Founded by husband and wife duo, Max and Bethany Vogel of Brooklyn clothing boutique Wolves Within, Home of the Brave is perfect place to find a chic housewarming gift or a little something to ‘spark joy’ in your New York home.
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Where To Get Film Developed in New York City
From hobbyists to pro photographers, more than a few passersby love to shoot on film. And while the number of quality photo labs in business may continue to dwindle, there are still some great options for New Yorkers with undeveloped rolls of film collecting dust.
Read MoreThe Best Places to Go Dancing in Los Angeles
Los Angeles may be known for its sunshine, but there's plenty going on after dark, too. We asked LA passersby where they go to dance the night away.
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A Movie At Syndicated
in culture
Syndicated is Bushwick's first and only dine-in movie theater, bar, and restaurant. Offering screenings of everything from Hollywood classics to indie flicks and box office hits paired with a cinema-inspired cocktail menu, we stopped by the spot recommended by passersby like Jenna Wortham.
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Passerguide: Providence, RI
in guides
Great Food, Great Coffee, Great Colleges and Brutalism - what more could you want in a city?
Read MoreSerums For Clearer Skin
in beauty
Fighting a breakout? We asked passersby which serums they use to keep their skin clear. Check out their acne-fighting recommendations.
Read MoreThe Best Work Spaces For Freelancers in New York City
Reliable—and free—WiFi in New York coffee shops is surprisingly hard to come by, and trying to find a spot with good work vibes on top of that only makes things more challenging. We asked passersby—many of whom have experience living the freelance or side hustle lifestyle—where they go when they need to get shit done.
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Shopping at The Frankie Shop
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On the Lower East Side, The Frankie Shop offers pieces from brands like Rachel Comey, LOQ, Apiece Apart, Laura Lombardi, and more. Recommended by Dasha Faires, and with an inventory that represents so many of the brands recommended by passersby, we stopped by the store on Stanton Street to browse their current selection.
Read MoreThe Best Spots to Get A Massage in New York City
The stresses of living and working in a fast-paced city like New York can be brutal on the body, so we asked passersby where they go for the best massages to knead all that tension away. Check out their recommendations at every budget.
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Plant Shopping at Crest Hardware
Crest Hardware has been serving its Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood since 1962, adding their passerby-recommended backyard garden center 10 years ago. Home to Franklin the Pig and the site of numerous events—like their annual art show and a pumpkin carving contest—Crest has become a gathering place for the local community.
Read MoreWhere To Get Acupuncture in New York
With so many passersby touting the benefits of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, we wanted to investigate the ancient practice further. We asked the women on our site for their recommendations for the best places to get acupuncture in NYC, for treatment of everything from chronic pain and injury to mental health and skin issues.
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Vintage Shopping At Awoke Vintage
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Started as a market stall in Perth, Australia, Awoke Vintage is now a popular Brooklyn vintage store with locations in both Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Recommended by passersby like Sara Radin and Christina Coleman, we visited the shop and browsed owner Elizabeth Power's thoughtfully sourced collection.
Read MoreThe Best Hair Oils to Keep Your Tresses Soft and Shiny
in beauty
Oils are great for restoring health, softness, and shine to all hair types. To help find which ones are the best, we asked passersby for their most loved hair oils.
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Dessert At Petee's Pie Company
On the Lower East Side, Petee's Pie Company serves pies and desserts made with fresh, high-quality ingredients while offering equally delicious gluten free and vegan options, so you can feel good while indulging.
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Shopping At Sincerely, Tommy
Sincerely, Tommy is a concept store and coffee shop located in the Brooklyn's Bedford Stuyvesant, recommended by passersby like Lisa Mayock, Sue Williamson, and Yousra Elbagir. Disappointed by the lack of local brands represented in the neighborhood's shopping options, Kai Avent-deLeon opened the shop with the goal of empowering emerging and local labels.
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Plant Shopping at The Sill
The Sill is one of the coolest places in New York to buy plants, but it's also the most friendly. After featuring The Sill in our recent post, Where To Buy Plants in NYC, I wanted to follow the recommendations of passersby like Alyssa Coscarelli, Allie Berman, and Holly Mitchell and stop by their Hester Street store to do a little plant shopping of my own.
Read MoreSerums To Brighten Up a Tired Complexion
in beauty
We rounded up the passerby-recommended brightening serums that promise to cure dull, tired skin.
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Breakfast At Cafe Mogador
With locations in the East Village and Williamsburg, Cafe Mogador has been known (and loved) in New York for its Moroccan-inspired cuisine for over 30 years.
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Where To Shop The Best House Plants In New York City
We love seeing the plants that fill the city apartments of passersby. Curious to hear their recommendations for everything from fiddle-leaf trees to cacti, we asked them which spots are their favorite for buying plants in New York City.
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Book Shopping At Molasses Books
in culture
Part-used bookstore and part-bar, Molasses Books is at the center of Bushwick's lit scene, offering a place to trade in your old books for someone else's while also grabbing a drink.
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