Marisa Tom | November 28, 2011 1:15 pmHappy Cyber Monday! In honor of the shopping madness, the click-happy, and the giving to come this season, we've culled 15 fabulous holiday-perfect picks from some of our favorite NYC spots. When left to our own devices, we surely go a bit crazy on the list-making front, so we've made it our Monday mission to cut to the chase on these great gifting ideas.Read More
Marisa Tom | November 14, 2011 10:40 amAs if the holidays aren't already excuse enough to overdose on the sweets front, why not fuel the sugar-filled gluttony a little more? Take a page out of Momofuku Milk Bar's Christina Tosi's (cook)book, and while you're at it, learn to re-create enviable desserts from six more of New York City's treat-makin' experts. For the quintessential urban foodie, this gift should hit a particularly sugar-high note; plus, there's a good chance you'll be on the receiving end of some tasty kitchen experiments in the near future.Read More
Marisa Tom | November 2, 2011 5:05 pmThere's nothing quite like MiN New York (117 Crosby St., 212-206-6366), the beauty brainchild of owner and curator Chad Murawczyk. Tucked away on SoHo's cobblestoned Crosby Street, the spacious quasi-gothic-meets-grandfather's brandy library designed atelier and apothecary stocks a rare lineup of brands from all around the world, artfully displayed for all to see, play with, and, more importantly, fall in love with. While it can prove difficult to stave off acute beauty product sensory overload, Murawczyk is making it that much easier for us to beeline straight for the coolest items in store.Read More