FIELD NOTES FROM THE FRONT LINES
message from the founders
As the founders of The Society Global, we’re constantly on the move traveling between our chapters in Toronto, LA, New York and Miami. In each city, we have our favorites when it comes to eating and drinking, but always make sure we’ve got an ear to the ground (and forks at the ready!) to try somewhere new for an amazing meal or a cozy cocktail. After years of being on the road, we thought it was time we compiled our favorite gems in a series of guides for you — our members — to use on your own travels. The S-List is a loyalty program created specifically for members of The Society Global. Some of our S-List partners are included so look for the and go to thesocietyglobal.com to see what perks and privileges you simply must take advantage of. We’ve also sprinkled a series of videos throughout to mix in a bit of inspiration for the holiday season. Who doesn’t want to kick off the night with an Extra Dirty Martini…or end it with something simple, sweet, and on the rocks? Culturally Yours,
Ashleigh Dempster & Amanda Blakley
NYC
brunch or lunch
EXTRA VIRGIN
259 West 4th Street // 212.691.9359
CAFE GITANE
242 Mott Street // 212.334.9552
CAFÉ HABANA
17 Prince Street // 212.625.2001
BUBBIES
120 Hudson Street // 212.219.0666
NORTHERN SPY
511 East 12th Street // 212).228.5100
“Everything on the menu is mouth-watering, and the room has a cozy buzz about it.” -Amanda
dinner
EMPLOYEE’S ONLY 510 Hudson Street // 212.242.3021
LOCANDE VERDE
377 Greenwich Street // 212.925.3797 “Located on a neighborhood street in Williamsburg, this spot hosts home cooking at its finest!” -Amanda
VINEGAR HILL HOUSE 2 Hudson Avenue // 718.522.1018
GRAMERCY TAVERN 42 East 20th Street // 212.477.0777
RABBIT IN THE MOON 47 West 8th Street // 212.473.2800
KENMARE
98 Kenmare St // 212.274.9898
THE LION
62 West 9th Street // 212.353.8400
"A beautiful gothic space with a massive vaulted ceiling and huge fireplace at one end. Any season feels cozy and intimate in this space.” - Ashleigh
PUBLIC
drinks
210 Elizabeth Street // 212.343.7011
BOOM BOOM ROOM/LE BAIN 848 Washington Street // 212.645.4646
SUBMERCER
147 ½ Mercer Street // 212.966.6060
“The best mojitos and cuban music” – Annie, Managing Director, The Society Miami
THE BUNKER CLUB 24 9th Avenue // 212.837.4700
HOTEL DELMANO
“The Standard hotel has a great location, free wifi and the best rooftop bar in the city!” –Travis, Program Director, The Society NYC
82 Berry St., Brooklyn // 718.387.1945
IDLE HANDS
25 Avenue B (b/w 2nd and 3rd St, downstairs)
THE ELDRIDGE
247 Eldridge Street // 212.505.7600
PAINKILLER
49 Essex Street // 212).777.8454
RAINES LAW ROOM 48 W 17th Street // 212).242.0600
“A non-descript Bourbon bar and a mighty fine spot to sip a craft beer.” –Travis
S-List partner
sweet or spicy
"Amazing coffee and a great spot to work from" – Annie
“The absolute yummiest vegan desserts!” 248 Broome Street (Btwn Orchard & Ludlow) // 212.677.5047 - Sara, Communications Director, The Society
BABYCAKES THE SMILE
26 Bond Street // 646.329.5836
TEA @ THE CROSBY HOTEL 79 Crosby Street // 212.226.6400
TACOMBI
267 Elizabeth Street // 917.727.0179
”This truck has the hot and spicy goods.” - Ashleigh
MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY BRUNCH A BRIGHT & SUNNY ONE
MIAMI
brunch or lunch “Organic, healthy and hearty.” – Amanda
MICHAEL'S GENUINE 130 Northeast 40th Street // 305.573.5550
LIDO RESTAURANT & BAYSIDE GRILL @ THE STANDARD 40 Island Avenue // 305.673.1717
PUERTO SAGUA
700 Collins Avenue // 305.673.1115
GARCIA'S
398 NW north River Drive // 305.375.0765
“For the best stone crab in Miami, sans the tourist bus!” -Ashleigh
CECCONI’S @ THE SOHO BEACH HOUSE 4385 Collins Ave // 786.507.7900
S-List partner
dinner
SONIA'S SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT 7501 SW Eighth St.West // 305.267.3050
CASA TUA
1700 James Avenue // 305.673.1010
“Straight off the boat... the freshest seafood in Miami served up picnic bench style at this off the radar hidden gem that the locals try to keep hush hush.” – Annie
JOE ALLEN
1787 Purdy Avenue // 305.531.7007
FRATELLIE LYON 4141 NE 2nd Ave // 305.572.2901
“Amazing, rustic Italian served in an elegant villa behind tuscan shrubbery. Book a table outside under the lanterns.” - Amanda
drinks
“The lobby bar has so much Old Hollywood glamour and a dinner at BLT is an absolute must!” - Sara
BUCK 15
“It’s so low-brow, but when in Miami why not?” - Ashleigh
1661 Meridian Avenue // 305.534.5488
THE BETSEY HOTEL 1440 Ocean Drive // 305.531.6100
THE FLORIDA ROOM @ DELANO HOTEL 1685 Collins Avenue // 305.672.2000
SOHO BEACH HOUSE 4385 Collins Avenue // 786.507.7900
ROOFTOP OF THE WEBSTER 1220 Collins Avenue // 305.674.7899
“One of our favorite discoveries in Miami was the rooftop bar of luxury boutique The Webster. Perfect spot to grab a glass of bubbly and take in the city views.” – Annie
LA
brunch or lunch
KING’S ROAD CAFÉ 8361 Beverly Blvd. // 323.655.9044
THE ALCOVE
1929 Hillhurst Avenue // 323.644.0100
BLD
7450 Beverly Blvd. // 323.930.9744
HOLLYWOOD FARMER'S MARKET 1600 Ivar Avenue
LITTLE NEXT DOOR 8142 W 3rd Street // 323.951.1010
BOTTEGA LOUIE
700 S. Grand Avenue // 213.802.1470
“Best spin on comfort food breakfasts in LA!” - Kahi Lee, LA Ambassador
BLOOM CAFE
5544 Pico Blvd. // 323.934.6900
DOUGHBOY'S
8136 West 3rd Street // 323.852.1020
dinner
CAFÉ STELLA
3932 W Sunset Blvd. // 323.666.0265
KATSUYA
6300 Hollywood Blvd // 323.871.8777
“A Korean BBQ restaurant on Pico Boulevard that keeps its phone number top secret and won’t let anyone in without a reservation – no walk-ins allowed. Ever. It doesn’t even say Totoraku on the sign above the door, it says something like Teriyaki House instead.” - Ashleigh
GJELINA
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice // 310.450.1429
OSTERIA MOZZA
6602 Melrose Avenue // 323.297.0100
BCD TOFU HOUSE
3575 Wilshire Blvd. // 213.382.6677
TOTORAKU
10610 W Pico Blvd. // (310) 838.9881
MATSUHISA
129 N La Cienega Blvd. // 310.659.9639
“The food is unforgettable amazing!” - Amanda
dinner
PACE
2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd. // 323.654.8583
EVELEIGH
8752 W Sunset Blvd. // 424.239.1630
“Both for the amazing Mexican food...definitely not for the décor.” - Kahi
GARDENS OF TAXCO 1113 N Harper Ave. // 323.654.1746
EL CHOLO
1121 S Western Ave // 323.734.2773
CLEO
1717 Vine St // 323.962.1711
THE FOUNDRY
7465 Melrose Ave. // 323.651.0915
R23
923 E 2nd Street // 213.687.7178
“So cozy with gorgeous views and scrumptious comfort food.” - Amanda
drinks
ROGER ROOM
370 N La Cienega Blvd.// 310.854.1300
“Poolside drinks!” - Ashleigh
SOHO HOUSE WEST HOLLYWOOD 9200 Sunset Boulevard // 310.432.9200
SUNSET TOWER HOTEL 8358 Sunset Blvd. // 323.654.7100
CHATEAU MARMONT 8221 Sunset Blvd. // 323.656.1010
VILLAIN'S TAVERN 1356 Palmetto Street // 213.613.0766
“A microbrewery with the BEST burger in LA!” - Kahi
FATHER'S OFFICE 3229 Helms Ave. // 310.736.2224
MANDRAKE
2692 South La Cienega Blvd. // 310.837.3297
“Patio drinks!” – Amanda
THE BEST NIGHTS END WITH WHISKEY ON THE ROCKS
TORONTO
brunch or lunch
SWAN
892 Queen Street West // 416.532.0452
ODD FELLOWS
936 Queen Street West // 416.534.5244
SCHOOL BAKERY & CAFÉ 70 Fraser Avenue // 416.588.0005
LE PETIT DEJEUNER 191 King Street East // 416.703.1560
BONJOUR BRIOCHE
812 Queen Street East // 416.406.1250
SAVING GRACE
907 Dundas Street West // 416.703.7368
THE RECTORY CAFÉ
102 Lakeshore Ave on Ward's Island // 416.203.2152
“The thing about a good restaurant is that there are always waits. So pop next door to Ezra’s Pound for wicked java while you mind the time until they call your name.” -Amanda
dinnerTORONTO -dinner
NIAGARA STREET CAFÉ 169 Niagara Street // 416.703.4222
7 NUMBERS
307 Danforth Avenue // 416.469.5183
SCARAMOUCHE
1 Benvenuto Place // 416.961.8011 "A great date spot or for group gatherings; their signature Hurricane drink mixes three types of rum, and is delicious as it is dangerous!" - Nicole, Event Coordinator, The Society Toronto
FOXLEY
207 Ossington Avenue // 416.534.8520
SOUTHERN ACCENT 595 Markham Street // 416.536.3211
BLACK HOOF CAFÉ
928 Dundas Street West // 416.551.8854
“Be sure to save room for the coconut cream pie!” – Yvonne, Event Manager, The Society Toronto
dinner
THE DRAKE HOTEL
1150 Queen Street West // 416.531.5042 “Their street level patio in the Summer months is stellar!” –Sara
GUU
398 Church St // 416.977.0999
JULIE’S CUBAN
202 Dovercourt Road // 416.532.7397
HARBORD ROOM
9 Harbord Street // 416.962.8989
“L'unita is the perfect neighbourhood spot. Great food and a warm and welcoming ambience.” - Martina, Managing Director, The Society Toronto
L’UNITA
“A gourmet late-night menu that wont disappoint!” - Ashleigh
134 Avenue Road // 416.964.8686
BUCA
604 King Street West // 416.865.1600
THE STOCKYARDS SMOKEHOUSE & LARDER 699 St. Clair Avenue West // 416.658.9666
S-List partner
drinks
LOCAL KITCHEN & WINE BAR 1710 Queen Street West // 416.534.6700
GOODNIGHT
431 Richmond Street West // 416.364.0734
PARTS AND LABOUR 1566 Queen Street West // 415.588.7750
“I only ever drink the Old Fashioned.” - Ashleigh
BEACONSFIELD
1154 Queen Street West // 416.516.2550
ROOFTOP BAR @ THE THOMPSON HOTEL 550 Wellington Street West // 416.640.7778
“One of the only places in the city with a fireplace! Perfect for our many wintery nights” - Martina
LE PETIT CASTOR 1118 Yonge Street // 416.968.7366
AMBER
119 Yorkville Avenue // 416.926.9037
S-List partner
EVERY CULTURITE SHOULD KNOW HOW TO MAKE AN EXTRA DIRTY MARTINI
PUBLISHER The Society Global
EDITOR Sara Graham
ART DIRECTOR Paulina Perzynska
VIDEO PRODUCTION Thirty9Steps