If you're not in the mood for a heavy meal and just want to admire the skyline with a few appetizers before heading home after work, head to the 21st floor of The Strand Hotel in Midtown. You can admire the Empire State Building while sipping on a “Strandhattan.” With its retractable, glass-enclosed rooftop, the lounge is open year-round, so even during those cold nights you can still enjoy the view and pretend like it's still summer.
Top of the Strand, 33 W 37th Street, New York
[Photo @djfreefall]