Desert Kicks for the Urban Jungle

Herbert Schier vellies

Neon has no place on safari, but we’re all about it this season. Today we’ve set our sights on a Namibian heritage brand kicking desert boots up a notch.

Inside Story: Chrissie Miller's Vintage Rock Tees

The downtown designer gives us a peek at her collection of vintage rock ’n’ roll tees and the first vinyls she ever received.

Pappardella Restaurant

Pappardella is that magical spot a block from Central Park where a simple yet memorable wild mushroom pizza keeps you lingering for hours. Traditional Italian dishes include house-rolled linguine and littlenecks, and a salsiccia omelet is a brunch delight.

Book Review: "Invisible"

An eye-opening memoir by a blind man

Hugues de Montalembert was a painter and photographer when he was attacked one night by two men in his New York City apartment. They wanted money; they took his sight.

Lavaan Dental Spa Opens

Clean and whiten in the West Village

NYC has a new reason to smile. Starting today a cleaning- and whitening-only destination run by two married NYU Dental School alums takes the stress out of oral care between checkups.

On the Download: 21 Apps to Keep You in Sync

Want an app for that? Here’s our download on everything from procrastination aids to productivity enhancers.

Trummer Mixology

This four-hour tutorial from leading mixologist Albert Trummer is not to be missed. The founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail lauds Trummer for his execution and mise en place. (Yes, there is a Museum of the American Cocktail.) Monasteries and ancient recipes inspire the blends. Chef David Bouley prepares the nibbles.