This week we are featuring a stylish artistic hotel in Mallorca, NYC’s tiniest bar with only five seats, an art cafe that serves art experiences as the menu, a members-only soccer club, and spoke with Amelie Kang from MáLà Project.

Upcoming Uncover More Events

Join Uncover More, GOING DRY + CO, and Lyons Den Power Yoga on Tuesday, March 5th for a heated yoga class at 6:45 PM. After class, enjoy non-alcoholic sips and a salad from Thyme & Tonic. Sign up here!

On our radar this week

• Postcard (Opening): Postcard, a Japanese bakery and bubble tea shop from the team behind Nami Nori, opened last week, adjacent to Nami Nori. The menu features a selection of sweet and savory pastries, cakes, Japanese sandos, and beverages including bubble tea, milk tea, and coffee. The bakery, designed by Sarah Carpenter & Studio, draws inspiration from Japanese vintage postcards and the artwork of the Taisho era. Learn more here. 

• Another Country (Opening): Recently opened in Union Square, Another Country offers a cozy yet spacious ambiance with mid-century-inspired design, surrounded by Timothy Jenkins' personal vinyl collection ranging from Prince to Ravel. The bar features a menu of eight signature cocktails overseen by Katie Wiskoski, including the cheeky “The Plural of Vinyl is Vinyl,” complemented by shareable dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Learn more here.

• NYC’s First-Ever Members-Only Soccer Club (Opening): No One Home is a members-only venue located behind a discreet entrance of an avocado warehouse on the Lower East Side. It is a private, second-floor lounge in the soon-to-be-reopened Football Cafe. The space includes No One Home, a second-floor speakeasy and cafe which will show soccer matches, a ground-level events space, a boutique offering soccer streetwear and merchandise, and weekly programming for members. 

• Ten To One cocktails at Bar Calico (All of February): In honor of Black History Month, Ten To One and Bar Calico have partnered to each donate $1 to the Classical Theatre of Harlem for every purchase of TTO's signature Kola Nut Old Fashioned throughout February.  

• Jazba’s new brunch menu (2/16): Chef Akshay Bhardwaj is launching a new brunch menu at Jazba on Friday, February 16th. Enjoy brunch every Friday to Sunday from 12 PM to 3:30 PM as you enjoy both traditional and nostalgic specialties from India. Menu highlights include dishes like Anda Lifafa Paratha and Pindi Chole Bhature. Hemant Pathak, the Beverage Director, introduces a distinct selection of brunch cocktails featuring Indian spices, botanicals, and teas. See more from our coverage at Jazba’s opening here and learn more about Jazba here.

• Crown Shy x Alex Kemp and Amanda Shulman Dinner + Morning Run (2/18): rown Shy hosts visiting chefs on Sunday nights from late January to March, featuring a one-night-only menu takeover. The next morning, at 9:30 AM, Jamal James Kent and the guest chef lead the Crown High Run Club on a morning run. Alex Kemp and Amanda Shulman, chefs and owners of My Loup near Rittenhouse Square, united after working at Ko in NYC. Amanda returned to Her Place in the U.S. in 2020, while Alex joined her in Philadelphia, opening My Loup in 2023. The restaurant offers French Canadian-inspired market cuisine with a focus on freshness. Reserve your spot here.

• Clover Club x Toronto's Library Bar at Clover Club (2/20): Clover Club and Toronto's Library Bar unite for a one-night collaboration, featuring cocktails by Library Bar’s Mixology Director, Grant, drawing inspiration from literature and film. Explore flavors with cocktails from Library Bar’s menu and signature cocktails from Clover Club. 

• The Color Of Chocolate Pop-Up at Loring Place (2/17 – 2/18): This weekend, Maury Rubin, the owner of the beloved City Bakery, an NYC institution famous for its hot chocolate, which closed back in 2019, will be holding a very special hot chocolate pop-up featuring his new hot chocolate brand, The Color Of Chocolate, at Loring Place. 

• Wines of Georgia Master Class at Ruffian (2/21): Join Ruffian and Sommelier Patrick Cournot as you dive into the world of wines from Georgia. The Sommelier-led class covers pivotal wine regions and hallmark wines, five half glasses of wine from iconic producers, and light snacks. Reserve your spot here.

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With her focus on community building and the fulfillment of her team, Ning (Amelie) Kang is determined to make MáLà Project a place where everyone comes together, prioritizing culture building, employee training, and staff advancement. Amelie decided to turn her passion for food, which began cooking next to her grandmother’s wok stove, into a career and left her hometown of Tangshan, two hours north of Beijing, to attend the Culinary Institute of America. After graduation, she worked every position in restaurant operations throughout New York City and found that the city was missing Chinese restaurants that demonstrated her hometown cuisine to its fullest. At age 24, she opened the first location of MáLà Project in East Village in 2015 to demonstrate the originality of her hometown cuisine. She has since opened three more locations in Bryant Park in 2017, Midtown East in 2020, and Greenpoint, Brooklyn in 2023.

@ameliekang @malaproject | www.ameliekang.com www.malaproject.com

Q+A

What inspires you to uncover more?

I'm inherently driven by curiosity, always eager to ask questions and venture into uncharted territories. I believe that it's through the pursuit of the unfamiliar and the courage to ask even the simplest of questions that we uncover the most intriguing and valuable discoveries. This essence of exploration keeps me inspired to "uncover more" in life.

Where is your go-to spot when in NYC?

My go-to spot in NYC is McNally Jackson in Soho. It's more than just a bookstore; it's my personal sanctuary. I find peace in the company of books and the eclectic atmosphere of this literary haven. Whenever I need refuge, I seek the comfort of McNally Jackson.

Is there a secret, local-only spot you can share?

It's not exactly a hidden gem, but one of my favorite routines in New York is grabbing delectable donuts from Peter Pan Donut and enjoying them at McCarren Park. It's a simple joy that combines the warmth of a good donut with the serenity of nature, and it's one of those local experiences I wouldn't trade for anything.

Where is your bucket-list destination? What makes you excited about visiting?

My bucket-list destination is London. The thought of exploring its rich culture, history, and diversity that this city has always held a special allure for me. It's a place where the old meets the new in a fascinating blend. I'm excited about the prospect of immersing myself in London’s restaurant scene and experiencing both the familiar and the distinctly British culinary experiences.