FEATURES

The Mast Brothers

By Tom Ran
Michael Mast and Rick Mast of Mast Brothers Chocolate

Photo: Mindy Best

The Mast Brothers Chocolate factory occupies only three rooms in a nondescript building in Williamsburg. The first doubles as a storefront that opens on the weekend to customers with much…

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Roman & Williams Studio Visit

By Tom Ran
Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch in their studio

Photo: Rose Callahan

The partners behind Roman & Williams, Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch are anti minimalists. It’s apparent in the spaces they create.

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Billykirk Studio Visit

By Tom Ran
Chris and Kirk Bray of Billykirk

Photo: Rose Callahan

Billykirk’s studio is surrounded by things, equipments, flat files, paintings, photos, and memories.

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RESULTS FOR "Signs"

Retail

Luddite, Williamsburg New York

Photo: Mindy Best

Luddite

A “luddite” is one who resists progress in technology and industrialization. Luke Scarola and Rebecca Squiers have turned that resistance into a passion, creating a store that honors time-worn artifacts. read more »

Photo: Staff

Strand

The Strand Bookstore has been a classic New York City fixture since 1927, boasting an enormous selection of discounted new and used books. Today, it’s the only surviving bookseller of… read more »

Dining / Bars

Photo: Courtesy of Tea & Sympathy

Tea & Sympathy

This tiny English outpost in the West Village has been going strong since 1991 and shows no sign of slowing down. read more »

Photo: Courtesy of Burger Joint

Burger Joint

Another contender for the title of “New York’s Best Burger,” Burger Joint is a small, crowded, diner tucked away in a discreet corner of, strangely enough, the upscale Parker Meridien… read more »

Features

Cordato’s Deli

Photo: Staff

Hidden and Hipster-Free

PDT, La Esquina, Milk & Honey…secret bars and restaurants are scattered all over the city. But let’s face it; these unmarked or “underground” places aren’t so secret anymore. In fact,… read more »

Events

Recess Badminton

Photo: Rizon Parein; Courtesy Recess

Recess: The Lawn Series

While we may long for the days when we could say “school is out for summer,” we can still indulge in the occasional Recess. Partnering with Tretorn, Puma and Governor’s… read more »

Artbook at Den

Photo: Den

Artbook @ Den

The ever changing concept shop, Den in the East Village is changing it up a bit this month. Instead of featuring a clothing line, Den is teaming up… read more »

Blog

Photo: Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit Supper Club and Café

The Bon Appétit Supper Club and Café returns this fall for its second annual pop up restaurant. The café is open to the public during lunch but only… read more »

Cover design to Peter Saville's latest book Estate 1-127

Photo: Peter Saville

Estate 1-127

Michel Gondry's latest book <i>You'll Like This Film Because You're In It</i>

Photo: PictureBox

You'll Like This Film Because You're In It

Michel Gondry’s been on a mini tour to promote his latest book You’ll Like This Film Because You’re In It. His next stop will be at this weekend’s… read more »

TOURS

The Bacon Tour

By David Tez

Photo: Staff

From time to time, The Scout will feature interborough food tours designed as culinary and geographic explorations of our fair city. Each has been field tested, in a single day,…

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The Tenenbaums

By Siobhan Vivian

Photo: Staff

The Royal Tenenbaums is Wes Anderson’s visual love letter to New York. Though never explicitly named, the film presents a stunningly constructed pastiche of the quirky, the kitschy and the…

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