Welcome to your "insider's guide" to all things New York. Check in with our WestHouse Your House blog to discover the cultured nuances that make this fascinating city hum with its own unique energy.
A New Year’s Eve Champagne Countdown
WestHouse’s resident wine connoisseur Peter Ramondi shares his favorite bottles of bubbly to drink from early in the evening till the big m...
WestHouse's Holiday Décor: The Inside Story
It’s the holiday season in New York, and the entire city is getting into the spirit.
The Best Christmas Window Displays in NYC
Fifth Avenue takes the Christmas spirit to new levels. Here’s a photo tour of our favorite displays in NYC.
Best NYC Foods to bring to Thanksgiving Dinner
The New York City-unique foods that make any Thanksgiving dinner better.
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The best of New York City’s bars with a literary past. Here’s where the most famous writing giants worked on their masterpieces (and bar tabs).
Where to Buy NYC’s Cutest Sweaters
Trick-Or-Treating for Adults: NYC’s Best Candy Shops
This Halloween weekend, as children scoop up mini Snickers bars, adults in New York can visit one of these incredibly new sweet shops.
The Best German, Austrian & Swiss Restaurants in New York City
October means Oktoberfest—in Munich, but also right here in NYC. Here are the best German restaurants in New York City:
Behind the WestHouse Fragrance
Little known fact: A growing number of restaurants, shops and hotels pump scents into the air as a way to fully immerse guests into the experience.
What to drink now
The final weeks of summer are upon us, but we’re holding on as long as we can, spending time on rooftops and at al fresco concerts—all of which, let’s be honest, is an excuse to enj...
NYC Restaurant Week: Michelin Edition
It’s Restaurant Week in New York again. A true misnomer, the biannual celebration runs roughly a month long (until August 14), and invites diners to discounted, prix-fixe dinners and lunc...
Al Fresco Culture: The Best of New York’s Outdoor Events
New York City shines during the dog days of summer. Many locals are off vacationing, so there’s a noted quiet in the normally clamorous streets. Come August, the cultural calendar starts ...
BROADWAY’S BEST NEW SHOWS (& WHERE TO EAT)
This summer, Broadway’s most buzzed-about plays and musicals range from warm-hearted romances to darkly comedic puppet shows. But just because the shows themselves start at 8pm doesn&rsqu...
Hotel Manager Bassim Ouachani on the WestHouse Experience
Manhattan's best picnic spots
The New Whitney: What We've Learned
New York’s Best Steakhouses
New York City's Best Rooftop Bar Views
Ah, summer in the city. When the temperature rises, WestHouse Hotel guests start to drift toward the beautiful terrace on the 23rd floor, where there’s cocktails, bar snacks and mind-blow...