wellness club focuses on social self-care with a holistic approach to health. Whether you opt for an ice bath or fitness class, you will leave feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. @remedyplace remedyplace.com
Bathhouse
Experience an unforgettable journey and array of sensations as you step into luxe baths with varying water temperatures - designed to balance mind and body. @bathhouse abathhouse.com
SECRET HOTSPOT #IYKYK
The Cantor Roof Garden Bar
Enjoy cocktails and light bites accompanied by stunning views of Central Park and magical sunsets on the Met’s rooftop terrace. Open Friday and Saturday evenings through summer and early fall. metmuseum.org
Keys & Heels
This Upper East Side speakeasy, disguised as a locksmith and shoe repair shop serves delicious cocktails in an intimate space. @keysandheels keysandheels.com
Caffè Panna
Known for its exceptional quality, ingredients imported directly from Italy and a rotation of mouth-watering flavours, Gramercy Park’s best ice cream is inspired by the Italian gelato tradition. @caffepanna caffepanna.com