Thursday (7/23) + Friday (7/24) from 11am-7pm…read more Stop by if you happen to be in the Soho neighborhood and wanna try the different flavors of brewed coffee and tea (on the house) complete with creamer and sugar. Snap a few pics with the aesthetic photo opportunities in the cozy space featuring the old phone booth, a fire hydrant. a pedestrian crossing light, and lots more just waiting for you to explore! Giveaways like black trucker caps + enamel pins are at the merch customization station. There's an ongoing special 50% off discount for the Flavia Coffee Machine at the moment. Additionally, you can help to color a life-sized coffee-themed mural with provided paint and markers. The security guard opening the door and brand ambassadors in the front are polite. Baristas are pretty friendly and easygoing with the exception of this particular woman with gray hair in charge of the merch giveaways towards the back. She lied by telling people how there're no more caps and enamel pins for the day and to please come back tomorrow. She approached me and emphasized again that they really have no more yesterday. I didn't even go ask her questions or wasn't bothering anyone at all. Why is it even necessary to come up to me emphasizing that statement again? But then, I saw that same particular staff going to the backroom getting more black caps and passing them to her colleague. If you plan on lying to people by being a jerk, then just stick to your story all the way. It's not that "there're no more for the day." But rather, she's stingy and just doesn't want to give it out lol. Even saw her whispering to other staff and eyeing at me. You want the public to know more about the coffee machine brand Flavia. But then, you don't want to give out promotional merch by turning people away with the lying. Makes me feel unwelcoming. I left shortly afterwards. Wouldn't go out of my way for this imo. I was just so happened to be in the area.

No harm, no foul. There's little I can say about this compact museum because it doesn't reveal much…read moreabout the NYC transit system. If you want a deeper look at its history and legacy and walk through vintage subway cars, then visit the NYC Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn. Admission there is $10, and it's a genuinely worthwhile visit you can plan in advance (review: https://yelp.to/K-7QqlpZcf). However, if you're looking for something free to do at Grand Central, step in here for a five-minute browse. For example, when Jamie W and I visited, we saw an abbreviated collection of art and outfits made of used MetroCards (Photo 6). Otherwise there's a gift shop that sells popular transit-themed items, t-shirts, and books. That's pretty much it. Like I said, no harm, no foul. RELATED - Exploring NYC? Here's a collection of non-culinary places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/-Y3W3q4ml7

23rd June 2026 Grand Central Terminal…read moreNew York, NY Rainy day 69°F Whilst waiting for my train, I decided to give the Transit museum a visit. Having passed by this place many many times. I wonder why it never occurred to me. They have a plethora of Metrocard Art currently on display, now that the Metrocard has become (or is becoming) extinct. Really impressive art pieces on view using the Metrocard motif in many very creative and beautiful ways. For purchase there's plenty of MTA transit merch too. Take a visit if you can. New York, NY MTA, where would we be without you?!! Ummm... Many thanks!

There are a great many Chinese 99-cent stores on this stretch of 5th Ave. This was the one that was…read moreopen late enough to let me pick up a new broom-and-dustpan set for $3.99 on my way home. It is just as nice as the equivalent sets that were $12.99 at Home Goods. Mission Accomplished. It's a clean sweep.

The Shack is a little red shack that's often used for several hours, an entire day or several days…read moredepending on each pop up event. Probably one of the smallest venues out there if I can say so myself. It's not a bad thing sometimes as there're less loitering and less people crowding around imo. Located via Prince Street + Mercer Street + Broadway. Easily accessible by the R/W trains from 2 steps away. You definitely won't miss the red shack by its bright red appearance whenever you're strolling by Prince Street in Soho. Basically, it's just a standing booth. Brand reps would stand inside the booth to hand out products and/or freebies to passersby through the window opening. The shack theme gets changed up pretty often by various brands whenever pop ups would occupy/take over the small space.

POP MART is officially bringing its "THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary World Tour" to New York City…read more This marks the first time the exhibit is available in the U.S., following massive success in cities like Paris, Tokyo, and Shanghai. NYC hosts a massive 6,000-square-foot Labubu exhibition this summer -- featuring 9 galleries - from Friday, July 17 through August 31. It will be hosted at 423 W. 14th St., New York, NY 10014. At the gallery, I got an up-close look at initial sketches of characters like LABUBU, ZIMOMO, and TYCOCO, and see exactly how the series has evolved over the last decade. Every corner of the exhibition celebrates LABUBU's remarkable journey over the past ten years. There was a room full of Labubus from the Exciting Macaron series and Big Into Energy series, short clip about Puka, a clip about the creator of THE MONSTERS, Kasing Lung, himself. Entry costs starting at $20 for Regular (ages 10+) and $10 for Child (ages 10 and under). VIP ticket includes an exclusive bundle valued at over $130. All base entry tickets include a commemorative gift and all attendees will have the opportunity to purchase limited-edition art and merchandise. The commemorative gift included a souvenir ticket, postcard, and super mini labubu pendant. There was an interactive station for the postcard before the gift shop. I was able to stamp in a picture and the color. After the last exhibit, we exit through a massive gift shop packed with the entire 10th Anniversary collection. Here, I showed my wristband and got the VIP bundle. The VIP bundle included The Monsters 10th Anniversary Exhibition Limited Vinyl Blister Pack, Classic Mini Labubu Keychain, The Monsters 10th Anniversary Exclusive-Tote Bag, Fridge Magnet or Acrylic Shaker Pendant, and The Monsters x Scotch Brite Brand Collab Cleaning Sponge. I got the Fridge Magnet. The designs were selected at random. What an unforgettable day visiting MONSTERS BY MONSTERS NOW AND THEN in New York City! I truly can't believe its been 10 years since Kasing Lung created The Monsters and how popular they have grown since then.

Really cute exhibit! There's a lot of artwork as well as figures and collectible toys on display…read morefrom THE MONSTERS. My friend who went twice told me some of the exhibits have changed since she was there, which surprised her. So if you've already been to this exhibit, it may be worth going again to see the new items and altered setups ! There's also a room with pages from the original story, and a screening of an animated sequence. There's also an interactive portion where you can stamp your postcard. The end of the exhibit leads to the gift shop where you can buy collectibles and blind boxes. The price is the same as popmart retail, so no scalping here.

If I can give this pop up more than 5 stars, I probably would have given TRESemmé at least 10 stars…read morein my book. Definitely the fastest pop up ever in 2026 pop up history!!! No lines, no wait! You just get there + staff explains & gives you a little demo + they hand you the products in the cutest oversize black-and-white striped fuzzy makeup pouch...and then you can leave. You'll get a mint-flavored popsicle as well. Hours: Fri (8/7) - 1-7pm Sat (8/8) - 1-6pm Address: Domino Square 12 South 3rd Street (Kent Ave) Brooklyn, NY 11249 When I got there around 4:15pm on Friday, they have run out of all the popsicles for the day. But, the brand still had quite a few makeup pouches of 3 full-size products to hand out. The station where they were doing the product demos had stopped working. That part was closed down. So in the end, it turned out to be the quickest 2-second in-and-out pop up I have ever been to!!! It's okay, I rather TRESemmé still has full-size products than the opposite instead. It's already super hot and very humid with the sun beaming down on you when walking 20 mins in the direction of south to the water from the Bedford Ave Station. It's not close to the train, but you gotta do what you've to do if you wanna get the freebies. Last thing I need is to head out all the way to Domino Park just for a popsicle because they've run out of the goodies. The brand reps are super friendly and not snobby at all. Everyone is really energetic and hyped about their job. I noticed that most of the staff have curly hair to fit the concept of curly-haired products which they're promoting for TRESemmé. Definitely go check it out since 8/8 is the last day. Just can't say enough great things about this pop up itself in general.

Great to see that seasonally Smorgasburg brings their great weekend establishments indoors during…read morethe winter. In 2015 they now brought it to Sunset Park's Industry City. The waterfront district here starting to get developed into prime real estate just like Brooklyn Bridge Park as the previous industrial area makes way to residential / commercial. Situated in Industry City the warehouse hub where food establishments are using the industrial space to prepare their food to be distributed throughout the NYC area. Smorgasburg now has set up shop here on the weekends. It's a bit confusing to navigate since it's such a large commercial park but Smorgasburg is situated in building 1 and on the 2nd floor. One side of the large floor space is dedicated to the flea portion and the other side is dedicated to the food stall section. Some highlights in the food section are the ramen shack with the same proprietor of the ramen burger. The ramen shack is a small stall seating at the bar. The ramen is quite good. Had the Brooklyn style and spicey ramen. Both broths were really good along with the tender pork. The add on elements of a tea egg and the spices really make it a good bowl of ramen on a winters day. The tonkatsu broth really shines. Wowfulls another stall serves Hong Kong style waffle cakes but in this instance wrapped crepe style and filled with ice cream and add ons. The green tea wowfull with ice cream and mocha really make a great snack or dessert. In all the seasons smorgasburg in industry city is a great choice of venue.

*This review is specifically for Ramen Shack, one of the food vendors at the market*…read more This smorgasburg is not the same as the ones in the hipster part of brooklyn---here you'd see tall factory buildings, highways, no trees or grass whatsoever. The flea market is inside a building called Industry City. Follow the signs and go to the 2nd floor for goods and foods, and prepare to be wow-ed. It's like walking through a floor of shopping mall. In the end of the section, you'd find a bunch of food vendors and you can get you food to sit at the open area. You MUST go further down to find this INSPIRING and DELICIOUS vendor called Ramen Shack by Keizo Shimamoto (creator of ramen burger!). The shack is at the deep corner (you'd see the maroon banner). What makes it an awesome sauce is that...you can taste the passion and authenticity in Keizo's ramen. It's like something your family would make in Japan; it doesn't have the glamorous coating like the so-called Ippudo. Keizo has been making a variation of tonkotsu pork, shoyu and vegetarian ramen since his debut in Queens. I've been to his ramen.co at FiDi, the LIC location and now Sunset Park Brooklyn, and his stuff is still the same----same goodness (although actually I prefer the Shack-style ramen). His latest addition to the menu, Green Curry Soba is beyond words. There's a lot of history behind that bowl of ramen (google it). This is the 3rd time I tried green curry ramen: 1st at where I used to work (Bassanova NYC), then at Jin. What makes Keizo's GCS different is that the broth is just so smooth and yet you still get a kick of flavor. I only tried the GCS2016 with chicken and dashi broth instead of the usual pork, but I'm telling you, it was instant love at first sight and bite. In general: the ramen is just so fresh. You won't be disappointed with an egg. Price is amazing too (one $ sign).

Cars for the misses and furs for the mistress You know that…read mores*** is...f***in' cruciferous The $5 brussel sprouts taco (once it was available a few days in) was tasty, and I appreciate an effort by a BBQ joint that doesn't just phone it in. That said, this isn't a $5 taco, nor is it BBQ, so I think they should've justified a lower price (and also understand why they didn't), especially since they accept no plastic. Another listing added, this time for a venue that was met with a good deal of hype - maybe everyone just reviewed another listing, but this is a distinct spinoff. It thus adhered to either/both of my two criteria for visiting spots like this (at MSE and its counterparts): no b&m/permanent truck presence, or a trial spinoff of an existing business.

Went to Madison Square Eats and this was a really good choice for one of our food options…read more The tacos were really good! we got the 2 for $9. meat was really tender However... it's a bit pricey for such small tacos! I could have gotten 3 or maybe even 4 tacos at other places for that money.