Toro Y Moi (feat. Rome Fortune): Pitch Black

Toro y Moi has shown his flair for upbeat disco, funk and synth-pop, but turns a little darker for his latest release, “Pitch Black.” With synth lines passing over one another like a busy pedestrian crossing, the tune is carefree yet hints at building layers of tension. Atlanta rapper Rome Fortune, who is becoming well-known for his progressive and versatile tracks (collaborating with Four Tet, …

Modern Korean Cuisine at Oiji

The new East Village restaurant offers elegant, unusual takes on traditional dishes

While there are many small restaurants crammed into Manhattan’s block-long Koreatown on 32nd Street, their menus are pretty similar. Each offers the traditional home-cooked staples that Koreans overseas crave, from doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) to samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), with little variation—as their purpose is to restore the memory of mom’s meals. But for diners who are eager to try a new angle on …

YNOT Magnetica Everyday Backpack

The Toronto-based brand offers its newest bag (and other designs) at a steep discount to keep production local

YNOT was conceived as a locally made line of urban cycling gear by founder Tony Mammoliti, who was unsatisfied by what was available for riders. Since its launch in 2009, the Tortonto-based company has evolved into a dependable producer of durable bags for cyclists and non-cyclists alike. And, unusually, all of YNOT’s bags and accessories are handmade in Canada, with most of the materials sourced …