Turn-of-the-century tenements with patina facades house biodynamic wine stores. The corner slice joint rubs elbows with the starred cuisine of Wildair and Contra. And a perfect date night is sharing a Katz's pastrami followed by a scoop of black sesame from Il Laboratorio del Gelato.
Biker chic accentuated by leather goods by the same maker who creates the outfits for one of the world’s biggest pop stars. Intellectually bearded with a trim from the barber shop/clothing atelier in the hidden alley. Vintage finds at neighboring boutiques sourced by the world’s greatest stylists.
There are a myriad of sanctuaries amid the stimulation of the L.E.S. Hidden courtyard gardens, perfect for Sunday brunch. Tree-lined promenades with basketball courts and jogging paths. Quaint low-rise blocks shaded by native specimens. And, just an elevator ride away, your own rooftop perch with views stretching across the cityscape.
Individuality threads the L.E.S. retail experience – from vintage purveyors to next-generation gallerists. A place where experiential art is a given, and where curators from the Whitney, DIA, and MoMA search for new talent. Art is everywhere.
From Speakeasies to Easy Riders – it seems every new “best of New York” entry is located in your vicinity. Every side street offers a new discovery. It's brash, charming, stimulating, real, welcoming, and vibrant. It's home.