It's not even April and the Roof Party is in full swing. First, 230 Fifth brings back the palm trees, and now we can tell you about Hudson Terrace, another new Midtown West locale that is there for your outdoor beverage needs. Located at 46th Street and the West Side Highway, Hudson Terrace is a former event space that has just made the transition to swank lounge. According to the intel, the design is "Palm Springs modern" and features private cabanas with individual heating/cooling units. Got to stay at 98.6, right? According to a DBTH reader, "The place is much nicer then 230 Fifth and the prices are more reasonable. I asked a manager if the prices will remain the same during the summer and he said yes. Because its smaller and not a central location they might have a shot a being a really nice space." Will it be an after work crowd heading that far west, or a 10-4 crowd? And will it steal HighBar and the Empire's crowd? Let's see how this shakes out.

The warm weather is a sure signal that Spring has arrived. It's time to give a big welcome back to Roof Bar Season! Crowd noise! The folks from 230 Fifth Avenue are ramping up by bringing back the 70 palm trees that owner Steven Greenberg sends to winter in Florida every year and introducing a new warm weather cocktail list. The rub? The drinks will run you a minimum of $15, with Champagne cocktails going even further for $17. We guess that the 230 Fifth team was looking for that sweet spot between the Minetta Tavern and the Eldridge. Ouch. But that price does come with some fresh air and a view, which may make the price a bit easier to handle. Just a bit.

Click through to see 230 Fifth's full spring/summer cocktail menu!

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