It’s no secret that Brooklyn is well stocked with trendy shops and hipster eateries, but the borough also offers a wide array of fine independent bookstores. Here are three of my favorites, from DUMBO to Greenpoint: Related: Our 10 favorite independent bookstores in New York City WORD 126 Franklin Street Brooklyn, NY 11222 Hours: 11 » Read more
Shopping in NYC: Budget Travel Guide
September always puts me in a bookish state of mind. It’s something about the back-to-school buzz and the first crisp edges of fall that make me want to cozy up with a good book. Or duck into a good bookstore. In the age of Amazon, a good bookstore is hard to find. Mom-and-pop and big-box » Read more
There are few cities that do the holidays like New York does the holidays (and we’re not even biased). Whether it’s the trees on Park Avenue that become a parade of gleaming white or Radio City Music Hall all done up with its enormous tree of lights (and its long-legged ladies), Gotham doesn’t mess around when » Read more
The holidays are upon us and New York City is abuzz with hurried shoppers and jubilant tourists enjoying the winter decor. With the city’s holiday transformation also comes the temporary transformation of city squares and spaces into pop-up holiday marts. These little boutiques are great for last-minute shoppers and those looking for unique gifts and » Read more
The “I (heart) NY” tee is a global phenomenon. Walk through any major European city and you’re bound to see one, two, or ten of the tees, known for their block lettering and bright red heart. For good reason, too. Nothing translates into “cheap souvenir” like buying five New York shirts for just $10! We (heart) souvenirs Created pro bono in 1977 » Read more
