RESTAURANTS
180 Prince St., New York, NY (Sullivan & Thompson Sts.)
212.966.3518
www.raouls.com
Opened in SoHo by two brothers newly arrived from Alsace, France, Raoul’s has become a New York bistro for the books, and only getting better with time. The locals used to come here in the 1970s for the fine French steaks with crispy frites and the undemanding bohemian atmosphere. Today, the classic orders are still the draw: The steamed artichoke, the frisée salad with...
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SHOPPING
173 Elizabeth Street (Broome & Spring)
212.334.6384
ericaweiner.com
As the story goes, Erica Weiner's first piece of jewelry was crafted while working in the fashion industry and living in the Lower East side after graduating from university with a degree in art history. Often described as beautiful and addictive, Weiner found herself years later far from her humble beginnings. What started as an excuse to wear something new quickly flourished...
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RESTAURANTS
10 Columbus Circle (@ 60th St.)
212.823.9335
www.perseny.com
Those who have experienced French Laundry (the Napa Valley apex of culinary excellence) may recognize certain connections at East Coast sister Per Se: the blue door, fireplace and garden to name a few. The most famous connector is renowned chef and owner Thomas Keller. In Per Se, one of only 5 restaurants in New York to receive 3 Michelin Stars, his Upper West Side...
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SHOPPING
151 Franklin St. (Varick & Hudson)
212.966.7144
www.patronofthenew.com
Having spent eight years on Washington St. overseeing visionary fashion designer Takahiro Miyashita's Number (N)ine store, Al Abayan breaks new ground-this time on Franklin St. with Patron of the New. It's no surprise that he chose to stay in TriBeCa; as a decade-long resident, he is part of the strong community of forward thinking fashion designers and boutique owners. Among...
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ART + DESIGN
124 Prince St (Wooster St)
212.941.8770
www.morrisonhotelgallery.com
This SoHo gallery, named after the B side of The Doors' fifth album, showcases some of the most iconic rock photography ever captured. You'll find pieces by now legendary photogs like Terry O'Neill, Mick Rock, Henry Diltz, & Robert Altman, who snapped intimate moments shared by everyone from The Beatles to Bowie.
The gallery's current exhibition, "Portrait of an...
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