If anyone happens to be in New York City, be sure to swing by the Bergdorf-Goodman Men’s store window display on 58th St. & 5th Ave. They have the models and sets from the extraordinarily beautiful movie “The Fantastic Mr. Fox.” – Just lovely!
If you haven’t yet seen the movie – we highly suggest that you do 
Open Hours:
Noon – 8:00 pm Mon/Wed/Sat
Noon – 9:00 pm Tue/Thu/Fri
Noon – 6:00 pm Sunday
One of the last great record shops in NY, Halcyon moved to its Dumbo location in 2006. Creating community through their weekly instore performances by local and visiting DJs and disseminating extensive information on events throughout the city. (see their BLOG for schedule)
Halcyon faces the magnificent Manhattan Bridge through a couple of very industrial buildings making this spot quite cinematographic. On one side street there is a graffiti wall on which the art changes from time to time. Across the street is a public space, complete with parasol tables and chairs, where you can sit and enjoy the area and listen to the music from the store. Wonderful especially when there are performances.
The store itself is beautifully designed with an ivy mural framing the windows on the outside, high ceiling inside, vinyl art on the walls, astroturf grass on the floor and a even a stone garden.
The staff is friendly, helping you with their selection of a little bit of everything: Acid Jazz, Afro-Latin, Ambient, Noise, Disco+’80s+Dance Classics, DJ Mixes, Downbeat, Lounge, Trip-Hop, Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Grime, Electro, Acid, Breaks, Electronica, Exotica, World, Funk, Breakbeats, Hip-Hop, House, Jazz, Nu Disco, Italo, Reggae, Dub, Rock, Pop, Folk, Techno…….. Be sure to check out their wall of suggestions and don’t be afraid to ask for whatever your interested in.
On top of all the great new/used records & disks, Halcyon also carries t-shirts, books and other items to keep you up to date with the scene.
The area of Dumbo itself is a wonderful place to explore. Having come on in recent years, it is now home to an eclectic mix of businesses and people. A trip to the park under the bridges is a must for all visitors to NYC. The views of lower Manhattan are stunning by both day and night.
Open Hours:
10:00 am – 8:00 pm Daily
Opened on 2006, the P.S. Bookshop, selling used and out of print books in DUMBO, Brooklyn, is a at the top in its genre in the whole of NYC. Neatly organized with may categories, they buy and sell all sorts of printed matter.
As you enter there is a large Magazine display and a couple of postcard trees- selling funky, obscure prints. Then, in the first room you find Architecture, Art, Fashion, Photography, Graphic Novels and every thing related to Design & the Arts. Tucked to the side, is a locked cabinet with their fine selection of rare, first editions and collectibles. I was lucky enough to peruse an Arthur Rackham illustrated first edition.
Tucked behind a low row of books and the counter is a section dedicated to children and young adults. A wonderland of stories along with a play area for very young ones an their parents.
The back half of the shop is a high ceiling-ed, well fenestrated space home to a loving labyrinth of book shelves cradling all your favorite fiction, history, literature, poetry, etc.
The selection is extensive in every area, surprising you on every shelf with obscure tiles, exciting topics, translations of your favorites and singned copies. The P.S. Bookshop is one of those lovely bookstores that you should allow yourself the time and pleasure of presence in the joy of the printed page. Grab a book and curl up in one of the comfy chairs dotted around and enjoy.
Last, but most importantly, the staff is helpful, knowledgeable and kind.
Mitsuwa MarketOpen Hours:
9:30 – 9:00pm
Every thing Japanese! Includes an amazing Sake inventory!
This is where the Japanese come to shop – super authentic with small restaurants and shops inside. Also near a whole foods!
