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City Guides

7 Mar

Written By Hande Renshaw

Although almost an impossible feat, we share our favourite destinations from the city that never sleeps.

Buvette

Inspired by European traditions that honor a history of craft and design, Buvette opened its doors in early 2011 by Chef Jody Williams. Established in the historic and charming West Village neighborhood in New York, Buvette has been the spot to walk in at any time of day to enjoy an espresso, a lunch with an old friend, or a cocktail at the bar in the early hours of the morning.
Find Buvette
*42 Grove Street, New York, NY 10014*
*Photo: Courtesy of Buvette New York*

Sister City Hotel

Atelier Ace, the in-house creative team behind the Ace Hotel chain, has added another outpost to their NYC repertoire with the Sister City Hotel. Located on the border of the Lower East Side and Soho in the thick of downtown Manhattan action, the hotel caters to contemporary travellers, with design elements which are minimal but deliberate. Complete with a generative soundtrack for the lobby created by Björk, this is one smooth hotel experience.
Find Sister City Hotel
*225 Bowery, New York, NY 10002*
*Photo:* *Adrian Gaut*

Bar Pisellino

In the heart of West Village is Bar Pisellino, run by award-winning chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams. Think espresso and aperitivi alongside *bomboloni alla crema*, *panini farciti* and *spuntini,* all served in celebration of the classic Italian bar. Dedicated to the Italian art of drinking, Bar Pisellino also specialises in wine and cocktails from a collection of amari and vermouth. Enjoy your apertivo al fresco on the sidewalk or *al banco* atop a curved marble counter at the perfect height for standing with our maestro bartenders. Bellissimo!
Find Bar Pisellino
*52 Grove Street, New York City, NY 10014*
*Photo: Bar Pisellino*

Apparatus Studio

The incredibly beautiful Apparatus Studio studio space in Manhattan serves as a gathering point for clients and designers, as well as designers’ Gabriel Hendifar and Jeremy Anderson creative laboratory. The studio is available to visit by appointment only – the workplace reveals no sign of the artisanal making process. Instead it boasts a lovingly presented collection of lighting and objects, amongst a mix of enviable selection of furniture and artwork.
Find Apparatus Studio
*124 West 30th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10001*
*Photo: Itziar Narro*

Still House

Launched in 2003 as a collection of minimal pieces made from ethically sources materials, Still House is full of design and jewellery products which are impeccably curated and presented. The considered selection of home goods and fine jewellery line the shelves of the simple and timeless interior. The East Village location also hosts special exhibits which engage the local community in conversation about creativity and design.
Find Still House
*307 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10003*
*Photo: Courtesy of Still House*

Hande Renshaw

Design

123 House By Neil Cownie Architect

123 House by Neil Cownie Architect was once a petrol station. The design subtly pays homage to its origins, drawing on history and retaining the importance of the building within its Perth community.

Food

Taboon By Hisham Assaad

Chef, food stylist and photographer, Hisham Assaad, explores the rich tradition of Lebanese baking in his second cookbook Taboon—highlighting how food serves as a powerful medium for building and nurturing cultural connection.

Arts & Culture

THISMIGHTBEFUN By Saxon Quinn

Saxon Quinn’s latest solo exhibition, THISMIGHTBEFUN, at At the Above gallery, invites the viewer to unpick what is there or impart what isn’t into the work – layering hues, symbols and textures to create works that sway from the intentional to the unrestrained.