1. Printed Matter
8.6
231 11th Ave (at W 26th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Chelsea · 30 tips and reviews
Karissa✨: Really neat. Not your typical bookstore. Super quirky & artsy; you can find all kinds of cool stuff here!
Paulette Osborne: Very artsy, cool book shop. Nice to see it in the neighborhood.
Untapped Cities: Taking the term "art bookstore" to a whole new level, Printed Matter's impressive collection includes many books that should be considered works of art intrinsically. The store's style is awesome too. Read more.
2. Rachel Comey
8.8
95 Crosby St, New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 3 tips and reviews
Bond Street: "Sophisticated, fun, and always a little artsy." - Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan, founders - Sky Ting Yoga Read more.
Matea Bronic: finishing textures on interior elements are sublime!
AlAnoud A AlGhunaim: Don’t miss this boutique whenever you’re in SoHo, the pieces are really sophisticated yet trendy and unique. You wouldn’t find anything like this anywhere else✨
Chloe: "Artsy" Brunch at Gramercy Terrace. Rose bar for drinks and good music. Want tranquility? Go to the park. Perfect!
Curbed: Humphrey Bogart got married on the rooftop terrace! The Rolling Stones & U2 are among the many musicians who've stayed here. The hotel's look is artsy & includes pieces by Hirst, Haring, and Warhol. Read more.
7th.List: Revamped. Retractable roof 17 stories above the city. Sky–view breakfast, power brunch or lunch. American food: seasonal produce and regionally-sourced meats and fish Read more.
Cary Lawson: Beautiful, eclectic decor that's artsy and unique, yet comfortable. Simple, but delicious menu and drinks. Very pleasant for catching up with friends or business.
Jason Liszka: This is a @naveen kind of place. If your cheekbones are as glorious as his, you should go here.
Sabina B.: Best public restrooms in the city. Hands down.
8. Aldea
31 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Portuguese Restaurant · Union Square · 118 tips and reviews
HOBNOB Magazine: Beautiful space, with airy design. Cool cocktails (the huntress) and friendly bartenders. Fantastic original choices on the menu: artsy salads, clams with foam, goat, shrimp/saffron. All good!
Thomas Green: Foie gras terrine with mushrooms and rhubarb compote was delicious, loved the sous vide hangar steak, and mussel soup.
How To Make It In America: George Mendes innovative take on Portuguese is both impressive and adorable. Bonus points for making an actual enjoyable ambiance out of a narrow, difficult space.
9. 124 Old Rabbit Club
7.9
124 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Greenwich Village · 131 tips and reviews
Like A Local Guide: This speakeasy-style dive bar is a hidden gem of the Village. The dark, artsy mood and good music makes this a great place for drinks and conversation. Cash only! Read more.
Pratheeksha KS: Cozy cozy me likey. Good bartender and great beer list
Dens: Diviest dive-bar in the West Village? Lots of beers on the menu (too many?) and definitely not enough light to read the list. Ask the bartender to pick something awesome.
John Brunelli: The famous paintings are on 5. The artsy fartsy stuff is on 3 & 4. They put Wyeth's Christina's World next to the escalator. WTF?
Dwayne Kilbourne: Stunning beauty; visit this museum and take in history in the making!
Time Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.
Natalie V: Cool artsy jewelry, clothes, etc. a little pricey though
Artists and Fleas: Vintage! Vinyl! Great designers and handmade merch...a lot to discover each and every single day!
Gothamist: Take your hard-earned coin to the Artists and Fleas takeover at Chelsea Market. It's festooned in holiday decorations, so sip a cocoa and snag the perfect gift for whomever's on your list. Read more.
14. MoMA Design Store
9.2
44 W 53rd St (btwn 6th & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Gift Store · Midtown East · 69 tips and reviews
Tweet Drive: Looking for an artsy gift to get for someone? Look no further! This store has books, home goods, jewelry and more all with an artful twist!
Luiz Filipe Machado: One of the best stores in NY. From magnets to home stuff. Not just any museum store
MoMA: MoMA store is open later than the Museum, so you can shop after the galleries close.
15. The Jewish Museum
9.3
1109 5th Ave (at E 92nd St), New York, NY
Museum · Carnegie Hill · 73 tips and reviews
Omer Zach: Nice museum. Starts off very history/artifact-oriented then quickly gets artsy.
betsy m: Love NYCs smaller museums. You can actually see the art and appreciate it
Time Out New York: Delve into permanent exhibit, "Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey." You can follow the story of the Jewish people through at least 800 art forms, from paintings to hip-hop showcases.