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Gusto

8432 West Third Street
Bold inventive Italian, incorporating the best ingredients of the moment. Small, cozy dining room. Recipient of Esquire Magazines Best New Restaurant Award for 2012, when it opened. MAKE RESERVATIONS.

http://www.gusto-la.com

Joan’s on Third

8350 West Third Street
Entrepreneur, tastemaker, chef, founder and curator of all things Joan’s on Third, Joan McNamara has created an L.A. foodie institution. Originally a catering company, Joan's is now a gourmet marketplace and café, in addition to catering parties and events for the rich and famous. Side note: Joan is developing a cookbook and branded products, and is opening additional locations, beginning with a second marketplace location in Studio City.

http://www.joansonthird.com

Little Next Door

8142 West Third Street
European-style brasserie. Great steak frites.

http://www.littlenextdoor.com

Los Angeles County Store

4333 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Store is the only shop dedicated exclusively to fine goods made in Los Angeles. From artisanal food to small housewares, apothecary to prints and stationery, it is a thoughtfully curated collection of beautifully crafted wares from across the county.

http://lacountystore.com/

Lotta Stensson

8372 West Third Street
Flagship shop of Swedish fashion designer, Lotta Stensson. Fabulous bohemian chic clothing. The versatile ponchos, in cotton and silk for beach cover-ups, and beautifully woven wool for cool weather chic, are a MUST-HAVE. Clients include Charlize Theron, Madonna, Beyonce, and Angelina Jolie. Need I say more?

http://www.lottanyc.com

Mercado

7910 West Third Street
Contemporary Mexican restaurant - great food, great margaritas

http://www.mercadorestaurant.com

Nathalie Seaver Boutique

8360 West Third Street
Beautiful, original clothing designs, unique kids clothes, gifts, accessories - and info on renting a villa in the South of France that belongs to Nathalie's family. Don't miss the gorgeous wide-brimmed straw hats that can be folded into a suitcase for travel.

http://www.seavergifts.com

New Stone Age

8407 West Third Street
A cabinet of curiosities in a store - unique accessories, jewelry, tableware, you name it

http://www.newstoneagela.com

Night + Market

9041 Sunset Boulevard
LIvely atmosphere and delicious Thai street food served family style. Chef Kris Yenbamroong: "We aim to make the most delicious and authentic Thai food to facilitate drinking and fun-having amongst friends." Celeb fans include Gwyneth Paltrow and Lena Dunham.

http://www.nightmarketsong.com

Odys + Penelope

127 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
Churrassco and grill. See and be seen in this hip new LA restaurant. Great food, great cocktails, contemporary design. Don't miss the farmer’s dozen salad - 12 seasonal raw and roasted veggies, herbs, pepita “butter” lime vinaigrette.

http://odysandpenelope.com/

OK

8303 West Third Street
Art books, unique tabletop + lighting, accessories, jewelry, art - I spent a lot of time in here!

http://www.okthestore.com

Plastica

8405 West Third Street
Ultra hip housewares, kids toys, pillows, and accessories

http://www.plasticashop.com

POT

3515 Wilshire Boulevard
Celebrated LA chef-of-the-moment, Roy Choi, went from a chef ingloriously fired from a high-profile restaurant, to food truck pioneer (he would tweet the changing locations of the truck), to baron of a restaurant empire. POT is his lively (ie raucous) new restaurant in the Line hotel - a hipster joint, dishing out sleekly reimagined Korean fusion food. Bowls, chopsticks and metal water cups are hidden in cubbyholes set into each of the long communal tables, on which there's a plastic pitcher of ice tea and a roll of paper towels. Don't leave LA without eating in at least one of Roy Choi's restaurants. (The Commissary is on the rooftop of The Line: http://www.eatatpot.com/#commissary) Side note: Choi was a producer on the film, "Chef." Director and star, Jon Favreau, worked in Choi's restaurant kitchens to learn the ropes for the part.

http://www.eatatpot.com

Pyrrha

8315 West Third Street
Flagship store; handcrafted jewelry inspired by vintage wax seals. New "Game of Thrones" series if you're into that.

http://www.pyrrha.com

Simple Things: sandwich.salad.pie

8310 West Third Street
Healthy and homemade breakfast and lunch and yummy desserts.

http://www.simplethingsrestaurant.com

Son of a Gun

8370 West Third Street
Not to be missed - small, shared plates of fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients in a kitschy nautical-themed dining room. If you can't be there when they open at 6, make reservations. My faves are the lobster roll and the fried chicken sandwich. In fact, if you order only one thing, it should be the fried chicken sandwich.

http://www.sonofagunrestaurant.com

Terroni West Hollywood

7605 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
Hip Italian restaurant with great homemade pasta.

http://www.terroni.com/

The Churchill

8384 West Third Street
In the Orlando Hotel. Seasonal American cuisine, fabulous signature cocktails with a cozy outdoor patio. Don't miss the photo booth upstairs - classiest (black and white) photo booth photos ever. They also have a Third Street takeaway window serving Clover Juice, Stumptown Coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, artisanal pizza by the slice, and homemade ice cream.

http://www.the-churchill.com

The Orlando

8384 West Third Street
Fabulously located boutique hotel. On a block with the best shops and restaurants in West Hollywood, and a block away from The Beverly Center mall. When I was staying there, several of the "Dancing With the Stars" folk were also staying there. I rode the elevator with British judge, Len Goodwin, several times.

http://www.theorlando.com

Traveler’s Bookcase

8375 West Third Street
Every travel guide, map, travel memoir, novel set in faraway places that you would ever want. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time (and $) in here.

http://www.travelersbookcase.com

Wittmore Shop for Guys

8236 West Third Street
Classic but cool men’s clothes and accessories

http://www.shopwittmore.com

Los Angeles, CA : Eat

Gusto

http://www.gusto-la.com

Joan’s on Third

http://www.joansonthird.com

Little Next Door

8142 West Third Street
European-style brasserie. Great steak frites.

http://www.littlenextdoor.com

Mercado

7910 West Third Street
Contemporary Mexican restaurant - great food, great margaritas

http://www.mercadorestaurant.com

Simple Things: sandwich.salad.pie

8310 West Third Street
Healthy and homemade breakfast and lunch and yummy desserts.

http://www.simplethingsrestaurant.com

Son of a Gun

http://www.sonofagunrestaurant.com

Terroni West Hollywood

7605 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
Hip Italian restaurant with great homemade pasta.

http://www.terroni.com/

The Churchill

http://www.the-churchill.com

Los Angeles, CA : Shop

Los Angeles County Store

http://lacountystore.com/

Lotta Stensson

http://www.lottanyc.com

Nathalie Seaver Boutique

http://www.seavergifts.com

New Stone Age

8407 West Third Street
A cabinet of curiosities in a store - unique accessories, jewelry, tableware, you name it

http://www.newstoneagela.com

OK

8303 West Third Street
Art books, unique tabletop + lighting, accessories, jewelry, art - I spent a lot of time in here!

http://www.okthestore.com

Plastica

8405 West Third Street
Ultra hip housewares, kids toys, pillows, and accessories

http://www.plasticashop.com

Pyrrha

8315 West Third Street
Flagship store; handcrafted jewelry inspired by vintage wax seals. New "Game of Thrones" series if you're into that.

http://www.pyrrha.com

Traveler’s Bookcase

8375 West Third Street
Every travel guide, map, travel memoir, novel set in faraway places that you would ever want. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time (and $) in here.

http://www.travelersbookcase.com

Wittmore Shop for Guys

8236 West Third Street
Classic but cool men’s clothes and accessories

http://www.shopwittmore.com

Los Angeles, CA : Stay

The Orlando

http://www.theorlando.com

Minneapolis: Eat

Bellecour

739 Lake Street East, Wayzata
From the team behind the renowned Spoon and Stable comes Bellecour, a French bistro and bakery located in the heart of downtown Wayzata. Named after the bustling town center of Place Bellecour in Lyon, France, the restaurant borrows classic cuisine and charming design from the storied gastronomical capital of the Western world. Chef Gavin Kaysen’s lifelong love of cooking is deeply tied to the food and people of Lyon. While most culinarians are privileged to call two of the town’s most famed descendants, Daniel Boulud and Paul Bocuse, professional inspirations, Gavin also knows them as dear friends and mentors. Their stories are as much a part of Bellecour as Gavin’s own.

https://bellecourrestaurant.com

Coalition

227 Water Street, Excelsior
Located in a historic Excelsior brick building dating from 1886, Coalition offers up an inspired menu and specialty cocktails. Chef Eli Wollenzien also owns Red Sauce Rebellion down the street.

https://coalitionrestaurant.com

Red Sauce Rebellion

205 Water Street, Excelsior
The red sauce is thick with tomato chunks, and a bit sweet. It's served up on pasta and on the signature pizza, the Rebel Pie, which comes with a biscuit crust baked in a cast-iron skillet. House Sauce, aka wine, is on tap for $7 a glass--and it's good. Chef Eli Wollenzien also heads up the eatery Coalition down the street. Side note: This is one of the few restaurants I've found in the United States that serves trofie, a short twisted pasta from Liguria in Northern Italy. And don't miss The Rebel Room--a secret (well, not so secret anymore) cocktail lounge downstairs.

https://redsaucerebellion.com/

The Dough Room

300 Superior Blvd, Wayzata
Chef Alex Dayton and his team handcraft pasta with local ingredients and pizza dough with flour from Sunrise Flour Mill, the restaurant’s exclusive provider of 1800s heritage red wheat flour. Also available for is a rotating menu of meats from Peterson Craftsman Meats. One word: fabulous.

https://www.tdrwayzata.com/

Minneapolis : See

The Guthrie Theater

818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
Founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie in 1963, The Guthrie Theater is dedicated to producing the great works of dramatic literature, developing the work of contemporary playwrights and cultivating the next generation of theater artists. (Side note: I interned in the costume shop when I was in college and it launched my career as a costume designer in New York.)

https://www.guthrietheater.org/

Walker Art Center

725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
World-renowned contemporary art museum. Focusing on the visual, performing, and media arts of our time, the Walker takes a global, multidisciplinary, and diverse approach to the creation, presentation, interpretation, collection, and preservation of art. Walker programs examine the questions that shape and inspire us as individuals, cultures, and communities.

https://walkerart.org

Minneapolis : Shop

GRAY Home + Lifestyle

264 Water Street
Beautifully curated home, fashion, and beauty products with a classic, minimalistic aesthetic. I could spend hours in here.

https://www.grayhomeandlifestyle.com/

New York City: Eat

ABC Kitchen

Inside ABC Carpet and Home: 35 E 18th Street (Broadway)
Jean-Georges Vongerichten farm to table restaurant.

https://www.abchome.com/dine/abc-kitchen/

Balthazar

80 Spring Street
Classic French bistro—a Soho landmark. Serves traditional French fare from breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends.

https://balthazarny.com/

Barbetta

Theatre district: 321 W 46th St
Barbetta, having celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2006, is the oldest restaurant in New York that is still owned by the family that founded it. Barbetta is also the oldest Italian restaurant in New York and the oldest restaurant in New York's Theatre District.

http://www.barbettarestaurant.com

Bluestone Lane

Near Met Museum: 1085 5th Ave (90th st)
Coffee break near the Met.

https://bluestonelane.com/cafes/upper-east-side/

Bombay Bread Bar

195 Spring Street (Sullivan)
Soho Indian restaurant serves riffs of Bombay's street foods and traditional dishes reimagined. The colorful and vibrant space was designed by set decorator Kris Moran, a longtime member of movie director Wes Anderson's creative team.

https://www.thebombaybreadbar.com/

Café Clover

West Village: 10 Downing Street
Healthy farm to table fare in a stylish and cozy space.

https://www.cafeclovernyc.com/

Café Luxembourg

Upper West Side: 200 W 70th St (Betw Amsterdam and West End Ave)
Cozy French bistro.

https://cafeluxembourg.com/

Café Un Deux Trois

Theatre district: 321 W 46th St
Classic French bistro.

http://www.leparisiennyc.com/

Chelsea Market

Chelsea: 75 9th Ave (betw 15 and 16)
Enclosed urban food court, shopping mall, Food Network studios

http://chelseamarket.com/

Fonda Comida Mexicana

Chelsea: 189 9th Ave (21st St)
Celebrated chef and cookbook author Roberto Santibãnez from Mexico City has created a menu of exciting contemporary Mexican cuisine. The tortillas are hand-pressed, the guacamole is made-to-order and the margaritas are thoughtfully crafted.

http://fondarestaurant.com/chelsea/

Grand Sichuan

Chelsea: 229 9th Ave (betw 24th and 25th St)
Chinese restaurant in Chelsea.

http://www.grand-sichuan.com/

Jun Men Ramen

Chelsea: 249 9th Ave (25th St)
Ramen noodle bar

http://www.junmenramen.com/

Katz’s Delicatessen

205 E Houston Street (corner of Ludlow)
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high pastrami sandwiches since 1888.

https://www.katzsdelicatessen.com/

Kiin Thai Eatery

Washington Square/NYU: 36 E 8th Street (betw University Place and Broadway)
Eclectic interpretation of traditional Southeast Asian dishes.

http://kiinthaieatery.com/

Kish Kash

West Village: 455 Hudson Street
North African cous cous restaurant.

https://www.kishkashnyc.com/

Mailalino

2 Lexington Ave (Gramercy Park)
Danny Meyer Italian restaurant. Inspired by the rustic cuisine of Rome’s distinct neighborhoods, Maialino is a trattoria reimagined for present-day New York City, overlooking Gramercy Park.

https://maialinonyc.com/

Milk and Hops

Chelsea: 166 9th Ave (betw 20th and 21st St)
Beer, cheese, sandwiches, brunch.

http://milkandhops.com/

Minetta Tavern

113 MacDougal Street
Celeb-magnet hot-ticket tavern with upper-end French bistro fare & reimagined vintage decor.

http://www.minettatavernny.com/

Momofuku Ko

8 Extra Place (off 1st Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery)
Two Michelin stars are only one of the reasons this tiny, reservations-only dining room is hard to get into. Chef David Chang's celebrated multi-course tasting menu is all about the reinvention of traditional Japanese cuisine. The bar offers a constantly evolving selection of a la carte dishes. Seating at the bar is on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://ko.momofuku.com/

Momofuku Noodle Bar

East Village: 171 First Ave (betw 10th and 11th St)
David Chang's famous break-out ramen bar.

https://noodlebar-ny.momofuku.com/

Momofuku Ssam Bar

207 Second Avenue (13th St)
David Chang's take on an Asian fast food restaurant. Save room for dessert (the now-famous Crack Pie, cereal milk soft serve) at Milk Bar in the back. Open late-night.

https://ssambar.momofuku.com/

Motorino

349 E. 12th Street
Neapolitan pizza baked in a traditional Naples wood-burning brick oven.

https://www.motorinopizza.com/

Murray’s Bagels

Chelsea: 242 8th Ave (betw 22nd and 23rd St)
Family-owned traditional New York bagel shop.

http://murraysbagelschelsea.com/Home.html

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Chinatown: 13 Doyers Street (Bowery); Nolita: 10 Kenmare Street
Classic Dim Sum.

http://nomwah.com/

Oyster Bar

Lower level, Grand Central Terminal
A New York Institution. For over 100 years the Grand Central Oyster Bar has been serving the freshest oysters and seafood in New York City.

http://www.oysterbarny.com/

Proletariat

East Village: 102 St. Marks Place
If there was a "DRINK" category, this would be in it. No food, but craft beer from around the world served up by knowledgeable bartenders in a small, funky bar with great music.

https://www.proletariatny.com/

Sant Ambroeus

West Village: 259 West 4th St (Perry St) (Also 1000 Madison Ave and 265 Lafayette St)
Italian restaurant, coffee bar, and pasticceria.

http://www.santambroeus.com/

Shake Shack

Nomad/Flatiron district: SE corner of Madison Square Park (near Madison Avenue & E.23rd Street)
Original Danny Meyer burger and shake joint.

https://www.shakeshack.com/location/madison-square-park/

Sushi Yasuda

Midtown East: 204 E 43rd St
Traditional sushi often using fish flown in from Japan served in a minimalist, bamboo setting.

http://www.sushiyasuda.com/information.html

The Campbell

15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Grand Central Terminal
Circa 1923, The Campbell is the former private office and reception hall of John W. Campbell, a Jazz Age financier. The Campbell showcases many of the thirteenth-century Florentine-inspired design intricacies that upheld its legendary allure, including soaring, 25-foot hand painted ceilings, a grand stone fireplace, Campbell’s personal steel safe, a century-old leaded glass window and original millwork. Now it's a stylish cocktail bar, serving classic and modern cocktails that highlight fresh ingredients, wines, and locally brewed craft beers, complemented by a menu of elevated bar fare and lunch specialties, including small plates, soups, salads and sandwiches.

https://www.thecampbellnyc.com/

Vanessa’s Dumpling House

Union Square: 220 E 14th Street; Chinatown: 118A Eldridge Street
Using daily fresh ingredients Vanessa makes all her own dumplings, sesame pancake breads, fillings, noodles, soups, salads and sauces many times each day.

https://vanessas.com/

Via Carota

West Village: 51 Grove Street
Via Carota is the West Village gastroteca of cherished downtown chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi. Inspired by the 17th-century villa in the hills near Florence which Sodi once called home, Via Carota honors old-world Italian roots, life style, food and décor. One block up from the couple’s other beloved restaurants Buvette and I Sodi. Open all day long serving food and drink, early until late in a true gastroteca fashion.

http://www.viacarota.com/

Vic’s

31 Great Jones St.
Italian; pizza in wood-burning oven.

http://vicsnewyork.com/

Victor’s Café

Theatre district: 236 W 52nd Street
Fabulous Cuban restaurant with live music in the theatre district. Lively and fun with impeccable service. I recommend the house specialty Ropa Vieja (braised skirt steak) or the Pargo en Camisa de Plátano (red snapper in a plantain crust.

https://victorscafe.com/

New York City: See

9/11 Memorial and Museum

180 Greenwich St (Enter: Liberty Street + West Street, West Street + Fulton Street; Fulton Street + Greenwich St)
Memorial: Daily 7:30 am - 9 pm Museum: Sun - Th 9 am - 8 pm (last entry 6 pm) Fri and Sat 9 am -9 pm (last entry 7 pm) BUY TICKETS ONLINE

https://www.911memorial.org/

Broadway

Get same-day half-price tickets at TKTS: Times Square: "under the red steps" in Father Duffy Square at Broadway and 47th Street South Street Seaport: 190 Front Street Lincoln Center: David Rubenstein Atrium at 61 West 62nd Street

https://www.broadway.com/shows/tickets/?category=broadway&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl9zdBRDgARIsAL5Nyn3oXCNxGOZPkOzfVFNTa9OBvWE2yOBeYlu_UpEcTw7o8_FlUlDputkaAg6uEALw_wcB

Brooklyn Bridge

Entrance at Cadman Plaza
Upper-level promenade (amazing views) for pedestrians and cyclists. Best seen early morning or after midnight, when it’s quiet. The bridge empties out at City Hall on the Manhattan side and Dumbo on the Brooklyn side. Stroll down to Empire Fulton-Ferry State Park, a wide and grassy knoll level with the East River.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtml

Central Park – rent a boat

Weather permitting, a fleet of 100 rowboats are available for rent at Loeb Boathouse from 10am til sundown. Go into park from 72nd Street and Fifth Ave. Boathouse shuttle van stops along upper Fifth Avenue.

http://www.thecentralparkboathouse.com/boats.php

Color Factory

251 Spring Street (Varick)
In a 20,000 square feet space, you'll find a collaborative interactive exhibit of colors collected around the city— hues that invite curiosity, discovery and play. Well-known artists, creatives, designers and makers have teamed up to tell their unique color stories and engage in unexpected ways. Buy tickets online. Th - Tues 10 am - 11 pm We hope that the palette and projects offered within Color Factory will connect you to the colorful moments around New York and in your own daily life.

http://www.colorfactory.co/

Empire State Building

34th St and 5th Ave
Open 365 days, 8 am - 2 am Go late at night to avoid the queues

http://www.esbnyc.com/

High Line

Elevator entrances: Gansevoort St and Washington St, 14th-16th-20th-23rd-26th-28th-30th-34th Streets
A public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the City of New York, the High Line opened in 2009 as a hybrid public space where visitors experience nature, art, and design.

http://www.thehighline.org/

Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 Fifth Avenue (83rd Street)
Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in America. It is arguably the world’s most important museum, with its encyclopedic collection representing the cultural and artistic history of mankind. Spanning four city blocks on Fifth Avenue and jutting into Central Park, its neoclassical central façade is framed by gigantic columns atop a grand staircase, on which there always seems to be a busy, energetic crowd buzzing about. Inside are sweeping collections of sculptures and paintings, weapons and armor, musical instruments, costumes, fashion art, and more—over two million artworks.

https://www.metmuseum.org/

MOMA (Museum of Modern Art)

11 W 53rd St
Largest collection of contemporary art in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. Open 7 days, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm (admission free Fri 4-8) Ensconced in the museum are three restaurants, most notably The Modern—two Michelin stars and four James Beard awards.

https://www.moma.org/

New York Public Library

476 Fifth Ave (betw 40th and 42nd St)
Oasis of quiet calm—take a breather in the Rose Reading Room. A free one-hour tour happens Thursdays at 2 p.m. (Meet at reception)

https://www.nypl.org/

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Battery Park
BUY TICKETS ONLINE

https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/fees.htm

The Morgan Library

225 Madison Avenue (36th St)
The Morgan Library & Museum began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan (1837–1913), one of the preeminent collectors and cultural benefactors in the United States. As early as 1890 Morgan had begun to assemble a collection of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints. Highlights include the Gutenberg Bible and handwritten works by Mozart and Thoreau.

https://www.themorgan.org/

Whitney Museum of American Art

99 Gansevoort Street (Highline)
As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. Sun - Th 10:30 am - 6 pm, Fri and Sat 10:30 am - 10 pm BUY TICKETS ONLINE

https://whitney.org/

New York City: Shop

ABC Carpet and Home

888 Broadway (between 18th and 19th St)
Department store of home design treasures beautifully displayed in vignettes on six sprawling floors.

http://www.abchome.com/

Argosy Book Store

116 E. 59th Street
Six floors of antique bibliophile treasures from this family-run institution (since 1925.)

https://www.argosybooks.com/

Barney’s

101 7th Avenue (between 16th and 17th St)
Returned to its original Chelsea location with gleaming new displays and the same fashion-forward labels. Time your visit to their epic summer warehouse sales.

https://www.barneys.com/

Bergdorf Goodman

754 Fifth Ave. (betw 57th and 58th St)
Legendary department store for the upper crust. Views of Central Park from the dressing room and John Barrett Salon.

https://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/

Creel and Gow

131 East 70th Street
A stunning townhouse of rare natural specimens, taxidermy, and curiosities expertly curated among global design items. Instagrammable style moments.

http://www.creelandgow.com/

Dover Street Market

160 Lexington Avenue (30th St)
Rei Kawakubo's multi-level concept shop featuring fashion-forward labels and a tiny outpost of the Rose Bakery. In the Murray Hill neighborhood.

https://newyork.doverstreetmarket.com/

John Derian

6 E. 2nd Street (Bowery)
Derian’s signature découpage glassware and other beautifully curated decorative items.

https://www.johnderian.com/

Kinokuniya

1073 Avenue of the Americas (between 40th and 42nd St)
Japanese bookstore known for its collection of Asian books & magazines. I go there for the cool Japanese stationery and office supplies.

https://usa.kinokuniya.com/

Michele Varian

27 Howard Street (between Lafayette and Broadway)
Unique decorative accessories, furniture, jewelry, and the designer’s famous handmade pillows.

https://michelevarian.com/

Saks Fifth Avenue

611 Fifth Ave (between 48th and 49th St)
Flagship department New York department store across from Rockefeller Center.

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/

Strand Book Store

828 Broadway (12th Street)
Eighteen miles worth of secondhand books.

https://www.strandbooks.com/books/

New York City: Stay

Arlo NoMad

11 E 31st St (Fifth Ave)
Located North of Madison Square Park and just a short walk from the Empire State Building, Arlo Hotel NoMad has thoughtfully designed micro guest rooms with playful touches. The first two floors offer inviting communal spaces, including MASSONI “Italianish” Restaurant by Chef Dale Talde and BARlo, an innovative cocktail bar. Enjoy expansive views and custom mixed beverages from the 31st floor rooftop bar “The Heights”.

https://www.arlohotels.com/arlo-nomad/

Arlo Soho

231 Hudson St (Broome)
Thoughtfully designed micro guest rooms that combine flexible, modern furniture with efficient storage spaces and a range of playful touches. Rooms come with an array of bed types and views (and in some cases, even a large outdoor terrace). Plus, all the amenities you need to make Arlo SoHo your home base in the city.

https://www.arlohotels.com/arlo-soho/

Citizen M Bowery

189 Bowery (betw Kenmare and Spring St)
Affordable luxury. Compact, cleverly designed guest rooms and large art-filled public spaces. There's no concierge, no room service, and you check yourself in. But the stylish, compact rooms are decked out with high-tech gadgetry and plush, king-size beds--and all the free on-demand movies, bottled water, and Wi-Fi you could ask for.

https://www.citizenm.com/destinations/new-york/new-york-bowery-hotel

Citizen M Times Square

218 W 50th Street
Affordable luxury. Compact, cleverly designed guest rooms and large art-filled public spaces. There's no concierge, no room service, and you check yourself in. But the stylish rooms are decked out with high-tech gadgetry and plush, king-size beds--and all the free on-demand movies, bottled water, and Wi-Fi you could ask for.

https://www.citizenm.com/destinations/new-york/new-york-times-square-hotel

Crosby Street Hotel

79 Crosby Street
Firmdale Hotels American outpost. Kit Kemp’s modern English design is vibrant and eye-catching. The scene is bustling. The clientele is chic.

https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/crosby-street-hotel

Made Hotel

44 W 29th Street (Broadway)
Hip hotel in NoMad. Rooftop terrace with views of the city.

https://www.madehotels.com/

The Broome

431 Broome Street
A quiet gem, tucked away on the coolest street in Soho.

https://www.thebroomenyc.com/#home

The High Line Hotel

180 10th Avenue
Subtle sophistication housed in a Gothic-style Chelsea building (formerly known as the Desmond Tutu Center).

https://thehighlinehotel.com/

Saratoga Springs, NY: Eat

Hamlet & Ghost

24 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs
They had me at the fabulous name—but the food and cocktails are exceptional.

http://www.hamletandghost.com/

Hattie’s Restaurant

45 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs
Since 1938, Hattie's (named for the original owner, Hattie Gray) has been serving up award-winning fried chicken and all the usual Southern-style fixins' on green-and-white checked tablecloths. The walls are covered in memorabilia from Hattie's long history. Get there early or make reservations!

http://hattiesrestaurant.com/

Mrs. London’s Bakery

464 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Quaint bakery and café. Great croissants and pastries, and a cozy place to have soup and a sandwich for lunch.

http://www.mrslondonsbakery.com/

Saratoga Springs, NY : See

Saratoga Harness Racing

342 Jefferson St, Saratoga Springs, NY
If the Saratoga Race Track is dark when you're there, check out the harness racing. The Standardbred harness track features 10 months of live racing, from March until December. Saratoga Casino Hotel has offered live harness racing for more than seven decades, and its half-mile track has been called the most beautiful in the country.

https://www.saratogaracetrack.com/saratoga-casino-hotel/

Saratoga Springs Race Track

267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Race Course is a thoroughbred horse racing track. Opened in 1863, it is often considered to be the oldest major sporting venue of any kind in the country but is actually the fourth oldest racetrack in the US. With seven different options for dining, it's not all about the race—it's a social occasion. Check the website for giveaway days, tours, and activities for kids.

https://www.saratogaracetrack.com

Yaddo

312 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs
An artists' retreat since 1900, Yaddo is a 400-acre estate that was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2013. Its mission is "to nurture the creative process by providing an opportunity for artists to work without interruption in a supportive environment." Yaddo artists have won countless awards, including 74 Pulitzer Prizes and a Nobel Prize. The Yaddo Gardens are free and open to the public year-round, from dawn to dusk.

https://www.yaddo.org/

Saratoga Springs, NY : Shop

Beekman Arts District

Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs
Three quaint blocks of artists' studios, restaurants and shops.

https://saratogaartdistrict.com/

Lyrical Ballad Bookstore

7 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs
More than 100,000 books in a seemingly endless labyrinth of a store. Wander far enough and you'll find books locked into a bank vault

http://www.lyricalballadbooks.com/

Saratoga Springs, NY : Stay

The Brentwood

15 Gridley Street, Saratoga Springs
Right across from the historic Saratoga race course, The Brentwood began as a roadside motel and has been cleverly transformed into a 12-room boutique hotel. The lobby doubles as a bar, offering morning coffee and a full bar stocked with craft beers and spirits, open from 8 am. Bikes are available for the 7-minute ride into town.

https://brentwood-hotel.com/