New York’s fashion-forward bistro, Raf’s, arrives at Raffles Boston for a celebration of New England’s glorious summer. This five-day residency begins with fresh morning pastries at Café Pastel, followed by warm summer evenings at Long Bar & Terrace, featuring a bespoke Raf’s dinner menu created for the occasion, alongside signature cocktails and a curated wine list.

Café Pastel
July 15 - 19
6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday

Long Bar & Terrace
July 15-17
5:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Raf’s is an Italian/French-inspired bakery and restaurant located at 290 Elizabeth Street in Manhattan’s NoHo neighbourhood. Opened in 2023 by Elizabeth Street Hospitality founders Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano and led by Executive Chef Mary Attea, Raf’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with an all-day café and bakery known for house-made breads, croissants, and pastries. At night, the restaurant centres around its historic 1935 brick oven, with a menu of shareable dishes rooted in Italian and French traditions, live-fire cooking, and seasonal ingredients. Since opening, Raf’s has become a regular gathering place for New York’s fashion and creative communities.