While the logistical nightmare that has become New York Fashion Week causes headaches for the style set as they hobble about in six-inch heels while competing for Uber cars to ferry them up and down the West Side Highway, for tourists, the spectacle of seeing flustered editors scurry about town in droves is a must-see affair for anyone visiting in February or September. One of the top spots for people-watching while bloggers and their minders charge their iPhones while posting Instgram shots of their latest outfit change is Cookshop on 10th Avenue – an all-American restaurant and bar, featuring a glass-walled corner and an open kitchen. Grab a spot at the bar to eavesdrop on the latest critique of the afternoon’s presentation at nearby Spring Studios, or, if the weather permits, seat yourself in the outdoor terrace, and watch the shameless fashionistas twirl and skip for roving street style photographers with enough shameless vanity to make you want to enroll in higher education. Inspired by the 1800’s version of a Cookshop as a private home where cooks simply prepared food, the West Chelsea outpost aims to create a similar environment, welcoming guests to enjoy homely cuisine prepared before-your-eyes by the chef. Complete with a wood-burning oven and greenmarket-sourced ingredients, Cookshop’s distinct rustic vibe will have you longing for the days of Sunday roast in your grandmother’s kitchen.
