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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Brian Alfred is an artist based in Brooklyn. His work rooted in his time has a strong personal insight. Compelling.
Till feb 20 at Haunch of Venison Gallery.
1230 Avenue of the Americas
Between 48th and 49th Street
20th Floor
New York, NY 10020
T +1 212 259 0000

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JD Salinger died a few days ago. If by any chance you haven’t yet read Catcher in the Rye, it’s probably the time to do it. It fits perfectly the mood and the soul of people who love New York. The pace of the writing reminds the energy of the city and the story takes [...]

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Cheim & Read’s exhibitions feature rarely shown work of Diane Arbus and new William Eggleston one. For the former, the gallery shows In the Absence of Others, a group of photographs of empty interiors and artificial landscapes spanning the 1960s. For the latter, Cheim & Read presents 21st Century, a work that is also on [...]

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Il buco means litteraly a hole in other words a little place. If you want to have a true fine but rustic  Italian cooking experience, you have to come here. The freshness is amazing. Ignacio Mattos, the cook, loves green markets, it’s where he hangs out the most. Il Buco is not only about food. [...]

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