Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s bestie trashed “Love Story,” claiming the actors who played his pal and her husband, John F. Kennedy Jr., were no match for the couple’s stunning good looks. “When you look at Carolyn in real life, she’s incredibly beautiful. She looked very different in the series. It’s weird,” fashion designer Gordon Henderson told … Read more
The city that never sleeps has a new favorite caffeine cafe. A coffee shop in NYC’s West Village was just named one of the best in the world according to the newly released World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list. Arcane Estate Coffee, a Panama-focused cafe on Cornelia Street, was ranked No. 12 on the list … Read more
Babbo, the once-great flagship restaurant from once-great Mario Batali, is back with a new owner and a new chef — and, maybe hard to believe, it’s better than the fabled original. Babbo limped on after Batali was divested in 2019, in the wake of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Mega-restaurateur Stephen Starr bought the place … Read more
Book that table. A West Village red sauce joint has been named the third hardest reservation to snag in the country. Although Don Angie (103 Greenwich Avenue) opens its reservations 7 days in advance, starting at 9 am, according to OpenTable’s 2026 Dining Trends Report, New Yorkers are booking them up fast. Sushi restaurant Kase … Read more
He Gogh-es all out. New York City artist James Haggerty has attended the Village Halloween Parade for the last 15 years dressed as “different incarnations” of a self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh — and revelers find his costume brush-taking. “During one night, I could take hundreds of photos,” Haggerty, 52, told The Post. New York City artist … Read more
In a city that prides itself on moving fast, nothing’s slower — or suddenly trendier — than waiting in line. These days, it seems that New Yorkers will stand around and wait for just about anything — a bagel, a buzzy bowl of noodles, or the vague promise of “vibes.” From hours-long lines for dinner … Read more
The price of the stoop was just too steep. Viewers bidding adieu to Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic West Village apartment one last time in the “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That…” had to do a double take — because it wasn’t her original brownstone. The exclusive address that Sarah Jessica Parker’s Bradshaw pranced … Read more
Takes a licking — keeps on ticking. For 42 years, David’s Shoe & Watch Repair shop was a staple at the corner of Hudson and Barrow in NYC’s West Village — repairing timepieces and mending soles for generations of loyal, local customers. Through it all, proprietor Raphael “David” Davidson endured. Gentrification, COVID-19, brutal rent hikes … Read more
Tariffs busting your budget? One charming NYC shop is here to save your wallet — and your conscience. Tucked away at 434 Sixth Ave. in the West Village, the Locavore Variety Store is helmed by “shop local” queen Caroline Weaver, an entrepreneur on a serious mission to change the way New Yorkers consume. Since opening a … Read more
Getting a prime-time table at a buzzy restaurant in the city is no longer enough. Diners-in-the-know pride themselves on ordering exclusive off-menu items, and restaurants are increasingly offering them. “It’s becoming a thing,” said Colleen Croft, co-owner of Elio’s, a popular Upper East Side Italian restaurant that’s been around for decades. “When people are regulars … Read more
A recent surge in members’ clubs is reshaping New York City’s social fabric to look a lot more like London’s: Stratified and exclusive. New clubs like Maxime’s, San Vicente and Crane Club have replaced the hottest restaurants as the place where everyone wants to be seen. And legacy brands like Core and Casa Cipriani have … Read more
You’ve heard of biohacking buff Bryan Johnson. Now meet this fresh face. Dr. Jonathann Kuo runs Extension Health, a Manhattan longevity clinic specializing in pricey age-defying therapies, such as $12,000 plasma exchange sessions and $5,000 sex-enhancing treatments. Fans include biohackers, CEOs, stars like Justin Baldoni, athletes like Troy Aikman, and even royalty who have cash … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Armani/Ristorante debuts on the UES, Locanda Verde’s second location is … Read more
When the West Village speakeasy Employees Only opened two decades ago on Hudson Street, a flood of stars poured in, wanting VIP treatment. But that’s not the bar’s M.O. Months after the splashy watering hole opened, Madonna’s handlers tried to clear out the place so the singer and her crew could imbibe in private. “We … Read more
It’s the top duck in a city full of bland birds that fly lower. The Hong Kong-style roasted fowl at the new Cha Cha Tang is one of the best Chinese duck dishes in the city. The restaurant is a winning collaboration between owner John McDonald and partner Wilson Tang. Tang was famously the guiding … Read more
If Mark Langowski flags you down on the sidewalk, it’s a good thing. The 44-year-old stops New Yorkers who appear especially fit and asks them what they do to stay in shape. Doing so yields great social media fodder — he has 1.5 million followers on Instagram and several hundred thousand more on TikTok and … Read more
Forget scoring an 8 p.m. dinner reservation at Carbone or the Corner Store. Getting a table at popular NYC sports bars to watch the big game on Sunday is now just as difficult a play. If you want a prime position to watch football, you have to reserve weeks and even months in advance, “know … Read more
A famed French restaurant in the West Village will soon serve its last appetizer of escargots as the eatery’s owner retires after more than four decades, Side Dish has learned. La Ripaille – which has attracted celebs and francophiles alike since 1980, long before the neighborhood turned trendy – has been put up for sale along with … Read more
At Electric Lady Studios — the influential Greenwich Village recording venue founded by Jimi Hendrix — artists from David Bowie and Lou Reed to Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have laid down tracks. But, insiders say the space is filled with more than just good vibes and great music. Many say it’s haunted. “Pretty much every … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? A new eaterie at Bergdorf Goodman, a West Village store … Read more