Leveled high above a hectic Fifth Avenue, there is a cozy, intimate cocktail bar awaiting your arrival. Head up to Le Chalet at L’Avenue at Saks for a break from luxury window shopping. This swanky lounge is the perfect place to wind down the day before returning to your home base.
L’Chalet is designed by the globally acclaimed Philippe Starck, the great mind behind Le Meurice and Miss Kō in Paris, to name a few. This hidden treasure offers a captivating blend of French culinary excellence, Southeast Asian influences, and après-ski allure. Warm wooden panels and a gorgeous fireplace make for the coziest sip-and-chat session.
Tucked beneath the main dining room of L’Avenue at Saks, the intimate bar and terrace whisk guests away to a lavish French ski chalet in the Alps. The floor plan feels inviting and open; however, a sense of privacy washes through once you grab a table.
As opulent as the interiors may be, the star of the show is the libation menu. An extensive wine list reveals itself through numerous pages, but the signature cocktails are the highlights here. Try the St. Moritz, a bold blend of Bourbon, house-made miso liqueur, and nocino. The Fireshine features Braulio paired with smoky house-made blood orange liqueur. And, of course, a Vin Chaud is an obvious choice when you find yourself in a chalet. And the little bites are to die for. Take your pick from a savory Croque Monsieur, decadent Fondue au Chocolat, and a mountain of Pomme Frites.
