New York City's Hottest Spots: From Fitness to Food and Experimental Theatre

NYC's Hottest Spots: From Fitness to Food and Experimental Theatre

This week, New York City is buzzing with exciting new openings and events, from a luxe new gym in Flatiron to a not-for-profit restaurant in Brooklyn. Here's our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste, and experience around the city.

SWEAT EQUITY: Chelsea Piers Opens in Flatiron

Chelsea Piers Fitness has opened its fourth New York City location in the One Madison Avenue building in Flatiron. The 60,000 square foot space spans four floors, including one dedicated to co-working, with interiors by AD100 designer Dan Fink that integrate elements of the original Pier 60 location. The massive facility features state-of-the-art equipment, locker rooms with steam, sauna, and Malin + Goetz amenities, Himalayan salt and infrared studios, and the Evolve lounge, complete with a life-sized tree.

MEAL PLANNING: Pura Vida Miami Expands to NoMad

Beloved Miami export Pura Vida has brought its health-conscious offerings to New York City. The new NoMad location offers 2,500 square feet of superfood smoothies, organic acai bowls, salads, sandwiches, a dedicated kid’s menu, and a true New York favorite: All Day Breakfast.

CRASH COURSE: Life and Trust Debuts at Conwell Tower

The experiential theater trend continues with the debut of “Life And Trust,” a site-specific theatrical experience that takes place in a 1930s building in FiDi. Participants roam through at their own pace as the “lines between reality and performance blur.”

FEAST OF REASON: Ikigai in Brooklyn

Ikigai is a not-for-profit kaiseki-inspired restaurant in Fort Greene with a 12-14 course menu for $165 per person. All monetary profits benefit the national organization Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, which redistributes excess food to people experiencing food insecurity.

TRUE COLORS: Purple’s U.S. Flagship

Purple, a men’s and women’s fashion brand, has opened its first U.S. store in New York City. The store is an experiential space for music recording, DJ sessions, and podcasts. The collection encompasses pieces to cover buyers head to toe, including jewelry, which can be found on other levels of the Howard Street space.