A hidden bakery in the business district that impresses bread lovers all over New York
Arcade Bakery
There is only a small sign, and no signboard. When you enter the lobby of such a building, the smell of wheat fills the air. You will be surprised at the gap of "A bakery in a place like this?" This place was originally a bank ATM. Arcade Bakery is a bakery shop located in a corner of an office building.
The owner, Roger Gular, is a 20-year veteran baker who previously served as head baker at the number one bakery in the United States, "French Laundry." All of the breads he makes are excellent, but the one you should definitely order is the lunchtime-only "Margherita." This simple pizza, made with tomatoes, basil, and cheese, is delicious and reasonably priced, with a strong wheat flavor.
The Margherita ($9.80) is cooked to order.
Popular breads sell out quickly, so it's best to come in the morning.
The owner, who trained in France, makes croissants that rival those in Paris and French baguettes, which are also recommended. This is a hidden bakery where you'll want to visit and pretend you're a New Yorker.
| Arcade Bakery | ||
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| business hours | ： | 8:00～16:00 |
| Closed Day | ： | Saturday Sunday |
| web | ： | http://www.arcadebakery.com/ |
| address | ： | 220 Church St., New York, NY |
The oldest balloon shop in New York
Balloon Saloon
Balloon Saloon is a rare shop that opened in TriBeCa in 1977 as a "balloon specialty store." It is also "the oldest established store in New York," and the owner started it personally to sell gifts, so it's hard not to be impressed. The space is filled with lively items that are "very American," making it feel more like a balloon theme park than a simple store.
A store filled with lively items
The popular "TRAMP HANDS" can be purchased for $3.
In addition to balloons, there are also humorous miscellaneous goods and toys on display, making this a great place to look for souvenirs.
| Balloon Saloon | ||
|---|---|---|
| business hours | ： | 9:00～19:00 |
| Closed Day | ： | None (please contact the store for details) |
| web | ： | http://www.balloonsaloon.com/ |
| address | ： | 133 West Broadway New York, NY 10013 |
Enjoy a latte poured from a dispenser just like beer
La COLOMBE
La COLOMBE, which originated in Philadelphia, is a coffee shop with over 20 years of history. Like their other locations, their TriBeCa store is so popular that there is a line every morning. The recommended drink is the iced latte, served from a server that looks like it's pouring beer. If you're looking for a menu item that you won't find in Japan, try the "red eye," made by pouring espresso into iced coffee. Originally, this "red eye" was served when you ordered "iced coffee," but now it's a separate menu item. With a strong bitterness and a refined flavor, it's a coffee that is familiar to Japanese people.
A server pouring cafe latte
Red Eye ($3.50)
| La COLOMBE | ||
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| Opening hours | ： | 7:30-18:30 (Monday-Friday) / 8:30-18:30 (Saturday and Sunday) |
| web | ： | https://www.lacolombe.com/ |
| address | ： | 319 Church St., New York, NY 10013 |
Experience the latest New York fashion at this select shop from TriBeCa
Steeven Alan
Steeven Alan is a New York-based select shop and apparel brand with its main store in TriBeCa. It opened in the office district of TriBeCa, which was a fashion wasteland in the 1990s. Since then, it has been supported by its timeless style that is not influenced by trends and its selection of items mainly from talented brands.
A wide selection of both men's and women's items
A wide range of miscellaneous goods and accessories are available
We recommend the shirts that are original to Steeven Alan. Made with a method called "reverse seam" that creates a beautiful and prominent collar silhouette, these shirts are the brand's signature item and are popular with both men and women. The main store's selection is also more extensive than other stores, including men's and women's clothing, sunglasses, and accessories, so fashion lovers should definitely visit.
| Steven Alan TRIBECA | ||
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| business hours | ： | 11:00-19:00 (Monday-Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) / 11:00-20:00 (Thursday) / 12:00-18:00 (Sunday) |
| web | ： | http://www.stevenalan.com/ |
| address | ： | 103 FRANKLIN STREET NEW YORK, NY 10013 |
A museum of uniforms? A specialty store selling uniforms from all over New York
OK UNIFORM Co.
It's hard to believe in Japan, but in New York, you can see police officers in uniform in restaurants, delis, and all over the city. When I first visited America, the sight of uniforms blending into the cityscape seemed so fresh to me. OK UNIFORM is a specialty store that carries uniforms for all kinds of professions. Traffic control vests, security guard uniforms, chef suits...the list is endless.
We also stock a wide range of workwear brands
They also carry men's workwear brands such as Carhartt and RED KAP, and have a wide variety of patches, so I sometimes drop in to shop mainly for patches and other accessories. It's not a place where I get inspiration as a designer, but I recommend it as a slightly unusual shopping spot.
In addition to uniforms, there is also a wide selection of badges available.
| OK UNIFORM Co. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Opening hours | ： | 9:00-17:00 (Monday-Thursday) / 9:00-15:00 (Friday) / 12:00-16:00 (Sunday) |
| Closed Day | ： | Saturday |
| web | ： | http://okuniform.com/ |
| address | ： | 253 Church St., New York, NY 10013 |
Yuuta Koike
Freelance designer/illustrator. Moved to New York in 2011 and started working there. In addition to designing for men's fashion brands, he also creates illustrations.
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