As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve begun wistfully reflecting on the new hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops that made our year that much shinier. Here, we highlight some of the most meaningful openings of the year across the world, from a unanimously lauded cocktail bar in Flatiron to a Japanese-Scandinavian hotel in Aspen to a members club in Miami Beach.
The Hotel at The Moore in Miami
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The Moore is one of Miami’s forefront architectural gems, previously serving as the venue for Miami Art Week and functioning as a luxury furniture showroom. Today, the Art Deco building comprises a private members’ club, public restaurant, gallery spaces, and as of this fall, a boutique hotel. The Hotel at The Moore holds just 13 rooms and offers unparalleled luxury and intimacy. During their stay, guests have full access to the building’s members-only amenities—from an opulent karaoke room to hidden cocktail lounges to multiple private dining rooms, each with their own specialized design concept and theme.
Book your stay HERE.
Palm House Hotel in Palm Beach
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Despite opening just this November, Palm House feels timeless in its opulence. Upon entering, guests will find bartenders in white tuxedos serving craft cocktails behind a pink marble bar; the lobby is festooned with floor-to-ceiling seashell tapestries and hand-blown coral Murano glass chandeliers. Palm House is home to some of the largest hotel rooms on the island, making it the ideal option for those who want some extra space. We also adore the pool outside, lined with palm trees and cherry-red umbrellas.
Book your stay HERE.
MOLLIE in Aspen
MOLLIE. Courtesy of Draper White.
MOLLIE’s Japanese-Scandinavian modernity easily makes it one of Aspen’s most stylish properties. This 68-room boutique hotel epitomizes understated luxury, filled with natural woods, earthen ceramics, and hand-dyed textiles. On the rooftop, guests will find an opulent pool and terrace that transform into an intimate lounge by night, with unobstructed views of Aspen Mountain. The property’s food and beverage programming is overseen by none other than the team from Death & Co., New York’s sultriest cocktail bar.
Book your stay HERE.
Palm Tree Club in Miami
Palm Tree Club. Courtesy of Meg Blair and KURSZA.
Despite opening just days ago, the hotel-slash-live-music-venue Palm Tree Club has already cemented its status as one of Miami’s see-and-be-seen lifestyle destinations. The property marks the first hospitality venture from Palm Tree Crew co-founders Kygo and Myles Shear, who welcomed friends including Leonardo DiCaprio, Future, Alix Earle, John Summit, and David Grutman to a star-studded party on site earlier this month. The hotel is equal parts playful and chic with 118 rooms, a 20-slip marina, a bayfront pool, and an elevated coastal restaurant and cocktail bar.
Book your stay HERE.
Anandes Hotel in Mykonos
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This summer in Mykonos, the captivating Anandes Hotel opened its doors to visitors from around the world, immersing guests in an ethereal refuge of Greek hospitality. Offering nourishing vistas of the Aegean Sea, the luxurious boutique property additionally debuts a La Petite Maison restaurant, energized by the lush gastronomy of the Fresh Riviera. Situated on a picturesque hill, the independent property brims with 42 elegant rooms, as well as spacious suites with uber-private plunge pools, a transformative spa, and a lively poolside terrace set under vivacious blue skies.
Book your stay HERE.
Canaves Ena in Santorini
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Carved directly into Santorini’s cliffs, Canaves Ena is a stunning, spacious Grecian luxury hotel which opened earlier in 2024. Each of the property’s 18 suites has a private veranda and infinity pool that looks out to the glittering Aegean Sea, making it one of the most serene and romantic locales on the island. The hotel embodies Canaves Collection’s signature elegant minimalism, with calming, natural tones, whitewashed façades, and a sweeping pool with a swim-up bar. On the property, guests will find Adami, an authentic Greek restaurant serving generations-old recipes.
Book your stay HERE.
Clemente Bar in New York City
Clemente Bar. Photo by Jason Varney.
In 2021, Chef Daniel Humm was deemed a provocateur when he turned the three-Michelin-Starred institution Eleven Madison Park into a bastion of veganism. This year, he doubled down on his vision with Clemente Bar, a highly opulent plant-based cocktail bar. Situated on the floor above EMP, the bar is named after the artist Francesco Clemente, whose neo-expressionist works line the halls. Whether you’re sitting down at the counter for the four-course prix-fixe menu or ordering a la carte in the intimate, sultry lounge, expect to be blown away by Beverage Director Sebastian Tollius’ concoctions. Standouts include the Negroni Colada, which comes topped with a frozen disc of Campari and sweet vermouth, and the Clemente Martini, which is enlivened with green curry. It’s been unanimously lauded as one of this year’s finest openings; we might go so far as to say that it is the Platonic ideal of a cocktail bar.
Reserve your table HERE.
COQODAQ in New York City
COQODAQ. Photo by Jason Varney for Rockwell Group.
COTE Korean Steakhouse has long been lauded as one of New York’s premier dining destinations, garnering a Michelin Star and numerous accolades from the James Beard Foundation. This year, diners have been invited to try restaurateur Simon Kim’s take on Korean fried chicken in the buzzy, cavernous space that is COQODAQ. The restaurant seats 190 people and spans nearly 8,000 square feet; hand soaps come from luxury brands like LOEWE, and the chicken on everyone’s plate was fed vegetable scraps from Michelin-Starred restaurants like Le Bernardin. COQODAQ boasts the largest list of champagne in America, which is to be paired with the Bucket List—the restaurant’s multicourse set menu which includes chicken consommé, two buckets of crispy, crunchy fried chicken, and an array of refreshing ban-chan and dipping sauces. Patrons should be sure to order a 24K nugget, topped with a generous amount of Golden Daurenki caviar, and try one of the many imaginative cocktails on the menu: The Egg features an egg-shaped lychee ice cube that transforms a vodka-soda into a sweeter, frothier beverage as it dissolves, while the Street Waffle’s combination of bourbon and maple syrup makes the perfect pairing for fried chicken.
Reserve your table HERE.
Le Veau d’Or in New York City
Le Veau d’Or. Photo courtesy of Gentl + Hyers.
Le Veau d’Or returned to the Upper East Side to tremendous fanfare this summer by way of Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, the chefs behind Frenchette and Le Rock. The duo sought to restore the nearly century-old bistro to its former glory, and indeed, Le Veau d’Or feels anachronistic. The small, packed dining room is replete with checked tablecloths, cherry-red banquettes, and glossy wood paneling. The food skews toward traditional bistro fare, forgoing trends in favor of classic French cuisine cooked with immense precision. Highlights include the oeuf en gelée, a soft-boiled egg suspended in a gelatinous orb of consommé, and the frogs’ legs persillade, which are doused in lemon and served sizzling. Drinks are similarly playful while nodding to decades past: the cold, clear martini arrives with a generous sidecar of vermouth, and the Trou Normand is a brightly acidic shooter of frozen Armagnac and fresh green-apple juice.
Reserve your table HERE.
CARBONE VINO in Miami
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Major Food Group’s latest restaurant, CARBONE VINO, opened in Miami this month. It is the company’s second VINO concept after Dallas, centered on extraordinary wine and Italian cuisine. Here, a selection of CARBONE’s famous signatures, in addition to never-before-served dishes, are offered alongside a remarkable beverage program, filled with wines by the glass often only offered by the bottle.
Reserve your table HERE.
Ray’s Hometown Bar in Miami
Ray’s Hometown Bar. Photo by World Red Eye.
Ray’s Hometown Bar—the divey bar from Authentic Hospitality, backed by Justin Theroux and Nicholas Braun—expanded from New York to Miami this month with its third location. Situated within the Freehand Hotel in Mid Beach, the space serves reliable, straightforward cocktails in a room outfitted with pink-and-blue checkerboard flooring and vintage neon lighting.
Reserve your spot HERE.
Mother Wolf in Miami
Photo by Michael Mundy, courtesy of Mother Wolf.
Evan Funke’s famed Los Angeles eatery Mother Wolf has finally arrived in Miami, bringing the chef’s soulful Roman cooking to the Design District. The restaurant’s signature pink art deco furnishings return with a vengeance, taking the form of Murano glass lighting, Italian terrazzo flooring, and a bespoke fountain wall. But while Funke’s world is aesthetically opulent and maximalist, his dishes make no unnecessary concessions. Linguine is delicately tossed with Meyer lemon and Parmigiano Reggiano to yield a silky, emulsified sauce; lamb chops are carefully fried until crispy without succumbing to an overly greasy char. Funke’s dishes are playful while honoring Italian traditions, making for an excellent night out in Miami.
Reserve your table HERE.
Manuela in New York City
Manuela. Photo by Adrian Gaut.
From the team behind Hauser & Wirth comes Manuela, a SoHo restaurant truly situated at the nexus of great contemporary art and food. Seafood is collected from dayboats in Maine and Montauk, and fowls are sourced from ethical farms in the tristate area; the walls are lined with site-specific commissioned works by George Condo, Jenny Holzer, Andy Warhol, and Rashid Johnson. The kitchen prioritizes sustainability at every turn, too: Manuela is the only restaurant in New York City with an in-house composter.
Reserver your table HERE.
Casa Tua in New York City
Casa Tua New York. Photo by Jonathan Maloney and Inga Beckmann for What The Fox Studio.
This fall, the beloved culinary titan Casa Tua officially arrived on the Upper East Side at The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel. It was a highly buzzy opening, and with good reason: the restaurant’s Italian and Mediterranean offerings are refined yet indulgent, from cozy pasta dishes topped with caviar to a beef tenderloin served alongside seared foie gras. Upstairs, Casa Tua’s Club promises an exclusive space for its private members with bespoke programming and tailored services.
Reserve your table HERE.
Nami Nori in Miami
Nami Nori. Photo by Sebastian Lucrecio.
Nami Nori has been consistently lauded as one of New York’s finest temaki restaurants, with inspired offerings ranging from coconut shrimp to fried oysters. The eatery officially arrived in Miami earlier this month, with a new location in the Design District as well as a new Japanese omakase concept called Matsuyoi. Designed to complement one another, the restaurants are situated within a bi-level space. They also mark the first projects the team has worked on with Pharrell Williams, who joined the team this year as a partner and advisor.
Reserve your table HERE.
Harbour Club in Miami
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The members-only club Harbour Club opened in Miami Beach this fall, offering culinary and lifestyle experiences to discerning guests. The club’s public-facing restaurant, a’Riva, blends Italian and Mediterranean flavors in a refined setting, while members-only spaces include both Palm Room, a chic speakeasy lounge, and Nikai at Harbour Club, a high-end Japanese eatery. Harbour Club is adorned with works by George Condo, Damien Hirst, and Izumi Kato, yielding a highly tasteful setting for exclusive programming.
Become a member HERE.
Louis Vuitton 57th Street in New York City
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This fall in New York, while looking forward to the far-reaching renovation of Maison Louis Vuitton’s plush Fifth Avenue flagship boutique, the pioneering house raised the curtain on Louis Vuitton 6 East 57th Street NYC. Unveiled on November 16, the temporary enterprise summons the maison’s playful, proficient, and of-the-moment artistic expressions in a splendid Louis Vuitton café and enticing global culinary project. These zestful endeavors make way for an extravagant LV chocolate shop and the debut of a token capsule collection—both of which certainly seal a sparkling holiday season for locals and visitors alike. The latest House of Culture will stand as the most expansive realm of the brand in the country, bringing people together to celebrate the sweetness of a lifestyle designed by Louis Vuitton.
Discover about the store HERE.
Saint Laurent in New York City
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Earlier this month, Saint Laurent expanded its presence with a new two-level flagship in the Meatpacking District. The store, which is the largest in New York City, tastefully reflects Anthony Vaccarello’s design philosophy: it is raw and refined, with a dramatic black wood staircase, corduroy concrete, and tables in black cosmic and travertino marble. Outfitted with furnishings by Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Meier, the space functions as a stark mid-century modern backdrop for the house’s ready-to-wear and accessories.
Discover more about the store HERE.
Chanel High Jewelry in New York City
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Earlier this year, Chanel unveiled its much-anticipated Watches and Jewelry Flagship Boutique at 730 Fifth Avenue. The new store is exquisitely designed by New York-based architect Peter Marino, inviting local lifestyle dwellers and international visitors alike into a gilded treasure chest of the luxury brand’s most opulent creations. Invoking Chanel’s regal Watch and Fine Jewelry boutique situated at 18 Place Vendôme in Paris, as well as beloved founder Gabrielle Chanel’s decorative apartment at 31 Rue Cambon, the latest iteration elegantly rejoices in the maison’s legendary savoir-faire and ardent dedication to impeccable style and craftsmanship.
Discover more about the store HERE.
Issey Miyake in New York City
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This month, PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE unveiled its new flagship in the heart of Nolita at the corner of Elizabeth and Kenmare Street. The design concept focuses on a series of sharp lines running through the raw, modern space, with lighting rails extending over white paneled walls made of molded resin. The result is a store which resembles the very pleats that characterize the brand, lending it a sense of both functionality and beauty. A new series of pleated tops, skirts, and dresses called SOIL & LEAF are also available exclusively at this location to celebrate the opening.
Discover more about the store HERE.
Dior Fragrance and Beauty Boutique in New York City
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Christian Dior Parfums opened its first standalone fragrance and beauty flagship earlier in 2024, conveniently situated next to the brand’s clothing boutiques in SoHo. Upon entering the space, guests will find a curated assortment of La Collection Privée Christian Dior fragrances, skincare, and makeup. Not to be missed is the bespoke Haute Parfumerie experience designed by Francis Kurkdjian, where Dior’s most iconic scents are highlighted in unprecedented ways. The new space is a true testament to the house’s heritage of elegance, innovation, and luxury.
Discover more about the store HERE.
