Go Shop View archives

• Toys ‘R’ Us

  This Times Square location of the national chain, boasting a 60-foot indoor Ferris wheel and a roaring T-rex, is more than just a toy store. It sells all kinds of goodies from ice cream to cookies, and even has a section for Willy Wonka’s special chocolates and candies. (9/2011)

  1514 Broadway
  646-366-8800
  toysrusinc....timessquare
  

• Little King Ltd.

  At this no-frills, custom jewelry shop the design process alone can take six weeks, but each carefully planned piece of jewelry is worth the wait. The store’s metal casters use recycled gold, and the owners are proud to offer Kalahari Diamonds from a mine that promotes gender equality in Africa. (9/2011)

  319 E 9 St
  212-260-6140
  littlekingjewelry.com
  

• Angel Street Thrift

  Thrift isn't synonymous with cheap at this hip Chelsea clothier, but with a carefully curated selection of brands like Prada, Burberry and Diesel, you won’t mind. The spacious interior layout, attentive staff and stunning window displays mimic those of an upscale boutique. Best of all, proceeds benefit families affected by HIV/AIDS and mental illness. (9/2011)

  118 West 17th St
  212-229-0546
  angelstreetthrift.org
  

 

Go See View archives

• Bryant Park Accordion

  On weekdays, you can relax at the park and people-watch as you enjoy a live musical performance. Some of the best accordion players in the city gather to perform French musette-style music from 12:30 to 2:30pm. Through Sept. 30. (9/2011)

  40 W 40 St
  212-768-4242
  bryantpark.org
  

• 19th-Century Modern

  Go back to a more ornate time before the simple aesthetics of modern design with this exhibit, which features more than 40 items from the museum’s American and European decorative arts collection. Items on display include furniture by John Henry Belter and silver work by Tiffany & Company. (9/2011)

  At the Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn
  718- 638-5000
  brooklynmuseum.org
  

• Movies With A View

  This free summer event features a new series of New York City-themed films every year, projected on a large screen beneath the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge and an inimitable city skyline. Microwave some popcorn, pack your favorite blanket and arrive early for a good spot on the lawn. This month, enjoy classics like Ghostbusters and Manhattan under the stars. Thursdays, 6–11pm. (9/2011)

  At Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn 334 Furman St, Brooklyn
  718-802- 0603
  brooklynbridgepark.org
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Flex Mussels

  With wall-covering images of sandy beaches, lighthouses and grassy dunes, this restaurant will make you feel like you’re summering in the Hamptons. Choose from one of 24 different flavors of mussels. From classic garlicky mussels to unusual Indian curry flavored ones, the Thai with curry coconut broth, lemongrass, coriander, lime, garlic and ginger is a must. There are even variations with bacon for those who need their meat fix. $$ (9/2011)

  154 West 13th St
  212-229-0222
  flexmusselsny.com
  

• MOMOFUKU MILK BAR

  This place has a loyal following of fans addicted to its crack pie (not what it sounds like) and its cereal milk soft serve (exactly what it sounds like). Known for its always rotating roster of inventive cookies, like the quirky yet delicious cornflake-chocolate-chipmarshmallow, this is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. $ (9/2011)

  207 Second Ave
  212-254-3500
  momofuku.com/milkbar
  

• Pommes Frites

  Get a cone full of piping hot fries and indulge yourself in this eatery's many sauces. With more than 25 flavors to choose from, you can opt for something safer like barbecue or Dijon mustard, or test your taste buds with flavors like peanut satay and organic black truffle mayo. $ (9/2011)

  123 Second Ave
  212-674-1234
  pommesfrites.ws
  

 

Go Party View archives

• Painkiller

  This subterranean and windowless tiki-themed oasis kills the pain alright; first successfully anesthetizing it, then knocking you out completely, to finally bring it tenfold the next morning. The tiki temple has all the glorious kitsch we love—leopardprinted booths, palm tree curtains, tribal masks, leis, colorful lamps and over 108 freshly concocted cocktails, each more potent than the last. Around 10 drinks, $16 each, are so strong that only one is permitted per person. The Zombie, for instance, has five different shots in it, including absinthe. (9/2011)

  49 Essex St.
  212-777-8454
  painkillernyc.com
  

• The Blind Barber

  This bar is a barber by day and a speakeasy by night. Pass the velvet ropes that give the place away, slide through the door advertising cuts, shaves and trims and weave past the barbershop chairs through a sliding door to enter this happening bar/ club. The vibe is old-school and vintage cool, with a packed black and white checkered dancefloor, flowery velvet couches and ornate, gold-framed images on the (purposely) yellowing walls. Need a break? The knowledgable bartenders will whip you up a classic cocktail like the Strawberry Fields, made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lemon, honey, strawberries and parsley. (9/2011)

  339 E 10th St
  212-228-2123
  blindbarber.com
  

• Arthur’s Tavern

  Since 1937, this quaint West Village venue has hosted live jazz, blues, Dixieland and R&B seven days a week. It’s the city’s longest continually run jazz club, and is known for its internationally acclaimed house bands and legendary live performers (Charlie Parker and Roy Hargrove were regulars.) The strange décor includes year-round Christmas and Easter decorations and the crowd is packed like a pre-hurricane grocery store. But it all adds to the charm of what may be the most authentic free jazz spot this side of the Mississippi. (9/2011)

  57 Grove St
  212-675-6879
  arthurstavernnyc.com