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A New Smart Bike That Costs Only $20 a Month
When I first heard that Vanmoof (Amsterdam-based bike company) is launching a subscription service for its bikes here…
I Discovered Art Factory in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey is not far form a cultural renaissance. For me, it’s enough that…
Inside World’s Most Legendary Piano Factory
It’s very likely that the stark polished piano you’ve seen at the concert hall was…
Inside New York Times’ Massive Printing Plant in Queens
I’ve been a New York Times subscriber for as long as I remember — like magic, every…
Guide to Craft Fairs & Holiday Markets in NYC
With summer winding down, new intellectual pleasures arise. Theaters open up for a new exciting…
Exploring Warwick, NY
Warwick is a wonderful town for a beginner Upstate exploration — it’s relatively close to…
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A Massive New Roastery in the Heart of Meatpacking District
Can coffee experience get to a new level? While I don’t usually frequent Starbucks for my daily morning espresso, I…
A Stroll Through Hoboken, NJ
If you’ve ever been to Brooklyn Heights, you would love Hoboken, NJ — a city on the Hudson river just…
Report from New York’s most innovative design gift show
While the holiday buzz might be over for most of us as we’re setting into the new year, this week…
Poetic Soul of J. Hoard
J Hoard is a Brooklyn–based singer and songwriter within the style of poetic R&B — with his own fierce additions….
What to See at New York’s First Iranian Film Festival
The inaugural festival presents a selection of acclaimed and award-winning films from one of the world’s most vital and distinguished national…
A Nerdy New Collection by Maison Kitsuné
As the world today misses the past more than ever, one of my favorite French brands launched a new collection…
Exploring the Diverse World of Flushing, New York
As if looking for an extra cultural shock I ventured out to Flushing, Queens on the Christmas Day. The neighborhood…
Visual Study of Holiday Windows on Madison Avenue
As the year comes to an end, I do my usual stroll through Madison Avenue and the surrounding area to…
The eclectic world of doors in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The door capital of New York City, Williamsburg boasts one of the most eclectic and vibrant collections of house doors….