157 East Houston Street nr. Allen St.
Grey Lady
77 Delancey Street nr. Allen St.
Time: Dinner
What: The Grey Lady Shore dinner will be a serious feast consisting of lobster stew, market tomato salad, New Jersey sweet corn with a little Mexican street-style twist, a pound of Maine steamers, 1.5lb Maine lobster and a special dessert! Can you say "let freedom ring!"
The Liberty Belle Spectacular, The Empire Hotel
What: A vintage Fourth of July rooftop extravaganza. Enjoy live entertainment including burlesque dancing and music as well as fireworks and delicious cocktails under the stars! Don't worry - if you get hungry they'll have some juicy hamburgers and hot dogs to nibble on as you peruse the singles scene.
Press Lounge
653 11th Avenue nr. 47th St.
Time: 6pm - 2am.
What: Passed hors d'oeuvres, food platters and desserts from 6-10pm.
Cost: $325 per person, reservations required.
Why it's special? Enjoy some of the best views of the Macy's firework extravaganza that New York has to offer! The prices may seem steep, but trust us - the view, food and drinks will make it worth your while!
Chelsea Brewing Company
What: Open bar including their award-winning beers along with liquor and wine, passed appetizers, dinner, dessert and brewery tours.
Dukes
99 E. 19th Street nr. Park Avenue South
Fireworks and Food Trucks
The Waterfront at Pier 92
Pera Soho Rooftop Extravaganza
54 Thompson Street nr. Broome St.
Time: All day long!
What: Raise your flags, it's the Fourth of July and Macondo wants us to celebrate. This Latin-tapas fiesta palace will be offering frozen pitchers of coconut mojitos and watermelon margaritas all day to compliment your empanadas and spicy small plates.
Cost: $20 a pitcher
Why it's special? The laid back, fun environment will make you want to celebrate all day. Plus the prices are cheap and you can stay as long as you'd like. We wouldn't steer you wrong, the fun factor here exceeds all expectations!
Grey Lady
77 Delancey Street nr. Allen St.
Time: Dinner
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| The Grey Lady, Lower East Side |
Cost: $40 - Reservations recommended.
Why it's special? You may not be taking a weekend getaway, but this place will certainly make you feel like you're on holiday. With the windows open, wind blowing through your hair, cocktail in hand and mounds of seafood, you might as well be in Montauk. Make sure to come with an appetite - this will be a feast to remember.
44 West 63rd Street nr. Broadway
Time: 5pm
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| The Empire Hotel Rooftop Photo Credit: The Kong List |
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| View of Fireworks from Press Lounge |
Cost: $25 group/$30 advanced purchase/ $35 at the door. Buy tickets here.
Why it's special? Dress up in your vintage 1920-1950's attire and join the party. The Liberty Belle Spectacular is one of our favorite events in the city. Dance, drink and oohh and ahhh at the fireworks at 9pm.
Press Lounge
653 11th Avenue nr. 47th St.
Time: 6pm - 2am.
What: Passed hors d'oeuvres, food platters and desserts from 6-10pm.
Cost: $325 per person, reservations required.
Why it's special? Enjoy some of the best views of the Macy's firework extravaganza that New York has to offer! The prices may seem steep, but trust us - the view, food and drinks will make it worth your while!
Chelsea Brewing Company
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| Chelsea Brewing Company |
Pier 59 West Side Highway nr. 18th St.
Time: 5-9:30pm
What: Open bar including their award-winning beers along with liquor and wine, passed appetizers, dinner, dessert and brewery tours.
Cost: $175
Why it's special? Lots to do and see here including their brewery tours throughout the evening. Once 9:15 strikes, walk down the pier for front row seats to the fireworks.
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| Pulled pork sliders, Dukes |
99 E. 19th Street nr. Park Avenue South
Time: 12pm-1am
What: BBQ & Beer
Cost: $10 pitchers, $25 beer towers, ribs, burgers & all the fixings
Why it's special? Can't leave the city for a BBQ? Duke's will be grilling up all your favorite meat-loving treats all day long. Ribs, burgers, chili - they got it all. And naturally, the sides will runneth over.
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| Photo Credit: New York Street Food |
The Waterfront at Pier 92
Time: 12pm -12am
What: Enjoy some of NYC's best food trucks while you dance the day away to a live DJ during this all-day beach party on the Hudson with Wyclef Jean and Lil' Jon. Some of our favorite truckie friends like Phil's Steaks, Souvlaki GR, Milk Truck, Valducci's Pizza, Bistro Truck, Crepes Truck, Feed Your Hole, Sweetery, Cupcake Crew and Big D's will be grilling, cooking and baking their signature treats all day long.
Cost: Tickets range from general admission ($35) to a VIP Terrace table for 6 including vodka, champagne and a rose liqueur for $1,050. If you're feeling baller status this Independence Day, opt for the Magnum Cabana. Details and pricing are here.
Why it's special? It may just be the Hudson, but hey...everything feels better when you're on the water. An unobstructed view of the Macy's Fireworks show, our favorite food trucks and lots of drinks! Folks - it's Wednesday. This is as good as it gets.
Pera Soho Rooftop Extravaganza54 Thompson Street nr. Broome St.
Time: Three seatings at 1pm, 4:30pm and 8pm
What: Unlimited food and drinks including platters of meats, heaps of shellfish, a buffet of scrumptious cold cuts, salads and desserts. Sip on watermelon mojitos, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee or tea.
Cost: 1pm and 4:30pm seating ($55) & 8pm seating ($65)
Why it's special? If you're holiday-ed out or still broke from that Vegas bachelor party last weekend, this may be the way to go. Grab your favorite friends, book a table and enjoy.
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| Rooftop view, 230 Fifth |
230 Fifth Avenue 20th Floor nr. 27th St.
Time: Opens at 11am
What: Rooftop barbecue - hot dogs, ribs, burgers, corn on the cob and grilled veggies
Cost: Two drink minimum until 9pm.
Why it's special? 360 degree views of Manhattan which makes for the perfect venue to sip on cocktails while enjoying the fireworks. There's no cover and two drinks seams like a pittance compared to last year when you guzzled that jungle juice faster then the frat guys that invaded your share house. This my friends, is a step up in the world.
Tipsy Parson
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| Photo Credit: TONY Offers and Experiences |
Time: 12-8pm
What: Before heading west to see the fireworks, make a reservation for an exclusive July 4th BBQ at Tipsy Parson brought to you by our friends at TONY Offers and Experiences.
Cost: $50 per person which will get you a family-style feast and two drinks.
Why it's special? Perhaps one of the best deals around? What screams Fourth of July more than eating and drinking your way through the day with their Southern plates and sumptuous sides? wEE recommend their Carolina BBQ pork ribs and their catfish po' boy!
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