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YOTEL New York Times Square
1 source link · 55 celeb-linked mentions
New York · 10 event pairings
Celebrity Hotspot
The Smile NYC
New York · Restaurants · 6 celeb-linked mentions
The Smile NYC Celebrity Hotspot
New York · Restaurants · 6 celeb-linked mentions
Why Fans Keep This Place in the Mix
The Smile NYC in New York sits inside a destination with celeb-linked mentions and strong event density. We connect this place to nearby game, show, and concert opportunities for fan weekend planning.
Tucked down a NoHo side street, The Smile is one of Manhattan's most reliably celebrity-frequented all-day cafés. The rustic Mediterranean menu, pressed brick walls, and easy vibe make it a favorite for industry lunches and pre-show fuel for guests in town for MSG events or Broadway runs. Drake, among others, has been spotted here during Toronto-New York visits.
Two-Day Fan Route Around The Smile NYC
- Day 1 Anchor: Use The Smile NYC as a core restaurants stop, then bridge into Park Side Restaurant before the event window.
- Night Extension: Stack post-event time with The Recovery Room Sports Bar to capture peak fan energy.
- Day 2 Closeout: Wrap with TCS New York City Marathon Fan Village and YOTEL New York Times Square for smoother departure.
Planning Fit Snapshot
- Celeb-Linked Mentions: 6
- Verified Sources: 2
- Linked Event Opportunities: 10
- Nearby Fan Weekend Ideas: 8
The Smile NYC Source Citations
Cross-Category Route Partners
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Restaurants
Park Side Restaurant
1 source link · 35 celeb-linked mentions
New York · 10 event pairings
Bars
The Recovery Room Sports Bar
2 source links · 33 celeb-linked mentions
New York · 10 event pairings
Attractions
TCS New York City Marathon Fan Village
2 source links · 58 celeb-linked mentions
New York · 10 event pairings
Sighting Signals
Latest Sightings →
Jason Segel
The Shrinking cast brought Apple TV+'s hit comedy to NYCC 2024 with Brett Goldst
Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin, known for his roles as Thanos in the MCU and in Dune: Part Two, mad
Hayley Atwell
Hayley Atwell, known for her roles as Agent Carter in the MCU and Ilsa Faust in
Daniel Brühl
The cast of HBO's The Franchise — Daniel Brühl, Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, and Bill
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys, the Grammy-winning singer and quintessential New Yorker, became a r
Karen Gillan
Karen Gillan, known for playing Nebula in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise,
Linked Local Events
Global Events →
1 celeb
expo
Met Gala 2024 — Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
May 6, 2024
Celeb Load
1/3
1 celeb
expo
Met Gala 2025 — Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
May 5, 2025
Celeb Load
1/3
expo
Tony Awards 2024 — Stereophonic and The Outsiders
David H. Koch Theater (Lincoln Center)
June 16, 2024
Celeb Load
0/3
sports
US Open Tennis Championships 2024
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
August 26, 2024
Celeb Load
0/3
expo
MTV VMAs 2024 — Taylor Swift wins 7 trophies
UBS Arena
September 11, 2024
Celeb Load
0/3
sports
World Series 2024 — Dodgers def. Yankees
Yankee Stadium
October 25, 2024
Celeb Load
0/3
expo
SNL 50th Anniversary Special
Studio 8H, 30 Rockefeller Plaza
February 16, 2025
Celeb Load
0/3
expo
Tony Awards 2025 — Maybe Happy Ending sweeps
Radio City Music Hall
June 8, 2025
Celeb Load
0/3
sports
US Open Tennis Championships 2025
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
August 25, 2025
Celeb Load
0/3
expo
MTV VMAs 2025 — Lady Gaga leads nominations
UBS Arena
September 7, 2025
Celeb Load
0/3
New York Fan Weekend Ideas
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Fan Weekend
World Series 2024 — Dodgers def. Yankees
0 celebs · 1 events
October 24, 2024 → October 26, 2024
Fan Weekend
Met Gala 2024 — Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion
1 celebs · 1 events
May 5, 2024 → May 7, 2024
Fan Weekend
Met Gala 2025 — Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
1 celebs · 1 events
May 4, 2025 → May 6, 2025
Fan Weekend
Tony Awards 2024 — Stereophonic and The Outsiders
0 celebs · 1 events
June 15, 2024 → June 17, 2024
Fan Weekend
US Open Tennis Championships 2024
0 celebs · 1 events
August 25, 2024 → August 27, 2024
Fan Weekend
2026 NBA Finals
0 celebs · 1 events
June 2, 2026 → June 4, 2026
Fan Weekend
2026 NBA Draft
0 celebs · 1 events
June 22, 2026 → June 24, 2026
Fan Weekend
US Open Tennis 2026
0 celebs · 1 events
August 29, 2026 → August 31, 2026
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New York · 10 event pairings
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The Smile NYC Hotspot FAQ
The Smile NYC has 6 celeb-linked mentions and sits in a city with 71 city sightings.
Top linked events include Met Gala 2024 — Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, Met Gala 2025 — Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, Tony Awards 2024 — Stereophonic and The Outsiders.
Open the linked city weekend hub, stack a main event with nearby venues, then layer your stay/eats/bars/attractions route.