You can’t burn the midnight oil prepping for your fashion show — castings! fittings! styling sessions! — without a little sustenance. Here, a few of our designer friends shared their go-to late-night takeout spots and orders. And there’s not a handful of almonds in there.
Who: Tory (Flatiron)
Where: Kelley and Ping
What: “We love the spring rolls, pad thai
and Vietnamese summer rolls.”
Who: Francisco Costa, Women’s Creative Director,
Calvin Klein Collection (Garment District)
Where: Dafni Greek Taverna
What: “Dolmades and spanakopitas for appetizers, and then lots of vegetable, rice and meat dishes, from their grilled vegetable plate with tzatziki to their Mediterranean burger with feta cheese.”
Who: Robert Geller (TriBeCa)
Where: Lupe’s East L.A. Kitchen
What: “Beef enchiladas coloradas.”
Who: Billy Reid (NoHo)
Where: Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria
What: “Love everything! But the porchetta panini is outstanding
— although a short nap is a side effect.”