A: Thanks to modern technology, tracking down the work of indie designers and fashion up-and-comers is easier than ever. Here are four great places to start: If you’re in New York, check out Made in NYC for a list of locally made products. The site includes the apparel industry as well as many non-clothing items produced in… Read more »
Now that Lower Manhattan is starting to return to its former self after Hurricane Sandy, I’m happy to report on nine new openings in the district. They range from maternity wear to fried chicken and they are welcome additions. SouthWest NY – 301 South End Avenue (212) 945-0528 | www.southwestny.com SouthWest NY is back and better… Read more »
If you are a New Yorker that depends on supermarkets and local deli and fruit stands for your produce, you are getting the short end of the produce stick. Despite living in a booming metropolis, we New Yorkers actually have over 50 farmers’ markets (the largest outdoor network of urban farmers’ markets in the world!) that… Read more »
A: In a word—No. It’s true that you might be getting something that sort-of looks like your favorite designer brand, but the quality of the bags/sunglasses/watches are poor and easily recognized as cheap. The higher-end knock-offs (the one stored in illicit back rooms and basements) look like the real deal, but they are highly illegal… Read more »
Q: I need help with with my couch. It’s quite different, and I’m having a really tough time finding throw pillows that would work with it’s untraditional look. Can you help? A: I see your point—this is definitely an “untraditional” piece! That said, here are some suggestions for pillows that could play on its unique character:… Read more »
We have just one opening for you in this edition, but this store has already become one of the most popular businesses on Fulton Street. Any neighborhood with a growing population of residents, not to mention workers and visitors, needs a well-stocked grocery store that caters to a variety of needs. Key Food’s huge new… Read more »
As modern-day Americans, we’re all about convenience. We’re constantly striving to find ways to make it easier, get it faster, do it better. And nowhere is this more true than in New York City. After all, where else can you have your dog walked, your clothes cleaned, your dinner prepared, and your errands run, all… Read more »
Whether you’re looking to clean out your closet or fill it with new fashion finds without spending a fortune, a thrift store can be a fantastic way to go. New York City boasts charity shops benefiting a range of causes, including disease treatment and prevention, community services, arts organizations, and more. And since many thrift… Read more »
Summer is the season of escape. In this edition, we have a new car rental service for your upcoming vacation, a sandwich shop to equip you with food for the road, a shoe store so you’re fashionably shod when you arrive, and a nail salon and spa to pamper your tired feet when you return…. Read more »
Q: My sister is in need of a bag, and it’s been two years since she’s found one she likes. She happened to see a lady with one she adored the other day, and the woman told her that she had gotten it at Halls (an exclusive department store in Kansas City owned by Hallmark)…. Read more »
