Culturally Inclined: A Neighborhood Blog

Astoria provides scores of reasons to shop local. Whether you want the latest Magic: The Gathering release or need a last-minute gift, are searching for a new dress or are on the hunt for a fabulous… More

Whether you prefer birdwatching or movie watching, taking in a comedy show or getting up on stage yourself, playing tennis or playing board games, you’ll appreciate Astoria’s wide assortment of cultural and entertainment options.    … More

Astoria doesn’t generate as much buzz as other New York City neighborhoods. And that’s just fine with its residents, many of whom would prefer to keep its delights to themselves.     Bohemian Hall, New York’s… More

Dumbo is both a small neighborhood and a highly desirable one. That translates to a relative lack of available residential units. As of mid-September 2023, only 51 properties were for sale, and for the year to… More

Many will swear that Dumbo is home to not one but two of the city’s best pizza purveyors: Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Juliana’s Pizza. And because man cannot live by pizza alone, the neighborhood offers much more… More

You can’t discuss shopping in Dumbo without talking about the Brooklyn Flea. Every weekend from April through December it hosts dozens upon dozens of stalls in the Manhattan Bridge Archway selling everything from antique furniture to… More

An influx of artists during the past few decades helped transform Dumbo from a sleepy post-industrial area into the thriving arts center it is today. A.I.R. Gallery, Janet Borden, Klompching Gallery, Minus Space, and Platform are… More