June 12, 2019
Pride Month 2019 Celebrations—in NoMad and Beyond
Fifty years ago this month, on June 28-29, 1969, an uprising began at the now-famous Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, in protest of a police raid. That cataclysmic event prompted the beginnings of the gay liberation movement,… | Read full post.
June 11, 2019
Three Great Places to Find a Wedding Dress in NoMad
As spring turns into summer, it means wedding seasons are fast approaching. Whether you need a dress in a hurry for a June wedding or are looking for a romantic Fall look, the NoMad neighborhood is home to several excellent… | Read full post.
June 9, 2019
Don’t Miss Sunday Jazz Brunch at NoMad’s Scarpetta
Since moving into the James Hotel from the Meatpacking District a few years ago, Scarpetta has become one of NoMad’s favorite dining spots for its unique take on Italian-inspired fine dining. Now, the folks at Scarpetta have given us yet… | Read full post.
Madison Square Park has unveiled its thirty-eighth commissioned public art installation this week with City in the Grass, an interactive cityscape exhibit by Brooklyn-based artist Leonardo Drew. On display on the Oval Lawn, City in the Grass is described as… | Read full post.
June 5, 2019
In the Largest Residential Deal Ever Signed Below 42nd Street, Jeff Bezos Buys $80 Million Condo in NoMad
Jeff Bezos, the chief executive of Amazon and reportedly the richest man in the world, is moving to NoMad. According to the Wall Street Journal, the tech tycoon has purchased three apartments at 212 Fifth Avenue for $80 million. The… | Read full post.
June 4, 2019
CBS Renews 15-Year Lease in NoMad
CBS recently confirmed it will retain its presence in the NoMad neighborhood for some time to come. According to the Commercial Observer, the national television network has inked a 15-year lease renewal at its location at 28 East 28th Street,… | Read full post.
Warning: Giant ants are coming to Madison Square Park. From June 5th to June 8th, the Polyglot Theatre will be bringing its interactive performance Ants into the park. Several times a day, three larger-than-life ants will captivate children and adults… | Read full post.
This Sunday, Rizzoli Bookstore will be hosting the Elio Coppola NY Trio, featuring Jerry Weldon, for the end of the Peperoncino Jazz Festival. This trio of Italian descent features the talents of Neapolitan drummer Elio Coppola, NY resident, bassist Marco… | Read full post.
The NoMad neighborhood has become a haven for startups over the past few years. One of the more recent success stories is Burrow, a company that offers attractive, easy-to-assemble modular sofas online, shipped directly to the customer at remarkably affordable… | Read full post.
May 20, 2019
World’s Tallest Modular Hotel to be Built in NoMad
The NoMad neighborhood is soon to be the site of the tallest modular hotel in the world. Reports recently surfaced that a new AC by Marriott hotel is slated for development at 842 Sixth Avenue, a plot of land in… | Read full post.