Rooftop Drinks

Last night was the opening of the newest (and largest - it's 14,000 square feet) rooftop bar in city - just in time to usher in the warm weather. 230 Fifth (located at 5th & 26th inside a commercial building known as the New York Market Center) offers 360-degree views (including an in-your-face of the Empire State building) with 2 bars, palm trees and wooden benches. Right now the menu is cocktail only, but by the end of the month wooden carts will be traversing the terrace with Malaysian street food supplied by Zak Pelaccio (of Fatty Crab). The floor below the deck contains a velvet & mirrored inside lounge. Currently the space is only open at night but will soon be expanding into daytime hours. I'll be hitting this place ASAP so a review will follow shortly!