The second right coast location of California phenom makes a home at Le Parker Meridien, where fashionable chicks can slap down a pair of twenties in exchange for fashion-model-quality locks. DryBa... read more
Friendly Queens spa now accessible to the salaried set in midtown. Central location, reasonable prices, expansive menu of options. Facials, mani-pedi, full body waxing. Signature is Thai massage, u... read more
Fabled skincare pros from Down Under open another New York standalone shop. Small space, smart design. High quality products for skin, hair, and body. Organic emphasis. Pick up some exfoliating scr... read more
Cult yogawear chain complete with creepy manifesto ("children are the orgasm of life") and rabid "ambassadors," willing to drop $100 on pair of roll-top yoga pants. Racerback tanks in eye-popping h... read more
Sleek spinning studio became a mini-chain in a snap. Addictive classes combine stationary cycling with weights and core exercises, pumping music, a little inspirational gobbledygook for a full-body... read more
Only a genius could create an upscale drugstore that focuses solely on makeup, fragrances and skincare products. Don’t be shy about testing classics like Chanel No. 5 or Calvin Klein’s ... read more
The first right coast location of the California phenom makes a home in Manhattan, where fashionable chicks can slap down a pair of twenties in exchange for fashion model quality locks. DryBar's se... read more
Cult yogawear chain complete with creepy manifesto ("children are the orgasm of life") and rabid "ambassadors," willing to drop $100 on pair of roll-top yoga pants. Racerback tanks in eye-popping... read more
Ford twins bring their frisky Frisco wares to the big town. Like a candy store for cosmetics. Pink and cream boutique dispenses scents, exfoliators, moisturizers. Go big and luxurious with BADgal l... read more
Fabled skincare pros from Down Under open their first New York standalone. Smallness of the shop contrasts with ambition of the design. Thousands of old Times pages reclaimed as building material, ... read more
Kiehl’s, long synonymous with rich-girl skin, now applies product for you. Expert facials and massages with favorite apothecary products. Soy milk and honey for complete detox experience. Vin... read more
Friendly neighborhood salon inspired by London pub culture. (Goes so far as to offer up a cocktail or glass of wine for sociability’s sake.) Full-service menu covers cut, color, and texture. ... read more
Musical heartthrob Michael Fredo can now be found wielding a scissor more regularly than a microphone. At his sleek new Upper East Side salon--curiously adorned with 200 Norfin Troll dolls--he offe... read more
Meatpacking annex of the historic NY apothecary, which has been mixing up beauty potions since 1851. Spring chicken to 160-year-old flagship downtown, but still synonymous with old-money skin. K-... read more
The hotel barber shop enters the modern age. Le Parker Meridien does the hosting, SHARPS gents handle the snipping. Subway tile and marble for comfortable, masculine vibe. House brands run head... read more
Serious pampering for the gents. Hair cutter to the stars Julien Farel joins forces with the shaving compulsives at Hommage to create super-lux penthouse atelier. Ditch your jacket and shoes, g... read more
François Nars opens first NYC shop. House-style blacks and whites, with bold red accents. Minimal look to better act as a frame for your beautification. Fireplace topped with Nars personal i... read more
Sleek spinning studio became a mini-chain in a snap. Addictive classes combine stationary cycling with weights and core exercises, pumping music, a little inspirational gobbledygook for a full-body... read more
Remember the Titan when it’s time for no-nonsense, fad-free training. Not a single Nautilus in the house, but plenty of free weights, barbells, kettle bells, cardio machines at artful interva... read more
Legendary stylist/colorist combo Edward Tricomi and Joel Warren team up for second NY salon. No detail left behind in airy space with chic lamps, slatted ceilings, blond wood floors. A dozen chairs... read more
Classic American preppy meets urban for durable downtown looks. Ant...
Late, lamented Gino of Capri lives on inside Neapolitan pizza place...
If Willy Wonka had gone into shoes instead of candy, Melissa's plas...
Name means “benevolence,” and soup shop’s approac...
Iron Chef Alex Stupak, late of pastry duties at Alinea and wd~50, c...