As the dog days of August give way to the welcomed relief of cool Autumn evenings, New Yorkers quietly begin to anticipate the transition from sun-soaked sidewalk cafes to cozy dinners indoors at their favorite eateries. We’re a particularly food-motivated team here at Colony, where we share cherry tomatoes and comically large zucchinis from our gardens, keep a snack cabinet even preppers would be impressed by and have been known to order bubble-tea for days on end to stave off the 2pm slog.
On Fridays we have family meals in our Canal Street showroom, where our desks become mosaics of perfectly pinched, piping hot Dim Sum Go Go or tabouli salad alongside stuffed pitas from Ba'al Cafe & Falafel. Bubby's, a neighborhood institution, is our go to for TriBeCa’s best hot fried chicken sandwich or a preternaturally divine afternoon omelet.
Here we’ve compiled the restaurants that have earned our regular fall patronage, the places we can’t live without and wouldn’t want you to miss.
At Right: Colony's May 2022 Phila | Terra Launch and Dinner benefitting The Environmental Defense Fund and The Rainforest Foundation US
Mad’s Pick
When pressed to choose, Madeleine had to go with Prospect Heights' Leland Eating and Drinking House. Named for Randi Lee's great-uncle, Leland Chin, the atmosphere of Leland Eating and Drinking House fits the bill of family affair.
Ginger’s Pick
Williamsburg's The Four Horseman, a cozy natural wine bar with incredible small plates perfect for sharing, is Ginger’s pick for fall dining. Opened by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy in 2015, this is the place for wine-lovers and the wine-curious alike.
Ingemar’s Pick
Is it clear yet that our team is hot on the Brooklyn food scene? Ingemar is going with a Bed Stuy favorite, Chez Oskar. This delightful art-nouveau bistro serves up french classics alongside an array of enchanting house cocktails.
Alexis’ Pick
Alexis is new to the city, yet already Park Slope’s Miriam has won her over. She was wowed by the dips, the flavors, and colors on the table.
Jean’s Pick
A stone’s throw from Washington Square Park, Loring Place offers a vegetable-forward plethora of seasonal fare; Jean’s smitten with the mouth-watering Squash Blossom Pizza with Ricotta, honey and chilis. She’s equally enthusiastic about the hard-to-find kao man gai, a Thai street food served up at Woodside’s beloved SriPraPhai.
Grace’s Pick
My neighborhood go-to is just a few doors down from Chez Oskar. Trad Room, a Japanese Izakaya bar on Malcolm X Blvd in Bed Stuy, has the most insanely tasty Dan Dan Noodles I’ve ever had (and I’ve done the leg work).
Wherever you enjoy your meals this fall, be sure to do it locally. Small business is the heart of our big city.
