Left Bank Books closed at the end of the year – the website has not been changed yet- and reopened recently. The lovely bookshop specialized in Modern First Editions, Photography, Art, and Film is also interested in used books especially when they are signed ones. I can say that is the best way to seduce book lovers so often riveted by the handwriting of the writers ! Left Bank Books left the lovely 4th street in the Village and relocated in the Meatpacking.The shop left the bookish feeling of the Village even though fashion  is taking over the area. Remember Marc Jacobs bought, a few months ago, Biography Bookshop space… Nevertheless what matters is having independant bookshops with great selection !

Sorry I didn’t get a photo of the new place.

8th Ave. between 12th and Jane.

NYC is the most photogenic city of the world said Raymond Depardon . This French photographer belongs to those who understood that the image is not an illustration but an opinion. Therefore, NYC is a destination for a lot of photographers and the city hold thus a great deal of amazing exhibitions. Edwynn Houk Gallery presents the pioneers of color aka Joel Meyerowitz, Stephen Shore and William Eggleston. You might want to check it out !

Till April 24th, 2010

Don’t miss on Saturday, 6 March 2010 at 3pm a conversation between artist Joel Meyerowitz and Kevin Moore, curator of Starburst: Color Photography in America 1970-1980
currently on exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum

©Stephen Shore

745 Fifth Avenue NY 10151 New York USA Tél: +1-212 . 7507070

Luzzo, located in East Village, is one of the best pizza in town. The restaurant has coal-burning ovens which is the secret to make a good pizza : thin and crispy pies with fresh tomato and basel -$10- !  Now Michele Iuliano, the owner, has a new spot, Ovest Pizzoteca, in the far West Chelsea which is good for who works there and also for who roams around the art galleries and never know where to stop and have a bite. The main difference is that Ovest serves a variety of panini – $10 to $15- even easier for who is on a rush !

513 W. 27th St., nr. Tenth Ave.; 212-967-4392

Rickie Lee Jones will be on stage tonight at The Concert Hall in the Upper West Side.  She is a peculiar artist in the sense that she decided to be true to herself and that  made her lose, most probably, her celebrity. Ultimately her goal is to be an artist rather than a star. Therefore her performances are most of the time an experience for the audience. I would highly recommended to check her out tonight and enjoy her soulful music. It is worth to do it once in your lifetime … and she will probably play Chuck is in love !

The Concert Hall 2 W. 64th St. New York, NY 10023 | 212-277-7179

This shop located on Bond between Lafayette and Bowery – another one is in Williamsburg- likes Hedi Slimane’s style : be rock’n'roll and slim, therefore your outfits are mainly grey, black or white. It’s  the forthright trend in this shop. You like it or not. But if you like it you know you’ll get here the latest items that goes with this lifestyle. As a matter of fact, Oak makes partnerships with cultural events like  CMJ, one of the most interesting music festival for its artits line up.

Mary J. Blige and Catherine Malandrino meet at Bloomingdale tonight at 6 pm ! They will promote the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, an organization run by Mary J Blidge, aimed at inspiring women with the confidence they need to achieve their goals. Shoppers who purchase an item from the Caltherine Malandrino for FFAWN collection will receive an autograph from the singer and the designer Blige and ten percent of sales that day will go to the organization.

Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. (212-705-2000)

Samantha was out of touch lately and we missed her ! For her first 2010 fashion street, she met a lovely Canadian. Sandra von Riekhoff is a 34 years old photographer who lives in Tribeca. That freezing day, she was wearing an YSL Mombasa Bag, Uggs boots, a Seven jeans, a Top Shop Hat and an Isabel Marant Coat

Her favorite

Cheap store: Top Shop
Expensive store: ABC furniture
Restaurant: Buttermilk Channel in Brooklyn
Nightlife place: I have a baby … I came here while I was pregnant
NY secret place: I’m out of the loop I’m afraid
I LOVE NYC for its Friendly people!

Samantha Adam©Samantha Adam

Former gym in Hudson Hotel basement is a seven thousand square feet to accommodate parties, photo shoot, and all kind of fashion week crazyness. Patricia Field already had one. Though guests complained about the cellphone reception …. none !

356 W. 58th St./ (Eighth and Ninth Aves.)

Though I would suggested to go to the Ace Hotel tonight where there is a party that celebrates Opening Ceremony’s new location. The multibrand shop presents also travel necessities collected expressly for Ace’s clientele.

20 W 29th St
New York, NY 10001, États-Unis
(212) 679-2222

Interview, Andy Warhol’s magazine has celebrated its 40 years old at Good Units, the night club located in the basement of the Hudson Hotel. Thanks or because of Warhol, everybody knows how to use media to get 15 minutes of fame. People become rich and powerful out of this quote.Check Videocracy about Berlusconi’s  success. Anyway, all the guests of the party have been photographed and now these folks just have to tag themselves to be part of the web celeb circus.

Notice that the magazine still have great stories : check the Jay Z’s one