Taken from the spring 2023 issue of Dazed. You possibly can buy a replica of our latest issue here

Latest York: it’s where dreams are fabricated from, and broken, where pizza slices may be found on every corner, and even the Elf Bars are doubled in size. Its buzzing Downtown scene is home to the who’s who of town’s creative milieu, where artists, musicians, podcasters, thinkfluencers all gather in hoards, spilling across Canal Street and China Town – a non-stop carousel of live shows and parties that bring together a wild array of music that spans indie sleaze, grunge, club music and beyond. It’s the center of the web scene, where memey URL antics spill onto IRL streets, where Supreme bros rub shoulders with scene kids, and even Anna Delvey is hosting parties under house arrest from her apartment. For the spring 2023 issue of Dazed, we asked a few of our favourite Latest Yorkers to drop a pin of their favourite spots, from art galleries to club nights and underground hangouts. Because the saying goes, if you happen to could make it there, you’ll be able to make it anywhere. So, NYC, what’s good? 

The web It girl @bloodyclip shaping town’s sound together with her logged-on tackle sad-girl rap

Best gallery: My fave gallery is Galerie Perrotin. They recently showcased one in all my favourite artists, ob. Definitely check them each out.

Best place to grab food: Yaya Tea is one of the best place to grab food. There are a few locations but my fave is the one in Chinatown. Salmon rice balls are my go-to each time I want a fast yummy meal.

Best place to buy: Best place to buy is truthfully in all places; I’m fortunate that I actually have so many friends in Latest York who make clothes and I like supporting their talent. Also the Rick Owens store, in fact.

Best underground gems: Best hangout spot must be Off Record studios. I don’t really like to hang around, I like working, so having the ability to pull as much as Off Record to make music and run into friends after which end the night on good vibes is at all times great.

Best views of town: The most effective view of town is my friend’s rooftop in Harlem. You possibly can see all of it and it’s really quiet up there, which is rare for Latest York. I like going up there when I want time to myself to come back back to Earth. I’d share where it’s at but that may mean doxxing my friend so I’ll must gatekeep.

Best club night/venue: 4 Irving Avenue (AKA Heaven) is one of the best place to go clubbing. Not only are the lineups at all times fire however it’s such a welcoming, cute vibe – at all times a fun time.

The founding father of cult newsletter @perfectlyimperfect.newsletter is shining a highlight on downtown’s recent guard of emerging tastemakers

Best place to grab food: Noodle Pudding, an enthralling neighbourhood staple in Brooklyn Heights. My landlord has owned it for over 20 years and he’s one in all the nicest people I do know. The person makes a mean Sunday sauce.

Best place to buy: I’m a giant fan of the curated vintage designer clothing and art tees that Kathleen Sorbara keeps stocked at Chickee’s in Williamsburg. Most of my favourite pieces are from here.

Best underground gems: It’s not exactly underground, but one in all my favourite bars in Latest York City is Brooklyn Social Club. It’s not attempting to do an entire thing or sell you overpriced cocktails, it’s just an enthralling bar with a pool table and sort employees who greet you with a smile. Just don’t sit on the corner table, that’s mine.

Best views of town: I wish to drag friends to Red Hook to get some Hometown Bar-B-Que, a couple of beers at Sunny’s, a mini key lime pie from Steve’s to eat because the sun sets behind the Statue of Liberty, and possibly stop at Ice House on the way in which back. The proper Sunday afternoon.

Best club night/venue: My friend Harrison (AKA The Dare) hosts the Freakquencies DJ night at Home Sweet Home, where you’ll be able to at all times count on sick electroclashy dance music and a cool crowd.

The terminally tapped-in meme admin behind the esoteric yet extremely popular account @yung_nihilist

Best gallery: I like the classics, in fact: Gagosian, Guggenheim, the Latest Museum. There was an important show by Tirzah on the Sculpture Center this yr. Shoot the Lobster, Housing, Anonymous, Lubov and The Hole are also some great smaller galleries that cater to up-and-coming artists.

Best place to grab food: I hope this doesn’t make the wait lines even longer than they already are, but I’m an enormous fan of Ichiran ramen chains. It’s probably the most solid bowl of ramen in NYC without being ridiculously overpriced. The music, the booths and the final atmosphere are unlike most places.

Best place to buy: I’ll be honest, I’m not a giant shopper – actually I’m in dire need of an entire wardrobe change. I’ve shopped my fair proportion of thrift and retail however it’s still pretty hard to come back across unique pieces in plus sizes, even in our current era of body positivity. What excites me probably the most in fashion without delay is the influx of ‘ironic’ DIY brands that just sell via Instagram DM. I’m super inspired by the cult popularity brands like @ogbff_ and @bodycitated have been in a position to construct from a stitching machine of their rooms.

Best underground gems: Pier 36 within the Lower East Side has great views of the Brooklyn Bridge and these huge industrial swings which might be fun to hang around on. I also just like the vibes on Little Island in Hudson River Park and Riverside Park.

Best views of town: Personally, I feel cemeteries are hugely underrated. Green-Wood [Cemetery] in Sunset Park has epic goth vibes and there’s a ton in Queens that I’d love to go to.

Best club night/venue: So far as NYC goes, it’s a tie between Paragon and Nowadays. I’m obsessive about the renovations made at Paragon. The chequered ballroom could be very Eyes Wide Shut-core and the basement is super well-lit; you’re feeling such as you’re in a Lynchian club scene.

Leading the downtown club scene together with his musical project @itsthedare, Harrison Patrick Smith is one in all the breakout stars of NYC’s indie sleaze revival

Best gallery: Triest, Gern en Regalia and Theta. The large three of the underground art scene (to me) – and my friends either show at or run them.

Best place to grab food: Essex McDonald’s. But if you happen to’re flashy, any of Keith McNally’s restaurants: Pastis, Minetta Tavern, Balthazar. Beautiful lighting.

Best place to buy: Lucky Jewel, Big Ash, Lara Koleji, James Veloria. The downtown classics!

Best underground gems: Can’t give mine away or else they won’t be underground any more. Persons are calling Times Square the brand new Dimes Square, so possibly go there?

Best views of town: Crossing the Williamsburg bridge on the JMZ.

Best club night/venue: Freakquencies, which is the club night I host every Thursday. The drinks are low cost, the music is loud, and other people go crazy.

The frontwoman of DIY duo @club_eat is tearing up town’s nightlife together with her angsty tackle electroclash

Best gallery: Gandt gallery is the freshest gallery in town without delay… and it’s in Queens! We’ve been fans ever for the reason that space opened in 2019 with Adam Martin’s stunning show C.E.M.

Best place to grab food: Joe’s Italian in Ridgewood. Classic Queens Italian food. The most effective portions for one of the best price! Highly recommend for a celebration of any kind.

Best place to buy: Lucky Jewel, a newly opened shop in Chinatown featuring clothes from the eponymous brand in addition to selects from other up-and-coming brands.

Best underground gems: Rash in Bushwick, one in all our favourite spots to perform and DJ at. It was destroyed by an arson attack last yr but is claimed to be opening up again soon.

Best views of town: The Seneca Avenue M train platform. You possibly can catch a extremely scenic view of town from most Metropolitan Avenue-bound M platforms after Myrtle-Wyckoff.

Best club night/venue: Club Eat, duh! We began as a club night before becoming a band and still throw parties to at the present time. It’s our space to book our favourite artists and test out our recent trax.

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