New York though a creative lens
Currently the founder and creative director at Morning Studio, Lydia Pang previously worked with Refinery29 and Nike and is a frequent industry contributor.
Ben's Kosher Deli
Kosher restaurant
Longtime kosher deli & diner chain serving sandwiches & Eastern European comfort foods like goulash.
The Shala Yoga House
Yoga studio
Founded by Kristin Leigh and Barbara Verocci in 2002, the Shala now has two locations, with one studio off Union Square and the other in Fort Greene. Both offer a supremely peaceful way to practice ashtanga-style yoga and ashtanga-influenced vinyasa.
The Noguchi Museum
Art Museum
Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.
Saint Vitrus
Bar
Darkly lit bar & music venue on Greenpoint's northern end hosting metal bands & their enthusiasts.
Dimes
Cafe
Eclectic, health-conscious Californian-style fare dished in a minimalist, white-&-blond-wood space.
Jing Fong
Chinese Restaurant
This enormous Cantonese restaurant draws crowds on weekends for dim sum rolled out on carts.