Hey New York, have you looked up lately? You already know we’re HUGE fans of our amazing neighborhood. But West 29th Street’s many little treasures are not all on street level - sometimes you have to raise your eyes to the sky.
1. THIS IS OUR STREET
An exhibition of 10 artists celebrating the wild diversity of our city’s street artists. Come to see work by Smetsky, Goldloxe, Con$umr, Kalin Hart, My Life in Yellow, Tristan Kwame Irving, Dirt Cobain, Fridge, Eye Sticker, and Emilio Martinez - stay for the other nine categories of brand new, uniquely curated gifts, accessories and homewares.
2. ARRIVE WELLNESS
This fabulous, fully equipped private rental studio for fitness and wellness professionals gives the city’s fancy-ass gyms a run for their money - with tons of natural light, soft bamboo floors, and living walls. Let's make this summer the time you finally get serious about your health. Book a tour with the fantastic owner Jared Kaplan to see what all the fuss is about.
3. ANY BAG
You’ll remember last summer when we featured the glorious ANY bags in our accessories collection. A true New York success story, this business has diverted over half a million plastic bags from reaching landfills and waterways since it came into being in 2020. It transforms New York City’s undesirable grocery bags into a unique and durable textile, hand-woven in Manhattan. And, unlike many recycled products, it’s super-chic.
4. ELENA KRIEGNER
Elena’s spectacular jewelry has featured in so many MAISON 10 cycles, she’s an integral part of the family. A true craftsman, with an exacting attention to detail, she works with precious and semi-precious stones to create stunning pieces that are as versatile as they are beautiful.
5. PIONEERS BAR
When it first opened for business on December 12, 2012, Pioneers was the first bar on 29th Street in over a century. Now with daily happy hours, games including giant Jenga and Connect 4, this is our new go-to for after-work down time. Oh, and you get a free drink on your birthday! Open until 4am.
6. CLAMP ART
With a specialization in photography, CLAMP is home to a spectacular selection of modern and contemporary work, with a focus on queer artists. Right now, check out the breathtaking beauty of Mark Morrisroe’s Pre-Nympho Pia and Other Friends and James Childs’ The Three Ages of Man.
7. STAYCATION DESTINATION
We have four of our absolute favorite city hotels within a few blocks. Say:: “Hello, penthouse suite, please” to our friends at the Made - one of Business Insider’s Top 4 New Hotels in NYC - the beautiful Beaux Arts James, and the Royalton, complete with its rooftop pool bar. And, of course, our neighbors at the historic Ace Hotel,with its epic lobby bar.
8. LITTLE CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
In the midst of the crazy city energy, this peaceful, flower-filled garden is a special place to find a moment's peace. Founded in 1848, the church was a stop on the Underground Railroad, was one of the first churches in the city to perform funerals for actors - who were shunned at the time. And it celebrated the first same-sex wedding in the Diocese of New York in July 2012.
9. MARBLE COLLEGIATE
The lovely church across the street from MAISON 10 is even older - with roots dating back to 1628. It’s worth a visit, if only to check out the stunning Tiffany windows and one of the only indoor, walkable labyrinths in the city. It’s also notable for hosting some famous weddings, including Liza Minnelli and David Gest, with Liz Taylor and Michael Jackson as the maid of honor and best man. And how’s this for a political powerhouse union - Julie Nixon, Richard Nixon’s daughter, also tied the knog with David Eisenhower, the grandson of Dwight Eisenhower, at Marble.
10. MARTINEZ CIGARS
A true New York classic, this store doesn’t just sell cigars, it’s been hand-rolling them on the premises since 1974. The tradition was started by the founder Antonio Genaro Martinez, known to everyone as Don Antonio, who emigrated to the city from the tiny town of Tamboríl in the Dominican Republic. These days, they also specialize in custom cigar bands for special occasions, like the birth of a baby.