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The Jones
restaurants
take-out & delivery
noho
listings
A casual all-day cafe aimed at locals, The Jones—from the team behind Jeffrey’s Grocery and Fairfax—offers a fresh take on seafood and vegetable-focused dishes with an emphasis on clean, bright and light flavors.
Flannel
shopping
take-out & delivery
nolita
listings
The vibe in this luxury Nolita boutique is understated bohemian with garments catered to women who appreciate quality fabrics, unique artistry, and playful, feminine silhouettes.
Veselka
restaurants
east village
listings
A favorite among locals, Chloë Sevigny included, Veselka is a true New York institution. Since 1954, this East Village spot has been serving up classic Ukranian fare in a casual setting.
Warm
shopping
nolita
listings
This small family-run specialty shop celebrates the good life. Unique pieces like Tibetan necklaces made by hand and hard-to-find brands are housed at this favorite go-to alongside a mix of designer labels.
Joyface
bars & nightlife
east village
listings
This 70s-themed cocktail bar in Alphabet City is groovy in every possible way. It has the vibe of an underground social club from yesteryear mixed with the feeling of being in someone’s basement bar.
Babs
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
From the team behind Mimi, this scaled-down 55-seat bistro on MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village takes its cues from Vienna and the Basque Country.
Veda
shopping
chinatown
listings
What started out as a purely leather-focused brand has expanded to a full ready-to-wear line, achieving high praise along the way.
Cabin Down Below
bars & nightlife
east village
listings
This semi-secret East Village basement bar on the corner of 7th Street and Avenue A is once again the place to go for a late-night drink.
Michele Varian
shopping
soho
listings
This namesake boutique from designer, entrepreneur and longtime New Yorker Michele Varian is an ever-changing experience spread over three floors of retail space and a basement level.
Legacy Records
restaurants
upper manhattan
listings
Ambitious in scale, design, and service, Legacy Records in Hudson Yards comprise an elegant 85-seat restaurant, all-day cafe, two private dining rooms, and a cocktail and wine bar.
Ray's
bars & nightlife
lower east side
listings
Ray's Bar on the Lower East Side pays homage to New York's iconic dive bars. Cheap beer, wood paneling, leather banquet seats, and kitsch wall art are part of the no-frills charm.
Club Cumming
bars & nightlife
east village
listings
Welcome to Alan Cumming’s foray into nightlife. This East Village venue brings a dose of live music, performance, and jazz to the famously artsy, underground neighborhood.
Aimè Leon Dore
shopping
nolita
listings
This New York City-based fashion and lifestyle brand owes its trademark high-low mashup of street and tailored essentials to the culture imbued in the borough from which it was born—Queens.
D.S. and Durga
shopping
nolita
listings
This luxury perfume house founded by husband-and-wife team David Seth Moltz and Kavi Moltz offers small-batch unique fragrances created in-house.
The Brant Foundation
art & design
east village
listings
Visit The Brant Foundation's East Village outpost located inside a century-old building boasting a vast compendium of contemporary art from founder Peter Brant's collection.
Assembly
shopping
lower east side
listings
Assembly has been a New York go-to for designer clothing, accessories and vintage pieces since 2008.
jungsik
restaurants
listings
Opened in 2011 by chef Jungsik Yim with the goal of shifting public perception of Korean cuisine, Jungsik in Tribeca has garnered a reputation as one of the city’s most innovative fine-dining spots.
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
shopping
lower east side
listings
Streamlined, pared-back, playful—Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s namesake label takes a less but better approach to fashion and footwear.
Pastis
restaurants
west village
listings
A beloved New York institution, Pastis long-awaited second iteration in the Meatpacking District is steps away from the original, which opened in the early aughts and fast became a modern classic.
Eckhaus Latta
shopping
chinatown
listings
A serene escape from the city’s perpetual grind featuring vibrant clothing with a distinct artistic, homespun feel.
Via Carota
restaurants
west village
listings
This West Village trattoria is the Italian restaurant every New Yorker wishes was on their doorstep. It’s an ideal blend of rustic and refined, with a menu for every type of craving.
Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen
restaurants
soho
listings
Lupe’s brings a slice of East LA to West SoHo in the form of a kaleidoscopic cantina serving California-style Mexican fare as colorful as its surroundings.
Sant Ambroeus
restaurants
west village
listings
Ever emulating Old World Milanese authenticity, the pasticceria, confetteria and espresso bar is a popular breakfast and lunch spot among the local intelligentsia.
Indochine
restaurants
nolita
listings
Since 1984, Indochine has been an amalgam of tropical-bordello décor, French-Vietnamese cuisine, and a playground for artists and celebrities.
Crown Shy
restaurants
tribeca
listings
The seasonal New American-slash-Italian menu reads exactly how you would expect: a blend of New American fare and a more accessible yet refined Del Posto pasta offering.
Acme Downstairs
bars & nightlife
restaurants
noho
listings
Resident DJs mix all your favourite nostalgic tracks, and leather booths and low lighting provide all you need for a great night out.
Lucien
restaurants
east village
listings
For a timeless French bistro experience, dine at this 20-year-old restaurant where hungry locals flock for brunch and late-night eats.
McNally Jackson Bookstore
shopping
soho
listings
A perennial favorite of bookish downtowners, McNally Jackson bears home to one of the most expertly curated collections of books in the city.
Only NY
shopping
lower east side
listings
Only NY opened the doors to its Lower East Side flagship in 2012. The concept behind the business was to create something intrinsically New York from which their own personal interests could bleed through.
Blackstones
wellness
tribeca
listings
With an East Village location beloved by fashion editors and designers, Joey Silvestera has opened his second Blackstones salon at the Roxy Hotel.
Don Angie
restaurants
west village
listings
Don Angie, an Italian-American eatery, sits on the corner of Greenwich Avenue in the heart of the West Village.
Employees Only
bars & nightlife
west village
listings
A notable hidden cocktail bar with a constantly buzzing downtown crowd as bartenders dressed in white jackets move seamlessly throughout the space.
Apotheke
bars & nightlife
chinatown
listings
Located on a hidden street in Chinatown, this former opium den was transformed into a specialty cocktail bar, tipping its hat to the absinthe dens of 19th-century Paris, with a dash of old-fashioned apothecary thrown in.
Clic Gallery
shopping
soho
listings
Founded by French-born Christine Celle, Clic Gallery features art, photography, books, fashion and home goods in a beautiful space on Centre Street.
Everyman Espresso
coffee & cafés
soho
listings
Since 2012, Everyman Espresso has been providing us with “damn fine coffee.” Our daily go-to? A pour-over coffee paired alongside a maple waffle donut. Trust us, you won’t regret it.
Dimes
restaurants
lower east side
listings
This Chinatown eatery has had wild success since opening their original 18-seat outpost with a menu reflective of the creative people who frequent this health-minded diner.
Chez Ma Tante
restaurants
brooklyn
listings
Helmed by chefs Aidan O’Neil and Jake Leiber, the bistro, a favorite among locals giving it a distinct neighborhood vibe, is a destination for those seeking great food in a pared-back yet warm setting.
Posteritati
art & design
shopping
soho
listings
A cinephile’s dream and so much more, Posteritati is championed for its diverse collection of original movie memorabilia from over 30 countries.
St. Mazie
music
restaurants
brooklyn
listings
In the heart of Williamsburg sits this cozy two-floor speakeasy famous for its live music, delicious bar menu, and 1920s feel.
Wildair
restaurants
lower east side
listings
Wildair, an a la carte bistro by the owners of sister restaurant Contra, delivers on all fronts. The interiors are low-key yet refined, the vibe is warm and inclusive, and the menu goes the distance with a multitude of market-driven small plates and a refined wine list.
The Whitney Museum Of American Art
art & design
west village
listings
Located downtown, the Whitney Museum of American Art exhibits a wide range of work by major artists of the 20th-century and today, as well as relatively young and unknown up-and-comers.
Balthazar
restaurants
soho
listings
Keith McNally’s Parisian brasserie is the king of the New York brunch.
13 Bonaparte
shopping
nolita
listings
Built around the concept of smart, seasonless, and well-tailored wardrobe staples, 13 Bonaparte expresses an inimitable refinement.
Mezzrow Jazz Club
bars & nightlife
music
greenwich village
listings
Upon entering Mezzrow, you descend a set of steps to the long narrow venue where the stage is set for the music to flow effortlessly through the room every night of the week.
King Cole Bar
bars & nightlife
upper manhattan
listings
King Cole Bar pays homage to Old New York in the best possible way. With its grand chandeliers and dark-wood bar boasting a Maxfield Parris mural featuring King Cole himself, this New York institution is all charm and refined sophistication.
Bowne and Co. Stationers
art & design
shopping
listings
Located in the South Street Seaport Historic District, this 19th-century-style print shop is one-of-a-kind and well-worth a visit for those interested in traditional craftsmanship.
10 Corso Como
art & design
restaurants
shopping
listings
Italian magazine editor, gallerist and publisher—not to mention the woman who invented the fashion “concept store” in 1990 Milan—Carla Sozzani has brought her high-concept shopping and dining establishment to Lower Manhattan’s Seaport District.
Contra
restaurants
lower east side
listings
The warmth of Contra’s intimate dining room, the outstanding service and very well chosen and unique wine list make it a real contender for New York's top tasting menu. Just say yes to the tasting and fully trust your Somm and you can’t go wrong.
Tokio 7
shopping
east village
listings
Located in the East Village, Tokio 7 is an eclectic consignment shop with racks full of designer treasures. The no-frills boutique is perfect for finding some dapper gems for any occas
éclectic
shopping
soho
listings
The brand’s Greene Street store brings its signature refined, polished, and impeccably made tailoring to New York. Expect to find Parisian design aesthetics and high-tech materials seamlessly combined with Italian craftsmanship and hand-tailored construction.
Le CouCou
restaurants
soho
listings
Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, Le Coucou is one of the most sought-after reservations in the city.
The RealReal
shopping
soho
listings
The RealReal, has completely upended the consignment store concept, first with their e-commerce platform and then with the opening of their brick-and-mortar store.
Cosme
restaurants
listings
The team behind Cosme know the value of a well-curated, dimly lit and ultramodern dining room, sincerely inviting and hospitable staff, and artfully plated yet perfectly portioned courses.
Byredo
shopping
wellness
soho
listings
Byredo’s New York Flagship store—sleek, minimal, inviting—is a haven for scent memory by way of fragrances, candles, bath oils, and body lotions from the cult Stockholm luxury house.
Gucci
shopping
soho
listings
Occupying the site of a former pencil factory in a 155-year-old landmark-protected building, Gucci’s Wooster Street destination is nothing short of spectacular.
Banter
restaurants
west village
listings
Australians seem to always know what they’re doing when it comes to coffee shops and cafés, and Banter is no exception.
King
restaurants
soho
listings
With a daily changing menu, King makes a damn fine case for dining on seasonal Southern Italian fare every night of the week.
Club Room
bars & nightlife
soho
listings
Club Room embodies New York nightlife: glamorous and swanky, filled with music that shimmers with hope and crackles with stakes.
Cervo's
restaurants
lower east side
listings
The team behind Cervo’s has mastered the art of deceptively simple food. If you love seafood, small plates, and a well-curated wine list, this place is a must.
Smile To Go
coffee & cafés
soho
listings
From the team behind popular, subterranean café The Smile, Smile to Go offers health-focused Mediterranean-inspired fare for people on the move.
Fairfax
bars & nightlife
west village
listings
With its worn leather couches, rugs, coffee tables, indoor plants, and selection of art, Fairfax is your new home away from home.
Hesperios
art & design
shopping
soho
listings
The SoHo store, conceived by Autumn Hruby, is a pared-down selection of ceramics, unique books, and small stacks of her knitwear line eloquently placed along the walls.
Deitch Projects
art & design
soho
listings
Bold, visionary, and always three steps ahead, Deitch Projects is a gallery to have on your radar.
Élan Flowers
shopping
soho
listings
For over three decades our neighbors at Élan Flowers have been making SoHo a more beautiful place with their impeccable arrangements. The elegant boutique tucked quietly on the corner of 6th and Grand Street serves as our go-to for all our floral needs.
La Garconne
shopping
tribeca
listings
Since 2005, La Garçonne has stood firmly behind the notion that simplicity is key with its carefully curated offering of men’s and women’s designer wardrobe staples, accessories, beauty products, and lifestyle pieces.
Gilligan's
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
Gilligan's is SoHo's salve for the warmer months in New York. Open May through late September, the spacious outdoor bar-restaurant brings a taste of the tropics to downtown Manhattan.
Strand Bookstore
shopping
listings
Since 1927, The Strand Book Store has become a hallmark of New York’s East Village.
Jack's Stir Brew Coffee
food & drink
tribeca
listings
Jack Mazzola started with an idea and ended up with a culture. Many first-time customers became regulars, and not just for the solid coffee—there’s just something about Jack’s laid-back, old-soul vibe.
Casey Rubber Stamps
art & design
shopping
east village
listings
When it comes to stamps, your every need is covered under one roof—from countless shelves of novelty rubber stamps to hundreds of rubber stamp designs as well as custom stamp production.
Roxy Bar
music
restaurants
tribeca
listings
Roxy Bar is the perfect location to meet, work, and relax where delicious appetizers pair thoughtfully with wine and signature cocktails.
New Museum
art & design
lower east side
listings
Designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA, Tokyo, the New Museum is a monumental undertaking.
The Cloisters
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
The Cloisters aimed to bring slices of Medieval Europe to New York City, which proved to be an impressive feat.
TOTOKAELO
shopping
listings
Featuring a seasonally updated high-end roster of both men's and women's labels, Totokaelo keeps a steady stock of several runway-riddled collections in a beautiful space on Bowery.
SUSHI NAKAZAWA
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
Delicious, raw dishes with an impeccable omakase presentation.
EMPELLON TAQUERIA
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
Influenced, but not limited by authenticity, Empellon’s menu strays far from the average downtown Mexican joint.
SHINOLA
fashion
shopping
tribeca
listings
Shinola offers a variety of hand-crafted American-made goods ranging from leather-bound pens to watches to bicycles.
BARBUTO
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
Since opening in 2004, Barbuto has become a true West Village classic. The fare is always seasonal, and one of those places where it’s hard to go wrong with anything on the menu.
SAINT LAURENT
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
Showcasing both the men's and women's collections, as well as the permanent collection, the Saint Laurent Soho flagship store functions as a one-stop destination for all things (Y)SL.
RED FARM
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
An upscale Dim Sum-inspired spot in the West Village.
RAOUL'S
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
Opened in SoHo by two brothers newly arrived from Alsace, France, Raoul’s has become a New York bistro for the books, and only getting better with time.
RAO'S
food & drink
restaurants
upper manhattan
listings
Shorthand for Rao’s Specialty Foods, Rao's is renowned for its jukebox, quirky decor, unmatched hospitality and most of all, exquisitely simple Italian cooking.
PIETRO NOLITA
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
“Pink as f**k” is the slogan for SoHo’s latest and most vibrant addition to Elizabeth Street, Pietro Nolita. The intimate 30-seat restaurant is a colorful oasis with a menu delivering light versions of Italian mainstays with a great cocktail list.
PEGU CLUB
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
There is so much attention to detail here, from the slow-melting giant ice cubes to the precise measurements that make every drink perfect.
PAULIE GEE'S
food & drink
restaurants
brooklyn
listings
A cozy space surrounded by people who love food and arguably the best pizza in town? Worth a trip on the G train.
PULQUERIA
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
A secret Aztec subterranean den that provides a double dose of atmosphere, both bar and restaurant, Pulqueria dishes out authentic Mexican cuisine.
Patron of the New
fashion
shopping
tribeca
listings
Owner Al Abayan has handpicked the international collection of unique men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, housewares and more from the likes of Korean-American menswear designer Siki Im, Parisian label Établissement and Nicolas Andreas Taralis.
Pasquale Jones
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
This Nolita hotspot from the team behind Charlie Bird has been described as a brick-oven pizza restaurant, however, should not be labeled so simply.
PROENZA SCHOULER
shopping
soho
listings
The 2,500-square-foot space is larger and sleeker than its Madison Avenue sibling, with the ready-to-wear line on the street level and shoes, bags, and leather goods downstairs.
LA MERCERIE CAFE
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
La Mercerie Café feels like a slice of Paris in SoHo. Blue banquettes line the bright space, overlooking a big marble-clad kitchen.
ROMAN AND WILLIAMS GUILD
art & design
shopping
soho
listings
The New York-based design studio Roman and Williams—with smash hit projects like Le Coucou in New York and Broken Shaker in Miami—has turned its attention to something new.
JEFFREY’S GROCERY
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
The guys behind this welcoming West Village American eatery couldn’t have it more right. The staff is delightfully friendly, the service impeccable, the vibe intimate and inclusive, and the food is served up fresh and with a smile.
THE WEBSTER
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
There is a lot to love about luxury multi-brand boutique The Webster. Set inside an 1878 cast-iron building on Green Street in New York’s SoHo neighborhood, the 12,000-square-foot and six-floor space is packed with well-chosen high-end pieces.
Scanlan Theodore
shopping
soho
listings
This Australian womenswear line feels right at home in New York’s SoHo neighborhood.
KIKI’S GREEK TAVERN
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
This tried-and-tested favorite located at the juncture of Division and Orchard Streets in the Lower East Side entices with tasty Greek cuisine and a buzzy atmosphere at a price that is more than fair.
THE PRIMARY ESSENTIALS
nolita
listings
The Primary Essentials is the ultimate gift shop with a special selection of artisanal goods and objects for everyday life.
SHUKA
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
Shuka, formerly Hundred Acres, has released their new menu by Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja. The menu is Eastern Mediterranean, which draws rustic, vibrant flavors found throughout Italy, Morocco, and Tunisia.
ACME
food & drink
restaurants
noho
listings
Formerly a New Nordic restaurant, Acme has been reinvented as a New American bistro. That means thoughtful cocktails, quality bar snacks, and main menu with everything from kale Caesar salad to brick chicken with shitake mushrooms.
SHOJI AT 69 LEONARD STREET
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
Those interested in dining at SoHo’s intimate sushi and kaiseki counter Shoji at 69 Leonard Street may have a hard time finding details on the space. Its website, nondescript and minimalist, provides no menus, no photos—just a link to reservations and its hours.
BAR BELLY
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
Oysters, small bites, and specialty cocktails in a dimly-lit narrow space located on the Lower East Side, Bar Belly is the perfect spot to settle in for the night with your closest allies.
BOHEMIAN
noho
listings
This Zen Japanese, members-only restaurant and bar is far from your casual, last-minute dining option. In order to secure a table at Bohemian, you need time, patience, and ideally a referral from a member (someone who has dined at Bohemian previously).
JOSEPH LEONARD
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
If you speak to any New Yorker living in the West Village, they will tell you that Joseph Leonard is a mainstay in their restaurant repertoire.
CAFÉ CLOVER
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
If you need proof that healthy eating can not only nourish your body and soul, but send your sense into overdrive, too, then Café Clover is sure to be it.
M. CROW & COMPANY
art & design
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
Founder and multi-hyphenate designer Tyler Hays is the brains behind the M. Crow operation, a labor-of-love home goods store located on Howard St, SoHo.
MCNALLY JACKSON GOODS FOR THE STUDY
art & design
shopping
soho
listings
Curated by the team behind famed neighborhood bookstore McNally Jackson, Goods for the Study is a stationary store catering to both classic bookworms and modern readers alike.
OUTDOOR VOICES
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
The Outdoor Voices storefront has popped up on Centre Street in the heart of our favorite neighborhood, SoHo. Known for “Doing Things,” the activewear company has not only created a collection of technical apparel for recreation, but also a community and a culture.
Off-White's Empty Gallery
art & design
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
This SoHo gallery-slash-retail store is the handiwork of fashion designer and Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director, Virgil Abloh.
FRENCHETTE
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
The long-awaited opening of Frenchette, from Chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson (formerly at the helm of Balthazar, Pastis, Minetta Tavern), is now open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner service in Tribeca on West Broadway.
COMING SOON
art & design
shopping
lower east side
listings
From furniture and home goods to accessories and one-of-a-kind gifts, Coming Soon is a fun place to find some real treasures.
I SODI
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
From the people behind Via Carota and Buvette, i Sodi brings classic, Tuscan cuisine in the heart of the West Village.
MIMI
food & drink
greenwich village
listings
Located in the heart of Greenwich Village on Sullivan Street, MIMI is an intimate and inviting neighborhood favorite filled with great food and even better people.
PAINTBOX
uncategorized
soho
listings
Paintbox is far from your typical mani, pedi spot, as its 20,000-plus Instagram followers will attest. Paintbox bills itself as a purveyor of “minimalist nail art,” and their cuticle creations have earned them a cult following.
OPENING CEREMONY
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
A fashion house with a mission based on that of the Olympics. Prices run the gamut from inexpensive to expensive, depending on the showcased designers.
OLIVER PEOPLES
soho
listings
The inviting, modern and minimalist setup coupled with ambient music and a super laidback yet uplifting energy make it easy to relax and focus on a good fit.
ODIN
fashion
shopping
nolita
listings
Known for its fantastic service and style, this NoLIta outpost is where elegance, streetwear, and accessories converge—just for men, that is.
OAK NYC
fashion
shopping
noho
listings
Since expanding from their original location in Williamsburg with a store on Bond Street in 2008, Oak has been enticing locals and visitors alike with some of the best designers in fashion today.
NUDIE JEANS BOWERY REPAIR SHOP
fashion
shopping
nolita
listings
There are many reasons to love Nudie Jeans. One of the biggest? They are among the few denim lines in production that are organic, unisex, committed to sustainability.
NOM WAH TEA PARLOR
food & drink
restaurants
chinatown
listings
Opened in 1920, Nom Wah Tea Parlor can be found deep in Chinatown, down a winding, old-world curve of Doyers Street.
NOBU
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
A true classic that has stood the test of time in an ever-growing sushi-restaurant scene.
CAFE ALTRO PARADISO
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
Partner’s Ignacio Mattos and Thomas Carter (Estela) opened Café Altro Paradiso on Spring Street, a traditional Italian restaurant inspired by the fresh take on Italian seasonal cooking.
MM6 Maison Martin Margiela
soho
listings
Offering womenswear and accessories, MM6 is your chance to add a bit of Margiela mystique to your wardrobe at more pocketbook-friendly prices.
MIU MIU
shopping
soho
listings
With key looks that rotate hints of metallic lamé, A-line dresses, mod prints and killer heels, coupled with superior Italian craftsmanship, Miu Miu epitomizes quirky elegance.
BUVETTE
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
Upon stepping inside this West Village hideaway you feel as though you have been transplanted to Aix-en-Provence. Exposed brick walls and wrought iron details set the scene for a charming space, perfect for an intimate gathering with friends, or a solo wine seated at the long marble bar with a favorite book.
BUBBY'S
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
Bubby’s Pie Company is the real full name here, which makes perfect sense when you see the old-fashioned rotating pie case filled with lattice-top apples and frothy meringues like Mom used to make.
MISSION CANTINA
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
Mission Cantina has the feel of a neighborhood place, a casual spot to have a beer, a few tacos, and maybe something that will surprise you.
MISS LILY'S
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
The checkered floors, the model-type waitresses in flowing floral dresses, and walls of retro reggae and ska album covers will take you away to paradise.
MINETTA TAVERN
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
west village
listings
The menu includes the much-talked-about Black Label burger, which features a blend of skirt, brisket, short rib, and a secret cut, along with simple brasserie-style dishes.
MIN NEW YORK
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
After distributing their upscale hair remedy line for a decade at prestigious salons like John Barrett at Bergdorf Goodman, MiN New York opened their first retail space with stripped hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, brown leather couches, and dark tones throughout.
MERCURY LOUNGE
bars & nightlife
entertainment
lower east side
listings
Mercury Lounge has perfected the recipe for booking up-and-coming acts at affordable prices, housing them in an intimate-enough atmosphere and consistently attracting high-energy crowds.
MARY'S FISH CAMP
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
Lobster rolls here are everything you want—rich, buttery seafood enveloped in an airy, fluffy bun.
MARY BOONE GALLERY
art & design
chelsea
listings
The Mary Boone Gallery is likely to take chances on emerging young artists at its Chelsea location, making this gallery a staple in the New York art scene.
MARNI
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
Reminiscent of the 1960s, the brand has a playful aesthetic, providing a wide range of sophisticated blouses, trousers, standout shoes, and extravagant leather handbags.
MAIYET
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
Purchases come with a side of good karma, as a portion of sales go towards development of the artisan’s villages.
MAISON PREMIERE
food & drink
restaurants
brooklyn
listings
Maison Premiere is worth a trip to Williamsburg just for the old-world charm of this perfect date night spot.
LURE FISHBAR
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
A SoHo seafood mecca for those with glamorous looks and good taste.
LUPA
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
Billing itself as an “Osteria Romana,” this casual restaurant with a warm and lively atmosphere is a Greenwich Village take on a traditional Roman trattoria.
LUCKY STRIKE
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
A décor replete with well-worn antiques and other ornate touches is where American Continental and French food are served to SoHo scenesters and industry insiders.
LOVELY DAY
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
This charming Nolita eatery offers unlikely environs for its tasty Thai cuisine: floral wallpaper, lampshades, red leather booths and an old soda fountain.
LOVE ADORNED
art & design
shopping
wellness
nolita
listings
Love Adorned is a jewelry and lifestyle boutique, carrying everything from handcrafted jewelry to home goods to travel accessories and many more eye-catching wares.
LORING PLACE
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, Loring Place is Chef Dan Kluger’s first restaurant after serving years as the Executive Chef of ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina.
LE TURTLE
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
Supreme restaurateur powers, Taavo Somer (Freemans) and Carlos Quirarte (The Smile), have put their culinary minds together to bring the people, Le Turtle.
LE LABO
shopping
wellness
nolita
listings
When it comes to fragrance, Le Labo is one of the most enjoyable shopping experiences you can have.
NILI LOTAN
fashion
shopping
tribeca
listings
Faded motorcycle jackets, cashmere sweaters, and pencil skirts with intricate detailing can be found alongside vintage jewelry and accessories and rare books.
LAFAYETTE
food & drink
restaurants
noho
listings
The largest all-day French bistro NoHo has ever seen.
MUSEUM OF ART & DESIGN
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
With the top floor devoted to artist-in-residency studios, museum visitors are offered a rare glimpse into the process of art-making.
LA ESQUINA
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
La Esquina is a three-part speakeasy on an unassuming corner on Kenmare and Lafayette.
KIRNA ZABÊTE
shopping
soho
listings
This ultra-elegant, lifestyle store is modern, friendly, and downtown cool.
MR CHOW
bars & nightlife
food & drink
tribeca
listings
A Tribeca institution since 1978 and a favorite of the ’80s art scene, the dining room quite literally dangles its credentials point blank: featuring ominous, jumbo-sized original portraits.
IFC CENTER
entertainment
film
greenwich village
listings
The IFC Center, NYC’s ultimate entertainment space for New Yorkers seeking out the best in independent film, opened in June 2005 in the historic Waverly Theater.
ICHIMURA AT BRUSHSTROKE
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
In keeping with Japanese tradition, Ichimura at Brushstroke is tiny, hard-to-spot, and jewel-like in both ambiance and quality.
HOWARD GREENBERG
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
Its art deco design, black marble and gold mosaics, and ornate gold and copper wall reliefs will take you back to a time of unabashed opulence.
HESTER STREET CAFE
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
Hester Street Café at New Museum offers New Yorkers and tourists alike a taste of some of the most creative food entrepreneurs in the city.
HENRIK VIBSKOV
art & design
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
This boutique is clustered with oxidized golden wood that climbs the walls, reconstructed Danish furniture and an eye-catching installation.
HARRY'S SHAVE
shopping
soho
listings
The Corner Shop really is a true neighborhood spot, with the atmosphere of a classic barbershop, while updating the aesthetic to appeal to the modern man.
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
The Guggenheim's collection encompasses work from the Impressionist, Post Impressionist, and Modernist eras and is dedicated to showing work from the 20th century and beyond.
GRAND BAR AND LOUNGE
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
The comfortable and glamorous Grand Bar & Lounge has become known as “SoHo’s Living Room”—and not only New York locals are welcome to the family.
MORRISON HOTEL GALLERY
art & design
soho
listings
This SoHo gallery, named after the B side of The Doors' fifth album, showcases some of the most iconic rock photography ever captured.
GOODS FOR THE STUDY
shopping
nolita
listings
Whether outfitting a new office or simply browsing, it’s impossible not to leave inspired.
GAGOSIAN GALLERY
art & design
chelsea
listings
Along with art world luminaries such as Jeff Koons and Richard Prince, Gagosian’s A-list roster of artists also includes Damien Hirst.
MOMOFUKU KO
food & drink
lower east side
listings
Dinner is a set tasting menu based largely on market availability devised by the chef and his aides de camp, and it is usually about 10 courses long.
FREEMANS
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
The impossibly cool interior of Freemans Restaurant is part hunting lodge, part taxidermy diorama with stuffed heads and dark woods galore.
MOMOFUKU NOODLE BAR
food & drink
lower east side
listings
Using traditional French cooking techniques to create an Asian fusion menu, diners can choose from an array of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese inspired dishes.
FIVE LEAVES
food & drink
restaurants
brooklyn
listings
Open daily from breakfast until late, it’s the neighborhood haunt you’ve always dreamed of for comforting food, albeit in Brooklyn.
FILM FORUM
entertainment
film
soho
listings
The only non-profit cinema in New York City where you can find everything from Hitchcock to African documentaries and Mick Jagger trying to act in a hot tub.
FANELLI CAFE
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
Fanelli's has outlived any other tavern in the neighborhood (since 1922 in fact), and for good reason, as a beer and burger here can never disappoint.
ESTELA
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
Estela falls into that appealing new class of restaurants that turn out fine-dining caliber fare, minus the upscale fussiness
KATZ'S DELICATESSEN
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
Established in 1888, Katz’s is the real-deal, kosher-style New York delicatessen.
EMMETT'S
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
With a no-frills atmosphere, Emmett’s serves Chicago-style deep-dish pizza that pairs perfectly with a cold beer (available on tap).
DUNCAN QUINN
fashion
shopping
nolita
listings
The slim, fitted ensembles are an interesting and original mix of traditional English tailoring and attention-grabbing designs, from pinstripes to brightly colored linings.
DREAM HOUSE
art & design
tribeca
listings
A collaborative Sound and Light environment by composer La Monte Young and visual artist Marian Zazeela.
JOHN VARVATOS BOWERY
shopping
noho
listings
Varvatos pays his respects to what musically was by hosting in-store performances, so be on the lookout for sporadic shows.
DOVER STREET MARKET
fashion
shopping
upper manhattan
listings
The innovative retail space, launched in 2013 by the founder of Commes Des Garçon, Rei Kawakubo, is the destination when it comes to the crème de la crème of established and emerging designer talent.
MOMA PS1
art & design
listings
MoMA PS1 presents an extensive program of exhibitions and events in its nearly 125,000-square-foot facility.
DIOR
fashion
shopping
upper manhattan
listings
White, stark, and sleek, Christian Dior's lustrous establishment is the work of go-to luxury retail architect Peter Marino.
JOHN DERIAN COMPANY
shopping
noho
listings
This cozy and charming home-décor and knickknack shop is filled with a nice selection of Derian's own découpage glassware.
JOE'S SHANGHAI RESTAURANT
restaurants
chinatown
listings
At Joe’s Shanghai Restaurant, an unassuming spot in the heart of Chinatown, the dumplings are freshly made to order.
MOMA DESIGN STORE
art & design
shopping
soho
listings
Their product selection is as carefully curated as the museum’s fine artwork and includes everything from home décor to retrospective coffee-table books and unique kitchen gadgets.
DECIBEL
bars & nightlife
food & drink
lower east side
listings
By far the best sake bar in the city, Decibel’s small basement location is designed with dark wood, red paper lanterns, and graffiti-covered walls.
JACK'S WIFE FREDA
restaurants
nolita
listings
Jack’s Wife Freda is a comfortable, casual eatery that is pleasantly buzzing (if not totally jammed) almost any time of day.
MOMA
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
A New York fixture housing an amazing array of sculptures, paintings, and photography by celebrated modern artists.
DEATH & COMPANY
bars & nightlife
food & drink
lower east side
listings
Hidden behind an inconspicuous wooden door, the dimly-lit lounge pays homage—re-invents even—pre-prohibition cocktail.
DEAD RABBIT
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
chinatown
listings
Known for its extensive list of cocktails that not only taste delicious but tell a unique story as well.
DAVID ZWIRNER
art & design
chelsea
listings
David Zwirner Galleries five-storied exhibition and project space on 20th Street.
ISABEL MARANT
shopping
soho
listings
Combining androgynous silhouettes with unabashedly feminine fabrics and prints, Marant’s delicate and minimalist signature is showcased on spacious racks, oozing Parisian cool.
CREATURES OF COMFORT
fashion
shopping
nolita
listings
The backbone of inventory is made up of serious casualwear for men and women by fashion luminaries like Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, and Maria Cornejo.
COMME DES GARCONS
fashion
shopping
west village
listings
Things are always changing here but one thing never will: New York’s fashionable elite will always be diehards for the latest creations at this Westside hotspot.
CLAUDETTE
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
The folks at Claudette deserve applause for having given fresh life to a frequently shuttered address, transforming it into a light-filled, airy space with French country accents.
IRVING PLAZA
entertainment
music
east village
listings
The intimate ballroom setting is a great place to check out a fresh act or an old favorite.
INTERNATIONAL PLAYGROUND
shopping
nolita
listings
Offering clothes and accessories for both men and women, it’s the perfect spot to pick up some pieces that are guaranteed to be next big thing.
CHARLIE BIRD
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
The food menu leans vaguely Italian and is devoid of the usual constraints of “appetizer” and “main course,” divided instead into raw bar, pasta, and small plates.
CELINE
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
The sleek space, designed in collaboration with Danish artist FOS, offers a full range of the brand’s coveted leather bags and shoes.
CARBONE
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants of the mid-20th century in New York, with familiar, comforting dishes.
INA
fashion
shopping
nolita
listings
With a cult-like following since 1993, INA is New York’s most established designer consignment store.
CANVAS
art & design
shopping
soho
listings
Canvas, a home goods collection that offers ethically sourced and ecologically responsible products whenever possible.
CAFE SELECT
bars & nightlife
entertainment
food & drink
soho
listings
A dash of Europe in the heart of SoHo, Café Select is a quaint restaurant and bar serving Swiss delicacies on the corner of Lafayette and Kenmare.
CAFE HABANA
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
Located in a former old-school Dominican diner and inspired by a Mexico City lunch joint, Café Habana’s food is 100 percent Cuban.
IL MULINO
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
noho
listings
The vibe here is Old World; black-suited Italian waitstaff are solicitous and formal, the dining room is dim and cozy, and prices are unabashedly high.
CAFE GITANE
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
By day, it's the perfect spot for a latte and baked eggs. By night, we recommend you cozy up with a glass of Bordeaux and meatballs.
CAFE CLUNY
food & drink
restaurants
listings
On a charming, cobblestone West Village corner, Café Cluny remains a staple for weekday lunches and weekend brunches for the sophisticated yet Sperry-wearing set.
CAFE CARLYLE
bars & nightlife
entertainment
food & drink
restaurants
upper manhattan
listings
Perimeter blue banquettes curve along the edge of this 70-seat supper club where you can see Woody Allen play the clarinet backed by the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band.
IL BUCO
restaurants
nolita
listings
With a menu that changes nightly, fresh seafood fare is the order of the day.
Atomix
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
upper manhattan
listings
Recently given three stars and named the No. 1 restaurant in NYC by the New York Times, Atomix by Chef Junghyun Park (of Attaboy fame) has also garnished a Michelin Star and has since been booking up faster than EMP on reopening day.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART
art & design
brooklyn
listings
The Brooklyn Museum, housed in a 560,000-square-foot Beaux-Arts building is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country.
BOWERY BALLROOM
bars & nightlife
entertainment
music
lower east side
listings
With excellent sight lines, out-of-this-world acoustics, and bars on all three levels, it’s no wonder the Bowery Ballroom has held the title of the best music club in New York.
THE DJANGO
bars & nightlife
entertainment
food & drink
music
restaurants
tribeca
listings
Get a taste of Hemingway's Paris without leaving New York City: cocktails, dancing, and all that jazz, at The Django jazz club.
BRANDY LIBRARY
bars & nightlife
food & drink
tribeca
listings
This burnished boite is a literal library of dark spirits, bottles of which line shelves along the walls. Settle back into a clubby leather chair to scope the drink menu, a veritable card catalog of spirits with an emphasis on rare and hard-to-find pours.
BOQUERIA
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
Boqueria is a local tapas joint, offering small plates and tastings of imported ingredients like jamón Serrano and Catalonian goat’s milk cheese.
BOOKMARC
art & design
shopping
west village
listings
The cleverly titled Bookmarc stocks international fashion and design magazines, making this a one-stop-shop for those in the know.
BONDST
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
noho
listings
BONDST provides fresh, exciting Japanese offerings in a cooler than cool setting surrounded by beautiful waiters and diners alike.
BLUE RIBBON SUSHI
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
This top-rated jewel in the Blue Ribbon family offers fresh seafood flown in daily from both the Atlantic and Pacific, as well as from the Sea of Japan.
BLUE RIBBON BRASSERIE
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
The unofficial after-hours hangout for chefs, waiters, bartenders and other restaurant industry insiders in search of first-rate fare, Blue Ribbon delivers exactly what its name implies.
B FLAT
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
B Flat is exactly as cozy and cavernous as a basement cocktail lounge should be, but while the locations may be underground, the drinks are definitely top level.
RICK OWENS
art & design
shopping
west village
listings
The high-fashion and moderate-goth boutique give its diehard shoppers steady stream of his signature “glunge”—glam grunge from LA.
ROBERTA'S
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
brooklyn
listings
The most unpretentious pizza and beer joint in the neighborhood that has foodies from all over making the trek to Brooklyn.
ROSEMARY'S
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
Another West Village 'go to'—a bustling, warm and open restaurant with fresh food.
RRL
fashion
shopping
soho
listings
Antique signs and animal skulls decorate the space, inspired by Ralph’s Double RL Colorado spread, flanked by jeans, flannel, leather, and suede clothing.
RUBIROSA
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
A rustic, photogenic atmosphere includes a long, grand bar, antique art, wallpaper from your Italian grandmother’s house and ’50s tunes bouncing from the speakers.
RUBY'S
food & drink
restaurants
nolita
listings
Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local produce balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide some of the best food, espresso coffee, and drinks in the city.
RUSS AND DAUGHTERS CAFE
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
For the first time in a century, smoked salmon hounds can sit down and enjoy the R&D lox at one of the luncheonette-style counter stools.
RUSS AND DAUGHTERS
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
Whether Irish, Scottish, or Norwegian, you can order it smoked, pickled, kippered, or cured, and sliced thin enough to read through.
SADELLE'S
food & drink
restaurants
soho
listings
There are several ways to describe Sadelle’s: bagel bakery, neo-appetizing store, and bistro, from baker Melissa Weller and the Major Food Group.
SATURDAYS NYC
art & design
food & drink
shopping
soho
listings
Launched to suit a lifestyle occupied with surfing, their cosmopolitan oasis on 31 Crosby Street is part clothing store and part barista.
SEL RROSE
bars & nightlife
nolita
listings
An oyster and cocktail bar that pays homage to both early-20th-century Paris and the mid-19th-century Bowery.
SLOWLY SHIRLEY
bars & nightlife
food & drink
greenwich village
listings
Slowly Shirley focuses on an extensive selection of proper cocktails.
SMALLS JAZZ CLUB
bars & nightlife
entertainment
music
west village
listings
Former Navy submariner, Mitchell Borden opened Smalls Jazz Club in 1994. A jazz violinist himself, Borden wanted to carve out a space in lower Manhattan where jazz music and culture could blossom.
SMITH AND MILLS
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
No matter what color your collar, Smith & Mills is no run-of-the-mill place.
TAKAHACHI
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
This is one of our most favorite spots for great sushi at way more relaxed prices than some of its more self-serious sushi neighbors.
TEA and SYMPATHY
food & drink
restaurants
greenwich village
listings
“Keep Calm and Carry On,” advises a framed poster upon entrance to Tea & Sympathy. Next to it peeks a portrait of the Royal Family, along with every kind of British memorabilia possible.
TEAM GALLERY
art & design
soho
listings
José Freire relocated his gallery from a fashionable Chelsea address to this high-ceilinged space in 2006, confirming that downtown is once again the place to be...
THE BOX
bars & nightlife
lower east side
listings
A unique nightlife venue where the stage is graced by burlesque performers and circus freaks, all while glamorous spectators drink and dance in between the performances.
THE BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
The Butcher's Daughter an aura evocative of LA, where people work and socialize over healthy food and juice—a light, airy, vacation-like lifestyle.
THE EVOLUTION STORE
shopping
soho
listings
Carnivorous plants, perfectly preserved animal skeletons, bugs under glass, fossilized raccoon genitalia, and peculiar seashells are just a few of the interesting items you'll find here.
THE FAT RADISH
restaurants
lower east side
listings
The cuisine at the Fat Radish is classified by a philosophy: simple, healthy, delicious dishes created with well-sourced, seasonal ingredients.
THE FLOWER SHOP
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
listings
Wood-paneled walls, floral banquettes, and trinkets from every generation will put you in a state of retro bliss the minute you walk through the door at The Flower Shop.
THE FRICK COLLECTION
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
The Frick Collection is one of New York City's most beloved cultural treasures, featuring Mr. Frick's personal and most outstanding collection of paintings, sculpture, prints and decorative arts.
THE HOLE
art & design
lower east side
listings
With few stones left unturned, the Hole is one of our favorite artsy destinations in NYC.
THE MET BREUER
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
One of the city's iconic postwar landmarks of modern architecture, The Met Breuer showcases the art of the 20th and 21st centuries through the global breadth and historical reach of The Met's unparalleled collection.
THE LITTLE OWL
restaurants
west village
listings
The perfect afternoon nest in the West Village may only have 30 seats, but the food is a big deal.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
Spanning almost quarter of a mile long and occupying more than 2,000,000 square feet, The Met's permanent collection contains more than two million works and is one of New York's most notable art institutions.
THE MUSKET ROOM
restaurants
nolita
listings
Focused on New Zealand-inspired cuisine, The Musket Room is located in the thriving neighborhood of NoLIta.
THE JOYCE THEATER
entertainment
west village
listings
One of the most premiere dance venues, hosting over 270 national and international small to medium sized dance companies.
THE NEUE GALERIE
art & design
upper manhattan
listings
Housed in a glorious Beaux-Arts mansion designed by Annabelle Selldorf on 5th Avenue, the Neue Galerie is home to some of the most important works of the early 20th century German and Austrian works of art
THE SMILE
restaurants
nolita
listings
Young, artsy professionals chow down on hearty yet healthy sandwiches all delivered by a beautiful waitstaff.
THE NEW YORK EARTH ROOM
art & design
soho
listings
The New York Earth Room, 1977, is the third Earth Room sculpture executed by the artist Walter De Maria.
THE SPOTTED PIG
restaurants
west village
listings
The Spotted Pig, New York’s first official gastropub, opened on a quiet corner of the West Village in February 2007. Snacks like the deviled eggs or pot of pickles are a good place to start.
THE ODEON
restaurants
tribeca
listings
The Art Deco neon sign alone has been a beacon for Manhattan nighthawks since the early 1980s—among them, Warhol, Basquiat, DeNiro, and Belushi, to name a few.
THE PETER TUNNEY EXPERIENCE
art & design
tribeca
listings
THE WAVERLY INN
restaurants
west village
listings
With handpainted murals of Allen Ginsberg, E.E. Cummings, and Fran Leibowitz, you can expect to see the same literary types at the table next to you.
THOM BROWNE
shopping
tribeca
listings
Best known for making suits cool again, Browne has amassed a cult following with his eponymous New York-based label’s highly-recognizable slim-fitting men’s jackets and cropped dress pants.
THREE LIVES AND COMPANY
shopping
west village
listings
One of the last bastions of old New York bookstores.
TINY'S AND THE BAR UPSTAIRS
restaurants
tribeca
listings
The theme and décor here reflect their love of American industrial design after World War II: exposed brick walls, pressed tin ceilings, vintage wall trimmings and a fireplace.
THE RIVER CAFE
restaurants
brooklyn
listings
The River Café is a Brooklyn staple that offers diners gorgeous views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline from its position under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
YVES
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
listings
On the corner of Greenwich and North Moore sits Yvez, a classic American bistro.
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
shopping
soho
listings
Home to over 100,000 pieces organized by theme and boasting one of the most impressive collections in the city, expect to see stunning pieces by YSL, Pucci, Alaia, and more.
WEATHER UP
bars & nightlife
restaurants
tribeca
listings
Thanks to Weather Up’s low-key, egalitarian vibe (this is most definitely not a club), it’s easy to be one of them for the night.
WARM
shopping
nolita
listings
Warm is a unique treasure amongst so many fashionable boutiques in the neighborhood, worth checking out even just for the fuzzy feeling you get once inside.
VILLAGE VANGUARD
entertainment
west village
listings
Over the decades, hundreds of jazz musicians, spanning a number of generations and aesthetic viewpoints, converged here to blow their brass horns and wail their melodies.
VFILES
shopping
soho
listings
Expect to see covetable designers and brands like Erik Brunetti's Fuct, its higher-end line SSDD, Conflict of Interest, PYREX VISION, Les Plus Dores, X-LARGE, and much more.
UNCLE BOONS
restaurants
listings
Tucked away on Elizabeth Street since 2013 sits Uncle Boons, a New York staple for Southeast Asian inspired cuisine.
TURNTABLE LAB
shopping
lower east side
listings
Make it one of your must-see places to visit, and treat yourself to the wealth of expert, attitude-free knowledge in the form of a Turntable Lab staff member.
TWO HANDS
restaurants
tribeca
listings
Graduating from a charming coffee shop to a full-blown restaurant in a little less than 2 years, Two Hands in Tribeca is worth the hype.
BLANCA
restaurants
brooklyn
listings
Blanca has turned the famous Roberta’s from a ramshackle neighborhood pizza hall into a poster child for the great Brooklyn culinary miracle.
BEMELMANS BAR
bars & nightlife
upper manhattan
listings
A bastion of New York high society and the tip-top of every seasoned Gothamist’s list, Bemelmans has been frequented by politicians, movie stars, and moguls for five decades.
BÂTARD
restaurants
tribeca
listings
A nod to downtown fine-dining of yore that feels as fresh as it does familiar.
BARNEYS NEW YORK
shopping
chelsea
listings
The New York institution-outfitted in a simplistic and raw luxury décor is home to nine floors of premier designers with unexpected quirks.
BAR PITTI
restaurants
west village
listings
When the weather calls for al fresco dining, savvy New Yorkers head to Bar Pitti. This West Village trattoria is the “see and be seen” place of summer.
BALENCIAGA
shopping
soho
listings
The famed fashion house founded by Cristobal Balenciaga in 1919 has downtown women's wear and men's wear retail locations in SoHo.
BABBO
restaurants
west village
listings
Leave the kids at home when venturing into the exciting Italian dining experience of Babbo, one of Mario Batali's Michelin-rated restaurants in New York.
ATTABOY
bars & nightlife
lower east side
listings
The very small speakeasy with a frequently locked door is helmed by mixologists from Milk & Honey, which was originally housed in the same space.
ATERA
restaurants
tribeca
listings
Some of the city’s most serious food is being served in this tiny, tucked-away Tribeca restaurant.
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES
entertainment
lower east side
listings
This is the perfect place to spice up the romance with back-of-the-theater kiss, and stimulating film debates over dessert after.
ANOTHEROOM
bars & nightlife
tribeca
listings
The dimly-lit space serves as the perfect place for a glass of boutique wine or handcrafted beer, or any one of the selections on the handpicked menu.
ANGELIKA FILM CENTER
entertainment
soho
listings
Find provocative film festival selections from Sundance to Venice playing on six screens.
ANGEL’S SHARE
bars & nightlife
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AMERICAN TWO SHOT
shopping
soho
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This whitewashed SoHo clothing store exemplifies the new downtown: part gallery, part personal closet, part coffee shop.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
art & design
upper manhattan
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Comprising 25 buildings across the street from Central Park, the collections contain over 32 million specimens, of which only a small fraction can be displayed at any given time.
ALIDORO
restaurants
soho
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What brings the crowd are some of the best sandwiches to be found anywhere in New York.
ALEXANDER WANG
shopping
soho
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The perfect place for a versatile outfit. You can go from office to happy hour to Yankees game to Chinatown karaoke to Sunday brunch all in the same clothes.
AIRE ANCIENT BATHS
wellness
tribeca
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Inspired by the legacy of Greek, Roman, and Ottoman baths, as well as the art of water-induced relaxation, AIRE New York aims to turn bathing into a “feast of the senses.”
AGNÈS B.
shopping
soho
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Part gallery and part boutique, Agnès b. is a rustically elegant street-level loft complete with hardwood floors, iron-cast columns, exposed brick, and potted pink and white flowers.
AGENT PROVOCATEUR
shopping
soho
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Known for its craftsmanship, fit, playfulness and use of beautiful fabrics, Agent Provocateur’s luxurious offering is confident, sensual and irreverent.
AESOP
shopping
west village
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Your one-stop shop for all your skin, hair, and body needs.
ACNE
shopping
soho
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The store is a mix of clothes and design featuring a men’s and women’s collection that includes ready-to-wear lines, accessories, and of course, jeans.
ABC KITCHEN
restaurants
chelsea
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Jean Georges still has the Midas touch: ABC Kitchen, his farm-to-table Flatiron favorite was named best new restaurant of 2011 by the James Beard Foundation.
ABC COCINA
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The ambiance and general vibe of the place is spectacular, and once at the bar, you are met with an interesting and eclectic cocktail list.
ABC CARPET AND HOME
art & design
shopping
chelsea
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This massive warehouse-like emporium offers high-end pieces in styles for any taste from antique to mid-century to the purely modern.
ACADEMY RECORDS
shopping
chelsea
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Everything here is a score due to its location in close proximity to the aging art elite.
3.1 PHILLIP LIM
shopping
soho
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Here, Lim’s award-winning women's and men's collections and accessories—shoes, belts, handbags, eyewear, and seasonal runway jewelry plus in-store exclusives—can be found under the one roof.
THE OYSTER BAR AT THE ROXY HOTEL
bars & nightlife
food & drink
restaurants
tribeca
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The Oyster Bar at The Roxy Hotel is a quintessential mélange of East Coast fare, all delivered daily and sourced from local waters such as Narragansett Bay, NJ, and Olde Salts, VA.
ROXY CINEMA
entertainment
film
tribeca
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Specializing in classic, independent and foreign film, you’re sure to enjoy the show at the Roxy Cinema.
Zinc Bar
entertainment
greenwich village
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All flavors of jazz seem to be represented at Zinc Bar, from funk and fusion to New Orleans and orchestral jazz. Performers hail from Morocco, Greece, Cuba, and beyond.
AN CHOI
food & drink
restaurants
lower east side
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With a small two-room dining area, and a carry-out business that’s beloved by LES locals, An Choi is known for a selection of Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches, and pho soups.