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Ideas for "Living Well in NY" Our recommendations for the best local restaurants, bars, shops, events, day & night life. A live guide rooted in the concept of "live well" including the healthy tips and thoughts.

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Discovering New York's Hidden Theatre Gems

You've already heard of the well-established (and expensive) shows that have made Broadway famous, but there are hundreds of opportunities to see amazing theater of a high quality outside of the more obvious choices on Broadway.  New Yorkers know that the Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway scenes feature exciting and edgy plays by new talent, and provide economical and fresh entertainment for a visitor to the city.  You may even get the chance to catch the next broadway breakout hit before the New Yorkers see it!  

One of the standout productions from the off-off-broadway scene paving a path towards its Broadway debut is Jump Man:  A Mario Musical.  This hilarious comedy tells the story of what happened to the Italian-american plumbers (from the video games) and their cohorts after their adventuring days are over.  Mario and Luigi have put down their Tanuki suits and fire-flowers, resuming a life of normalcy—they now run an average plumbing shop in Brooklyn (well, average, except for the giant green pipe and mushroom-headed assistant).  When people in the neighborhood start mysteriously disappearing, the colorful characters in this full-length musical play are forced to face the past, asking questions like "what makes a hero?" and "can plumbers sing?"  Jump Man recently won the high honor of "Most Excellent Musical" for its world-premier run at the New York City Fringe Festival.  

You can catch Jump Man, along with other productions, in September at the historic SOHO Playhouse in one of NYC's most exciting neighborhoods.  

Get your tickets here before you arrive in NYC.

Jump Man: a mario musical Showtimes 

Sat Sep 6, 2014 @ 7:00 PM

Fri Sep 12, 2014 @ 7:00 PM

Sat Sep 13, 2014 @ 3:00 PM

Sat Sep 13, 2014 @ 8:00 PM

Sun Sep 14, 2014 @ 7:00 PM

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The paradox of our time

-Bob Moorehead

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints.

We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.

We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.

We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.

We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.

We conquered outer space but not inner space.

We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.

We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.

We write more, but learn less.

We plan more, but accomplish less.

We've learned to rush, but not to wait.

We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.

A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete... Remember, to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it.

A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person might not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

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Much money? Little money? Do not care in the City.

The great art city offers tons of world famous masterpieces of geniuses from Robert Indiana to Otto Dix for free or just a dollar. Visit and find your favorites with no pain and no risk. High gain and return will be yours (Visit web sites and check  open hours.)

 ...free or a dollar, free or a dollar, free or a dollar, free or a dollar, free or a dollar, free or a dollar, free or a dollar...

Once a MONTH chances.....

       Monthly (FREE days and hours)

Bronx Museum (First Friday, 6-10 pm)

Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Second Weekend, before 11 am)

Brooklyn Museum (First Saturday, 5-11 pm)

El Museo del Barrio (Third Saturday, 11 am-8 pm)

Neue Gallerie (First Friday, 6-8 pm)

Noguchi Museum (First Friday, pay as you wish)

Once a WEEK chances.......

      Weekly (FREE days and hours)

Sunday

Frick Collection 11 am-1 pm (pay as you wish)

New York Hall of Science 10-11 am (Sept. through Jun.)

Queens Botanical Garden Apr.-Oct. 4-6 pm

Studio Museum in Harlem

Monday

Yeshiva University Museum

Tuesday

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

China Institute 6-8 pm

Staten Island Museum 12-2 pm

Wave Hill 9 am-noon

Wednesday

Bronx Zoo (pay as you wish)

Museum of Jewish Heritage 4-8 pm

New York Botanical Garden

Queens Botanical Garden April-October, 3-6 pm

Van Cortlandt House Museum

Yeshiva University Museum 5-8 pm

Thursday

Brooklyn Children’s Museum 3-5 pm

China Institute 6-8 pm

Jewish Museum 5-8 pm.

Museum of Arts and Design 6-9 pm (pay as you wish)

Museum of Chinese in America

New Museum of Contemporary Art 7-9 pm

Trinity Church: Concerts at One 1-2 pm (Sept. through May)

Friday (busiest day!!)

International Center for Photography 5-8 pm (pay as you wish)

Japan Society 6-9 pm

Morgan Library & Museum 7-9 pm

MoMA 4-8 pm

New-York Historical Society 6-8 pm (pay as you wish)

New York Aquarium 3 pm-closing (pay as you wish)

New York Hall of Science 2-5 pm (Sept.through Jun.)

Rubin Museum of Art 6-10 pm

Staten Island Museum 12-2 pm

Whitney Museum of American Art 6-9 pm

Yeshiva University Museum

Saturday

Brooklyn Botanic Garden 10 am-noon

Jewish Museum

New York Botanical Garden 10 am-noon

Guggenheim Museum 5:45-7:45 pm (pay as you wish)

Wave Hill 9 am-noon

Chances are Always......FREE (or pay as you wish = a cent and more)                                                                    *** You pay just a Dollar! ***

American Folk Art Museum

American Museum of Natural History (pay as you wish)

Bronx Museum (pay as you wish)

Brooklyn Museum (pay as you wish)

Carnegie Hall/Rose Museum

The Cloisters (Met) (pay as you wish)

El Museo del Barrio (pay as you wish)

Goethe House German Cultural Center

Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College

Green-Wood Cemetery

International Print Center

Metropolitan Museum of Art (pay as you wish)

Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology

Museum of American Illustration

Museum of Biblical Art (pay as you wish)

National Museum of the American Indian—Smithsonian Institution

New York City Police Museum (pay as you wish)

P.S.1 MoMA (pay as you wish)

Queens Botanical Garden (free Nov-March)

Queens Museum of Art (pay as you wish)

SculptureCenter (pay as you wish)

Socrates Sculpture Park

Staten Island Museum (pay as you wish)

Storefront for Art & Architecture

Studio Museum in Harlem (pay as you wish)

Waterfront Museum

Whitney Museum at Philip Morris

 by Frank Gehry at 8 Spruce Street

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Yum Yum Yum

Macbar is absolute heaven for mac & cheese lovers.

Who doesn't like mac & cheese? If you love Mac and Cheese be sure to stop by this place. In Manhattan's hipster Soho district, the MacBar is a comfort food oasis where Chef Michael Ferraro creates mac and cheese magic by adding high-end elements to his cheese alicious creations. 

I went to try out MacBar after I saw on a TV program.

http://www.travelchannel.com/video/four-star-fromage

They have macaroni and cheese in all sorts of interesting combos.

I had a chance to enjoy mac & Cheese and all the different types they have come up with. Great menu choices for everyone. 

A luscious lobster-stuffed mac and cheese and serving up mounds of ooey-gooey, cheesy goodness.…Best on the menu -a little pricey but highly recommend. You gonna love it!!

Medium and large orders come in colorful macaroni-shaped plastic bowls.

You can use to store your staff after you finished.

Place is a bit small but you can always do take out or delivery.

The design of the place is unique being that is does look like a macaroni.

I can't wait to try the other kinds!!

Macbar

54 Prince Street, Lafayette Street

212-226-0211

www.macbar.net

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A day in autumn 

Autumn is my favorite season in NY, I know as well as for many of us. There's something special in the clear sky, something magical in the fresh air, something that uplifts the spirit, so I wonder if I should visit the museum.

I'd wake up early and pick up a book and a pair of good walking shoes, and get to the Metropolitan Musum during the forenoon. After few hours of wandering around, it may have me a feeling of going up to the rooftop and taking a break to overlook the Central Park.

Then I'd take a walk in the Park. I walk down on the East side, pass the statue of Alice in Wonderland at 76th Street, the lake, all the way to the Zoo. I might stop on the way if I found a good spot for opening my blanket, lay down and read a book for a while with the warm autumn sun on my back.

I'd skip entering to the Zoo but walk aside through to the 61st Street. I exit on the Fifth avenue and have my first drink at "Sirio" during thier happy hours (5pm to 7pm daily, Oysters are $1 each, Beers are $5 each). The restaurant decor is inspred by Federico Fellini's film "La Dolce Vita Of Italy" in the 1950s and 1960s, there are warm tones and the calm lightings, the place has relaxing yet an upscale image. It's located in the Pierre, a Taj Hotel, an indian luxury hotel chain,   just outside from the Park.

If I'm already hungry, then "Sirio" -one of Manhattan's most celebrated restaurateurs Sirio Maccioni's place, is a good dine in option as well. Their contemporary dishes are inspired by the traditional Tuscan and Italian. I love their octopus and the pastas. All of their pastas are freshly rolled in house. 

I can't help wondering about my favorite day in autumn, it's about to end, and it leads to one of those awesome night in the city, feeling slightly tipsy.

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art : 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028 Sirio @ The Pierre, a Taj Hotel : 2 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065

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Japanese cuisine such dishes as sushi, tempura and sukiyaki are well known throughout the world. However it is not known much that Japanese cuisine offers a very large variety of small dishes and regional specialities. Each dish typically utilizes a different cooking technique with raw, simmered in a broth and grilled. It is hard to find that kind of Japanese tapas in NY. This joint is still under the radar for New York epicures. It is tucked away on Barrow street in West Village. The owner of Rockmeisha has been particular about all the foods. All the foods are not only unique, but also authentic. Here are several of dishes I had. The atmosphere is also full of character. Some of the foods are uniquely named like Jumping Jerk frog... even for the titles as "Goldies" (means popular appetizers), "Greatest Hits" (means most popular appetizers). It literally shows the owner is very much into music. As a proof of his love to music, there is a retro jukebox with real 45s that plays old school stuff, from America’s greatest hits to Japanese songs from the '70s. More to note is that place 5 songs for 25 cents. The owner has put much thought into the interior, and has a bohemian-rustic vibe, with unintrusive artwork and vintage posters lining the walls. There are a dozen of lights hanging down from the ceiling. Surprisingly they are dried sponge cucumbers, which are hollowed, and are charmingly utilized as lamp shades.

All in all, the foods feel very natural and heartful in a home-cooked sense. Rockmeisha is incomparable to other izakayas and is definitely one of a kind.

11 Barrow St, New York, NY 10014

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Hours: Tue - Sun: 6PM – 12AM (midnight), Mon: closed

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In the mood for drinks? A 100 kinds of Sake selection -the underground Sake Bar "Decibel"

When trying to figure my options for the seemingly unlimited nightlife in New York, I often find myself going to the Sake Bar Decibel in East Village. After dinner with friends, this place is just perfect for those who got the appetite for another drink. Decibel is an underground Sake Bar geographically and substantially. Sake culture has become more popular worldwide in recent years, making this is a good choice for drinks, snacks, and entertainment. Decibel carries around 100 Sakes, including Seasonal Specials which are a very rare. Junmai, Ginjo, Honjozo, and Dai Ginjo are their specialty. With a staff is able to point you in the right direction. Do not miss the finest selection of Nigori (Cloudy Sake) for the twist on the unexpected. Also they carry a great Shochu selection! 20 kinds along with Japanese whiskies, cocktails, and beers. Decibel’s main focus is Japanese drinking culture, so drinking sake is what they’re the best at.

Don’t expect a luxurious or elegant atmosphere. The place is very casual, a small cubbyhole filled with its East village sprit...Tokyo Punk! They have a very unique style. And what makes this place a cornerstone of my choice, is they don’t gouge you with over pricing, for the amount of service and selection- it’s a great deal.It’s fun to go there with friends and taste sake. Try the variety of sake together and explore the difference – before you get really drunk!

Because Japan’s water and rice differs from region to region, flavor differs as well. It’s often said that it’s dryer in the north, sweeter and flavored in the south. If you find the one you like, you can ask where it’s made. Keep that in mind for the next time. 

My choice of today was “Tokagen” –Tokubetu Junmai Nama, brewes with white peach yeast from Okayama. Definitely has the smell of the refreshing aroma of peach. Another chilled one from Shizuoka “Garyubai” –Ginjo, fruity and bursting. It heightens the sweetness when it warmed down at room temperature. Both are recommended by me and the Decibel staff (who are by the way all Sake lovers) if you’re overwhelmed with what to pick, don’t worry, they are cool and helpful.   

It’s definitely my favorite spot in East Village, they’re open to late night as well. Located on E 9th street between 2nd and 3rd avenues, keep the eyes on downtown side of the street, it’s easy to miss the gateway to the entrance! Walk down a narrow flight of stairs under a small wooden sign.

Sake Bar Decibel @ 240 E 9th st, New York NY 10003 [phone]

Hours: Monday to Saturday 6PM~2:50AM, Sunday 6PM~12:50AM

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Summer time in NYC, there's so much to do! I know you'd love this... it's FREE Shakespeare in the Park!! Over the past 50 years, more than 5 million people have enjoyed productions at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park for free. The 90 minutes show begins at 8:30pm, you can arrive early and have a picnic in the park before the show (you can also bring food and drink inside the theater. There's a outdoor cafe located at the theater for a meal or a quick snack for your convenience as well.) WHAT AN IDEAL WAY TO ENJOY YOUR DAY IN THE SUMMER IN NYC!!!!

The Comedy of Errors (May 28th - June 30th)

With Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Hamish Linklater

The sparkling new production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS concerns two sets of identical twins who were separated as children and now live as master-servant pairs in rival neighboring cities. When one pair crosses the border to find the other, so begins an exquisitely enjoyable mess of mistaken identity, wrongful imprisonment, questionable flirting and general mayhem! The stage is set for a wildly fun evening of physical comedy and brilliant wordplay as this irresistible Shakespearean confection returns to Central Park for the first time in 20 years!

Love's Labour's Lost A New Musical (July 23rd - August 18th)

With Michael Friedman and Alex Timbers

Romance, revelry and enchanting music ignite in this contemporary yet lovingly faithful musical adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy. The King and his best buds decide at their five-year college reunion to swear off the joys of women. But when four cute, clever girls from their past show up, they’re forced to reconsider all of that nonsense! Smart, sexy, outrageous, and irreverent, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST is a madcap celebration of true love and coming of age.   Obie Award winner Michael Friedman (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) and two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher) reunite for this fresh and unexpected evening of song, sonnets and Shakespeare, continuing The Public Theater’s long tradition of premiering new musicals in New York's most magical summer setting.

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  LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

The Central Park entrances closest to the theater are at 81st Street and Central Park West or 79th Street and Fifth Avenue. 

Here is easily accessible from the B, C and 6 subway lines, as well as from the M2, M3, M4, M10 and M79 bus lines. Once in the Park, follow the footpath to the Delacorte Theater. 

HOW TO GET FREE VIRTUAL TICKETs?

Free tickets are distributed from 12:00am to 12pm (noon) each day there is a public performance via the Virtual Ticketing system. ​Each person (age 5+) may receive up to two (2) tickets, while supplies last.​

Ticket holders with children under 5 may obtain a lap-seating voucher for their child when entering the theater through their assigned gate.  Strollers of any kind are not allowed in the theater.

Please go to the link below.

http://www.shakespeareinthepark.org/#!virtual-ticketing/c20b9

 STEP 1:  CREATE AN ACCOUNT​​​​​​​​​​

If you are new to Virtual Ticketing and you don’t have an account, you will need to first create one.  Accounts are limited to one per person.  Multiple accounts will be deleted and jeopardize your chance of receiving tickets. 

To create an account. →Username  →  Passwaord

If you already have one, go to STEP 2.

 STEP 2:  SIGN-IN​​​​​​​​​​

Once you have an account, you can sign-in between midnight and 12pm (noon) on the day of each public performance.

If you have an account, →Username  →  Passwaord

and follow the instructions to request tickets. You may indicate if your request is for General, Senior (65+), or Accessible (ADA) seating.

 STEP 3:  SEE IF YOU WON

You will be notified, via email after 12pm (noon) letting you know if you have or have not been selected to receive tickets. Participants are randomly selected by the computer system, based on availability, and not in the order requests are received.

Those selected may pick up their tickets between 5:30pm and 7:30pm at the Delacorte Theater Box Office under the name and address used for registration. Please pick up your tickets on time, as tickets not picked up by 7:30pm will be released to the stand-by line. There are no exceptions to this policy.  

SEE IF YOU WERE NOT SELECTED, HERE IS MORE CHANCE TO GET TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!

After the final ticket is distributed for that day’s performance, anyone who did not obtain a ticket may begin to form a stand-by line. The Public Theater staff will begin to monitor this line, starting at 6:30pm. Pending availability, free stand-by tickets will be distributed, 1 per person.

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“Farm to table” has become a big food trend throughout the urban cities in the recent years, of ourse with no exception in NY. 

“Locavore” pioneer chef Peter Hoffman offers the seasonal eats in his restaurant Back Forty from the burger to vegetarian dishes from the farmhouse on its table located on 190 Avenue B in East Village. 

For me to choose an organic and responsible sourced food is very important. We are what we eat - like Buddha said. When I was a little girl, my parents invested the land with people who shared the same philosophy in just outside of Tokyo and built their own system to manage the farm. They used to take me every seasons and I worked there, I remember that it was pretty exciting for a city kid like me. Being in the country side is already excited enough but the experiences of planting the rice and vegetable, growing chickens and pigs…! So, I had no questions that all of our foods on the table came from there. 

Back Forty changes the menu accordingly to the seasons, it offers a relaxed approach to the concept of a chef-driven restaurant with the greenmarket ideals. The whole “Farm to table” trend ( which I truly love), is not something new. It passed on from my parents generation to us. I’d love to support the local farmers who really care. It will effect not only our health but the society we are going to leave for our next generation. If you believe in something, it’s important to stand up for it. It might not be everyone’s truth, but it is mine. 

Back Forty http://backfortynyc.com/

190 Avenue B @ 12th St. New York, NY Telephone: [phone]

HOURS

Dinner

Sunday 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Monday – Thursday 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Friday and Saturday 6:00 PM – Midnight

Brunch

Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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BROOKLYN FLEA

People loves flea market but I know most of them hesitate to buy something in rags and tatters.

In contrast, nice vintage stores are usually out of the budget.

If you are facing with this dilemma, go BROOKLYN FLEA and break out of it.

Due to all venders need a certain level of background, items are great and also BK flea is the place you can feel the owners specific taste of their own.

Industrial furniture of 70's and 80's are their forte and T-shirts, totes, accessories which are hand made by NY based artists show what's going on now in NY.

In the summer, you can chill drinking iced coffee under the sun or hot chocolate for some winter days inside the historical building, while you are in the picture of the art scene of Brooklyn.

Locations & Hours:   www.brooklynflea.com

Saturday  10am-5pm @ 176 Lafayette Ave. (btw Clermont &                               Vanderbilt Ave.)

Sunday     10am-5pm @ East river State Park (at N. 7th St.)

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Take a peek inside of Fashion Capital 

"Come to America and get your American pie" - you know that you are the pie, sweetie? Do the pies exist without you? Nuh-uh. Here is nowhere without you.

One day, a Jewish friend of mine told me like that. I was nodding and thinking it was a well said, but I couldn't get the phrase out of my head since. Even it looks the words have already been so worn out and the treasures were revealed to the media a long time ago.. He told me that he is sick of the catch and it bothers him so much that he feels the keen being far a way from NY. 

In the early March, we had a photo shoot for the fashion magazine "ELLE" in one of our rental apartment. It was taken for the Elle Mexico April 2013 green issues and it took two long days for people who involved. Just around the time sun begins to rise above our head, they started the day at 6AM in both days. Though in March, it was still some chilly days in NY. The photographer was giving his best wishes to capture the light that he wants in a brisk wind of the morning. 

Friends help well each other in here. That's how it goes in anywhere once we became standing on our own feet. So it was for my friend at the beginning who is a make-up artist and asked me to rent our apartment for the shooting. Then I met the photographer about a week before the shoot, another young talented artist from Japan. After working out the things with him, he decided to use two of our apartment locations. 

Connections between people is important. I haven't gone for an extra mile to provide two locations if it wasn't for my friend and if I wasn't influenced by their enthusiasm and the commitment for work. More chances are; you are seeing different pictures on the magazine today. I'm sure it'd be as good as it is probably. But I'm grateful that the pictures came out looking good and also it turned out to be a blissful lesson for me. Their passion made me reminded two things. One, the quality of work is determined by the motivation of people who involved. Two, the hard work can help us earn fulfillment. Life is to express ourselves, we've gotta be passionate.

Here in New York, far from where we're born, we work hard to make our living. We were told to come here to taste an American pie but the truth is there are no pies without us, but more importantly, we are so much more powerful than we could possibly begin to fathom. 

Photos captured the shooting for April 2013 issued ELLE Mexico.

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Relax. Body. Beauty. and Recover.

Organic Tea house "Physical Graffitea"

It's hard to find a time to nurture ourselves in our daily life, even we know it's necessary and ultimately brings us the satisfaction. This cute little authentic tea place called Physical Graffitea on St. Mark's place is one of my spots to stop and bring myself back. The fragrance filled the store always fascinates me as soon as I step in and I would realize the needs of relaxing the tention between the eyebrows. 

They have an expansive menu offering the selection of over 200 varieties of loose leaf tea that are only the finest organic, and includes tisanes and "medicinal" harbal blends that they have become known for. Top two of their popular mixes are; The Sweet Oblivion (valerian root with lemon balm and lavender) which is a sleep aid for people who have stress, and the beauty skin tonic (elderberries, rose hips and hibiscus) which helps with the immune system. The owner is very knowledgeable about the harbs and their property of the health benefits, her anti-inflammatory mix which was custom made for physical therapy practice among her other blends are stocked in a city's holistic wellness center. 

I am in love with thier Kombucha which is an ancient style of fermented tea. Kombucha detoxifies and energizes the body and mind. It is well known for its health claims due to the content of rich enzymes even to those who are not tea drinkers. They searve it fresh from the tap (which is a huge bonus!) and deliver the different flavors from the time to time.  

The cafe has very chill vibrations and the atomospher fits the rock & roll past of their location. The building was featured on the cover of English rock legend Led Zeppelin's album "Physical Graffiti"( they named after), and the rolling stones filmed Keith Richards and Mick Jager in the music video "Walking with a friend" on the stoop outside. It's relaxing and stimulating at the same time - just like the essence of good tea. You can pick any tea you want and they will serve you by a cup or pot, hot or cold to enjoy on the spot, or you can buy loose tea to bring home.

We tend to prioritize to perform the daily tasks more than our health matters. So I made myself a habit to pause having a cup of tea for braking from the busy-day, taking a moment to stop and listen to myself. I bring back myself and motivate for self-nurturing with a delicious, fragrant and fresh tea. Your body, soul and mind are one. We have to intentionaly raise our consiousness to the health, sight of the true wellness. Life is meant to be so much more. 

who wants to go sit in a doctor’s office? These homespun panaceas are fun. It feels like you’re in chemistry lab.” ーArticle from the New York Times about the Physical Graffitea on August, 2012 

Physical Graffitea

Mon-Fri 10am-11pm Sat-Sun 11am-11pm 96 St. Marks pl, NY NY 10009 212-477-7334  [email protected]

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"Living Well in NY" Our choice of local favorite spots; restaurants, bars, shops, events, day & night life. A well living guide from NY for people seeks real local voice

Has this ever happened to you that you were slightly disappointed at the places showing in the guidebooks. Wherever they led you to go were too flashy, looked and sounded so good in the book but weren't really great? Or maybe the typical tourist stuff just do little for you.  

Having friends or somebody you know at the travel destination makes a big difference. Because you want to eat in the restaurants where the locals pick, you want to avoid a bar with the clumsy service and tourist-price, you want to go out to the places where the local scene growing.. I've found that the tips from local determined a good part of the success during my travel.

So we've decided to share the ideas of "Living Well in NY" for the people who wants to explore New York. We're going to post our recommendations of the best local restaurants, bars, shops, events, day & night life. This is an ongoing live-NY-guide rooted in the concept of "live well" including the healthy tips and thoughts.  

Hopefully this page can do just like having a somebody you know in New York for you -we'll tell you our local favorite places, hot spots to visit, incoming projects, new topics in the air, things we care and the way we are...etc, so stay with us, travel with us and live with us :) We wish you pick up the tips along the road!

About us: We, NY Kaleidoscope, offer travel rentals in New York since 2007. We help people to find their accommodations to book where they can relax like home and supported each and every travel has ever come across.

“Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” ― Jack Kerouac