Before You BDNY: A Reservation for Design
The design insider’s guide to easier routes, better bites and two days well spent at the Javits.
Your BDNY reservation comes with a few house recommendations. Take the easier route. Get the good bagel. Know where to lunch—and which restroom is worth the detour.
There’s plenty to discover at the Javits. “A Reservation for Design” is our strictly editorial guide to making the experience as good as the inspiration: a designer’s eye, a local’s shortcuts and a few select products to seek out. From dining spots worth stepping off the floor for to the essentials BDNY locations, we’ve considered the details so you can concentrate on the discoveries.
Your table awaits here.
Rachel Fasciani is Editor-in-Chief of Design News Now, a contributor to Cover Magazine, and the creator of The Chic Peek, a design-focused editorial platform known for its sharp industry insight and curated perspective. A seasoned veteran across all levels of the home and interiors market — from luxury to mass — Rachel brings deep experience in marketing, PR, licensing, product development, and editorial strategy. With a career spanning trade, retail, and consumer channels, she is recognized for connecting design, business, and culture in ways that move the industry forward. Contact her at