Three Signature Cocktails from West Village Icon, Chumley’s

A superb drinks menu factors into the NYC establishment's grand return

For some of us who rushed to Chumley’s for its reopening last year, the experience felt much like a great dream. When the venue closed a decade ago, New Yorkers lost a legendary watering hole. Before its closure, generations of individuals had been drawn to the bar for its literary history, warm decor and an environment both intimate and exciting. It wasn’t a speakeasy akin …

Inventing Downtown

Focusing on the less documented artist-run galleries of NYC, “Inventing Downtown” centers on the post-war period of 1952 to 1965 and, while some of the names will be new to readers, the book also highlights early, unknown works by now-famous artists—like Dan Flavin and Jim Dine. From Pop to Minimalism and performance art, it was an era of great experimentation and (of course) downtown Manhattan …

Alligator Scarf

Verameat (helmed by Vera Balyura) is probably best known for handcrafted jewelry, but the NYC brand also makes apparel, accessories and tote bags. Available for pre-order now, this limited edition 100% silk scarf is thick and soft, but its artwork is kind of brutal. Depicting an alligator chomping down on a person, the design (by Anja Slibar) actually delights. Measuring 35 by 35 inches, and …