Best Bar to Hang With Fashion Elite: Lobby Bar at the Mandarin Oriental
If you look over and see Marc Jacobs sipping bourbon on the rocks, you're probably at the Mandarin Oriental's Lobby Bar. During Fashion Week, guests are invited to toast to their favorite designer with a post-show Para-Sol or Bourbon Tumblr.
Best Farm Fresh Menu: Blenheim
Most of Blenheim's ingredients come from their 150-acre farm in the Catskills. Farm fresh and local, you won't find another venue that boasts incredibly flavorful bites made 100 percent mother-nature friendly.
Best Grab & Go Lunch: Ennju
Runway models love Ennju for its high-protein/low-carb menu options. This unassuming, unfussy Union Square Japanese cafe sells inexpensive, high quality eats from sushi to chicken katsu.
Best Dessert Spot: Morgenstern's
A modern twist on an old tradition ice cream parlor, Morgenstern's takes pride in making small batches of creamy delicousness done in unexpected flavors. Burnt Honey Vanilla and Cardamom Lemon are a must!
Best Spot to Watch Models Eat: Chelsea Market Shops
Head to the quaint eateries at Chelsea Market between the shows, and you'll see runway models eating quinoa and kale salads and washing it down with green smoothie shakes.
Best Not-So-Basic Brunch: Prune
Prune's no-reservation policy is worth the wait. This cozy East Village restaurant is famous for coming up incredible combinations of food. Think butter-crumbled eggs with spicy stewed chickpeas and an oversized Dutch-style pancake with pears and a side of bacon.
Best Pizza: Co.
The secret is in the crust! Chewy, springy, thin, flavorful and with just a hint of sea-salt. Michael Kors and Martha Stewart swear by Co. and can be spotted there weekly.
Best Spot for Bubbly & Oysters: Oceana
If you're craving fresh seafood, Oceana should be at the top of your list. This Michelin Star winner boasts over 1,000 different wines and a bevy of champagne options. Be sure to check out the Raw Bar in the more casual Cafe Oceana to see the catch of the day!
Best Acai Bowl: Dimes NYC
Designers Vera Wang and Carolina Herrera swear by the nutritional benefits of Acai bowls. Dimes NYC is the go-to spot, featuring bowls made with healthy ingredients such as strawberries, goji berries and almond milk.
Best Steakhouse: Del Frisco's Double Eagle
Known to have the best cuts of steak, chops and super-fresh seafood, Del Frisco's Double Eagle is jam-packed during lunch and dinner with Wall Street's power players.
Best Hole in the Wall: Shanghai Cafe
Don't dismiss Shanghai Cafe because of its neon-lit interior. Opt for soup dumplings and their excellent, thin skinned red bean buns.
Best Healthy Eats: El Rey Lunchonette
When you're in the East Village and craving something delicious yet healthy, head over to El Rey Lunchonette. Must-have menu options is the chia seed pudding and the banana sesame bread.
Best Swanky Cocktail: Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Peacock Alley's champagne cocktail consists of Duc de Romet champagne, fresh strawberries and peppercorn-infused Galliano. Be sure to book in advance and be dressed to impress.
Best Spot to See and Be Seen: Balthazar
Zac Posen and Victoria Beckham have both held fashion week after-parties at this SoHo institution. You seriously can't go wrong with any of Balthazar pastries!
Best Spot for Post-Runway Comfort Food: Root & Bone
Sweet tea marinated fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and cheddar cheese waffles, Root & Bone is currently the hottest ticket in town serving up the most delicious home-style Southern cooking.
Best Room Service Menu: The Garden
Prince Harry, Anna Wintour and Elton John have all dined at The Garden restaurant located inside of Four Seasons hotel. The most popular item ordered on the room service menu is undboubtedly the Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes.