Warby Parker

Warby Parker was founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective: to create high-quality, beautifully crafted eyewear at a revolutionary price point. One of the hottest startups around offering vintage style eye wear, Warby Parker is a fashionable brand that gives back. Millions of people around the world do not have access to proper vision care; Warby Parker donates one pair of glasses for every pair sold, teaming up with charities like Vision Spring to do so. Their gorgeous NYC offices are headquartered in The Puck Building in SoHo. Next time you need a fresh pair of specs, be sure to take a chic peek! Their frames including RX are only $95. Why shop elsewhere? www.warbyparker.com

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Red Rooster Harlem

Chef Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster Harlem celebrates the spirit of the neighborhood. Framed pictures of his family heritage and notes from a local public school hang on the walls in the washrooms. The food is a great mixture of down home American southern soul food with updated twists. But what I liked about it best was the scene: black, white, Asian, Latino, straight, gay, young, old ... all the faces of the colorful city we live in enjoying a meal. Cheers to Chef Samuelsson for making this happen. www.redroosterharlem.com

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Haven

My husband and I recently stumbled upon a new neighborhood gem in Chelsea, called Haven's Kitchen. It is an adorably rustic chic recreational cooking school, specialty food shop, and event space. Located in a charming carriage house a few blocks from Union Square, Haven’s Kitchen is dedicated to the preparation and enjoyment of delicious, sustainable, seasonal food. Be sure to take a chic peek www.havenskitchen.com

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