NYC Seminar and Conference Center has a great location at 114 West 26th Street (between 6th and 7 Avenue), right in the heart of the Chelsea-Flatiron-Nomad Districts, and well known for its rich selection of fast casual and fine dining options. If you are at NYCSCC for an event this Fall and the coming Holiday season, you can go out at lunch during a break in your event, or once you finish for the day, and explore the many offerings with your colleagues. Here’s a quick thumbnail summary of some great choices, all less than a 5 minute walk from the Conference Center! In fact, one can start on West 26th Street right across the street from F.I.T., and walk West on 26th, and have a potpourri of excellent choices!

Not sure how to choose from an overwhelming number of options? Not to worry; we’ve been in the neighborhood a long time and we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite (and the most widely acclaimed) places to eat and drink in the area. From local institutions to exciting new establishments, here is a sampling of what it’s on our menu.

Our New York/Vodka and Distillery
151 West 26th Street 
Experience a bit of history at the first legal distillery bar established in Manhattan following Prohibition. Choose from a wide variety of cocktails or sign up for a vodka tasting.https://www.ournewyorkvodka.com/about-us

Sunac 
765 Ave of Americas 
Between 25th & 26th St.
Our favorite neighborhood deli and high-end grocery store. Enjoy a variety of healthy sandwiches (including vegan options), a buffet stocked with comfort food and fresh fruit juices made to order.

The Cauldron
127 West 26th  Street
Between 6th Avenue and Fashion Avenue (7th)
www.thecauldron.io
If you like to enjoy your cocktails in a magical atmosphere, the Cauldron is the place for you. Mix your intoxicating potions with a magic wand and slate. When you conjure up a hunger, choose from an enchanting menu of wizard-themed food (we recommend the sandwiches). https://thecauldron.io/nyc/potions

Hill Country Barbeque Market
30 West 26th Street between Broadway and 6th Ave
Traditional central Texas barbecue and decor to NYC. Meats are dry-rubbed and smoked low and slow over Post Oak wood imported from Texas. Choose from a selection of authentic side dishes.

Gregory’s Coffee 
775 6th Avenue
An old-style Coffee and Espresso Bar that offers a great place to get a cup of Java, a tasty piece of pastry, and sit and watch the dwellers in Flatiron-Nomad-Chelsea walk by. You can’t miss it’s famous logo, the invisible man with the Glasses. Understated and Cool.

Graybar 
43 West 26th Street between Broadway and 6th Ave
Drop into this refreshing and welcoming space to enjoy a smooth cup of espresso, a glass of wine, and some burgers and fries. Just one block away this American specialty restaurant is a cool place for one person or a group of buddies to chow down on great eats. 

Anita

Anita’s expertly crafted gelato had humble beginnings, with Mama Anita perfecting their craft in a small kitchen. Now, Anita’s has 25 locations, including one on Broadway and 26 just a short walk east from the conference center. Warm your heart with a frozen dessert any time of the year.

NITA HAS 25 LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER OVER EXPERTLY PREPARED GELATO – EACH SCOOP INFUSED WITH HER HEAVENLY TOUCH

Anita Gelato had humble beginnings more than 20 years ago. Mama Anita, alongside her youngest son, Nir, began creating delicious frozen treats in their small kitchen. While Nir prepared the base, Anita created irresistible jams, giving her desserts their signature flavor.

Inday

60 West 22nd St, New York, NY 1001?

INDAY aspires to capture the breadth of Indian cuisine with a combination of classic dishes and new interpretations. In addition to being delicious, they subscribe to a spiritual philosophy they call “food karma,” which holds that how your meal is cooked and sourced has impacts not only diners but chefs and servers as well. Now that is commitment! Their curries, kebabs, homemade breads and distinctive drinks more than meet it.

INDAY’s mission is to add joy and connection to daily life by celebrating the beauty and breadth of Indian cooking.

Informed by ancient Ayurvedic philosophy, Indian food cultures around the world, and modern urban living, our offerings uplift and nourish your body and spirit. Ranging from home-cooked recipes to newer interpretations of classic dishes, our menu features fire roasted kebabs, homemade breads, warming curries, fresh salads, and memorable drinks.

INDAY’s approach to menu and service are guided by the concept of food karma: how your food is sourced, who cooks it and where it is served all impacts how you feel. The focus is not only on sustainable sourcing and healthful cooking, but also daily rituals and mindfulness practices that benefit the well-being of our team.

Founded by native New Yorker Basu Ratnam, whose Kolkata-born mother and Hyderbadi father instilled traditional values and ancient practices into his bustling contemporary life, INDAY brings the Indian offering to your daily routine.

Visit us at INDAY Express our modern fast casual restaurants or INDAY All Day, our full service sit-down restaurant. 

Latin American Restaurant

29 W 26th St # 1, New York, NY 10010

Simple joint offering both American & Latin American eats, including some Dominican specialties.

Some restaurants don’t require much explanation. Latin American Restaurant’s purpose is in it’s name: to serve up a variety of Latin American dishes the way they are meant to be prepared. Don’t mistake a simple concept for boring food; Latin American Restaurant is anything but bland.

Crompton’s Ale House

Crompton’s Ale House is the kind of put that captures the spirit of the neighborhood in which it resides. A sleek granite bar and cozy, candlelit vibe bring to mind Flatiron Chelsea’s impeccable sense of fashion and association with technology

159 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001

Located in the heart of Chelsea, steps away from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and only a few blocks away from the notorious Madison Square Garden, Crompton Ale House fits perfectly in the fashion districts trendy neighborhood. Featuring copper ceiling accents, sleek granite bar and a cozy candlelit ambiance.

Dig

Formerly known as Dig Inn, Dig is fast casual for people looking for a nutritious meal. Selections are seasonal, keeping things fresh in more ways than one. It is reasonably priced (you can get dinner and dessert for under $17; hard to beat that and still eat healthy). We recommend the flavorful varieties of ice tea.

Real, scratch-cooked fall food that are nourishing, seasonal, and perfect for your coziest night in.
Dinner & Dessert for under $17.

We know it’s hard to have dinner for dinner.
You end up with snacks for dinner. Or breakfast for dinner. Or no dinner at all. We believe dinner should make you happy, and you deserve better than sad dinner. Let us cook it for you.

Tired of those flimsy paper bags? Us too. Our meals now come in snazzy, reusable tote bags. Perfect for groceries, beach days, or just looking cool while saving the planet. Because who said sustainability can’t be stylish?

PLNT Burger

1147 Broadway, New York, NY 10001

At PLNT Burger, we bring people joy and celebrate the beauty of life on our planet in the most delicious and fun way possible. With indulgent, crafted, plant-based burgers and an uplifting dining experience, we invite you to eat the change you wish to see in the world.

We pride ourselves on being 100% IKC Kosher, Halal, having options for any dietary restriction and making our restaurants a safe space for everyone!

Whether you are vegetarian or omnivorous and looking for a good burger in the neighborhood, we recommend PLNT Burger. It’s not just “good for a plant-based burger;” it’s straight up juicy and delicious. PLNT Burger also includes kosher and halal options.

Naya

We seek to provide authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern meals that look great and taste amazing. 

Naya stands at the crossroads of innovation and tradition, where every meal is a masterpiece of creativity grounded in the wisdom of the past. 

Naya bridges the past and the present of Middle Eastern cuisine in a way that is both rooted in tradition and full of innovative surprises. Experimentation need not get in the way of authenticity (or, if you’re not into all of that backstory, a delicious meal). The humus alone is worth the price of admission.

1400 Broadway New York, NY 10018

Our kitchen is a canvas, painting vibrant strokes of wholesome ingredients onto the palette of modern cuisine. Here, simple pleasures are reimagined with a touch of the extraordinary — where the familiar is made spectacular, and eating well becomes a journey of discovery and delight.

La Pecora Bianca

1333 Broadway New York, NY 10010

La Pecora Bianca (“the white sheep”), offers a relaxed, all day dining experience with approachable, quality Italian food, in a stylish and comfortable setting.

We take Italian food back to its roots as a local and seasonal cuisine, with a menu that centers around house-made pastas and modern takes on classic Italian fare. All of our pastas, including our signature rigatoni vodka, gramigna, and tagliatelle bolognese, are made daily in-house. 

Our drinks are inspired by the tradition of aperitivo hour on the ‘Piazza’, and feature the La Pecora Rosa organic rosé, an extensive selection of spritzes and negronis, and signature cocktails built around Italian Amari.

For us and our guests, Italian is not just a cuisine, it’s a way of life: a social ritual centered around food and drink that makes every day feel a little more fully-lived.

You may have noticed that there are a lot of Italian restaurants in NYC. La Pecora Bianco stands out with its unique, stylish setting and Italian food that emphasizes house-made pastas and new twists on Italian classics. They bring the same approach to their cocktails. We love the way they articulate their philosophy “Italian is not just a cuisine; it’s a way of life: a social ritual centered around food and drink that makes every day feel a little more fully-lived.

Not feeling adventurous and looking to grab a cup of coffee or some fast food at a familiar place? You can find McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and more a stone throw’s away from the conference center j

https://www.plntburger.com

https://www.anita-gelato.com