New York City boasts one of the city’s most brutalist facades, seemingly leading to a bunker, the Masons’ main vault, or an army depot. But in reality, it’s a church, and it’s called The Salvation Army. It turns out that The Salvation Army is a Christian movement, both a church and a charitable organization. From…
Everyone knows New York’s Oculus, designed by Santiago Calatrava… But few know that this project would not have been possible without one museum, the Spanish architect’s first project in the United States — the Milwaukee Art Museum. The Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) is a museum blessed with architects. The first building was designed by Eero…
In New York City, a woman parked her car on Fifth Avenue, opened the door, and… fell into an open manhole. She was unable to be rescued. The day before yesterday, May 18, 2026, at around 11:30 PM, 56-year-old Donike Gochay parked her Mercedes SUV on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street in…
There are famous and beautiful New York streets featured in every travel guide, but you’re unlikely to find the locals’ hangouts there. The residents of this small street speak for themselves: Google founder Eric Schmidt, model Gigi Hadid, and actress Kristen Stewart. It’s a very small street, just 1/5 of a mile or ~300 meters…
It’s a truly summery, hot day in New York today (up to 37°C in the sun)… And it’s time to remind you of one special cafe that loves its customers so much that they hand out umbrellas (and water!) to those standing in line. Cafe 12 (Twelve) is a matcha cafe in New York City…
The New York City subway has a fascinating “Who’s Your Neighbor” infographic that helps you understand the ethnicity of the city’s residents. I won’t retell the image, but I’ll add some context. Americans (those born in the US) make up just under 65% of New York City’s population, with the remaining 35% being immigrants. I…
The New York Times released its annual list of the 100 best restaurants in New York City, and a Georgian cafe from Brighton Beach ranked 23rd! Tone Cafe, which calls itself the oldest Georgian bakery in the United States, has been in business since 1997 and is famous for its fresh bread from a traditional…
111 West 57th Street (Steinway Tower) is a skyscraper with an aspect ratio of 1:24, meaning its height is 24 times its width. For comparison, a classical column has a ratio of approximately 10:1, while a pencil has a ratio of approximately 15:1. Photographed by Kir Simakov – he won an award for this image…
In New York, Georgian cuisine is experiencing a golden age. Just ten years ago, khinkali was sought after somewhere in Brighton Beach, but today, Manhattan and Brooklyn boast dozens of places pouring amber Saperavi and serving Adjarian boats with melted cheese. We’ve compiled a list of the best Georgian restaurants in New York, each with…
New York City is a strange city. It’s experiencing a housing crisis, demand significantly exceeds supply, home prices are among the highest in the world — and yet, you can still buy an apartment just one block from Central Park for just $185,000! There’s a catch, though: the apartment is in a co-op with an…
