Westlight is a 22nd floor rooftop bar from featuring sweeping views of New York City from atop The William Vale in Williamsburg. The bar program presents a dynamic menu of original and classic cocktails alongside rare spirits, craft beer and wine, while the menu of small plates reflects inspiration from global street food.
First-time visitors usually come to St. Anselm for the signature beef (the unbeatable $28 hanger steak), and rightly so, before being flabbergasted by what else the kitchen had to offer — notably an arsenal of vegetables, meat, and seafood cooked expertly on an open fire, which you should absolutely pair with a side of pan-fried mashed potatoes, and a magnum from the deep wine list, if you have a full crew with you.
Steeped in old-world tradition, Black Seed Bagels is an artisan bagel shop led by James Beard-nominated executive chef and head baker, Dianna Daoheung. Dianna developed Black Seed's signature bagel recipe, a New York-style bagel made with some baking techniques borrowed from Montreal. Since opening its first location in 2014, Black Seed has been pushing the boundaries of how NYC bagels are made, and prides itself in using only the highest quality ingredients.