Situated at the southern tip of Manhattan the Financial District, colloquially referred to as FiDi, is a leading international financial capital, and also one of the New York's oldest neighborhoods.
Bordered by Tribeca, Chinatown, the Lower East Side, and Battery City the neighborhood is bustling during business hours, and romantically quiet at night.
Enjoy modern glass architecture and historic cobblestone wandering through a neighborhood that simultaneously embodies New York's historic charm and constantly progressing future.
Grab a photo:
Charging Bull, Arturo Di Modica August 1989
Rose III, Isa Genzken, September 2018
Hidden Dreams, Brolga, June 2018
Grab a drink:
Fraunces Tavern (54 Pearl St.)
Opened in 1762 by Samuel Fraunces, this colonial structure dates to the early 18th century and has withstood the test of time to serve such legendary patrons as John Adams, George Washington, and your local finance bro.
Today, the drinking hole matured to a museum a fine dining experience and multiple bars. Expect enough lager to feel transported to Dubin, craft whiskey, and live traditional Irish music.
Vintry Wine and Whiskey (57 Stone St.)
A bar where everyone is happy, Vintry Wine and Whiskey offers a bespoke curation inventive cocktails, top-flight international whiskeys, and vino.
Pair your delightful sips with indulgent Chianti-braised meatballs, if you can't hang too late brunch will rock you to a nice typsy via the Bloody Redemption and Bloody Maria and Eggs Benedict.
Grab a bite:
Hole in the Wall (15 Cliff St.)
This FiDI hotspot is a two for one. By day the menu features breakfast and brunch favorites like Whipped Waffles, Pulled Pork Benedicts, Chili Scrambled Eggs and of course Avocado Toast along with delicious shakes like one that pays homage to the owner's Aussie roots in the form of a Tim Tam Shake.
By night, the eatery morphs into a sexy lounge called Sugar Momma when the red lights gets turned on. A neon sign that says "Hello Gorgeous" invites guests to come in and stay awhile since after-work is the new after-hours.
Happy hour is offered Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 7 PM at Sugar Momma and includes $1 dumplings, $5 beers, $7 wines and $8 cocktails.
Keste Fulton (77 Fulton St.)
Opened by world-renowned pizza chefs Roberto and Giorgia Caporuscio the Fulton St location offers the same delicious menu of authentic Neapolitan pizza, fresh house-made burrata and other Italian staples (with gluten-free and vegan options).
Wanna learn to chef it up? This location also offers interactive cooking experiences. Not only will you gain hands-on experience from the cream of the pizza-making crop, but did we mention you'll also enjoy sipping on complimentary glasses of house red and white wines for the night while learning about the incredible history of Neapolitan pizza? Yes please and thank you!