This curated guide in NYC features the latest in fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts, and cultural events. Each week, readers can find the best things to see, shop, taste, and experience in the city. For luxury enthusiasts, highlights include the opening of Foundrae on Madison Avenue, the celebration of The Brooklyn Museum’s 200th anniversary, and the reopening of a beloved Ramen restaurant.
Foundrae, a lifestyle brand founded by Beth Hutchens in 2015, recently opened a new home on Madison Avenue. The space, inspired by fashion icon Diana Vreeland’s Park Avenue apartment, features a 1,600 square foot area adorned with vintage and antique books and objects. The walls are filled with Foundrae medallions, and guests are invited to create personalized pieces with solid gold chains of various lengths and weights. This new space offers a unique shopping experience for those looking for luxury jewelry pieces.
The Brooklyn Museum’s 200th birthday is being celebrated with an exhibition called “The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition.” Featuring 200 artists from the borough, the exhibit showcases a diverse range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, video, and installation. Through an open call that garnered almost 4,000 submissions, artists were chosen by an Artist Committee led by renowned figures in the art world. The exhibition captures the vibrancy of Brooklyn and its artists, emphasizing the deep connections and shared love for the place.
East Village favorite TabeTomo has recently reopened after facing various challenges such as pandemic closures, vandalism, and fire. Specializing in Tsukemen, a modern version of traditional Japanese ramen, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience where noodles are dipped into a separate bowl of broth. Visitors can enjoy a richer broth and firmer noodles in a dish that showcases the 60-hour pork broth. This reopening gives the opportunity for newcomers to discover the delights of Tsukemen and appreciate the flavors offered at TabeTomo.
MoMA’s Design Store has been impressing with its collaborations, including recent ones with Nike and Bodum. The latest partnership is with Champion, featuring five pieces inspired by a visit to Champion’s archives in New York and Kansas City. Prices range from $45 to $145, offering a range of options for those interested in combining art and fashion. These unique collaborations continue to showcase the innovative designs available at MoMA’s Design Store.
Egon Schiele, known for his haunting portraits, is also being recognized for his landscape paintings at Neue Galerie New York’s exhibit “Egon Schiele: Living Landscapes.” This exhibit showcases a different side of the Austrian artist, highlighting his portrayal of nature and the human condition through landscapes. Flowers and trees take on a human appearance in Schiele’s works, symbolizing the life cycle and the complexities of the human experience. The exhibit is on view through January 13, 2025, providing art lovers with a new perspective on this renowned artist’s work.
