The Nolita Guide
Once a quiet buffer between Little Italy and SoHo, Nolita is now the neighborhood for long lunches, specific shops and a post-dinner drink that turns into a late night.
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The Best Cheesecake in NYC
Fourteen slices that define New York cheesecake, from Junior's and a Bronx bakery that supplies Peter Luger to Basque burnt tarts and an ube jiggly cake in Chinatown, plus how cream cheese made it all possible.
The Best Matcha in NYC
Where to drink matcha made properly in New York, from a Greenpoint tea counter and an East Village stone mill to single-cultivar shots in Nolita, plus what "ceremonial grade" actually means.
The Best Sustainable Fashion Boutiques in NYC
Shop ethically without compromising on style at these eco-conscious New York boutiques prioritizing upcycled materials and fair-trade production.
The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries in NYC
Dining out with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity does not mean sacrificing flavor in New York City.
The Best Concept Stores and Boutiques in New York
Beyond the big names, these are the design-led New York shops where fashion, art books, and beautiful objects share the same shelves.
The Best Italian Restaurants in New York City
From red-sauce joints that feel like a movie set to the new wave of pasta labs, this is where to eat Italian in New York right now.
The Best Independent Jewelry Stores in New York City
Beyond the big boxes, these are the city's best local designers and curators for everything from permanent bracelets to custom engagement rings.
The Best Thai Restaurants in New York City
From fiery Isan duck larb in Elmhurst to upscale coastal curries in NoHo, here is where to eat Thai food in New York right now.
The 19 Best Secret Gardens and Pocket Parks in New York City
Escape the relentless pavement by stepping into these tucked-away courtyards, community plots, and rooftop green spaces scattered across the five boroughs.
The Best Rainy Day Things to Do in New York City
Your phone says it’s going to rain all day. Here is our list of the best museums, movie theaters, markets and other indoor escapes that are actually worth your time.
The SoHo and Nolita Guide
From cast-iron grandeur and global flagships to the quiet streets and independent shops that define downtown cool, this is your guide to SoHo and Nolita right now.
The Best Bagels in New York City
Eighteen bagel shops worth the line, from century-old appetizing counters to sourdough upstarts, with exactly what to order at each one.
The Best Brunch in New York City
Where to find the pancakes, eggs and morning cocktails that are actually worth getting out of bed for, from SoHo to Prospect Heights.
The Best Date Night Restaurants in New York City
Eighteen rooms for every stage of the thing, from the first drink to the anniversary, with what to order, where to sit and how to get in.
The Best Dive Bars in New York City
Twenty-one bars across Manhattan and Brooklyn where the beer is cheap, the jukebox has opinions and nobody has redecorated since the last recession.
The Best Flea Markets in New York City
From the essential Brooklyn lots with skyline views to curated Manhattan showcases for vintage collectors, these are the markets worth your weekend.
The Best Independent Bookstores in New York City
Twenty-five shops across four boroughs where the staff picks are sharp, the readings are free and nobody minds if you browse for an hour and buy one paperback.
The Best Menswear Stores in New York City
From Japanese denim specialists to custom tailoring houses, these are the independent shops that define men's style in New York right now.
The Best Pizza Slices in New York City
Nineteen counters across four boroughs, from the plain cheese that sets the standard to the burrata and oxtail slices worth crossing a river for.
The Best Sneaker Stores in New York City
From the impossible-to-get drops to the vintage grails, these are the only sneaker shops in New York that matter.
