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Spot To Visit: Alice Kwartler Antiques

Spot To Visit: Alice Kwartler Antiques

I love charm bracelets. When I turned 7, I was given a charm bracelet from my parents with one single elephant charm on it. For many birthdays to come, I was given charms to adorn the chain. I was obsessed and filled every link. I don’t wear the bracelet very frequently, because I consider it more of a memory than something to wear out, but I love it.

I am still charm obsessed though, and add…

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Spot to Visit: Essex Street Market

Pay attention all foodies!!!

Essex Street Market. Go visit. Now.  I first entered this establishment in 2009, when I moved to NYC, and for some inexplicable reason hadn’t returned until last month. It is fucking incredible. This indoor retail market houses the most diverse collection of good imaginable. Anything and everything is available!From freshly pressed juices, to beurre and del…

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Spot To Visit: Kiosk

Kiosk is a spot that is as raaaaaandom as they come. I was introduced to it by my friend Gil in 2009, and honestly never forgot it. Probably because it was/is so unique!

Formerly located on Spring Street, Kiosk is now moving to 41 Union Square (yay, closer to me!), and if it is ANYTHING like its Soho location, it’s future address is a must-see.

More than a shop, Kiosk is also an exhibition space…

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Spot To Visit: The Cloisters

Spot To Visit: The Cloisters

I am embarrassed to admit that yesterday was the first time I have ever visited The Cloisters, though I have lived in NYC since 2009. I know, bad. Especially because I am now so obsessed, and am already planning another excursion next week.

The spot itself is STUNNING, perfectly located in that you feel both removed from the city, yet have an amazingview of the Hudson and the city in front of…

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Phoenixes are taking over the Upper West Side

Phoenixes are taking over the Upper West Side

Having gone to university on the Upper West Side, I feel like I have a good sense of the neighborhood. It is charming, sweet, welcoming, but not necessarily current on the art scene.

Well, I am proven wrong. I took a little trip up to the Cathedral of St John the Divine to see Xu Bing’s latest sculptures. I am a fan of his work, having just gone to see some pieces of his at the Chinese Ink Artsh…

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