New York: A weekend on the LES, at Sister City hotel
New York is perfect for a long weekend – but if you’re just in the city for a short time, you want to stay super centrally to get the most of out of the city. Luckily Atelier Ace (the team
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Boro Hotel, New York: Design-led hotel in Queens
In a city where hotels don’t come cheaper than $200 a night, Boro Hotel is one to know. Located in Queens, across the water from Manhattan, the neighbourhood itself may not be the place to be just yet – but it’s
Urban Cowboy B&B, Brooklyn: Luxury bolthole in the city that never sleeps
Affordable yet luxurious accommodation in New York is nigh on impossible to come by – or is it? I recently discovered Urban Cowboy B&B, located on a quiet residential street in Williamsburg where the tourists don’t venture. Staying here doesn’t
Fives Leaves: Brooklyn brunching at its best
As a Londoner, I frequently find myself visiting cafes that are apparently Brooklyn-inspired, or straight out of Williamsburg. So when I brunched at Five Leaves in Williamsburg, it epitomized everything I’ve come to learn is “Brooklyn” – only better. Tightly
Sel Rrose: Oysters, craft cocktails & industrial chic décor in Bowery
On the corner of Bowery and Delancey is Sel Rrose, a beautiful space furnished with a touch of early 20th century Parisian style, and a sprinkling of “demolition chic“. The bar’s name is inspired by Marcel Duchamp (or Rrose Sélavy,
Devoción: The world's freshest coffee in a soaring Brooklyn setting
Brooklyn is packed with great coffee shops – in one afternoon that I spent there, I drank four coffees, just so I could try every amazing café that I came across! Devoción was one of them, and it really was
Two Hands: Beautiful & delicious New York café
Am I wrong to fall in love with a place because of its interior décor? Well, when the coffee is also awesome, you can’t hold it against me. Meet Two Hands, a neighbourhood café on New York’s Mott Street. Walls
Maman: French treats & exquisite décor in SoHo, New York
Maman is the product of a Michelin star chef, a restaurateur and an interior designer – and elements of each founder, plus their French heritage, are clearly evident in this adorable and delicious neighbourhood café in New York’s SoHo. The
Happy Bones: Small coffee joint with creative vibes in SoHo, New York
Happy Bones‘ self confessed mission is “to inspire and energise New Yorkers”, and they’ve come up with a formula for achieving this: The best coffee + the best baristas + local artworks + print publications from around the world. The
Evening in the East Village: Flinders Lane, Amor y Amargo, Death + Co & Mayahuel
My most recent trip to New York was all about discovering new places that I hadn’t been before. Previous visits had seen me fall into my usual routines, and this time I wanted to shake it up a bit. Chris
One night in Williamsburg: Drinks at The Ides & dinner at Rye
Until my most recent trip to New York, I wasn’t overly familiar with Brooklyn. I’d been to Luna Park in Coney Island, and perused the smorgasbord of stalls at a Brooklyn Flea market, and can highly recommend both – but
The Standard High Line: The NY hotel that will take your breath away
Sometimes it’s fun to stay somewhere totally over the top and out of this world. The Standard High Line hotel gave me countless #OMG moments during my stay! Built over and above the High Line (the inner city park built