Grand Opening of RFTP at the POD BK Hotel

On Wednesday, July 11, POD BK Hotel presented its guests and visitors with a new bar in town: RFTP. The bar is a lounge located on the rooftop of the POD BK Hotel.

RFTP is the perfect spot for an after-work hangout or a weekend meetup. It features an extensive terrace with a comfy lounging area and a large bar, which offers delicious drinks such as Frosé, Modelo and Pacifico. To complement the drinks, RFTP presents “Vegetable Garden,” which is a mixture of seasonal vegetables served on quinoa with a touch of black olive and burnt leek powder to resemble edible soil, all accompanied by a buttermilk ranch dip. The “Artichoke Dip,” which is a delightful mix of cauliflower, garlic confit, seared fontina, is served with pita chips and guarantees a perfect match to any drink from the bar. RFTP also provides classic side appetizers, such as a charcuterie board and paratha flatbread, which consists of feta, figs, arugula and balsamic.

Extend your visit to RFTP by also staying at the POD BK Hotel, which features a clean and minimalist design with splashes of color. The hotel, which opened in October of 2017, features cozy rooms with bunk beds and queen-size beds, while also emphasizing comfort in a close-knit space. Each hotel room is small, but as one of the staff members pointed out, “You come to New York to be outside of your hotel room.” Indeed, the hotel is a perfect place to rest and re-energize before heading to the city.

247 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Photos courtesy of RFTP

Chat N' Chew Private Preview

If you are looking for a cozy setting for your next date night, Chat N’ Chew is a must try. Located in the heart of Union Square, the restaurant is a 20-year comfort food staple. Following a popular trend, the restaurant has now upgraded their menu to match the current flow of healthy eating habits. Curated by the restaurateur Andrew Silverman, is reopening to the public, once again, to show that hearty meals do not have to be a part of guilty pleasures.

The new menu offers a variety of familiar hearty meals, but is also introducing healthy options for those on a health kick. Along with juicy hamburgers and not your mother’s mac’n’cheese, vegan and vegetarian options are now available to the public. Appetizers, like Matzo Ball Soup,  “Platter of the Gods” Hummus & Tzatziki and “Duke’s Buffalo Shrimp” were just previews before the big game of finger-licking entrees. For a more traditional comfort food experience, try menu items, such as a “not-so-classic grilled three cheese,” as well as the “Thanksgiving on a Roll.” Those are just some options “between the bread” that show that Chat N’ Chew raised the stakes in the comfort food dining game. While other variations of entrees, such as “110% Veggie Chili” and “Butternut Squash Ravioli & Crumbled Sage” are the healthier twists on otherwise “self-indulgent” meals. To round-up a feast of deliciousness, Chat N’ Chew’s dessert menu is something to pay attention to. With “Creme Brûlée Cheese Cake” and “Carrot Cake in a Chat N’ Chew Mug,” accompanied by a list of egg creams, flots, and milkshakes, Chat N’ Chew definitely satisfies the sweet tooth.

Inspired to visit Chat N’ Chew for your next Sunday brunch? Check out the restaurant’s address below:

10 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003