2015 SELECT Contemporary Art Fair, NYC

From large-scale LED light installations to bold oil-on-canvas works, this Frieze Week show has a lot to offer

by Jeffrey Keefe Now in its fourth year, SELECT Contemporary Art Fair (on now through 17 May 2015) is one of the fastest growing events to emerge amidst NYC’s widely praised Frieze Week. Since its inception, SELECT has provided a platform for galleries to market mostly emerging artists, while also devising new and unusual ways to showcase and initiate work. It’s been a welcome addition …

Resy + Marc Forgione TriFecTa

Laotian fare, dry-aged steaks, banana-infused Jameson, egg desserts and more in this upscale restaurant crawl through TriBeCa

The stress of planning a celebratory dinner often goes unrewarded on the actual day—trying out a new restaurant can be a financial gamble where losers are left with more than a disappointed taste in the mouth. Taking away the headache and near-guaranteeing an unforgettable epicurean experience is a special night dreamt up by mobile reservation app Resy and Chef Marc Forgione (of Iron Chef America …

A Night at Pod 39 Hotel, NYC

The tiny but affordable rooms in Murray Hill are made manageable thanks to the rooftop views and tacos

Affordable lodging can be hard to come by in a city where hostels have essentially become illegal, but true to New York, there are plenty of options if you search hard enough. For something a little more reliable than couch-surfing, the Pod Hotel is an upgrade from the European-style hostel that marries design and affordability for those who don’t need the extra space. Tiny rooms …