Lower East Side, New York City

Condé Nast TravelerMar 6

Where Jake Shane Shops, Walks, and Gets His Brows Done When He's Back in New York

Plus, the podcaster-turned-actor shares his go-to clubs, grocery stores, and restaurants.

amazing nightlife, where grandma and grandpa used to live

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Washington HeightsQuartervibrant neighborhood where Shane grew up
Upper West SideQuarterIt is bounded by Central Park on the east, the Hudson River on the west, West 59th Street to the south, and West 110th…
SwagatRestaurantIndian restaurant Shane ate at repeatedly
Calhoun SchoolPlaceLearn more!
MaleconRestaurantserves Dominican food, chicken and rice
Frank's MarketMarketgrocery store with great snack mixes and pre-made food
Perfect Brows NYCPlacebrow aesthetician that put Shane at ease
Lower East SideNeighborhoodamazing nightlife, where grandma and grandpa used to live
The BoxNightclubnightclub with sexual and freaky performances
Chez MargauxRestaurantbar in the Meatpacking District
CalhounHotelLearn more!
The Greenwich HotelHotelShane's favorite hotel in the world
TribecaNeighborhoodIts name is a syllabic abbreviation of "Triangle Below Canal".
Teakwood Thai ChophouseRestaurantThai place down the street from hotel
TamarindRestaurantKnown earlier as the Tamarind Restaurant, a recipient of a prestigious Michelin star in the Flatiron section of…
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Gov BallFestival
Nederlander TheaterSight
FlatironAttraction

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 2

Chasing 'Marty Supreme' From the Lower East Side to Tokyo and Back Again

Timothée Chalamet plays a young, hustling table tennis player on the loose in 1950s Manhattan.

Neighborhood where Marty Supreme opens at Norkin's Shoe Shop.

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Central ParkParkLocation of a filmed kiss between Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Lower East SideNeighborhoodNeighborhood where Marty Supreme opens at Norkin's Shoe Shop.
Norkin’s Shoe ShopPlaceWhere Marty Supreme opens, on Orchard Street.
Katz’s DeliRestaurantRemains in the Lower East Side area.
Wembley StadiumSightLocation of table tennis championships in London.
Metropolitan Museum of ArtMuseumLocated around the corner from the Rockwell apartment.
Tenement MuseumMuseumArt department visited to inspect a preserved tenement.
The RitzHotelMarty argues his way into a hotel room here.
Plaza HotelHotelLocation of a pivotal scene with Kay Stone.
Columbus Citizens FoundationSightLocation for a scene with Kay Stone dining.
Lawrence’s Table Tennis ClubSightReal club where Marty Reisman used to play.
The Rockwell apartmentSightPalatial uptown apartment where a party is hosted.
The Morosco TheaterSightKay Stone rehearses a play here.

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 5, 2025

The Best Bagels in New York City

From old-school spots in the East Village to buzzy Brooklyn outposts.

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Lower East SideNeighborhoodIt is located roughly between the Bowery and the East River from Canal to Houston streets.
Russ & DaughtersDeliappetizing shop since 1914, owned by descendants
ApolloTheatreApollo is known for its naturally fermented, boiled bagels made fresh every morning and served with a carefully curated…
PopUp BagelsBakeryminimum order of three bagels plus schmear
Modern Bread and BagelCafégluten-free bagels, served hot and fresh
Fan FanRestaurantAt Fan-Fan we are dedicated to making great doughnuts, making people happy, and bringing people together.
Peter PanBakeryHOURS Mon-Wed 4:30am-6pm Thurs-Fri 4:30am-7pm Sat 5am-7pm & Sun 5:30am-6pm ADDRESS 727 Manhattan Ave (718) 389-3676 For…
PopUpBakeryTaste the best bagels in town — baked fresh daily and paired with handcrafted schmears.
Barney GreengrassDeliopen since 1908, best enjoyed from a table
BO’s BagelsCafépetite and chewier than most traditional bagels
Apollo BagelsFast foodsourdough starter gives bagels a tang
Bagel HoleFast foodsmall, chewy bagels baked just behind counter
Terrace BagelsCafélarger, doughier bagels with many choices
Shelsky’s of BrooklynDelichewy bagels with superb fish selection
Ess-A-BagelFast foodpuffy bagels with more flavor than most
UtopiaNeighborhoodbalance between crispy crust and chewy interior
Tal BagelsCafécrusts with tiny bubbles that shatter
Tompkins Square BagelsCaféoversized, puffy bagels with house whipped cheeses
Bake ShopCafésmall, chewy bagels with deeply flavored crumb
Bagel PubCaféreadily available, freshly made, pillowy crumb
Knickerbocker BagelsRestaurantbulkier bagels with nice chew, crisp exterior
Bagel JointRestaurantduck egg and miso bagels with wasabi cream cheese
Elbow BreadRestaurantbialys hydrated with barley tea, sourdough, yeast
GreenpointNeighborhood

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Lower East Side

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Where Jake Shane Shops, Walks, and Gets His Brows Done When He's Back in New York

Chasing 'Marty Supreme' From the Lower East Side to Tokyo and Back Again

The Best Bagels in New York City