Exhibition Duane Linklater: 12 + 2 at Dia:Chelsea
At Dia:Chelsea, through October 25, you can visit the exhibition Duane Linklater: 12 + 2 — a project in which sculpture becomes a language of memory and movement. At the heart of the show are seven large bison sculptures, each presented in a different pose — as if the animals are lying down, rolling, or…
The History of New York in Photos: Don King at Top of the Rock, 1975
You may disagree, but I’m convinced: the words “rooftop” and “New York” were made for each other. One simply cannot exist without the other. This is a city where sky and architecture meet at every corner, as if New York itself invented the idea of conversations and meetings at altitude. The Golden Era of Manhattan…
Happier Grocery — New York’s Answer to Erewhon
It turns out that back in late 2023, a truly unique grocery store opened in New York — one that can best be described as a “New York Erewhon”, referencing the cult Los Angeles-based chain known for its curated selection, sleek aesthetics, and devoted creative-class following. Boutique Grocery Located in southern SoHo, Happier Grocery is…
Inside Gracie Mansion: A Peek into the Mayor’s House
Few people realize that New York City has its very own version of the White House — a historic mansion where every city mayor resides during their term. This elegant estate, known as Gracie Mansion, isn’t just a political residence — it’s a living museum of American history, art, and culture. And the best part?…
Chaim Gross’s Studio Tour
If you’ve visited more than one museum in New York, chances are you’ve seen the works of Louise Nevelson, often called one of America’s greatest sculptors — even though she was born in Poltava Province, Ukraine. Louise Nevelson was once a student of another remarkable American sculptor — Chaim Gross — who was born in…
WatchHouse Coffee Shop in the Chrysler Building, New York
WatchHouse is a British coffeehouse chain that approaches its craft much like the British approach building a Range Rover: with cutting-edge technology, refined style, and understated luxury. The New York location inside the Chrysler Building — one of the world’s most iconic landmarks and a brilliant example of Art Deco architecture — is a dream…
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace, New York
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. — the 26th President and 25th Vice President of the United States from the Republican Party, and a Nobel Prize laureate — was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City. Today, the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace is recognized as a National Historic Site. History Theodore Roosevelt spent the first fourteen years…
Wild Cherry Restaurant: A New Culinary Experience in New York
Today marked the soft opening of Wild Cherry, a new restaurant that seems destined to become a magnet for cultured New Yorkers and lovers of all things beautiful. Here’s a first look at the city’s newest culinary experience. A Place with History Wild Cherry is nestled in the heart of the West Village, inside the…
The Mystery of the Morris-Jumel Mansion
The Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York City is a museum with a complex and sometimes controversial history that spans from the colonial era to the present day. Built in 1765, it is one of the oldest surviving houses in New York. But beyond its historical significance, the mansion is also surrounded by ghost stories and…
Coffee & Shopping: The Best Brewtiques in New York
It turns out that stores combining retail and coffee under one roof are now called by a trendy word — “brewtique”: a mix of “brew” (to make coffee) and “boutique”. And it’s not just a fashionable concept with a pleasant aroma of freshly brewed coffee — it also adds 25–30% more revenue to the business….
