The Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook is what I like most in a destination: It's somewhere that makes the act of looking worthwhile. / 2 comments
Having already explored Bay Ridge, at the end of NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn route, I set off for the second-to-last stop—Sunset Park, another neighborhood I knew zip about. / 6 comments
A new ferry route runs between Wall Street and the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge, a charming area that feels like New York City of yore. / 18 comments
Who says you don't get a second chance to make a first impression? Plus: the Second Avenue Subway. / 2 comments
At the International Center of Photography's new museum on the Bowery, where the first show is about privacy and public visibility, the curators really packed in the art. Plus: There's an outpost of Maman. / 1 comment
There's never been a better time to visit the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, thanks to an exhibit of works by Tom Sachs that relate to those of Isamu Noguchi and Japanese culture in general. Then stroll over to the Socrates Sculpture Park.
The museum exists solely to show the art owned by Emily Fisher Landau, who collected works from 1960 on. There's never anyone there, so you get three floors of contemporary art to yourself.
Like porch swings and celebrity nudes, pedestrian bridges are irresistible—especially ones that have been off limits for 40 years. / 4 comments
With a dazzling building and an astounding collection, the Broad in L.A. is the best new art museum I've been to in a very long time. / 2 comments
I kept imagining that locals, seeing us take photos of the townhouses, foliage, and signage, probably assumed we were gentrifiers plotting a takeover. But what's the alternative: never leave Tribeca? Plus, now I know where to get cow skin. / 2 comments
Back to the Bronx for some good housepeeking, a walk through a forest, and lunch at an old-school Jewish deli. / 3 comments
There's a show about Frida Kahlo's art and garden that's best for Kahlophiles, but the rest of the garden made up for it. / 2 comments
This is really cool. I always thought it was the WTC construction that displaced Little Syria, so interested to learn... — malcolm / Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi
Hi Lisa, Thank you for the insight, I went today and through enjoyed my sandwich as well. Cheers! -Rick — Rick / Sandwich shop coming to Church and Duane
This is tragic. Mr Chow has been part of the fabric of this corner for two decades — the kind... — N Moore Girl / Mr Chow is indeed closing
It's been pretty much downhill since The Harrison closed. Though Teakwood and Upon the Palace are good recent additions to... — Richard / Mr Chow is indeed closing
have to agree here - will of course give the Olio e Piu team a fair shake but i hope... — Peter G / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When will representatives of Downtown Dance Factory be allowed to return to the building to retrieve all the costumes for... — James Bogardus / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
If you read the article you’d see it is not true. Headline is misleading — Jennifer / Mr Chow is indeed closing