House-cured
Arthur, Bulova Sea Hunter, martini riffs, Formaggio Essex, Dimes Deli, Treats by Winston, MORE
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RESTAURANTS • First Word
On point
The Skinny: In April, chef Kevin Finch (formerly of Atelier Crenn in SF) recast Greenpoint’s Fulgurances into Arthur. Finch has preserved some of the space’s Parisian wine bar DNA and seasonal small-plate cooking, while shifting to a more approachable à la carte menu format that’s ambitious enough to make for an exciting night out, but relaxed enough for repeat dining.
NYC RESTAURANT LINKS: As the JGV turns: drama rages on at Bryant Park Grill • More on George McNally’s forthcoming Faux: French not Parisian, opening this summer • Lure Fishbar will live on after Prada respite • In Flatiron, Korean chef Jiho Kim plans new restaurant Jiho • On Atlantic Ave., Montero Bar & Grill sets sail into new era • All the ways to add tomato to your cocktail.
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GOODS & SERVICES • FOUND Watch
Nautical mile
I usually look for a combination of elegance and utilitarianism in my watches, which I’ve recently found in the Vintage Caravelle Sea Hunter from Bulova. At 39mm, it’s a Goldilocks size (i.e., fits most wrists) and as light as any automatic watch I’ve worn. I forget it’s there until I look at its elegant arrowhead and sword hands and clean numbers.
As the name suggests, the Sea Hunter is a dive watch, with a unidirectional bezel, large screw-down crown, subtly lumed indices and hands, and 200m water resistance. However, its low profile and understated features make it dressy enough for nearly any occasion.
There are a few color options, all with the same features and date window. I’ve been wearing a gold-tone version with blue face and bezel and have loved its versatility, pairing it with jeans and a T-shirt by day, and in something dressier for evening events, too. The Japanese movement keeps excellent time, and while the Sea Hunter variations tend to be listed for as much as $375, they’re currently on sale for less than $300 on the Bulova site. If you need a daily-wear watch whose price won’t make you sweat every scratch, consider a sturdy piece of New York lore — Bulova Watches began in New York City in 1875, and they’ve clearly stood the test of time, in more ways than one. –Charlie Davidson
→ SHOP: Bulova Sea Hunter • $280.
GOODS & SERVICES LINKS: Japanese antiques store Makari closing in East Village • The Rivian R2 is America’s next great SUV • Do you speak watch? • The Hamptons’ $200K lawns.
WORK • Tuesday Routine
All the feels
ALLIE HOFFMAN • founder • The Feels
Neighborhood you work and live in: Lower East Side
It’s Tuesday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
I run a business that aims to remake modern dating, so my work life is a mix of selling tickets to live events, matchmaking, coaching, research, reading, writing, and recording videos.
I’m far more focused in the morning, so I’m usually at my computer by 730 or 8a. I work until I get hungry, which is typically around 10. From then until noon or 1p, it’s usually calls — with the team and with potential matches for my matchmaking clients.
On Tuesdays I often leave the house between 10-1045a, walk down Ludlow Street, and meet our director of communications, Alexis, to co-work at Ludlow House. I got a membership back in 2016 because I happened to be living next door at the time and the construction noise was unbearable. Perhaps tired of our complaints, they offered memberships to me and my roommates. Well worth it.
What’s on the agenda for today?
Today is quite full: two team calls, one prep call for an event I’m hosting tomorrow, and eight matchmaking calls for clients. Then a break, followed by dance class.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, or this weekend?
I deliberately keep calls off my schedule on Thursdays, and take myself out to lunch in my hood. My faves are: Shopsin’s, Dimes, Russ & Daughters, and Golden Diner.
How about a little leisure or culture this week?
This week, I have a Monday dance class I love hosted by Nico; I’ll host a Q&A on compatibility with a matchmaker named Amy on Tuesday; and I’ll see the Met’s Costume Art exhibit with Michelle on Thursday. Then (and this is gonna sound more loaded than it is) I go to Middle Church every Sunday. To me, it’s a really pure expression of community.
What NYC store or service do you love to recommend?
Dimes Deli for the best homemade almond milk lattes and Formaggio Essex for the best hand-sliced prosciutto. Sky Ting Yoga in Noho is my favorite studio; Ally Bogard’s classes will change your life. I love popping in for a hand-poured matcha at Setugekka on Sundays. The Tompkins Square Park Farmers Market on Sundays is also a vibe.
Where are you donating your time or money?
I’m involved with a family foundation, and through it, donate yearly to: the Culinary Careers Program, THREAD, the Yellowhammer Fund, Central American Legal Fund, and Books Beyond Bars.
WORK LINKS: Manhattan subleasing space disappearing thanks to AI firms • Soho most active retail trophy market in US • Claude Code can do everything that made OpenClaw go viral • In Tokyo, permission granted to wear shorts to work • Passive income is the new American dream.
RESTAURANTS & BARS • The Nines
Martini riffs
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Chez Fifi, Blue Cheese Martini (Upper East Side), Roquefort-washed Ketel One vodka, Japanese Sake Bermutto, olive brine, reserve