Exploring Kips Bay: Best Restaurants, Shops, Bars And More
Situated on the East Side of Manhattan, Kips Bay is a quaint neighborhood that is filled with various restaurants, bars and places to shop. The area stretches from Lexington Avenue to the East River with 34th Street as its northern border and 23rd Street as its southern border. Whether people live in the area or find themselves walking around, here's how people can spend the day in Kips Bay. By John Friia
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City Opera Thrift Shop
222 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
212-684-5344
TO SHOP: Manhattan is full of antique stores, but opera aficionados can stop by the City Opera Thrift Shop. Located on the southern border of Kips Bay, this store offers a wide selection of vintage and restored furniture, home décor and clothing for women and men. This shop is one of the remaining stores that donate proceeds to support the arts.
The Old Print Shop
150 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-683-3950
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TO EXPLORE: One of the oldest businesses in Kips Bay, The Old Print Shop has been around since the late 1800s. While it has evolved and moved its location throughout the years, it remains a place people can view prints of American artists from the twentieth century. These works of art may cost you a pretty penny, but it gives you a chance to own a piece of American history.
Riverpark
450 East 29th Street
New York, NY 10016
212-729-9790
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TO EAT: Tucked away from First Avenue, Riverpark is a hidden gem that overlooks the East River. Owned by famed restaurateur Tom Colicchio, Riverpark serves modern American dishes with ingredients from its urban farm across the street. The spacious interior welcomes diners as the perfect backdrop for a business lunch or a romantic dinner. Although the menu is constantly rotating based on the available ingredients from the farm, some staple dishes include the Buffalo's Milk Burrata with honey crisp apples, squash and toasted oats, and the Spaghetti Carbonara.
Modern Pinball NYC
362 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10016
646-653-0839
TO PLAY: It is time for New Yorkers to unleash their inner child at Modern Pinball NYC. With a complete devotion to the art of pinball, this arcade gives people the chance to look at their huge collection dating back to the 1970s. People can purchase various packages that allow them to play unlimited rounds of pinball for a set period of time.
The Mad Hatter Saloon
360 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-696-2122
TO DRINK: After spending the day exploring Kips Bay or playing pinball next door, people can have a few drinks at The Mad Hatter Saloon. New Yorkers will feel like they're transported to United Kingdom with their bright red phone booth, Manchester City Football flags on display and other English memorabilia. Besides an array of beers on draft, The Mad Hatter Saloon serves British-inspired fares, including Baked Cottage Pie, Giant Chippy Sausage and Bangers n' Mash. The Kips Bay pub is the official hangout of the Manchester City Football Club of New York, which screens the games throughout the bar. As the weather get warmer, New Yorkers can head to their outdoor beer garden -- an ideal spot to order a beer and unwind.
John Friia is a freelance journalist and native New Yorker writing about food, drinks and lifestyle. You can follow his adventures on Instagram.
