She gave you life. The least you can do is get her some cashmere slippers.
Boogie to a summery song from California’s Cayucas (pictured); melt upon hearing the voice of Juniper frontman José González; and tune into a quirky Record Store Day collaboration between Grouplove and Manchester Orchestra, now available for download.
Jenny Chung’s at it again. This time with a Russian Hill jewelry box of hard-to-find baubles and under-the-radar designers. Watch out, she’ll charm you.
It takes one to grow one.
These homemade treats are the bright spot in your day.
This jewel-centric shop is the anti-Tiffany. Its inventory runs the gamut from punk rock styles to under-the-radar designers. Find pieces by Oakland-based Marisa Haskell, progressive accessories designer Bliss Lau, and menswear designer Vim Beget.
A new boutique hotel in the heart of historic Ballard with a restaurant from Chef Jason Stoneburner and a rooftop pavilion with heated floors, fireplaces, and sweeping panoramic views of Seattle and the Olympic Mountains.
Chow down on heroes named after villains (Bugsy Siegel, Megatron, Lestat) in an evil lair, complete with indoor/outdoor bar, black leather seating, and a menacing mural. The drinks are strapped, too.
Once you pop, you won’t stop — there’s a new artisan kernel squad in town.
Though she’s always going to have you beat — she gave you life after all — try turning the tables on moms who are more about giving than receiving.
Celebrate Kentucky Derby Day with a polo match, horse racing, a mansion garden party, or simply with a mint julep and a few close friends.
Spruce up your apartment with patterned wood wall art and furniture handmade in Brooklyn from reclaimed materials.
Fill your reusable shopping bags with the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay watershed at a new grocery in Dupont opened by a former environmental lawyer.
How did big-time dinner plans become cereal in front of the TV in your sweatpants? Count on Pennsylvania 6 to class up your next meal.
If you’re a villainess, your crime is stealing (hearts). After the misdeeds are done, dine at an evil-in-a-good-way lair in Midtown with hero sandwiches so delicious and drinks so stiff they’re dangerous. Good thing you love danger.
That five-continent junket may be a twinkle in your eye, but these globally inspired bags and shoes will delight your inner traveler.
Looking for a workout that’s good for your abs and your aura? Try free sessions in the park with a personal trainer and life coach.
The Milton Village boutique attracts word-of-mouth loyalty through its carefully curated selection of jewelry, accessories, and clothing.
The restaurant gets its name from the post Prohibition-era Hotel Pennsylvania where big bands played to swank crowds. And with seafood towers and a sweeping balcony, it’s easy enough to imagine Sinatra ordering a round of Orange Blossoms at a table nearby.
Nab the designer’s timeless yet stylish pieces, as well as those from revered indie designers (Lauren Moffatt, Tocca, Ulla Johnson).
At the specialty grocery store, shop for more than 1,000 products (fresh fruit and vegetables, pickles, smoked meats) almost all originating from the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Pick up a roast chicken, refill a growler with craft beer, or chat with vendors about their small-batch specialties.
Here’s all the watercooler fodder you’ll need for the next month.
When searching for a signature scent, they say the nose knows. We say, trust your gut — and the blond brainiacs at Aromachology.
A Kentucky Derby outfit isn’t complete without an outlandish topper. Charm us with your cloches, fedoras, and panamas. One lucky winner will receive a Cecily 4 hat from Genie by Eugenia Kim.
Cult-loved lines, hard-to-find products, and new face-saving discoveries find a sleek home.
Accomplished NYC chef Jimmy Everett has decamped to L.A. and opened this buzzy new spot.
Accomplished NYC chef Jimmy Everett has decamped to L.A. and opened a buzzy new spot, which serves sophisticated comfort food in a cushy, speakeasy setting.
Look to the modern-day apothecary for cult-loved lines, cool finds, and the latest beauty products from all over the world. Stock up on fragrances from Andrea Maack and Yosh, nail polishes by Dose, and Earth Tu Face herbal skin care products.
Get your buzz on at the snazzy L.A. import.
Limited fashion engagements from a trio of indie power players.
Fashioned like a pub, the kick-ass space revolves around a main bar, where baristas brew to order via pour-over, Chemex, and the like. Chomp on Floriole Cafe and Bakery and Cook Au Vin’s baked goods while you sip.
Where to scoop up heavy hitters (Rebecca Minkoff, Veronica Beard, Thakoon, Elizabeth and James) and indie darlings (Sister Tribes) after the jump.
Neon kicks, printed hats, dainty swimsuits, sweet pups, and more geared up our editors for the season ahead.
Add some flavor to your outfit with the season’s juiciest wears.
Skip the usual (liquid) suspects for more creative weekend sips.
In the words of James Brown, TFF would be nothing without a woman or a girl — or something like that. Get to know nine ladies who run this mother.
You have three days left. So stream our kinda-random but entirely festival-inspired playlist as you brave rush lines, navigate Varick, and wait out buffering.
Not to sound unloving, but we can’t wait for the day our kids threaten to run away. To Grandma’s house. For the night. In fact, we’ll pack them up and drop them off with this new collection.
Suntan weather is weeks away, but this bunch looks more than ready to perch on a chaise lounge with a stack of trashy magazines. Here are a few inspired snaps from the week.
Tune in; rock out. Nine songs to get the party started.
Need a break from the bar scene this weekend? One local guy maps out an all-natural game plan that doesn’t even require ditching town.
Get ready for an Eastern-inspired meal from one of the city’s favorite chefs.
Spending way too much time surfing Netflix on a Friday night? Change out of your pj’s and get MoviePass.
At Shin Thompson’s (Bonsoiree) Japanese brasserie, slurp sweetly spicy kabocha-corn-apple soup drizzled with chile oil, nibble crudo flown in fresh from Japan, and keep an eye on the majestic shellfish aquarium.
Everyone loves a rebel. Free yourself from boring bags with clutches, cross-body satchels, and overnight duffels in leather and snakeskin from a new Brooklyn-based designer.
You thought the girls at the food co-op were low maintenance. Think again.
Looking to show Mother Nature some love? Start at home with these tips for green cleaning and decor, before moving on to more important orders of business: ecofriendly beauty supplies to create a natural glow.
Here, the cinematographer-turned-director spills about what scares her most, how Cambridge is like Brooklyn, and the hand Franco had in pulling back the curtain on the enchantress running Gucci.
April 25-28: A Brooklyn collab breathes new life into deadstock textiles, plus noncreepy ways to connect with your neighbors, the 411 on our new national Instagram account, and a stationer’s wares that really pop.
April 25-28: Reformation and LnA sample sale, Francophile photos, and more.