Summer rooftop series: The rooftop terrace at Electric Lemon is a vibe

New York feels “back” this summer in a way I can’t really describe and in a way that doesn’t make sense given that it never really left (Knicks? World Cup? Global warming?). In honor of that feeling divorced from any facts, we’re introducing a new series called “Summer rooftop series,” and the first submission is the Electric Lemon rooftop terrace (i.e., the Equinox Hotel bar terrace which you don’t need to be any sort of member to go to). Instagram link as well.

The wind blowing in from the Hudson no doubt has something to do with it, but this place has a chic, elevated vacation vibe and the view is incredible. Not as crowded as most rooftop scenes in NYC and not so much of a bar or club feeling—people are just kind of relaxing around a fire pit and oasis-like body of water in the middle. Food and drink is probably overpriced, but you can’t take the money with you, guys. Comes alive at both sunrise and sunset; the terrace is open 7a-10pm Mon-Thurs, and then until 11pm on Fri-Sat.