Anna is one of New York City's few remaining 'independent' ladies clothing boutiques. This fresh and youthful quality women's clothing is produced in the New York City Garment District by local East Village designer Kathy Kemp. Her namesake line "Anna", is a name that has been passed down to each . . . more
Alex Story is a skillful sculptor turned jeweler whose unique jewelry line was inspired by the idea of wearing art. Story states, "I wanted to give people the option to make use of sculpture. Instead of just appreciating with your eye, why not wear it?"
Having studied different forms of visual . . . more
Heather Fagan showcases the grandeur of nature with her unique line of handmade art & jewelry, Bettula. Having been inspired by a piece of birch wood that she found on her family’s property, Heather began what she calls a “curiosity project,” which would bloom into a full line of embellished . . . more
Boasting delicious pizza with crispy thin crust, fresh mozzarella and organic ingredients, Farinella is, understandably, a lunchtime favorite. Hip-hop-artist-turned chef Alberto Polo Cretara brings, from his homeland, the popular four-foot Roman-style pizza called the "palam," which can be ordered . . . more
Justine Pringle and Andy Laird are the owners and creators of Nunu Chocolates, a Brooklyn chocolate company that opened its doors along Atlantic Avenue in 2008. At the boutique, a communal table and roomy lounge hosts chocolate lovers, who are welcome to sit and enjoy a cup of organic tea, glass of . . . more
Delicious, wholesome and fresh! Gelato like it should be with seasonal menu changes reflecting the seasons harvests. This Parisian gelato shop is packed full of gourmet goodies. Scooping a large range of delicious gelato flavours that may be topped with fresh fruit, chocolate, caramel, biscuits . . . more
As a family-run urban oasis, Saffron proves to be a young, hip floral shop with an appreciation for talented artists and all things vintage. Inspired by a past with few yet memorable objects, within a backyard familiar to Spike Lee cinematography, owner Kana Togashi opened Saffron just 17 years . . . more
A “Bonjour!” welcome mat lies in front of Le Maison Supreme, an antique homegoods shop in the Eastern Village of downtown Manhattan, whose window display has even the busiest of city-strollers halting for a second glance. Owner Pierre Francois Supreme waits inside amongst an array of glitzy . . . more
Fabulous Fanny’s is one of Manhattan’s most treasured boutiques, specializing in vintage eyeglass frames and apparel for men and women since 2001. The boutique is named after Fanny, the store's pet macaw. Co-owners Ken Finneran and Stanton Blackmer opened their boutique on East Ninth Street . . . more
At first glance, you may classify Lauren Edmond as "new school" for using a Wacom tablet and the Corel Painter program to digitally create her oil paintings. But wait! She is not entirely of the new media age. She eschews layers. In an effort to emulate the traditional painting process as . . . more
Opened in April 2010 in Clinton Hill, near Pratt Institute. Urban Vintage café is open for breakfast and lunch serving organic food and drinks from local purveyors. Chef Rafael prepares the food with wonderful flavor combinations. Morning café food includes breakfast muffins, pastries, quiche, . . . more
This sweet ladies apparel boutique with a well edited selection of gently priced clothing suitable for young-spirited women 20 and over. To compliment their racks, they also offer a selection of jewelry and accessories. . . . more
Ladies, you're going to thank me for introducing you to Lexie's. This sweet boutique is more like a private closet stocked with a well edited selection of the most fabulous fine and well-made brands, uncommon in New York City. Lexie has stocked her super sweet boutique with only the best luxury . . . more
Adelle Kelley, the owner of Moulin Bleu has a heightened taste for the best-of-the-best. Discover a splendid selection of Italian and French antique furnishings at Moulin Bleu. The periods range from the 17th century to vintage. Fine cashmere fabrics and mohair velvets cover the one-of-a-kind . . . more
Fashion hounds guised as bargain hunters, roll up their sleeves at this legendary international charitable organization for the unmatchable deals and steals. Armed with patience they skillfully comb through the racks of unkempt clothing. This may just be the dirtiest little secret in the thrift . . . more
