April 1

  • Where To Find The Best Water on the Planet (Hint: Brooklyn)

    Where To Find The Best Water on the Planet (Hint: Brooklyn)

    Hi folks – really exciting announcement today. Over the years, I’ve been approached by numerous NYC-based start-ups looking for a branding partnership with Scouting NY. And, to date, I’ve turned down every single one. It’s not that I’m against the idea in principle, it’s just that that all have wanted me to vouch for their…

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  • The 8 Best Fake Storefronts & Phony Building Facades In New York City

    The 8 Best Fake Storefronts & Phony Building Facades In New York City

    Way way back, when I first started Scouting NY, I did a post about a great tailor shop window I saw in Chinatown, writing “I love this sign lettering that is most definitely not nostalgic/ironic.” Of course, I had been completely fooled. Back then, this was actually Milk & Honey, a super hip, semi-secret, invitation-only…

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  • My First Trip to New York City

    My First Trip to New York City

    A few weeks ago, I was at my parents’ house when my mom dug out a box of pictures from my first trip to New York City. I got a kick out of looking through them, and decided to post them to show you that even I was a tourist in NYC once! Hope you…

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  • Exploring The Abandoned McKittrick Hotel on West 27th Street

    Since I became a location scout, it’s been my dream to get into the old McKittrick Hotel at 530 West 27th Street. Built in 1939, the McKittrick Hotel is said to have been one of New York City’s finest, providing lavish accommodations on a far more intimate level than larger hotels like the Waldorf~Astoria or…

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