Art+Ray Color Hair Salon & Art Gallery

Katinka is only open for a few random hours in the middle of the day, and the shop is roughly the size of a closet, but putting those factors aside, Katinka is a treasure trove of imported Indian clothing and accessories. Every inch of this miniscule space is covered with brightly colored hand-dyed sundresses, … read more
Hidden downstairs, this dark sake and sushi bar is an interesting find. One of our favorite bartenders in the East Village highly recommended this place to us, saying it is one of his choice spots in the city. When we stopped by on a Wednesday evening, the staff was absolutely lovely but the place was … read more
Whiskers Holistic Petcare is far more than a pet supply store. That is because the proprietors, Randy and Phil Klein, are far more than business owners. Their mission is to help people save or enhance the lives of their pets. “We are an educational center that happens to sell product,” Randy told … read more
Wednesday evenings are Salsa Night at this multi-level bar, and the dance floor is full. I cannot say we participated, but we did enjoy watching some superb dancers alongside obvious beginners. Stop by here any day of the week to dance the night away; the music is always playing and the crowd is moving … read more
Serving an interesting but decadent assortment of coffees, hot cakes, desserts, Japanese tapas, sandwiches, pasta, and more, Hi-Collar functions as many things. In the morning the atmosphere is subdued and relaxed like a coffee shop, as customers come to enjoy “kissaten” – a term to describe Japanese-style … read more