With nearly 1,000 retailers participating in Fashion’s Night Out tonight, most New Yorkers will be focused on shopping, shopping, shopping. But for food lovers, it’s a citywide snacking party, with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and sweet treats available from dozens of shops, restaurants, and party-ready food trucks. Take a quick break from swiping your debit card and fuel up on treats like a Milk Bar “Gold Gilt Gangster” cookie from Band of Outsiders, a Victoria Beckham–themed slushie from the Kelvin Natural Slush Co., or a full Shake Shack block party at Tory Burch. Read on for our pick of the best fashionably delicious events — or better yet, print it out and carry it with you as you wander the city tonight.
BURGERS AND BULLDOG GIN
Where: 3.1 Phillip Lim and rag & bone
What: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and BLT Go Burger Trucks, plus cocktails by Bulldog Gin
When: 6 to 10 p.m
WHISKEY AND PORK BUNS
Where: Andaz Fifth Avenue, 485 Fifth Avenue
Who: Jeffrey Steingarten and David Chang
What: An artisanal whiskey tasting accompanied by Momofuku food
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
GOLDEN COOKIES
Where: Band of Outsiders
Who: Christina Tosi
What: Momofuku Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi will indulge shoppers with the limited-edition “Gold Gilt Gangster” cookies — buy one and get a free T-shirt.
SWEET TREATS
Where: Barneys, Ninth Floor
Who: Bob Sendall
What: Sample chocolate treats from Bob Sendall’s Toffee Taboo Sculpture
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
FROZEN SLUSHIES
Where: Bergdorf Goodman
Who: Alex Rein, Victoria Beckham, and Sarah Jessica Parker
What: Kelvin Natural Slush Co. will be parked on 58th Street to serve its all-natural frozen slush beverages. Customers can mix and match flavors, or create their version of the Posh Slush and Slush in the City.
A FASHIONABLE FLIGHT OF BITES
Where: Betel
Who: Adam Woodfield and Mary Zayaruzny
What: A flight of three signature Betel bites and three cocktails designed by mixologist Mary Zayaruzny
LOBSTER AND SWEET TEA
Where: Bloomingdale’s
Who: Morimoto and David Burke
What: A cooking demo by Iron Chef Morimoto and VIP lounge hosted by David Burke, where Southern Sweet Iced Tea cocktails, mini-crab-cakes, lobster summer rolls, and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus will be served.
BEER AND PIZZA
Where: Brunello Cucinelli
What: Keste pizza and Moretti beer
When: 7 to 11 p.m.
AN UMBRIAN EVENING
Where: Brunello Cucinelli, 683 Madison Avenue
Who: Andrea Tiberi
What: Star Umbrian chef Andrea Tiberi will prepare signature dishes and share secret recipes.
When: 7 to 11 p.m.
CUPCAKES
Where: Crumbs, all locations
What: A limited-edition chocolate and vanilla Fashion’s Night Out cupcake
When: Sold tonight through the end of Fashion Week
CANDY COCKTAILS AND COUTURE DRESSES
Where: Dylan’s Candy Bar
What: Candy cocktails and candy-couture dresses designed by Savannah College of Art and Design students
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
OLD-FASHIONEDS AND HOT DOGS
Where: Eponymy
What: Old-fashioned cocktails from local bar Weatherup and food from Bark Hot Dogs
When: 6 to 11 p.m.
DEATH AND DUMPLINGS
Where: Helmut Lang
What: Rickshaw Dumplings and cocktails from East Village speakeasy Death & Co.
When: 6 to 11 p.m.
VODKA AND BOULUD
Where: Henri Bendel
What: Daniel Boulud’s Feasts & Fêtes catering, Svedka cocktails, Vitaminwater, Zero bars, and Starbucks VIA Flavored Coffees.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
COFFEE AND CREPE CAKE
Where: Issey Miyake
What: La Colombe coffee van, Milles Crepes by Lady M and cocktails
When: 3 to 11 p.m.
CUPCAKES, AGAIN
Where: Juicy Couture
Who: Supermodel Karlie Kloss
What: Cupcake decorating with super model Karlie Kloss
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
EVEN MORE CUPCAKES
Where: Korres Natural Products
What: Antioxidant-infused cocktails and cupcakes with natural ingredients
When: Noon to 11 p.m.
CONEY ISLAND TREATS
Where: Laura Lobdell Jewelry
Who: Patrick Connolly
What: A special menu of Coney Island delicacies and chef Patrick Connolly’s take on Nathan’s hot dogs
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
CUPCAKES YET AGAIN
Where: Lord & Taylor
What: Tastings from Cupcakestop.com, Street Sweets, Treats Truck, and Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
When: 6 to 11 p.m.
RED ROOSTER BBQ
Where: Macy’s
Who: Marcus Samuelsson and Tommy Hilfiger
What: Red Rooster’s Marcus Samuelsson handles the bites and cocktails, while Tommy Hilfiger hosts a barbecue tailgating event.
When: 6 to 11 p.m.
CUPCAKES, THIS TIME FOR CHARITY
Where: Magnolia Bakery, all locations
What: Limited-edition Fashion’s Night Out cupcakes, portion of proceeds go to New York AIDS Fund
CUPCAKES FROM A SOCIALITE
Where: Miu Miu
Who: Aden Wohl
What: Cookies and cupcakes by pastry chef and gal about town Arden Wohl
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
VIETNAMESE SNACKS
Where: Occulter by Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons
What: Free cocktails and snacks from An Choi Vietnamese Eatery
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
GUERRILLA ICE CREAM
Where: Odin
What: Guerrilla Ice Cream created at Brooklyn Brewery Brown Ale and honey-flavored ice cream for Fashion’s Night Out
When: All evening
SHOCKINGLY, CUPCAKES
Where: Only Hearts
What: Cupcakes from Little Cupcake Bake Shop
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
FANCY STREET MEAT
Where: Opening Ceremony
Who: April Bloomfield
What: The Breslin Bar & Dining Room will take chef April Bloomfield’s food to the street, serving a menu of casual eats from a truck on Broadway at 29th Street.
THE SCOOP
Where: Scoop NYC
What: Free scoops from the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck to the first 200 shoppers
When: 5 p.m.
TAPAS Y MAS
Where: Sol de Ibiza
Who: Bob Sendall
What: Hors d’oeuvres catered by Solera Restaurant, Spanish tapas, and Champagne
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
FRESH-SHUCKED OYSTERS
Where: The Crangi Family Project
Who: Philip Crangi and Costello Tagliapietra
What: Raw bar with oysters being shucked
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
DONATELLA DISHES
Where: Tod’s
Who: Donatella Arpaia
What: Chef Donatella Arpaia will cook recipes from her new cookbook.
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
COCKTAILS AND CANAPES
Where: Topshop
What: Cocktails and canapes
When: 6 to 11 p.m.
SHACK ATTACK
Where: Tory Burch
What: A Shake Shack barbecue block party
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
