Inside Assouline’s New Boutique At The Plaza Hotel

Happy Birthday Gisele.



Summer is the perfect time for kicking back with a good book. Make it something luxe and pick it up at the new Assouline boutique at The Plaza Hotel. Step inside the Parisian publisher’s first U.S. shop and you’ll be treated to 1,000 square feet of luxury titles and a well-curated collection of gifts (Goyard trunks, gilt-edged leather notebooks). Now that’s top shelf.

Assouline at The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Avenue, Mezzanine Level, (212) 593-7236, assouline.com

Late-night dining in Soho/Nolita used to mean limited options. Not any more. Meet Delicatessen, the new international comfort food eatery paired with a downstairs lounge, from the people who brought you Cafeteria. Settle in and try perfect Halibut Tacos, Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, or a slice of BBQ Meatloaf (peruse the dinner menu).

Delicatessen, 54 Prince Street (at Lafayette Street), (212) 226-0211

Of course, if crisp eggplant fritters and oven-baked Sicilian lasagna is more your idea of comfort food, head over to Convivio (the restaurant formerly known as L’Impero). You’ll want to indulge in Gnocchi All Romana and an authentic list of southern Italian secondis (view the menu.

Convivio, 45 Tudor City Place (near 42nd Street), (212) 599-5045, convivionyc.com

Not sure what to pack for the beach? Then head to the semi-annual Seize sur Vingt Sample Sale and stock up on seriously discounted tees, polos, and footwear. Starts tomorrow. Ends month-end.

Seize sur Vingt, 267 Elizabeth Street (between Prince & Houston Streets), (212) 343-0007, 16sur20.com

Hot spices meet cool prices at the new Tabla Street Cart. Have the Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, kulfi (ice cream-ish pops), and sparkling limeade. Served Monday through Friday at lunchtime.

Tabla Street Cart at Tabla, 11 Madison Avenue (at 25th Street), (212) 889-0667, tablany.com