West Village
Despite celebrity neighbors, stroller mafia, and suits hijacking all the good real estate, the spirit of Little Bohemia lives on. Surprising turns and alleyways reveal indie boutiques, locavore dining gems, and sunny stoops for people-watching. The historic tree-lined streets, delightfully off the Manhattan grid, make it one of the best places to stroll and often turn locals in circles.
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Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly Pl 646-429-8383
Gabriel Stulman, neighborhood vet of The Little Owl and Market Table, opens laid-back bar and cafe (with serious dining options) on a cozy West Village corner.
Photo: Courtesy of Joseph Leonard
Whittemore House
45 Grove St 212-242-8880
Highly stylized salon in a gorgeous landmark townhouse. Color director Victoria Hunter wields a mean hair paintbrush (she’s known for creating soft highlights and lots of dimension). Stylist Colby Alcantar has a sharp snip and a fresh point of view for your do.
Photo: Courtesy of Whittemore House
F.S.C. Barber
5 Horatio St 212-929-3917
Mustachioed barbers wield knives amid an air of conviviality, familiarity, and ebullient masculinity.
Photo: Courtesy of F.S.C. Barber
Albertine
13 Christopher St 212-924-8515
Gem of a boutique serves as a launching pad for emerging and hard-to-find designers. Small but stellar collection of vintage pieces, too.
Photo: Courtesy of Albertine
Castor & Pollux
238 W 10th St 212-645-6572
Sweet and petite shop serves classic feminine style (and has a cute blog to boot). Proprieto Kerrilynn Pamer treats everyone like a regular.
Photo: Courtesy of Castor & Pollux
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