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Date Night in SoHo

Date Night in SoHo

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Romance is in the air at these classic local spots.
New York Slice: The Definitive Guide to Pizza

New York Slice: The Definitive Guide to Pizza

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Welcome to New York City, a hotly debated pizza town famed for those massive foldable slices and tasty artisanal pies.
Downtown Diners Doing Things Differently

Downtown Diners Doing Things Differently

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Retro vibes and nostalgic comfort fare with playful and flavorful twists.
Famed Photo Walls of NYC

Famed Photo Walls of NYC

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We line up five of the best, most star-studded photo walls in NYC.
Latest and Greatest: Best New Openings

Latest and Greatest: Best New Openings

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From an impossibly stylish, celebrity-studded boîte to a charming East Village omakase restaurant—the very best of what downtown has to offer right now.
Going Underground: NY's Unique Subway Level Drink And Dining Spots

Going Underground: NY's Unique Subway Level Drink And Dining Spots

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Six spots worth descending the stairs for. No Metrocard required.
Keep Your January Dry: NYC's Best Mocktails

Keep Your January Dry: NYC's Best Mocktails

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We roundup the very best spots to enjoy a mocktail worth going out for.
6 Downtown Hotspots That Will Warm You Up This Winter

6 Downtown Hotspots That Will Warm You Up This Winter

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From a speakeasy-inspired watering hole in Nolita to an impossibly cool “micro club” on the Lower East Side.
Wild Style Forever

Wild Style Forever

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Hip Hop film, Richard Boch talks to Fab 5 Freddy, Jeffrey Deitch, Lady Pink and legendary Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn.
Studio 54 and New York in the 70s—Dustin Pop Takes us There

Studio 54 and New York in the 70s—Dustin Pop Takes us There

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The renowned photographer shares the stories behind some of his most iconic photographs from the disco era when glamour, art and excess ruled the scene.
6 Classic East Village Spots Worth Revisiting Again and Again

6 Classic East Village Spots Worth Revisiting Again and Again

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From a cocktail lounge frequented by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Madonna to an indie cash-only used bookstore on St. Marks Place and more.
NYC Restaurants Dishin' Out Thanksgiving

NYC Restaurants Dishin' Out Thanksgiving

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The most delicious Thanksgiving feasts at the best NYC restaurants to make celebrating this year feel like home. 
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The NYC Parties to Remember

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Opulence and free-flowing champagne—with end-of-year celebrations just around the corner, we celebrate NYC’s most legendary parties past, present and future.
The Grandlife Guide to South Street Seaport

The Grandlife Guide to South Street Seaport

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Curated picks for a perfect Seaport outing.
A Tour of Tribeca

A Tour of Tribeca

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From a landmark liquor store turned menswear shop to farm-to-table dining in a three-story townhouse—our guide to the best spots to eat, drink, gallery hop and shop.
The Grandlife Guide to NYFF

The Grandlife Guide to NYFF

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Must-see movies, where to watch them and other helpful hacks.
Sustainable Fashion, NYC-Style

Sustainable Fashion, NYC-Style

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The forward-thinking creators blending covetable design with eco-friendly practices.
Local Go-Tos with Todd Snyder, Jesse Harris and Austin James Smith

Local Go-Tos with Todd Snyder, Jesse Harris and Austin James Smith

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We asked friends of GrandLife to share their favorite spots to drink, dine and brunch. Here’s what they told us…
The Best Cheap Eats Below 14th Street

The Best Cheap Eats Below 14th Street

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From Vietnamese bánh mì to Eastern European comfort food—the flavor-packed offerings that hit the spot without breaking the bank.
Under The Radar Museums

Under The Radar Museums

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From a museum displaying historical artifacts of the NYC Subway to the house where jazz legend Louis Armstrong lived, we explore ten hidden gems.
Latest & Greatest: Best New Openings

Latest & Greatest: Best New Openings

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From a glamorous martini bar to a French café and bistro housed inside the legendary Hotel Chelsea—the new top spots to check out downtown.
Glasses of Bubble Tea

Boba Fab! NYC’s Best Bubble Tea Spots

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All you need to know about the sippable Taiwanese treat and where to find the best in the city.
The Grandlife Guide To Coney Island

The Grandlife Guide To Coney Island

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From how and where to beach to the best spots to grab a bite—everything you need to know for your Coney Island day trip.
NYC's Finest: Summertime Ice Cream Spots

NYC's Finest: Summertime Ice Cream Spots

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On our quest to find the best ice cream in the city, we narrow it down to a few favorite spots.
The Best Plant-Based Restaurants Downtown

The Best Plant-Based Restaurants Downtown

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From an old-school Italian eatery to a buzzy Southern soul food spot—explore our favorite vegan restaurants.
6 Top-Tier Coffee Shops With Outdoor Seating

6 Top-Tier Coffee Shops With Outdoor Seating

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The best downtown coffee shops with outdoor seating, super-strong cold brews and crazy good people-watching.
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A Cinephile's Guide to NYC

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Eight favorite classic Manhattan movie locations with Google map links, fun facts and valuable insights.
7 Stellar Seafood Restaurants

7 Stellar Seafood Restaurants

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You’ll find everything from creamy clam chowders to juicy lobster rolls at these downtown seafood spots.
Where to Get Your Downtown Acai Bowl and Smoothie Fix

Where to Get Your Downtown Acai Bowl and Smoothie Fix

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A delicious and healthy way to keep cool this summer.
Weekends in Chelsea

Weekends in Chelsea

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From Yayoi Kusama at David Zwirner to a bookstore specializing in out-of-print art and photography tomes, explore the neighborhood with this curated guide.
The Queen’s Gambit: NYC’s Best Drag Bars

The Queen’s Gambit: NYC’s Best Drag Bars

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Eight of our favorite venues where talented queens give their own takes on drag every night of the week.
A Taste (& Tour) of Tribeca

A Taste (& Tour) of Tribeca

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From a landmark liquor store turned menswear shop to farm-to-table dining in a three-story townhouse—our guide to the best spots to eat, drink, gallery hop and shop.
Escape From New York: Backyard Gardens Edition

Escape From New York: Backyard Gardens Edition

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The best of the city's coveted backyard dining scene.
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One Night Only with David Johansen

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"I just wanted to bring those walls down and have a party." David Johansen takes us inside his 'Personality Crisis'.
Five to Try: Best Bodegas Downtown

Five to Try: Best Bodegas Downtown

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Whether you’re in the mood for a bacon-egg-and-cheese or a protein-packed smoothie, you’ll find it at these bodegas.
NYC’s Coolest Green Spaces

NYC’s Coolest Green Spaces

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Downtown’s greenest and most lovely outdoor oasis’ to chill, play and soak up some rays this season.   
The Grandlife Guide For Theater Lovers

The Grandlife Guide For Theater Lovers

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Curated picks for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway shows plus theater-centric spots.
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The Piano Bar Takes Manhattan

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From prohibition-era supper clubs to the new classics oozing downtown charm, we explore the city's best.
Best in Class: NYC Emerging Designers to Know

Best in Class: NYC Emerging Designers to Know

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We shine the spotlight on some of the city's freshest designers (and where you can find them). 
The Best Art Exhibitions To See Downtown

The Best Art Exhibitions To See Downtown

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Art lovers, your curated guide to the can’t-miss exhibitions happening downtown this spring.
The Essential Guide to Solo Dining

The Essential Guide to Solo Dining

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These are the spots for your next solo cocktail or meal.
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THE HISTORY OF NYC BAGELS AND WHERE TO EAT THEM

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Behold the New York bagel and its long, fabled history. Plus the tried-and-tested spots to enjoy this iconic breakfast-into-lunch staple.
The Editor's Guide to NYFW

The Editor's Guide to NYFW

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A few of the city's most stylish and in-the-know editors share their go-to spots during New York's most fashionable week.
West Village Speakeasies Worth Speaking About

West Village Speakeasies Worth Speaking About

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For cocktail connoisseurs looking to avoid the crowds and discreetly imbibe, head to these cleverly concealed hideaways.
5 to Try: Downtown Specialty Food Stores

5 to Try: Downtown Specialty Food Stores

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From Spain-imported wine to fresh mozzarella made in Little Italy and more—swing by these five specialty stores with your largest tote bag in tow.
Holidays in the City: On Film

Holidays in the City: On Film

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Our favorite films set during NYC’s most loved season along with a few notable locations you can still visit today.
Alphabet City's Best Bets

Alphabet City's Best Bets

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From a restaurant serving authentic Northern Italian dishes to a cool and very cheeky cabaret bar, we've rounded up the best spots, from A to Z.
Best Sweat

Best Sweat

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Five spots to help you ring in the New Year more mindfully—from decadent spas to boutique fitness studios.
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Top Picks for a Winter Getaway

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Wood-burning fireplaces, alpine-inspired cuisine, rustic charm—our guide to New York’s best winter stays. 
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Where to Drink Downtown this Winter

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We’ve lined up five of the coziest wintertime spots—yep, some with fireplaces.
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The Heyday of Punk & New Wave Through Chris Stein’s Lens

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Iconic images by the famed photographer are on show at The Roxy in collaboration with Morrison Hotel Gallery.
Local Go-Tos with Paul Sevigny, Lilian Sumner, Ludwig Persik & Others

Local Go-Tos with Paul Sevigny, Lilian Sumner, Ludwig Persik & Others

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We asked friends of GrandLife to share their favorite restaurants and what they order when they go. Here’s what they told us…
Shot! By Rock: A Photobook from the Man who Shot the 70s

Shot! By Rock: A Photobook from the Man who Shot the 70s

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A book release and life celebration of one of the most iconic rock ’n’ roll photographers of all time.
Late-Night Bite

Late-Night Bite

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New York’s most beloved diners and after-hour haunts serving food ’til late.
NYC Photo Booths

NYC Photo Booths

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A brief history and the best booths in town.
Cool Japanese Spots in NYC

Cool Japanese Spots in NYC

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Your next trip to Tokyo might just be a few subway stops away.
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Scary Good: Halloween Must-Dos in NYC

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From NYC’s historic brownstones to the haunting grandeur of its most storied apartment buildings, the city lends itself particularly well to the spooky season.
Five to Try: Accessible Tasting Menus

Five to Try: Accessible Tasting Menus

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From world-class farm-to-table restaurants to intimate dinner party experiences—we’ve rounded up the best downtown spots offering accessible, quality tasting menus.
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Escape the Everyday with these Fall Art Trips

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Whether you’re after an outdoor sculpture garden or a boutique gallery surrounded by upstate charm, there’s an art escape to suit.
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The Spice is Right: Chinese Cuisine's Greatest Hits

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Our list of iconic dishes and where to find them downtown. Fortune cookie, anyone?
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A Fall Cookie Recipe & More from Janice Alida Joseph

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The model-baker shares her delicious black pepper cookie recipe alongside some of her favorite local spots to satiate that sweet tooth. 
New York's Best Openings

New York's Best Openings

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From an intimate French wine bar in "Dimes Square" to a 4000-square-foot brasserie, we round up the best new spots to try.
5 Compact Overnight Bags for all your Weekend Trip Essentials

5 Compact Overnight Bags for all your Weekend Trip Essentials

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Skip baggage check and get to your destination quicker thanks to these five carry-on bags from brands rethinking how we travel. 
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Natural High: The 5 Best Wine Bars Downtown

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If you ever needed a reason to drink wine, this is sure to be it.
NYC Restaurant Week's Best Tables

NYC Restaurant Week's Best Tables

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We've sorted through the hundreds-long list to bring you the very best reservations downtown.
Weekends in Williamsburg

Weekends in Williamsburg

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From a wine bar co-owned by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy to a veritable treasure trove of vintage finds—our guide to the eclectic Brooklyn neighborhood.
Local Go-Tos with New York Doll David Johansen, Michele Varian & Others

Local Go-Tos with New York Doll David Johansen, Michele Varian & Others

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We asked friends of GrandLife to share their under-the-radar must-do recommendations. Here’s what they told us…
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Moonlight Cinema: The Best Outdoor Film Series

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From classic spots to summer pop-ups, we round up our favorite drive-ins and open-air theaters for your viewing pleasure.
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New York Coffee Culture

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From a Greenwich Village hole-in-the-wall to a historic bookstore-slash-café, we’ve rounded up 5 cultural meeting spots where coffee is the focus.
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On Your Bike: Hudson River Greenway

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A scenic, cultural, achievable ride on any given afternoon, all mapped out for you.
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Get the Skinny on New York's Best Dips

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Seven natural swimming spots to keep you cool on your next day trip.
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Dining Al Fresco in Downtown New York

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Your definitive guide to outdoor dining in downtown Manhattan.
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Downtown Vintage Treasure Troves

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Victorian blouses, sequined disco tops, perfectly worn 501s—these emporiums will sort out any gaps you might have. 
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Get Lost in Chinatown

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From a family-run tofu shop to a private hair studio—our favorite under-the-radar spots.
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Supporting Ukraine Through Its NYC Roots

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Our favorite Ukrainian spots in a city that boasts the largest Ukrainian population in the country. 
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On Show: New York Art World Icons Warhol & Basquiat

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If you only catch a few exhibitions this spring, make sure it’s these ones...
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Weekends in SoHo

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Combining heritage with a new age of restaurants, bars, cafes, and boutiques, explore the neighborhood with this curated guide.
The Originals: NYC Institutions Still Worth a Visit

The Originals: NYC Institutions Still Worth a Visit

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From an essential NYC Jewish deli to a chemist to a comedy club with anecdotes and fun facts from those who were—or still are—there.
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Best in Class: NYC Concept Stores

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In typical New York fashion, a class of concept stores has raised the bar for what you can expect from a clothing boutique.
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Diggin' It: Downtown Garden Escapes

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Lunch date, garden party, solo respite—these 5 outdoor spots have your alfresco needs covered this spring.
Old SoHo: A Love Poem to Raoul's

Old SoHo: A Love Poem to Raoul's

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We revisit Peter Foges' ode to the French Bistro, artist hangout, and New York institution that so deeply encapsulates the spirit of downtown culture.
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Sweet Life: NYC’S Finest Pancakes

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What’s more simple, sweet, and satisfying than a morning stack of pancakes? We roundup four spots across New York serving up some of the city’s finest.
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Weekends in Tribeca

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The best of Tribeca, morning, noon, and night.
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New York-Centric Coffee Table Books

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From revelrous art world celebrities to late-night voyeurism: The photo books that pay homage to our immensely photographic city.
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McNally Jackson’s John Francisconi shares his top 5 summer reads

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For your reading pleasure. 
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Artists, Exhibitions & Galleries to Inspire Deeper Engagement

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Through the lens of art, we can learn, take inventory, and make meaningful and effective change, no matter the medium.
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Local Go-Tos With Adam Green, Brianna Lance, Nikki Kynard & Others

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We asked friends of GrandLife to share their favorite NYC stores and what they love about them. Here’s what they told us…
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6 Farm-to-Table Restaurants to Visit Now

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New York is teeming with seasonal and locally grown fare and many of the city’s top spots are now open for outdoor dining.
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Get your Art Fix at these New York Galleries

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From Julian Schnabel's large-scale works at Pace Gallery to Peter Nagy's reflections on ’80s New York at Deitch Projects—we share a hit list of exhibitions to visit now.
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Weekend Block Party: Alfresco Dining, Live Jazz & More

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From Orchard to Grove, we roundup the liveliest streets downtown with recommendations on venues to visit, when to go (happy hour, anyone?), and more. 
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Welcome to Little Ways

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A ’70s-style bistro from the Flower Shop team, now open for al fresco dining. Co-founders Ronnie Flynn and Dylan Hales give us the grand tour. 
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Peter Ruppert's Guide to Summer Drinking

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Where to drink, what to drink, and how to drink it.
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Local Go-Tos with Chloë Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne, Mick Rock and others

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We asked some of our favorite locals to share their neighborhood spots and what they order when they go. Here’s what they told us…
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Embrace the Heat at these Summer Escapes

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Oyster Bay, Greenport, Sag Harbor and beyond—our guide to doing summer right.
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20 Films to Stream in Support of the Black Lives Matter Movement

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From documentaries to narratives—a comprehensive list of must-watch films compiled by the Roxy Cinema and curator Illyse Singer.
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The Rise of the Aussie Cafe

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5 downtown spots serving fresh, healthy fare inspired by the Australian coastal lifestyle. On ya, mate! 
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Support Black-Owned Businesses Now & Always

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A directory of record stores, bookstores, restaurants, bars, and retailers in New York. 
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Shop Local: Support the Designers you Love

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“Nowhere do people dress more freely and expressively than in New York.” Three designers on NYC style and how we can support the local fashion industry right now.
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Serving New York: Support the Restaurants you Love

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Restaurant workers live to serve us—now it’s our turn to take care of them. Here’s how you can support the people powering your favorite spots.  
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Support Local: Keepsakes & Limited-Edition Merch

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Represent your favorite local spots by visiting their online stores and showing some love. 
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Happy Hour: Cocktails To Go

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Our frequently updated list of New York bars and restaurants selling cocktails to go.
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Looking Glass: A Benefit Series from Mexican Summer

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The Brooklyn record label launches a new single series with all proceeds going directly to the artists.
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All Vinyl, All Right: Our Guide to Mail-Order Records & More

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Vinyl is just better: Here’s how you can support your favorite local record stores. 
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The Rise of DIY

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DIY activities and online classes led by local artists and galleries to inspire your inner creator. 
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Classic New York: The Films to Watch Right Now

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Grit, romance, chills and thrills: Roxy Cinema curator Illyse Singer shares her top 5 films set in New York.
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McNally Jackson Reading List

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For your reading pleasure. McNally Jackson’s Sam MacLaughlin shares his must-read list. 
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Cookin’ with Ken Addington

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The chef and restaurateur shares his recipe for Turmeric Braised Chicken with lemon, artichoke and spring peas—and it's delicious.  
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Time for a Sonic Intervention

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Live broadcasts and rare releases—here’s what our favorite record labels, stores, and venues are up to. 
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Feed Me: Downtown Delivery & Takeout

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Italian classics, bistro fare, island cooking and more—these local restaurants have you covered morning, noon and night.
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Walk This Way: Boutique Shopping on the LES

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We’ve rounded up our favorite LES-based boutiques for your shopping pleasure. 
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Spring Forward: Must-See Art Shows

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Art lovers, get that calendar app fired up and drop in these can’t-miss spring art shows.
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6 Must-Visit Bookstores in Downtown New York

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Booklovers unite—we’ve rounded up our top picks of downtown bookstores. 
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Fotografiska Opens in New York

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The multi-level photography destination opens with an exhibition of work by Ellen von Unwerth. Co-founder Jan Broman gives us the lowdown. 
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Style for the Season: A Guide to Winter Dressing

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Three of the city’s most in-demand personal stylists share their edit of the season’s best pieces—and how to pull them off.
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Keeping it in the Family

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From a Harlem landmark to a century-old Northern Italian trattoria—these are New York’s most iconic family-owned purveyors of food.  
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Space Odyssey: GrandLife's Guide to the New MoMA

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Rediscovered forgotten gems and a 30 percent expansion: We get the skinny on the latest iteration of New York’s long-standing contemporary art institution
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Orange Wine: Here's What you Need to Know

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Two wine connoisseurs share their insights. 
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Seeing Double: Sibling Restaurant Roundup

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From casual eateries to stylish cafés—we’ve rounded up the sibling restaurant field for where you absolutely have to eat, drink, repeat. 
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Lens Crafters: New York Film Festival Musts

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Roxy Cinema curator Illyse Singer offers up her top picks and commentary. 
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A collab with David Byrne at the Brooklyn Museum, the Donald Judd retrospective at MoMA, and more to explore at New York's landmark museums this fall.
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We round up the best day trips to set your senses alight and lull you into that holiday state of mind without venturing too far from the city.
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Our favorite downtown karaoke bars have something for everybody and we’re sharing them with you. 
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These Mexican restaurants meet firmly in the middle between great taste and exciting atmosphere.
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From Sorrenti's photographs of 90s downtown New York to the Guggenheim's first artist-curated exhibition—these shows are not to be missed.
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During World Pride month and even beyond, be sure to check out these six essential, unique, fun, and historically important downtown spots.
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From Rockaway to Oyster Bay to the easternmost tip of East Hampton—our guide to doing summer right.
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Celebrated Australian restaurateur Jason Scott brings his take on Americana to America with an elevated version of a classic New York bistro and basement bar with live music.
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For the 20th anniversary of the iconic series, we visit the NYC locations featured prominently on the show.  
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Playing It Loud At The Met

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Rock and roll’s most iconic instruments go on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads give us the lowdown.
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The Best NYC Restaurants Dishin' Out Thanksgiving

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We rounded up a list of delicious Thanksgiving dinners being offered by some of the best restaurants in the city to make celebrating this year feel like home. 
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ALDO SOHM’S GUIDE TO DRINKING RED WINE

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THE FASHION SET’S GUIDE TO DOWNTOWN NEW YORK

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SANT AMBROEUS SOHO: NYFW’S UNOFFICIAL HOME BASE

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We talk with Sant Ambroeus’s creative director about the restaurant's inimitable appeal and why the biggest names in fashion have made it their home away from home.  
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ON SHOW: THE LOST WARHOLS

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Tribeca's New BBQ Restaurant with Old New York Charm

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MUSIC HISTORY WAS AND STILL IS MADE AT THESE NYC VENUES

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Step Inside Donald Judd's Finest Work

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HOW TO SCORE ONE OF NEW YORK’S TOUGHEST TABLES

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SAKE NIGHTS: A MIX OF OLD AND NEW NYC SPOTS

SAKE NIGHTS: A MIX OF OLD AND NEW NYC SPOTS

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YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR AUTHENTIC NEW YORK DINERS

YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR AUTHENTIC NEW YORK DINERS

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If you’re coveting a search and hope to do some crate-digging, you’ll still be able to find that experience downtown at the following Toubin-endorsed spots.
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LATE NIGHT CALL: WHERE TO EAT & DRINK PAST MIDNIGHT

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5 SECRET MENU ITEMS IN NYC YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

5 SECRET MENU ITEMS IN NYC YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

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BUBBLES, OYSTERS, AND LOBSTER: WHERE TO GO FOR THE ULTIMATE TRIFECTA

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MAIN SQUEEZE: DOWNTOWN JUICE BARS

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