From 6sqft From stationery store to the famous blue box: The 180-year history of Tiffany & Co. POSTED ON FRI, FEBRUARY 10, 2017BY PENELOPE BAREAU VIEW PHOTO IN GALLERY Charles Lewis Tiffany (left) in his Union Square store, with Charles T. Cook, in 1887 The recent shake-up at Tiffany, involving the replacement of CEO Frederic Cumenal…
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From Gothamist: Milk Bar Opens In West Village With $1 Cereal Milk Soft Serve BY NELL CASEY IN FOOD ON FEB 10, 2017 2:00 PM (Milk Bar) It’s not at Shake Shack level just yet, but Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar empire continues to proliferate in NYC, today opening its 8th shop (11th globally) in the West Village. The new location took over the…
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From The Real Deal: The Elizabeth Street Garden As of this summer, it looked like the Elizabeth Street Garden, the beloved sculpture-filled park in the center of Nolita, was safe. But not so fast: the future of the garden is once again uncertain. In January, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation decided not to fund a six-story…
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Every time you need a drink at Dear Irving, you can just press the buzzer at your table—every table has one connected to the bar. Your server will come, and behind the scenes someone has handcarved the ice cubes that will accompany your spirits. Read more…
One of the most distinctive architectural features of the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan is its vast array of cast iron buildings. In fact, the architectural use of cast iron is such an integral feature of the neighborhood that almost all of SoHo is included in the SoHo Cast Iron Historic District, which was designated by…
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In Manhattan, restaurants with outdoor seating can choose whether or not to allow your pets to dine with you. Here are just a few that offer an enthusiastic welcome…some with added benefits… (Check back often, we’ll keep adding on…) CHELSEA The Park 118 10th Avenue between 17th and 18th 212-352-3313 American/Mediterranean: Lunch, brunch, dinner and…
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My family and I have stayed in Kimpton Hotels in several US cities. (The Rouge in DC, and the Triton in San Francisco are particular favorites.) Our 60 lb Hound is always given an enthusiastic welcome. In Manhattan, we’re lucky enough to have 4 Kimpton Hotels in great locations. The Muse on 46th Street between 7th and 8th…
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Yes, this winter has been…trying. It’s been a throwback to the 70s. It’s been a test of our commitment to muddle through in this great city no matter how high the blackened, cement-like, garbage-encrusted, snow banks might grow. We’re about to be rewarded for our loyalty…with SPRING. The West Village: running neck and…
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