12.11.07

spot check


Urban Center books


found a list of bookstores for design and architecture from archidose. I decided to go to the first one on the list after my visit to the Asian Contemperary Art Fair. it's a tiny space comparing to most of the bookstores in the city. but it's got gems that barnes and noble don't carry.

457 Madison Avenue (between 50th and 51st Streets)


the adore


very warm boutique cafe. i believe the owner and the employees are from japan.
delecate pastry. go check it out if you're around union square.

17 E 13th Street (between 5th Ave & University Place)