to go in nyc

Casey Rubber Stamps ( 322 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003 ) — The coolest shop for the stationary enthusiast. They have a whole catalog of rubber stamp designs to choose from and they’ll make you one on the spot. (One stamp takes 10 minutes.) It feels so old-New York in there. I love it. Apparently, they also work with custom designs. Imagine how... See more

Much like the other 52% of 2020 graduates, I moved in with my parents post-grad with no plan. Through borderline phone addiction, I stumbled upon a club in a town nearby, and from there the rest is history. It’s because of clubs that I’ve met my friends, learned to quilt, fell in love, and am able to satiate my craving for learning/skillsharing.

My friends Ruby McCollister, Leah Hennessey and Arabella Aldrich opened the coolest store evaaa and now it’s my favorite place in the city to hang out (if you want to hunt me down and kill me, you’ll definitely find me there!!!) They have crazy antique clown pants, jangly keychains made out of giant acorns, and Marissa Zappas perfumes. Marissa is a... See more

I have an almost religious relationship with this bar. Founded in 1892 and located just off Union Square, Old Town is a historic and venerated institution, yet to my surprise, it still manages to float a little under the radar. It boasts a majestic old world grandeur: there’s a marble and mahogany bar, stained glass windows, metal cash registers,... See more

you’re in Astoria and you’re feeling parched, hit Hemo’s—a smoothie shop on Steinway. Everything there is good, but my favorite is The Refresher, a mix of mango, cucumber, and mint. Used to be #45 on their menu.