Off the MRKT Favorites: Must-Have Picks for June 2025

May is made for indulgence—and this month, Off the MRKT Favorites is satisfying every craving. From rooftop sushi experiences with skyline views to dollar oysters at golden hour and a ribeye menu that could make a grown carnivore cry, this roundup is all about bold bites, elevated sips, and unforgettable menus. Whether you’re slipping into a mezcal-laced cocktail at Akoya or discovering a collectible bottle of The Macallan at JFK, we’ve served up the most delicious ways to toast the season. Come hungry, leave inspired.


Tucked into Midtown with cinematic flair and culinary heat, CHILI is redefining Chinese fine dining in New York. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Peter He and recently spotlighted in Condé Nast Traveler by Chef Sean Sherman, this 1930s-inspired Sichuan restaurant balances bold spice with nostalgic elegance. From jellyfish salad with sweet-sour chili oil to buttery egg yolk buns and the soulful Red Style Chungking Braised Fish Stew, each dish is a sensory journey through Chengdu. Add in show-stopping cocktails like the rose-scented Bubble Dream topped with a theatrical smoke bubble, and you have a destination where flavor, history, and mood swirl together beautifully.


Crowned the drink of summer 2025, the Classic Margarita from Via Carota Craft Cocktails is your ultimate warm-weather essential—zesty, elevated, and effortlessly cool. This 375ML bottled beauty (clocking in at 18% ABV) pours four perfect cocktails with zero shaker required. Just add ice, a lime wedge, and you’re instantly sipping like you’re perched at a sun-drenched patio in the West Village. Crisp, citrus-forward, and impeccably balanced, it’s the kind of pour that pairs just as well with poolside playlists as it does with an evening rooftop sunset.


La Terrasse at Nordstrom: St-Germain Brings the French Riviera to Midtown

Photo courtesy Nordstrom

This summer, skip the flight to Nice and head straight to La Terrasse at Nordstrom, where St-Germain and Sophie Turner have transformed a Fifth Avenue rooftop into a sun-soaked slice of the French Riviera. Open through September, this chic pop-up oasis serves up frozen Hugo Spritzes, St-Germain Margaritas, and small plates like caviar frites and peach-burrata flatbread—curated by cookbook queen Toni Chapman. With breezy lounge seating, European vibes, and that golden-hour glow, La Terrasse is more than a cocktail moment—it’s Manhattan’s must-visit rooftop fantasy.


Photo courtesy of Teddy Wolff

At the corner of nostalgia and innovation sits Bagizza, NYC’s first dedicated pizza bagel shop—and yes, it’s as deliciously extra as it sounds. Open 24/7 in Midtown, Bagizza marries Montreal-meets-New York-style bagels with elevated toppings courtesy of Chef Steven Cho (formerly of Kappo Masa and Chef’s Club). Think shrimp toast pizza bagels, cherry blossom swirl dough, bacon kimchi jam, and a coffee-infused bagel topped with meringue and candied walnuts. Add in a gourmet buffet, craft coffee bar, and retro-luxe design, and Bagizza isn’t just a lunch spot—it’s your next obsession, breakfast through last call.


From the woman-led legacy of Banfi comes La Pettegola Vermentino, a crisp, coastal white wine that’s as gossip-worthy as its name suggests (yes, it literally means “the gossiper”). Produced in Maremma, Tuscany, this Mediterranean charmer hits the nose with exotic fruit and spice, and delivers a palate that’s fresh, zippy, and made for sun-drenched afternoons. Whether you’re pairing it with seafood, salads, or just a shady rooftop lounge chair, La Pettegola is the bottle your summer lineup didn’t know it needed—but will absolutely be talking about.


And that’s your taste of May—layered, luscious, and best enjoyed with a glass in hand. From refined rooftop rolls to tacos with a flame-seared edge, this month’s edit proves that the best way to experience New York is through its flavors. Stay tuned for June, where we’ll be chasing summer’s first heatwave with ice-cold pours, curated menus, and all the insider picks worth a reservation. Until then, stay sharp, stay thirsty, and stay Off the MRKT.


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