Apres In The City: Manhattan

We teamed up with our pals at OvRride) to give you a guide to some of the best restaurants and bars for a quick bite after a day at the slopes

We teamed up with our pals at Ovrride (the backer of City and Slopes Magazine) to give you a guide to some of the best restaurants and bars for a quick bite after a day at the slopes. All locations in this guide are near drop off and pick up points for Ovrride’s day trip offerings which include Catamount, Hunter Mountain, Bellayre and many others. 

There’s nothing worse than being hungry and cold after a long bus ride. Luckily, all of Ovrride’s New York-based stops land you amidst a multitude of restaurants and bars that you can pop into before crawling into bed for the night. If you’re too tired to make a decision on your own, check out these options picked especially for you. 

Complied by Sonia Weiser and Andy Hirschfeld

MANHATTAN

REI Soho + Burton NYC-SOHO (Greene between Spring and Broome)

Fanelli Cafe

Hearty Americana awaits at Fanelli Cafe, a Soho staple since 1847. Great for families with kids as well as adults craving a kid's menu, Fanelli serves classics like pizza, mozzarella sticks, grilled cheese, hot dogs, burgers, and spaghetti and meatballs as well as soups, salads, and many other sandwiches. 

Champion Pizza

A few steps above dollar pizza but with equally accommodating late-night hours, Champion Pizza boasts a full menu of pies both large and small as well as individual slices, calzones, and brick oven rolls. In addition to meat-topped pies, they also have vegan and vegetarian options. You can also opt for gluten free crusts if that’s your thing.

Soho Park 

A block or two south of REI is Soho Park, a neighborhood biergarten with the best kind of happy hour in town — one that’s all day everyday. The bar vibe and street food brings the apres vibe to the heart of Manhattan. The full bar serves everything from beer (obviously) to a refreshing Aperol Spritz. The menu is hearty. Order up a burger, chicken sandwich or chili to tackle your hunger. It’s almost as if the ski lodge was close to the F train. 

Union Square (Pret a Manger 17th and Broadway)

Max Brenner

After a day of skiing or riding, you can’t say you didn’t earn your dessert. Famed Chocolate Bar Restaurant, Max Brenner serves up drinks, a full dinner menu, and no shortage of sweets well into the night. For a well-balanced meal, try a decadent cocktail like the chocolate martini and tiramisu, along with alfredo pasta, and a giant cookie. Located on Broadway between 13th and 14th Sts, the restaurant is just a quick walk around Union Square from the drop off point.

Coppelia

24-hour joints are on the decline but Coppelia is here to stay. The Cuban restaurant serves breakfast all day as well as a hefty menu of snacks like tacos, nachos, and empanadas; arepas; sandwiches; burgers; entrees (mostly meat and fish); and sides. While there are vegetarian options available, Coppelia is far more of a carnivore’s fun house, however both plant-eaters and meat-eaters alike can enjoy a tropical cocktail or spiked milkshake. 

Alaluna Ristorante 

This place you must consider if you are looking for something a bit more fish centric. This west village place is still a bit of a walk but well worth it. This Italian spot came onto our radar at this year’s New York Wine and Food Festival, what captured our attention was the Tuna Lasagna — a twist on a classic favorite and it works. The marriage of flavors is a force to be reckoned with. Alaluna is a lot on the higher end compared to some of the other restaurants on our list but this lasagna is just one you cannot pass up.

Upper East Side (86th St between 3rd and Lex)

Gracie’s Corner Diner

It’s hard to go wrong with a classic diner like Gracie’s.Unpretentious and open 24/7, this old-school spot has truly anything you could possibly want ranging from standard americana comfort food to very Upper East Side comfort food like matzoh breit, blintzes, and challah french toast, making it the perfect way to end a long day at the slopes. Top off your dinner with a slice of pie or cheesecake before calling it a night. 

Bocado

This bistro on the corner 87th and Lex is the elevated neighborhood fare you’d want after returning from a day on the slopes. Bocado has a diverse menu with everything from Steak Frites and Pan Seared Branzino to sandwiches like Burgers and a Turkey Club. The crab cake burger is one of our favorite items on the menu. With a full bar, this elevated bistro is a must try if your stop is on the UES. 

Hell’s Kitchen/Time Square (TD Bank) 9th and 42nd + Midtown West-Gotham Market (11th Ave between 44 and 45th)

Rudy’s

If you’re looking for cheap beer and a rowdy crowd, look no further than Rudy’s. Open daily until 4am, Rudy’s is a Hell’s Kitchen mainstay, with a tightly knit crew of regulars and a steady influx of tourists lured in by the prospect of a free hot dog with any purchase. It can get quite packed, so if you’re carrying loads of gear with you, better watch so you don’t hit anyone. 

Ollie’s Sichuan

Nothing hits the spot quite like chinese food after a day on the mountain. Ollie’s Sichuan on 42nd should be your go to if you are in the area. The menu is wide and features something for everyone from Americanized chinese food staples like Chicken and Broccoli to more traditional dishes from Western China so if Pig Feet with Spicy Peppercorn is more your jam, the menu features that too. 

The North Face UWS (73rd and Broadway)

Amsterdam Ale House 

With healthier fare than the average pub—they even have salads!—as well as a kid’s menu, Amsterdam Ale House is an all around crowd pleaser. Plenty of appetizers to share with the table plus hot soups by the cup or bowl, pizza, pasta, burgers, and other satisfying entrees to replenish yourself after a hard day’s work. The bar is just as stocked: beers, ciders, wines, and cocktails flow late into the night. 

The 74th St Cafe 

Inside a supermarket is not the place you’d typically find a great sit down restaurant. The 74th St Cafe — on the second floor the upper west side Fairway Market has the vibe of an elevated diner with top quality burgers, filling entree salads, and mouth watering matzoh ball soup but also is a great place to find a decent steak or even crab cakes. Its eclectic menu, central location and casual atmosphere makes it a solid option for dinner with friends after a day on the slopes. 

Dive 75

Jello shots anyone? The aptly named Dive 75 (it’s a dive bar on 75th st.) has everything you need to feel like you’re back in college: board games, beer, candy, and a fish tank. Come for classic and unique brews, stay for the local characters. Not the best find if you’re starving, though.