City Guide Spotlight: New York City

Ahead of this week's art bonanza, we update our list of must-visit spots

A few days ahead of NYC’s hectic and inspiring Armory Week, Scope and Pulse Art Fairs, we embarked upon an overhaul of our NYC City Guide. While there were some stalwarts that needed to be added, New York City‘s ever-evolving nature means plenty of brand new spots made the list. Whether you’re looking for a serene but well-located hotel (The Ludlow), an unforgettable dinner (Rebelle), …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

An LGBTQIA-inspired bank, how "ugly" food can end hunger, the music of Star Wars and more in our look around the web

1. Donate to Planned Parenthood on Behalf of the GOP with DefundRefund A grassroots fundraising campaign called Defund Refund makes it simple to counteract the GOP’s efforts to shut down Planned Parenthood. The website allows users to easily donate to Planned Parenthood in the name of their favorite (or, perhaps more accurately, least favorite) GOP candidate each time they attack the organization—or anytime really—and keeps …

Kissing Girls Candle

This sweet peach-colored candle depicts the most wholesome image its name could possibly conjure up. Maria Candanoza crafted two young women locking lips and wearing what look like school uniforms, yet there’s innocence to it all. The prettiness of the piece almost makes one not want to light it, but its mesmerizing way of melting makes it worthwhile.