Wallpaper: An Upper East Side townhouse is transformed into a chic French bistro (feat. Chez Fifi)
Photo credit: Alex Krauss
Manhattan’s Upper East Side has seen somewhat of a renaissance of late. For a while regarded as a little uptight and stuffy, the neighbourhood’s rent prices have not risen as quickly as other parts of the city, spurring a new demographic of younger, creative types to move in. And with them have arrived a sprinkling of new dining and drinking spots that still embody the classy sophistication of the UES, but cater to an audience craving design-forward experiences.
In a charming townhouse tucked between two larger buildings on the corner of 74th Street and Lexington Avenue, Chez Fifi is a prime example. The restaurant opened its doors in December 2024 and has been almost impossible to secure a reservation ever since.