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THE POLO BAR / 212.207.8562 ONE OF NEW YORK’S most sought-after reservations, Ralph Lauren’s The Polo Bar is famous for its classic American fare, quality cocktails, and rich wood paneling interiors with equestrian décor and leather banquets. Celebrity guests are common sightings, like Meghan Markle, who dined there just last year during her visit to the city. Since March, the restaurant has been closed due to the pandemic with no formal plan yet to open this fall, leaving its loyal customers wondering when they’ll dine in the Midtown hotspot next. However, The Polo Bar is now allowing diners to bring the magical experience home through its high-quality Manhattan delivery service. The Polo Bar at Home offers menu favorites like the Lobster Roll and the Burger, desserts like the Coconut Cake or Sundae Kit, as well as cocktails like the Ridgway Margarita and the Old Fashioned in readyto-pour, hand-sealed bottles. It also offer select wines, with sommeliers available to walk you through the best pairings for your meal. Those interested in this unique dining experience can call in to place orders up to one week in advance or same-day by 3 p.m. (although availability is limited). This spread, clockwise from top left: The entrance of The Polo Bar; the Polo Bar at Home’s ready-to-pour cocktails; Ralph’s Coffee Ice Cream Sundae; a Polo Bar at Home package; a server exiting the restaurant to make a delivery. OCTOBER 2020 99
