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Tokio 7, vintage shop

April 1st, 2010 · No Comments

The little East Village consignment shop Tokio 7 moved out a few buildings down the street and chose to occupy again the bottom floor of a small residential building.  It went from 64 E. 7th street to  83 E 7th street. Tokio 7 is one of the best vintage shop in town in terms of [...]

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Tags: CityGuide · East Village · Fashion & Beauty · Shops

Jerome Dreyfuss is now in NYC

March 24th, 2010 · No Comments

Jamin Puech doesn’t rule anymore the world of bags in Soho. The French designer, Jerome Dreyfuss established himself on Broome Street in a XIX century space of 2690 square feet where everything has been kept as it was. The bags – most of them are amazing- are shown in a kind of hut surrounded by [...]

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Tags: CityGuide · Fashion & Beauty · Shops · Soho

Laurie Anderson at Symphony Space

March 23rd, 2010 · No Comments

Tomorrow, wednesday 24th, Symphony Space, a great performing arts center on the Upper West side will have Laurie Anderson performing Hannah Tinti’s “Milestones” inspired by Miles Davis‘ and  Brandon Lewis (trumpet), David Frazier (drums) and Michael Forzano (bass) will perform a selection from  ”Milestones.”
Kelli O’Hara and two-time Tony winner James Naughton sing and read [...]

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Tags: Art · CityGuide · CityLife · Culture · Music · Uptown

Kenmare, Paul Sevigny’s new restaurant

March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

Right on spring, nestled in Nolita, Paul Sevigny, dj for fashion parties, partner of the Beatrice Inn, Employees only and Nur Khan behind Wax and Sway, Rose Bar, Gramercy Park Hotel just opened the Kenmare a 100-seat restaurant with Mediterranean-American menu prepared by Chef Joey Campanaro of the trendy and popular The Little Owl. Mixologist [...]

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Tags: CityGuide · Hotels & Restaurants · Noho · Restaurants/ Hotels · Soho

The Barnstormers at Joshua Liner Gallery

March 18th, 2010 · No Comments

The Barnstormers are a collective of New York/Tokyo-based artists who create large-scale collaborative paintings, films and performances.  They interpret and communicate the visual, cultural, and spiritual awakenings inspired by their trips to the south. Their work is shown at the Joshua Liner Gallery in Chelsea till April 17th. Check it out.

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Tags: Art · Chelsea · Culture · Gallery/Museum

Left Bank Books

March 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

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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Tags: Books · Bookshops · Meat Packing

Best pizza : Ovest Pizzoteca

February 27th, 2010 · No Comments

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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Tags: Chelsea · CityGuide · Healthy, nice & fair value · Restaurants/ Hotels

Rickie Lee Jones is in town tonight

February 25th, 2010 · No Comments

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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Tags: CityGuide · Culture · Music · Uptown

Oak shop, Slimane’s style

February 21st, 2010 · No Comments

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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Tags: Brooklyn · CityGuide · Fashion & Beauty · Shops · Soho

Meet Mary J. Blige and Catherine Malandrino

February 17th, 2010 · No Comments

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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Tags: Fashion & Beauty · Shops · Uptown