The NYC Guide

Everything we ate, did, and shopped for in NYC! Plus, where I found the most special vintage silk pieces and more spots for next time.

Mom and dad got to sneak away for a long weekend together in NYC. I’m already itching to go back. Everything in this city is at your fingertips. I will never tire of it. Below is a snappy, categorized list of my favorite spots that you can save or screenshot for your next visit!

WHERE TO SHOP

Toteme on Madison.

The Row. A multi-level, sensory shopping delight.

Kallmeyer. I snapped so many photos in here hoping to transport everything it into my closet - and home.

The biggest shopping high of the trip! I stumbled into A.W. Kaufman while walking up and down Orchard St. Stacks on stacks of vintage silk slip dresses, skirts, robes, panties, bras, and more. I’m talking La Perla, Natori, Givenchy, and tons of Dior all at unbeatable pricing. Special, special pieces. Miriam, the owner, was an absolute delight and incredibly knowledgable. I want to be her BFF! The pic above was my loot. Forcing everyone I know to make sure they visit.

• Sandy Liang - don’t skip the jewelry section!

• Luaren Manoogian - hand-loomed knitwear

• La Garçonne

• Veronica de Piante

• Ralph Lauren

• Soffa

• Selima Optique (CBK approved sunnies)

• Colbo

• Desert Vintage - curated vintage Levi’s at a good price point

• Attersee

• Abbode - personalized embroidered goodies

• Trove

• Luisaviaroma

• What Goes Around, Comes Around

• Khaite - important to pay your respects

• Suzie Kondi

• Still Here

• Leset

• The Vintage Twin - a fun experience. Staff is versed in helping you find the perfect pair of vintage Levi’s.

• Sporty & Rich

• Casa Magazines

• Bergdorfs - everything you want to shop for all in one place. I spent some heavy time around some pretty Savette bags.

• Nickey Kehoe - some of my fave vintage home finds. A good selection online too!

EAT

Torrisi - (Carbone’s sister restaurant) a must: the tortellini pomodoro. Get there right at 5pm for a seat at the bar or make a res.

Shukette - any and all things on the rip and dip list, the sunchokes, and homemade tahini ice cream for dessert.

Via Carota - piselli salad and the cacio e pepe.

• The Commerce Inn (Via Carota’s sister restaurant)

• Los Tacos No. 1 - adobada on a homemade corn tortilla

• Popup Bagels - sesame bagel dipped in chive cream cheese

• Scarr’s Pizza

• Balthazar - steak + frites!

• L’Industrie Pizzeria

• The Swan Room - small bites

• The Polo Bar

• Rubirosa - the tye-die + extra pep!

• The Nines - Kaspian potato, need I say more?

• Golden Diner - THE fluffiest pancakes

• The Corner Store - wagyu French dip

• Don Angie

TREATS

La Cabra Bakery - the cardamom bun and perfectly flaky croissant.

• Russ & Daughters - cinnamon babka

• Rule of Thirds

• The Pastry Box - chocolate chip cookie

• Levain - I don’t care if it’s overrated, I’m a ride-or-die chocolate walnut loaylist to the end

• From Lucie - chocolate chip cookie

• Burrow

• Culture Cream

TO SEE/DO

A bespoke facial at Ställe Studio. You’ll never want to leave.

MJ at the Neil Simon Theater. Phenom. Like you’re actually at a Michael Jackson concert. Can you imagine?

• MoMA

• Noguchi Museum

• Stroll through Union Square Greenmarket

• Old Friend Photo Booth

• Lévy Gorvy Dayan

• Salon 94

• Hamilton

• Russian & Turkish Baths

• Remedy Place

• Walk The High Line

STAY

Nine Orchard

• The Hotel Chelsea

• Fouquet’s

• The Bowery Hotel

• PUBLIC Hotel

Readers, locals, what did I miss?!