BUCKET LIST PIZZA
Cinco Jotas, Spain’s gold-standard purveyor of acorn-fed 100% Ibérico ham, debuted its first-ever U.S. pizza collaboration – an exclusive Margherita Royale Cinco Jotas Pizza available at Audace for dine-in and takeaway. The pizza has a classic foundation of fermented dough, San Marzano tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, and is crowned with Cinco Jotas Ibérico only after it comes out of the oven. “Unlike prosciutto or other common cured meats, Cinco Jotas has an incredible depth, silkiness and nutty complexity that would be lost if cooked,” says Audace owner Mario Ursumando. “The residual heat gently releases its aroma without compromising its texture, elevating rather than dominating the pizza.” 365 Park Ave South, audacenyc.com
SPOTLESS SKIN
Acclaimed psychodermatologist Dr. Amy Wechsler and her daughter Zoe recently opened Spotless, New York City’s walk-in, acne-only clinic offering same-day, medical-grade treatments in a stigma-free setting. Both women suffered from acne as teenagers and loved working together to create a compassionate environment to treat acne from a biological, psychological, and emotional lens. The clinic treats every type of acne, from pre-teen to adult, hormonal, comedonal, cystic, and inflammatory. From pimple shots to acne peels and extractions, all treatments are delivered by nurse practitioners personally trained by Dr. Wechsler. New patients can begin with a consultation for a personalized treatment plan. 1053 Lexington Avenue, spotlessclinics.com
NEW IN MIDTOWN
The recently opened Kimpton Ashbel on Park Avenue is a welcome addition to Midtown Manhattan’s boutique hotel scene, bringing Kimpton’s signature style of warm hospitality and thoughtful design to one of New York City’s most iconic addresses. Slated for its debut in January 2026, this refined property occupies a historic Beaux-Arts building originally constructed in 1928 and thoughtfully reimagined to blend classic architectural charm with contemporary comforts. Inside, guests will find 205 elegantly appointed rooms and suites that welcome overnighters into living room-like lounges filled with curated artwork that promotes an air of sweet R&R as the concrete jungle roars outside. 70 Park Avenue, ashbelhotelnewyork.com
PASTRY PARADE
French gastronomy brand and culinary emporium Fauchon opened a New York flagship on the northern edge of Bryant Park with custom mosaics, columns and rich wallpaper transporting visitors to Paris. Guests can explore the bakery, retail boutique, barista bar, all-day cafe and private dining room, with iconic pastries made fresh daily in the open bakery and pastry lab by pastry chef Victoria Mustaccio. New York exclusives include the NY Bisou Bisou with fudge brownie, chocolate mousse, caramel and crunchy pretzel and the NYC Big Apple with caramelized apples, vanilla cream and macadamia pecan crunch. 2 Bryant Park, fauchon.us
Photo by Justin Bernard
SWEETER THAN FICTION
Argentine pastry chef Romina Peixoto previously worked at Le Cirque and Eleven Madison Park before opening her art-centric bakery and confectionery, Sweet Graffiti, a year ago in the Martinique New York hotel. Try the Dubai chocolate inspired Sweet Graffiti chocolate bar, filled with crunchy kataifi, pistachio and tahini. Soft serve, ice cream pops, Parisian flan and alfajores are only available in-store, but a newly launched e-commerce store offers nationwide shipping for a colorful array of chocolate bonbons, macarons and cookies so dense and indulgent you’ll want to share, along with limited edition specials for Easter and Mother’s Day. 51 West 32nd Street, sweetgraffitisweets.com