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Where Are People Staying (Or Where To Stay) During NYFW: Lower East Side Edition

#Fashion
#Luxury
#Nyfw
#Hotels

Whether you’re looking to stay or looking to know where everyone else is staying, we have you covered. We pulled together a list of 40+ hotels across the city where you can expect NYFW to show up. This is our Lower East Side edition.

Where Are People Staying (Or Where To Stay) During NYFW: Meatpacking & Chelsea Edition

#Fashion
#Luxury
#Nyfw
#Hotels

Affordable(ish) NON-Fast Fashion Brands to Shop From in NYC

#Fashion
#Nyfw
#Fast Fashion
#Affordable
#Clothing

Fashion Week is here (and Labor Day is among us). If you need to buy that last minute fit, here are several shops for you to check out without hurting the bank or someone’s back.

rip brat summer

#Brat
#Brat Summer
#Charli Xcx
#Funeral
#Burial
#Graveyard

Gather your loved ones and head to your local cemetery to bury your brat summer. Seances, Ouija boards, and sacrifices are a must. Tag us on Instagram at @pike.it

Where Are People Staying (Or Where To Stay) During NYFW: Midtown Edition

#Fashion
#Nyfw
#Hotels

Where Are People Staying (Or Where To Stay) During NYFW: Lower Manhattan Edition

#Fashion
#Luxury
#Nyfw
#Hotels

Where To Go To Be Seen During New York Fashion Week

#Fashion
#Nyfw
#Parties
#Celebrity Appearances
#Influencers
#Afters
#After Parties
#Club
#New York Fashion Week

Darling, if you want to make a statement, you must be where the cameras are. These are the spots where the fashion elite sip, schmooze, and get snapped. Think rooftop glamour, velvet ropes, and a guest list that reads like a who’s who of style. If Business of Fashion is there, so should you be.

Your vegan friend is in town and you’re freaking out

#Vegan

Your vegan friend is in town and you have no idea where to take them to eat? Don't panic! Dive into cruelty-free cuisine at these spots, where plant-based perfection meets city vibes.

Where To Go To Avoid New York Fashion Week

#Fashion
#Nyfw
#New York Fashion Week

Not everyone wants to be around the Fashion Week chaos. For those who prefer a cocktail without the circus, these are the city’s best-kept secrets. No fuss, no influencers, no paparazzi—just good drinks, great vibes, and absolutely no runway drama. The perfect antidote to Fashion Week hysteria.

Where Are People Staying (Or Where To Stay) During NYFW: SoHo / NoHo Edition

#Fashion
#Nyfw
#Hotels
#Luxury

Panels & Pages: The Ultimate Comic Book Trail in Brooklyn

#Vinyl
#Comic
#Manga
#Anime
#Community

From indie gems to expansive warehouses, Brooklyn offers a rich tapestry of comic book stores that cater to every kind of enthusiast. Whether you're seeking rare finds, contemporary favorites, or a community of like-minded fans, Brooklyn's comic book shops have it all.

Prideful Picks: 10 Gay Bar Staples You’ve Probably Heard of Before

#Drinks
#Bars
#Cocktail
#Lgbtq
#Pride2024
#Gaybar

Explore Hell’s Kitchen through these well-known LGBTQ+ staples, each offering unique experiences and vibrant atmospheres. From lively dance floors to cozy lounges, these spots are beloved by the community and perfect for celebrating Pride.

High-end Luxury Wellness for Those with the Gwyneth Paltrow Privilege

#Luxury
#Rooftop
#Upscale
#Opulent
#Rich

We love Gwyneth Paltrow for two reasons: Because of how inconceivably rich and unrelatable she is. Here’s where to go if you want to pretend this is you too.

For The Record: I Will Never Buy One From Urban Outfitters

#Music
#Vinyl
#Recordshop
#Audiophile

Discover authentic vinyl havens across NYC, steering clear of commercial chains. Embrace indie record stores for unique finds, sans Urban Outfitters' mainstream.

Your Trader Joe’s Dumplings Could Never

#Dumplings
#Queens
#Food

We get it. Trader Joe’s dumplings absolutely slap. But let’s be honest. They’re def not about to slap as hard as these do. Bookmark this for authentic spots surpassing the ordinary, leaving Trader Joe’s dumplings far behind.

Things To Do in NYC, But You’d Never Tell Your Friends - Kink Edition

#Burlesque
#Risque
#Provocative
#Rated-R
#Rated-X
#Adults-Only

Open yourself to NYC's daring side with our guide to boundary-pushing experiences! Explore risqué performances, immersive theaters, kink-friendly venues, and more in the city's vibrant alternative scene. Don’t worry, we won’t tell either 😏

Where to dance and feel comfortable with your bad self

#Dancing
#Nightlife
#Dj

Embrace your groove in NYC's dance havens, where beats are your guide, and self-expression is the only dress code. Dance freely, be comfortably you!

When you want to stay out after happy hour, but you have a dog

#Dogfriendly
#Petlovers
#Dogmom
#Dogdad
#Petdates
#Dogdates

We get it. The happy hour starts, but you can’t stay because you have your dog or have to go back home to one. Extend your night with your furry friend in tow! NYC's canine-friendly haunts ensure the paw-ty lasts long after happy hour ends.

ZeroProof Zones: Bookmark Our Favorite Sober Sanctuaries for Elevated Socializing

#Sober
#Zeroproof
#Alcohol-Free
#Drybars

Kick it back on the dry side of NYC with mocktail mastery and vibes that scream “insta-worthy.” This guide hooks you up with hot spots that are alcohol-free and the fun is still high.

For When You Want a Night Out, But You’re 30 & it’s a Tuesday

#Cozy
#Music
#Chill
#Vibey

Bookmark Brooklyn's low-key Tuesday nights guide. From jazz to cozy wine bars, discover relaxed spots perfect for those post-30 midweek outings.

When The Wine Starts to Taste Like A Boom Room Boogie

#Music
#Wine
#Drinks
#Vibey
#Food

Feel the rhythm, taste the vibe in Brooklyn. From backyard bangers to live music haunts, discover wine spots where every sip grooves to a hip-hop beat.

When you need to escape the city, but you don’t have a car

#Nature
#Hiking
#Art
#Outdoors
#Escapism
#Metronorth

Embrace your groove in NYC's dance havens, where beats are your guide, and self-expression is the only dress code. Dance freely, be comfortably you!

Rooftop pools that are worth seeing in your bikini

#Rooftop
#Rooftoppool
#Hotelpool
#Cityswim

Dive into water actually worth swimming in! No we’re not talking about the Hudson either. Discover rooftop pools that redefine luxury. These aquatic oases boast style, skyline views, and a swimsuit-worthy atmosphere."

Snip Safe: A Guide to Queer & Trans-Affirming Babershops

#Lgbtq
#Barbershops
#Hairsalons
#Queersafe
#Genderaffirming

Haircuts can be intimidating, but they shouldn’t feel unsafe. Here are some queer and trans-affirming places that are registered as safe spaces for queer, trans and other LGBTQ+ customers.

L Word of Mouth: Must-Visit Lesbian Bars in NYC

#Drinks
#Cocktail
#Outdoors
#Lgbtq
#Pride2024
#Lesbian

Dive into NYC’s vibrant lesbian scene with these iconic spots, each offering a unique and welcoming space for the community. From classic hangouts to new favorites, this guide has everything you need for an unforgettable night out.

Rainbow Retreats: Queer & Trans-Friendly Hangouts

#Chill
#Local
#Lgbtq
#Pride2024
#Safespace

Discover NYC’s top queer and trans-friendly spaces where inclusivity and good vibes thrive. From lively bars to cozy cafes, these spots offer a welcoming environment for everyone under the rainbow.

Where Are People Staying (Or Where To Stay) During NYFW: Upper East Side Edition

#Fashion
#Luxury
#Nyfw
#Hotels

Where Are People Staying (Or Where To Stay) During NYFW: Brooklyn Edition

#Fashion
#Luxury
#Rooftop
#Nyfw
#Hotels

The Black Belt Is the Long Game

#Sports
#Queens
#Wellness
#Family Friendly

Summer is the moment to trade screen time for a practice that carries into the school year. These kid-focused dojos build confidence, conditioning and focus through a real belt-by-belt path.

Before the Tables Become Impossible

#Restaurants
#Chef-Led
#New Opening
#Design-Forward

London’s newest restaurant openings with real editorial heat, from a candlelit Clerkenwell instant classic to Milanese seafood glamour, Greek comfort cooking and a proper SoCal diner.

The Skyline Is Buying the Next Round

#Drinks
#Cocktail Bars
#Design-Forward
#Rooftops

London’s long summer evenings are built for rooftop cocktails, river terraces, golden-hour dates, and watching the city turn cinematic from above.

Maximalism Without the Mess

#Shopping
#Design-Forward
#Design
#Hidden Gem

Independent London showrooms for disciplined maximalism: lacquer, hand-printed cloth, sculptural lighting and antiques with enough drama to transform a room—without letting every object compete for the last word.

Made of London

#Fashion
#Shopping
#Design
#Hidden Gem

In a city saturated with anonymous luxury, these studios keep the maker visible: denim cut locally, leather hand-stitched, cloth woven by British mills and objects shaped in specialist workshops.

London for the Hard to Impress

#Art
#Fashion
#Shopping
#Design

Wearable art, rare accessories, tactile objects and small-run fashion for the person who has seen everything. These are finds that signal knowledge, not just budget.

London’s Next Names

#Fashion
#Shopping
#New Opening
#Design-Forward

The London stores giving emerging designers their first serious rails: new concepts, rotating showcases and independent curators spotting the names still moving through studios and group chats.

London’s Most Characterful Townhouse Hotels

#Cozy
#Intimate
#Hotels
#Design-Forward

Georgian and Victorian residences transformed into intimate hotels without losing their staircases, drawing rooms, fireplaces or domestic scale.

London Date Spots That’ll Make You Blush Harder Than Garrett Graham

#Drinks
#Bars
#Romantic
#London
#Date Night

Devoured Off Campus? Trade the screen blush for a real one with London date spots that get your heart racing IRL. From underground molecular cocktail bars to cozy cinemas with bed seating, this guide is made for flirty nights, romantic plans, and sending someone a very obvious hint.

London in Leather

#Fashion
#Shopping
#Design-Forward
#Hidden Gem

Independent London addresses for leather that earns its patina: hand-built bags, custom belts, made-to-measure jackets and sculptural shoes, plus specialists who keep them in service. Buy once. Wear it into character.

London in Its Natural Form

#Fashion
#Shopping
#Design
#Hidden Gem

London shops where linen, wool, denim and natural fibres lead the design. Come for traceable materials, tactile finishes and clothes intended to soften, fade and improve with wear.

London, Looped

#Fashion
#Shopping
#Design-Forward
#Hidden Gem

Independent London knitwear and fashion shops treating wool, texture and handwork as the whole look—spanning sculptural sweaters, quiet British staples and small-run pieces built to outlast winter.

Before the Stockists Catch Up

#Fashion
#Shopping
#New Opening
#Design-Forward

Independent London labels that opened new physical rooms in 2026—from sculptural bags and slow-made workwear to one-off salon pieces, fine jewellery and print-heavy summer dressing. No global chains or department-store concessions.

London's Guide to Dinner With a Plot Twist

#Restaurants
#Date Night
#Design-Forward
#Hidden Gem

London date nights are moving beyond the obvious reservation. These intimate restaurants reward curiosity with unmarked doors, subterranean counters, shifting menus and rooms that reveal themselves one course at a time.

London Overlooked

#Fashion
#Shopping
#Hidden Gem
#Neighborhood Spot

Independent London shops beyond the default fashion circuit: neighbourhood stores, craft-led ateliers and quietly excellent boutiques whose loyal followings arrived before the hype.

London Below the Surface

#Art
#Fashion
#Shopping
#Nightlife

Experimental London fashion shaped by clubs, art schools and music scenes—reconstructed garments, confrontational silhouettes and stores that feel closer to cultural rooms than retail.

London After Dark

#Music
#Date Night
#Cocktail Bars
#Night Out

Independent London rooms for couples who want a charged evening without a 1 a.m. finish: candlelit food, serious sound systems, live sets and elegant cocktails that already feel alive by eight.

London Off the Record

#Fashion
#Shopping
#Quiet
#Hidden Gem

Low-profile London fashion rooms worth knowing: basement concepts, discreet showrooms and tightly edited boutiques where discovery still depends on following the right recommendation.

London Hotels That Feel Like a Private Address

#Cozy
#Intimate
#Hotels
#London

Townhouses, residential conversions and intimate hotels with collected interiors, personal service and the fantasy of briefly having your own London address.

Win or Lose, We’re Getting a Martini

#Drinks
#New York
#Late Night
#Cocktail Bars
#Post-Game

Martinis for the post-11:30pm crowd: near-the-Garden landings plus downtown and uptown rooms that stay open late enough for real debriefs.

Get off the stoop! Make your summer plans for some softclubbing.

#Chill
#Vibey
#Danceclubs
#Softclubbing

It's time to make your plans for some summer soft clubbing. So many options to choose from in NYC. Get out and enjoy.

The Hamptons’ Farm Stands Worth Planning Dinner Around

#Shopping
#Dinner
#Markets
#Summer

A guide to the East End growers, roadside stands and small agricultural markets capable of determining the evening’s entire menu. Expect peak-season tomatoes, sweet corn, local fruit, flowers, eggs and produce with enough flavor to make elaborate cooking unnecessary.

The Martini Should Arrive Before You Do

#Intimate
#Upscale
#Cocktail Bars
#Hotel Bars

London's martini revival has moved into smaller, quieter rooms. These discreet hotel bars and velvet-lined salons deliver properly cold drinks, low voices and a near-members-only mood.

London Cut Different

#Fashion
#Shopping
#Design-Forward
#Stylish

Modern London tailoring beyond the rulebook: soft shoulders, fluid proportions, gender-aware fitting, workwear construction and independent labels making the suit feel lived-in again.

London, Well Edited

#Fashion
#Shopping
#Design-Forward
#Stylish

London’s sharpest multi-brand edits, from avant-garde institutions to owner-led boutiques. Every rail has a point of view, and the curation does more work than any logo.

Book Them Before London Does

#Restaurants
#Chef-Led
#New Opening
#Design-Forward

London’s sharpest openings from the last several weeks: Chinese-Texas smoke, British-seafood handrolls, Turkish-Cypriot meze, modern French cooking and a Milan fashion-world import—before autumn’s booking crush makes them everyone’s problem.

The Collected Home

#Shopping
#Design-Forward
#Design
#Hidden Gem

London interiors are moving past instant perfection. These independent dealers offer salvage, vintage textiles, studio pottery, folkish objects and furniture with enough patina to make a room feel slowly, personally collected.

The Hamptons’ Best Bakeries, Cheese Shops and Pantry Specialists

#Shopping
#The Hamptons
#Bakeries
#Cheese
#Specialty Food

The places that turn a basic grocery run into a highly edited provisions tour. Find serious bread, local cheese, preserves, olive oil, pastries, prepared salads and beautifully packaged pantry goods for beach picnics, house gifts and dinners assembled rather than cooked.

Tribeca for Parents Who Still Want a Proper Night Out

#Restaurants
#Date Night
#Cocktail Bars
#Tribeca

A guide to restaurants, bars and early-evening experiences that feel sophisticated without requiring a midnight finish. These are places where dinner can still feel like an occasion, the drinks are taken seriously and getting home at a reasonable hour does not diminish the night.

Tribeca Date Nights for People Past the First-Date Interview

#Restaurants
#Date Night
#Cocktail Bars
#Tribeca

A guide to dates with enough intimacy, texture and movement to feel like a shared experience, not an exchange of credentials—dinner followed by a quiet drink, a cultural stop before the table or rooms that naturally bring people closer.

The Hamptons’ New Restaurants Defining 2026

#Restaurants
#Chef-Led
#New Opening
#Summer

A guide to the most compelling restaurant openings, relocations and ambitious reinventions shaping the 2026 season. The focus is not simply on what is new, but on the chefs, operators and concepts introducing a fresh perspective to East End dining.