Plant Boutique Find: Green Fingers NYC
The first stateside outpost from cult Japanese plant artist Satoshi Kawamoto can be found on a quiet stretch in the East Village. The quaint space exudes Kawamoto’s signature aesthetic (best described as a thoughtful blend of unique plants, antiques and typography bringing influence from both heritage and wabi-sabi style) and functions as a plant store, […]
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Cool Shop Find: Top Hat NYC
With its wood-paneled walls and elegant arrangement of objects, Top Hat’s interior conjures up the coziness of a Scandinavian sauna and the breezy simplicity of a Ginza gallery. This international vibe is underscored by the provenance of the goods on display, which are sourced from far-flung locations around the world. Colorfully patterned rolls of masking […]
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NYC Holiday Pop-Up Shops: The Cleverly Curated List
Ever get the feeling that you’ve just seen it all before? Finding a unique gift can be a challenge, and often one of the greatest frustrations of holiday shopping is coming across the same merchandise again and again. Luckily a host of exciting pop-ups are surfacing all over New York, presenting wares from emerging indie […]
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Cool Shop Find: Coming Soon New York
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) Part vintage furniture and kooky home wares, with a sprinkling of unique jewelry and artisanal body products, Coming Soon New York’s floor-to-ceiling storefront on Orchard Street appears like a portal into the city’s coolest studio apartment. Inside, there’s a decidedly domestic quality, with mid-century dining tables, chairs, and […]
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Café Find: Maman NYC
Those who have spent enough time in France will understand that New York City is not the place to find Pain au Chocolat of the buttery, flaky variety. I for one stopped buying French pastries in this city for fear of ending up with yet another brick of doughnutty textured pastry that oozes far too […]
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Good Coffee Find: Intelligentsia Coffee High Line Hotel NYC
Inside the cloistered environs of The High Line Hotels’ gothic style building sits Intelligentsia’s first NYC café. The beloved Chicago-based roaster has burrowed itself comfortably inside the hotel’s dark wood lobby, which dates back to 1895. On a sunny day, discerning coffee lovers looking for a quality cup of Joe and a place for quiet […]
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Good Coffee Find: Two Hands NYC
(May 21st 2015: Unfortunately, following a recent visit to Two Hands NYC, Melting Butter no longer recommends the cafe’s food or service) Two Hands NYC is that bright, airy café that you would typically find right by a beautiful Sydney beach. You know the ones – where the coffee is always good, the food is simply […]
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NYC Cafe Find: La Colombe Torrefaction
La Colombe NYC – particularly the Noho outpost, happens to be a favourite among a few of my coffee obsessed friends. The light and space really makes the café a nice place to start the day if you don’t mind lining up for a bit. Cappuccino and cortado (with a slice of olive oil cake) are […]
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