Wallpaper* curates best New York spots for martini and fries

Wallpaper* magazine has curated a list of the best New York City bars and restaurants for a 'New York happy meal'—a martini paired with fries. The guide covers 13 establishments, from historic downtown haunts like Balthazar (since 1997), Raoul's (since 1975), and The Odeon (four decades) to newer spots such as Chez Fifi, Raf's, and The Eighty Six. Each venue is described with its design, ambiance, and specific martini and fry offerings. Notable details include Chez Fifi's Truman vodka martini with Laurent Cazottes Green Tomato liqueur, The Eighty Six's Smoked Dirty Martini with applewood-smoked olive brine, and Le Rock's Maison Martinis from James Beard Award-winning chefs. The list also includes Warren Street Bar & Restaurant's $15 martini happy hour, The Lobby Bar at Hotel Chelsea's 1884 Martini, and Sloane's Martini Mondays with caviar bumps. The article emphasizes interior design, with mentions of Joyn Studio, Rockwell Group, Workstead, and Kit Kemp.