It’s glow time in Chinatown. Under a slant of sunlight, Viveca Chow reclines, her hair bundled in a cotton towel — as esthetician Diana Wu works a smooth, curved tool over her pronounced cheekbones. This isn’t some cucumber-water-and-pan-flute facial. There are no plush robes or heated beds here at Diana Beauty Spa, tucked between noodle shops … Read more
While olive oil is often touted as the (liquid) gold standard for healthy cooking, another ingredient may be coming for the crown — and there’s a good chance you didn’t even know it existed. With high omega-6 content and low saturated fat, it offers big benefits for heart health, brain function and metabolism. And don’t … Read more
On the dance floor, Phyllis Bogart moves like she’s made of electricity, not metal. At 78, her pink-and-purple-streaked curls bounce as she shimmies and shakes with the energy of someone half her age, each twirl punctuated by a wide, wild grin. It’s clear that four hip replacements, a mechanical knee and a string of other … Read more
The latest Japanese teahouse to open in Manhattan provides a lesson in ancient matcha rituals. The sensory experience begins with the smell of incense inside Sōrate’s new outpost in the Flatiron District. After that, a tea master prepares and serves the brew, with guests quietly taking in a “meditative ritual to enjoy the visuals and … Read more
New York is gross — and we love it. A new pop-up is raising a big stink, celebrating the city’s signature grime with a cheeky collection of rat-themed merch and chaotic charm, including a sold-out Ratbubu — a tattooed and pierced Labubu dressed like a rodent. The WELOVENYC “Comeback Collection” — featuring everything from creepy … Read more
When was the last time you saw a miniature horse step out of a minivan in the middle of Manhattan? Believe it or not, that’s exactly what happened earlier this week when a pair of pint-sized ponies rolled up to an Upper East Side assisted living facility, turning heads and melting hearts as they made … Read more
It’s a cheese-y concept. In 2019, the world’s first cheese conveyor-belt restaurant opened in London. Soon, it’ll be landing in New York City. Pick & Cheese will be crossing the ocean and opening its first U.S. location at Shaver Hall, the ambitious new food emporium set to take over the former Lord & Taylor flagship … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. This is pretty, pretty, pretty crazy. In mid-June, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Larry David announced he was dropping into New York City’s … Read more
On the outside, the Shell station at the corner of Victoria Boulevard and Seneca Avenue on Staten Island looks like any other of the hundreds of fuel depots in NYC’s most car-centric borough — but only one of them can claim Italo and Gerardo Perito. Venture through the sliding doors into what elsewhere might be a … Read more
A cross-country ski-inspired workout is gliding into Flatiron — no snow, goggles or lift ticket required. NRTHRN Strong, the Scandinavian fitness brand that had Sag Harbor locals trading sunscreen for ski poles at a sold-out pop-up this summer, officially opens its first permanent US studio on Wednesday. “The reception we received in the Hamptons this … Read more
Meet the new face of NYC plastic surgery. Going under the knife in the Big Apple is getting a makeover — with a fresh, young, social media-savvy crew of surgeons under 50 delivering rhinoplasty with a side of rizz. Gone are the days when having work done meant secretive visits to somber Park Avenue medical suites, … Read more
Joe, no! Coffee-crazed New Yorkers were left with a case of the java jitters this week after bean juice giant Starbucks suddenly shuttered dozens of local stores — as part of a controversial $1 billion restructuring plan. A whopping 54 Gotham shops out of a total of just under 200 will be wiped off the retail map, … Read more
Booze no more. Squeezing “alcohol free” and “festival” into the same sentence could be a head-scratcher, but the Big Apple is set to host its first-ever booze-free bonanza in Chelsea this Saturday. Living life without alcohol or simply practicing moderation is more than just a lifestyle; it’s a movement that has exploded across the city. … Read more
Adapt or die-ner. Times are undeniably tough for New York City’s legendary diner culture, squeezed by skyrocketing food costs and rent hikes leading to higher menu prices — all amid stagnating demand, as Big Apple eaters turn their attentions elsewhere. Longtime local restaurant critic Robert Sietsema told The Post that the city is currently locked into … Read more
New York City hospitals have once again earned top spots in national health care rankings, with NYU Langone Health earning number one recognition as a “comprehensive academic medical center” for the fourth year in a row. Vizient, a health care improvement company, announced its rankings in several categories in Las Vegas this week. Langone’s Brooklyn … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. I can admit, I’m addicted to saunas. Over the past five years, I’ve probably clocked over 1,000 sauna sessions. Eventually, I got so used to the soaring temperatures that I … Read more
According to Tamar Arslanian, co-author of “Shop Cats of New York” (Running Press, out now), her collaborator, Andrew Marttila, is something of a cat whisperer. “He always knows what treats to crinkle to get their attention or what one toy to use to get them to look at him,” said Arslanian, who lent her words … Read more
Forget Tinder, Hinge or Bumble. Swiping is out — pedaling for love is in. Walker Ward, a 31-year-old ex-Wall Streeter turned viral comedian, has traded finance for a hot-pink pedicab and a mission to help single New Yorkers find love the old-fashioned way — by locking eyes with a stranger on the street. “Since I … Read more
He’s making gravy. Five years ago, PJ Monte started bottling, hand-labeling and selling his family’s red sauce around local restaurants and specialty stores, earning him the moniker “Sauce Boss.” Now, he’s really cooking. Monte’s Fine Foods Family Recipe Tomato Sauce is available in hundreds of retailers nationwide, and Monte is promoting himself by cruising around … Read more
NYC’s suffering from serious influence-a — and one man’s hilarious TikTok videos could be the cure. After a divisive decade that saw the city fall under the spell of obnoxious influencers, an anonymous social media account administrator for a local, family-owned popcorn company has become the hero Gotham needs — delighting viewers with viral clips mocking the … Read more