Thaimee at McCarren (CLOSED)

McCarren Hotel & Pool already has a popular rooftop bar and an outdoor pool, but executive chef Hong Thaimee (Ngam, Perry St) is adding one more destination to the mix by opening her eponymous Thai restaurant in the basement. The dishes, served prix fixe at the chef’s counter or à la carte, are inspired by Thaimee’s visits to her hometown of Chang Mai, a city in Thailand. Try authentic fare like tod munn fak thong (pumpkin balls), pla tom mai phai (fish in bamboo) or kale and crispy noodles with anchovy. The cocktails are serious business too: The spirit-forward quaffs are advised by big names Tonia Guffey (Dram, Flatiron Lounge) and Karen Fu (Donna Cocktail Club, the NoMad).