Elegant Barber Shop

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It does not matter what I am looking for, I always stop by Stationery and Toys first, certain that I will find what I need. Sometimes I find myself laughing out loud when I ask either of the owners of this fantastic old world shop, a father and daughter, for the item that I am in search of that day, … read more
Elias’s Shoe Repair has sat in the same place on 72nd Street since 1995. In a city that is always fluctuating, Elias is a constant, steadily fixing shoes for over two decades. When I walked in one summer afternoon, I saw Elias’s wife sitting next to him as he cobbled. When I asked her if she worked with … read more
Box Kite has the ultimate ambience for a coffee shop: tiny and cozy, with eye-catching Victorian wallpaper and the warm smell of roasting beans. I was eager for them to open in 2015, as I had visited their other successful location several times on St. Marks. I spoke to the manager of the Upper West … read more