You just have to dig a little deeper.

We know you’ve heard rumblings surrounding the Smyth hotel. So allow us to “dig”, and give you the lowdown:

The Hotel: Floor-to-ceiling windows take advantage of the Tribeca view, and combine with vaulted ceilings to create a spacious feel. Meticulous attention has been paid to the details; you’ll find 400-count custom-made linens, wine hues, walnut furnishings, and modern Brazilian furniture all set against a sleek, urbane style.

The Restaurant and Cellar Lounge: AvroKO’s (Double Crown, Public) designing Frederick Lesort’s bi-level French Riviera-inspired Jour et Nuit restaurant. And down the stairs finds you at the Cellar Cocktail Lounge. This low-key haven is guaranteed to give its sub-level nightlife brethren a run for their money.

The Style: There’s an eye on style here. Suiting fabric stretches across the lobby walls. Employees are sporting Helmut Lang. Kiehl’s product and Frette robes are on hand.

The Secret: Check into the ultra-luxe Chambers Suite, complete with a private terrace, master bedroom, separate lounge area and in-room pantry (don’t call it a mini-bar) stocked with Kiki de Montparnasse…

…You know, just to help your guests feel at home.



Smyth soft-opens tonight.


Smyth—A Thompson Hotel
85 West Broadway (between Chambers & Warren Streets)
Tel: (212) 587-7000
thompsonhotels.com

Even supermodels.

So when we got word that the lovely Adriana Lima was boarding a V1 Jet Seaplane to Long Island for an autograph signing, we were intrigued. V1 Jets are known for flying passengers on the “dead legs,” or the unused trips back to their original departure point. Their newest offering, V1 Jets Seaplane, caters to the Hamptons set - making travel to East Hampton a breeze. You, along with seven passengers, depart from the Seaplane Port at 23rd Street and the F.D.R. Drive. Buckle up and in you’re in for an exhilarating forty-minute commute that lands in East Hampton Airport.

All for a mere $495 each way…

Adriana Lima not included.


To plan your getaway to the Hamptons, Montauk, or Martha’s Vineyard by seaplane, visit jetcharter.com/seaplane.


V1 Jet Seaplane
For booking or more info, call (866) 469-5381, or visit jetcharter.com/seaplane.

You’re well aware of Miami’s status as a world-class playground.

And now it’s time for the close-up treatment with CityStyle Miami. Getting lost in a great international city is easy, so allow us to be your guide. Twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we’re going to bring you what’s muy caliente in South Beach and the surrounding metro area.

That means the hottest bars and clubs, the next “it” restaurants, the newest shops, and the arts.

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And that’s fine when you want a little outdoors.

But sometimes you want big waves with your big sky. Fortunately for you, the nightlife gods behind Cain and GoldBar are also feeling the great outdoors… welcome to The Surf Lodge in Montauk. Located on beautiful Fort Pond, just a half-mile from the beach, The Surf Lodge is a modern, 30-room destination with impeccable style and captivating lake views.

The boutique experience begins the moment you enter The Lobby Lounge (perfect for an ice cold beer after surfing) and continues to The Bar at Surf Lodge (perfect for a Long Island Iced Tea). The Restaurant at The Surf Lodge will be cheffed by none other than Sam Talbot (former Top Chef contestant), which means you can count on excellent, seasonally-driven fare and lots of fresh seafood (it is Montauk after all).

You can also unwind at The Spa, watch an outdoor movie after sunset (just like summer camp!), and even catch a live performance by a local group.

Or you can do nothing at all.

At The Surf Lodge, you’re on vacation.


The Surf Lodge Montauk opens to the public Memorial Day weekend.


The Surf Lodge Montauk
183 Edgemere Street
no phone yet
surflodgemontauk.com

Count on us to keep you up on what’s next in fine dining, nightlife, and style on the Left Coast. From the hot spots to see and be seen to the latest in culture, we’ll deliver it to you first on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Whether you’re partying in your second hometown or living large on a weekend trip, we’re inviting you to sign up and start spreading the news.

Welcome to the wild, wild West.

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Show her a potent expression of your fondness with the world’s sexiest fragrance, Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Voile de Fleur. With notes of black truffle, honeysuckle, and sandalwood, how can you go wrong? From $45.

Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Voile de Fleur, available at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Indulge her with a Tiffany Hearts Pendant made of platinum and .86 carats. $4,000.

Tiffany, 727 Fifth Avenue (near 56th Street), (212) 755-8000, and Tiffany Wall Street, 37 Wall Street (between William & Nassau Streets), (212) 514-8015, tiffany.com

What’s better than a box of fine chocolates and a few short stories? Both. La Maison Du Chocolate’s Book of Love offers six new flavors (passion fruit, anyone?) smartly packaged to look like a book. From $38.

La Maison du Chocolat, 30 Rockefeller Plaza (at 49th Street), (212) 265-9404, and 1018 Madison Avenue (at 78th Street), (212) 744-7117, lamaisonduchocolat.com/en

There are strawberries. And then there are luscious, perfect strawberries imported from Japan’s Kyushu Island. Get yours, for a limited time, at Butterfield Market. $45 for a box of seven to twelve.

Butterfield Market, 1114 Lexington Avenue (near 78th Street), (212) 288-7800, butterfieldmarket.com

Give her a heart of gold. Literally. With Love Rocks NY’s Heart Pendant made of 14k gold and 22 micro pave diamonds. $600.

Love Rocks NY, available online at loverocksny.com.

Free drinks. A kissing booth. What else is there to say? Hit Blue Owl tomorrow night for Hendrick’s Gin’s A Night for Unusual Romance. RSVP first, at info@blueowlnyc.com. Tomorrow (2/14), from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Blue Owl, 196 Second Avenue (at 12th Street), (212) 505-2583, blueowlnyc.com

Make a delicious decision on cupcakes for your sweetie at Magnolia Bakery. Only $2.75 each.

Magnolia Bakery, 401 Bleecker Street (at 11th Street), (212) 462-2572, and 200 Columbus Avenue (at 69th Street), (212) 724-8101, magnoliacupcakes.com

Fiamma’s three-starrred chef, Fabio Trabocchi, will be offering a luxurious tasting menu to scintillate all of your senses. Dishes include Grilled Scallops with Fennel Sauce, Roasted Lobster with Ginger and Grilled Kobe with nepitella salt and Manni extra virgin olive oil. The special tasting menu will be available tomorrow for $150 per person.

Fiamma, 206 Spring Street (near Sullivan Street), (212) 653-0100, fiammarestaurant.com

A sure path to a romantic evening: Lock in your love at Visconti Ristorante. The tale begins in Rome where a young man symbolically wraps a lock and chain around a light post to profess his adoration for his lady. Visconti has their version and some hearty modern Tuscan cuisine to go with it.

Visconti, 39 East 58th Street (off Madison Avenue), (212) 758-8600, viscontiristorante.com

He prefers Wagyu sirloin steak. She prefers sushi and sashimi. Satiate both at Megu’s six-course Valentine’s Day Set Dinner. $125 per person.

Megu New York, 62 Thomas Street (near West Broadway), (212) 964-7777, and Megu Midtown, 845 UN Plaza (at 47th Street), (212) 964-7777, megunyc.com

Prepare for an impossibly romantic evening at The Carlyle Restaurant. Indulge in a special three-course Valentine’s Day prix-fixe dinner menu with choices like Casserole of Langoustine, Dover Sole, Diver Scallop and Sea Urchin, and one-of-a-kind desserts. Plus they’ll throw in a complimentary half bottle of dessert wine. $125 per person.

The Carlyle Restaurant, 35 East 76th Street (at Madison Avenue), (212) 744-1600, thecarlyle.com/dine

You gotta love Amalia’s special V-Day menu crafted with well-known and little-known aphrodisiacs. Choose from oysters on the half shell, Black Truffle Gnocchi, Roast Quail with Rose Petals, and Pomegranate-Glazed Duck For Two.

Amalia, 204 West 55th Street (near Broadway), (212) 245-1234, amalia-nyc.com

Fig & Olive’s very special V-Day menu includes bubbly (1/2 bottle of Veuve), Grilled Lobster Tail for starters, Lamb Sirloin or Pan Seared Grouper for mains, and Pink Champagne Sorbet. $120 per couple.

Fig & Olive, 420 West 13th Street (near Washington Street), (212) 924-1200, figandolive.com

And if all else fails, there’s always the Anti-Valentine’s Day Ball at The New York Helmsley Hotel. $45 gets you an open bar from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and food. Tomorrow (2/14), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations/tickets, call (212) 405-4222.

The New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd Street (between Second & Third Avenues), (212) 405-4222, newyorkhelmsley.com

Fortunately we’ve compiled a short list of fine Chinese restaurants and their respective festivities for the Year of the Rat. Whether you’re in the mood for scallion pancakes or suckling pig, we’ve got you covered like soy sauce.

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

WAKIYA. Ian Schrager’s little haute spot will be sporting a special 7-course menu featuring Swallow’s Nest Soup, a Chinese delicacy and rumored aphrodisiac. Pair it with a Y-4706 Martini (to commemorate Chinese New Year 4706), a mix of ginger brandy, pomegranate juice and lychee liquor topped with Pop Rocks candy on the rim, and you’re set. From $175 per person. Available thru Feb 9th.

Wakiya (at the Gramercy Park Hotel), 2 Lexington Avenue (21st Street), (212) 995-1330,
gramercyparkhotel.com/restaurant

CHINATOWN BRASSERIE. Manhattan’s finest dim sum palace has prepared a new dim sum menu featuring Suckling Pig with Pancakes & Plum-Hoisin Sauce, Gold Coin Shrimp & Scallops Sauteed with fresh bamboo shoots and beancurd skin, Prosperity Filet Mignon with Crispy fried Taro, and Peach Shaped Chestnut Buns. Best dim sum ever? You decide. $60 per person. Available thru February 10th and 2/15-17.

Chinatown Brasserie, 380 Lafayette Street (near Great Jones Street), (212) 533-7000, chinatownbrasserie.com

MONKEY BAR. Chef Chris Cheung is keeping it classic for Chinese New Year. Feast on Pan Fried Black Bass with Star Anise-braised Daikon Radish, Preserved Vinaigrette and Avocado Puree and Shrimp with Lobster sauce, served with wonton noodles. Thru February 13th.

Monkey Bar, 60 East 54th Street (near Madison Avenue), (212) 838-2600, theglaziergroup.com/restaurants/monkeybar

MR. K’s. Seven is your lucky number at Mr. K’s. Starting tomorrow, you can indulge in a special seven-course meal featuring Peking Duck, seared beef medallions, Yuling chicken, sesame-shrimp toast, and fresh pastries. $70 per person, two person minimum. Through 2/21.

Mr. K’s, 570 Lexington Avenue (at 51st Street), (212) 583-1668, mrksny.com

Whomever you’re routing for this Super Sunday, you’re going to need football party fuel. And with this year’s Super Bowl expected to be the most watched ever, scoring a great meal is essential.

Here are our gorging picks for game day:

This Sunday, it doesn’t get any bigger than Hill Country’s Super Bowl Bash. Starting with their usual lineup of superb barbecue (brisket, ribs), Beer Can Game Hen, and continuing with à la carte options like Kreuz Market Sausage Skewers (Regular or Jalapeño Cheese), Pit-Smoked Chicken Wings, and Chili Frito Pie. And don’t forget the Bourbon Pecan Pie!

Hill Country, 30 West 26th Street (near Sixth Avenue), (212) 255-4544, hillcountryny.com

Momofuku? Yes, even Momofuku is getting in the game with their Super Bowl Bo Ssäm Special. It’s a pretty good deal too: $30 per head gets you bo ssäm (whole roasted pork shoulder) with rice, bibb lettuce, Momofuku chicken wings, kewpie cole slaw, pickles, and assorted desserts. Call ahead to order at (212) 254-3500 x 109. Delivery available.

Momofuku Noodle Bar, 171 First Avenue (near 11th Street), (212) 777-7773, momofuku.com

Keep it spicy with the Los Dados Football Playoff Package. $20 per person (4-person minimum) gets you a choice of two starters: deconstructed BBQ Beef Mini Tacos (with queso fresco, handmade corn tortillas, & pico de gallo), Guacamole with chips & salsa, Organic Greens with lime vinaigrette & pickled vegetables, Tamales (chicken, black bean, pork or sweet), choice of two taco fillings, beans and rice, tacos and tortillas, and pico de gallo on the side.

Los Dados, 73 Gansevoort Street (near Washington Street), (646) 810-7290, losdadosmexican.com

A Super’ party calls for super guacamole. Get yours delivered with Rosa Mexicano’s Guac to Go Kit featuring guac’ for 5 (or 10, 15, or 20), homemade tortilla chops, multiple jars of Rosa Mexicano salsas, and fresh corn tortillas. $36.95 to $109.95.

Rosa Mexicano, 9 East 18th Street (near Fifth Avenue), (212) 533-3350, 61 Columbus Avenue (at 62nd Street), (212) 977-7700, and 1063 First Avenue (at 58th Street), (212) 753-7407, rosamexicano.com

Midtowners can count on David Burke at Bloomingdale’s for Super’ catering. Choose from signatures like David Burke’s Famous “CheeseBurker” Sliders, Burke In The Box Thin Crust Pizzas, Jack Cheese Meatloaf Sliders, Asian Spiced Shrimp Cocktails, Corn Flake Crusted & Stuffed Fried Chicken, Sam Adams Braised Shortribs, The Kobe Dog Platter, and Heidi’s Touchdown Cookies.

David Burke at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Avenue (at 59th Street), (212) 705-3800, davidburke.com/bloomingdales