New York spots by Maria
I returned to New York six years after my last visit, right before the pandemic. For all that time, I had kept the city tucked away somewhere in the back of my mind.
But the moment I came back, I felt that familiar rush again—the happiness, the freedom, the sense that anything could happen.
These are some of the places I love most, the ones that still make New York feel like New York to me.
Note 01 Hauser & Wirth Bookshop
A small but beautifully curated bookstore inside the gallery, specializing in art, photography, feminism, architecture, and contemporary culture.
Note 02 Dashwood Books
Hidden away in a basement-like space in NoHo, this charming photobook store is full of hidden gems, made even more memorable by its warm owner, who seems as interested in the stories of her customers as she is in the books she sells.
Note 03 Climax Books
A must-visit for rare photography, art, and counterculture publications, with a strong sense of creative community and a great cultural program.
Note 04 Mast Books
A beautifully curated East Village bookstore specializing in poetry, literature, photography, fashion, architecture, and design, with unique and carefully selected titles.
Note 05 McNally Jackson Books (SoHo)
A classic independent bookstore offering a thoughtful mix of bestsellers, contemporary favorites, and timeless classics, perfect for both intentional and unexpected discoveries.
Note 06 A favorite cultural spot
Metrograph
Note 07 A museum
MoMa
Note 08 A restaurant for a date
Genki East Omakase
Note 09 The last Book you Read
Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik
Note 10 Best Burger in the city
JG Melon
Note 11 Old New York Spot
Chelsea Hotel
Note 12 Favorite dinner restaurant
Indochine
Cerrar