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  1. the strategist
    The 7 Best City GrillsWe’ve found the perfect grills for the roof, fire escape, nearby patch of grass, or wherever your summer face-stuffing may take you.
  2. the strategist
    The Best Baby Gifts, 1-Year-Old EditionWe asked the parenting team over at POPSUGAR Moms to pick out the grooviest age-appropriate toys.
  3. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Pop-up Party in New YorkWild and weird dance nights where the music always comes first.
  4. the strategist
    The 17 Best Shark Tank Products for SummerThe Monkey Mat, Reviver Freshening Swipes, and more.
  5. the strategist
    The Best Natural Cleaning ProductsWe consulted the experts on which kitchen sprays, laundry detergents, and all-purpose baking-soda scrubs are actually healthier for our homes.
  6. everything guide
    Everything You Need to Know About PoopGoing deep into the science — and many questionable innovations behind everybody’s favorite new topic.
  7. everything guide
    Everything You Need to Know About PoopGoing deep into the science — and many questionable innovations behind everybody’s favorite new topic.
  8. best bets
    Best Bets: Week of May 30, 2016What’s new in New York stores.
  9. the strategist
    Bathroom-Decorating Ideas for Your PartyWhere there are drinks and snacks, there will be trips to the loo.
  10. the strategist
    The 9 Best Hostess Gifts, According to Professional Party AttendersSuggestions range from aperitifs to baby pools to expertly rolled joints.
  11. the strategist
    The Best Candles for Every RoomIt’s not just the living room that deserves its own special scent.
  12. the strategist
    The Best Wine Opener Is an Ergonomic Stainless-Steel Australian CorkscrewA sommelier’s dream.
  13. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Dance Club in New YorkWhere to dance yourself clean every night of the week.
  14. the strategist
    The 7 Best Garden Tools to Buy This Growing SeasonWe consulted a slew of New York City gardeners.
  15. select all
    The Definitive Guide to NYC Subway Instagram AccountsBecause your Instagram feed needs a little bit of “morning commute” in it.
  16. best bet
    An All-Purpose Sponge That’s Better Than Your Average Scotch-BriteTough on grease, gentle on glass, and doesn’t get that weird smell after a few uses. 
  17. the strategist
    The Shabby Chic Founder’s Favorite Non-Shabby-Chic Home GoodsBritish designer Rachel Ashwell is rebranding with a new name and a look that’s a bit more modern.
  18. the strategist
    8 Things David Barton Can’t Work Out WithoutThe man behind TMPL, a massive 40,000-square-foot fitness palace that opened in Hell’s Kitchen last month, shares his low-key gym rituals.
  19. go green
    Mint Is the New Black for Wedding InvitationsCool-green shades have moved from the runway to your invites.
  20. summer weddings 2016
    18 Wedding Bouquets That Aren’t Too PerfectUnfussy flowers for walking down the aisle.
  21. summer weddings 2016
    5 Wedding Experts Share Their Insider TipsAdvice from a baker, a dress designer, a planner, a trainer, and an officiant.
  22. the strategist
    The Three Best Yoga Mats to Buy, According to YogisFor every type of yoga enthusiast.
  23. best bet
    A Lightweight, No-Slip Yoga Mat That Will Last a DecadeThis four-pound mat gets grippier with each session.
  24. the strategist
    I Asked Some Professional DJs What Turntables to Buy for My Living RoomDon’t buy a record player!
  25. the strategist
    A Sneakerhead’s Guide to the Movie Sneakers You Should Own in Real LifeShoes from Kill Bill, Back to the Future Part II, and more.
  26. the strategist
    Try the Trend: LettucewareThe roughage-themed crockery that was all the rage in 1960s Palm Beach is suddenly back in style.
  27. best bet
    The Perfect Popcorn for Your Oscar PartyThis small-screen occasion calls for a snack-food upgrade.
  28. best bet
    A Paris-Themed Motorcycle Jacket That You Can Buy for a Good CauseThis Dries Van Noten number will be available in “The Black Leather Jacket” charity auction from Barneys and Christie’s.
  29. home goods
    27 Mood Lights to Keep You Happy, Relaxed, or FocusedPlus tips for blocking out the light altogether.
  30. best bet
    Supersoft Winter Running Socks That Keep You Dry and WarmA blend of merino wool and supersoft rayon make them feel like stepping inside a pillow.
  31. reasons to love new york
    Early-Adopter Seniors Have Totally Taken Over the Ride-Sharing App ViaTwenty-seven percent of its riders are over 55, with 10 percent of those checking in at over 65.
  32. reasons to love new york
    How Junglepussy Went From East New York to YaleThe 24-year-old is joining the likes of comedic rappers like Cam’ron and College Dropout–era Kanye West, making emotional connections through well-timed jokes.
  33. best bet
    An Affordable Sparkling Wine for Your Next Holiday PartyMore frizzante than forceful, this high-acid wine is reminiscent of a fizzy Sauvignon Blanc.
  34. 22 Gorgeous (and Green) Floral Arrangements for a Winter WeddingIt’s easy being green with bouquets and centerpieces flowing with succulents, jade roses, lily grass, and jasmine vine.
  35. winter weddings 2016
    Splashy Invitations for Your Destination (or Festive Local) WeddingAdorned with palm trees, bright flowers, and more. 
  36. 5 Wedding-Industry Insiders Share Their Expert TipsWhat you really need to know about picking a vintage gown, making the reception playlist, finding a tearproof mascara, and more.
  37. best bet
    Sparkling String Lights That Will Upgrade Your Holiday DécorWith a wireless remote to adjust the red, green, and blue LED bulbs between ten brightness levels and fade-or-strobe modes, depending on what the party calls for.
  38. best bet
    A Heavy-Duty Can Opener for the Serious Thanksgiving HostThe tool to tackle towers of canned cranberry sauce and organic pumpkin purée.
  39. 15 Excellent Parties, From Belgrade to BeirutDJs, promoters, and other after-dark experts nominate (not-too-Zoolander) nights, from Belgrade to Beirut.
  40. 15 Excellent Parties, From Belgrade to BeirutDJs, promoters, and other after-dark experts nominate (not-too-Zoolander) nights, from Belgrade to Beirut.
  41. best bet
    A Compact Clothbound Notebook for Sketching or JournalingEngineered and patented to lie completely flat, no matter which of its 192 weighty pages it’s opened to.
  42. dance
    The Rise of Litefeet: How the Dance Genre Moved From Subway to MainstreamWhereas break-dancing is about getting down on the floor, litefeet is all jumps and fast floaty footwork performed to dance music and chants.
  43. Interviews
    Meet the Sneakerhead Behind NYC’s Brand-New Cereal Bar“It was getting out of hand. I was a grown man, 25 years old, and I was eating cereal all the time.”
  44. Fall Preview 2015
    17 Exciting New Nightlife Spots Opening This FallMilk punch on the Lower East Side, a rooftop izakaya in Flushing, Señor Frog’s in Times Square, and more.
  45. insta finds
    The Beauty Store That Only Sells Instagram-Famous ProductsTalking to the proprietor of # (pronounced “hashtag”) about successful Instabrands, the power of the Kardashian endorsement, and his morning trips down lipstick rabbit holes.
  46. best bet
    Durable, Breathable Gloves for Summer GardeningFor tending the fire-escape plants or picking flowers at the country house.
  47. best bet
    Slick Training Flippers for the Beach Club This SummerThese patented oval blades will guide and correct any kid’s kick.
  48. best bet
    A Citrus-Squeezer for a Summer of Pulp-Free Pisco Sours It’s pretty enough to leave out on the table.
  49. Interviews
    Anthony Bourdain on Phrosties: ‘Count Me In’“I don’t like fruity drinks.”
  50. sex and candy and track lists
    Revisiting the Artists From the First Now That’s What I Call Music!1998: a time when Spice Girls, Radiohead, and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies could coexist at the top of the charts.