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NYC’s New Candy Shop Is A ‘Lil Sweet Treat’ With International Delights & Viral Attention
If you’re a candy connoisseur, you’ll be delighted to learn that a new sweet shop has opened its doors in the West Village. Meet Lil Sweet Treat, a charming woman-owned business that’s sure to become a downtown staple.
The shop partially stems from founder Elly Ross’ belief that an after-dinner snack is as necessary as our vegetables. But if you ask us, once you have a look at the international snacks she carries, you’ll be treating yourself all day long. Another motivation to get the shop up and running is the former project manager’s immigrant status.
“I grew up with Korean snacks, and at recess I loved sharing those snacks, trying snacks from other people’s cultures, and I’ve always just been a very big foodie,” she tells us. “And that sentiment never faded.”
New Yorkers are certainly grateful Elly has retained her foodie status and can reap the benefits with the sweet, sugary gummies she keeps in her 7th Ave. South storefront. Lil Sweet Treat was once vacant — something Elly noticed on a lunchtime stroll — but after planning, researching, and sourcing, it’s now a sweet taste of what other countries have to offer.
“I wanted to take inspiration from my own experiences and travels and start sourcing from all around the world,” Elly says.
When it comes to figuring out what to stock, the criteria is simple: “What is something that you don’t really see often, but is delicious at the same time?”
Shoppers can expect sweet gummies from Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, to name just a few locations. And though the business just launched in September, it plans to diversify its offering to appeal to all of the diverse palettes in our melting pot of a city. If you’re known to frequent chocolate shops in NYC, Lil Sweet Treat will soon be among your go-to’s.
“We’re so excited to expand the catalogue of the candies we have and the countries we source from, and the collection of chocolates that we’ll be introducing to the store,” Elly says. “We’ll also be sourcing different types of candy such as artisan caramels, pebbles from Greece — which are a mixture of chocolates and fillings…”
Already, the debut storefront has amassed a large social media following, not only thanks to its offerings, but its welcoming interior and the adorable candy-coated mural on the shop’s brick exterior. (The prime spot for a selfie.) Just have a look at TikTok, where videos of customers making their selections range upwards of 50,000 to 100,000.
At the end of the day, the one who started it all says its about the community.
“At the core of [the business], it’s really continuing to spread that joy and excitement,” Elly adds.
We’d say this is a pretty sweet start.
184 7th Ave South
Daily 11am-11pm
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Check Out The World’s Greatest LEGO® Fan Event At New York’s ‘Brick Convention’ This Month
LEGO® enthusiasts, get ready, because the Brick Convention, known as ‘the Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth,’ is coming to New York, just an hour from Midtown. On October 19 and 20, 2024, this highly-anticipated LEGO® experience promises a weekend to unite LEGO® lovers. Filled with creativity and entertainment, it’s an experience everyone can enjoy!
So, what exactly is the Brick Convention?
It’s more than just an event; it’s an all-out celebration of the timeless joy that LEGO® bricks bring to fans. The convention is for everyone, from seasoned builders to those who have just discovered the magic of building with these beloved interlocking bricks.
Get your tickets to what’s known as ‘the Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth for only $15!
The Brick Convention promises a day packed with fun activities, including unique entertainment, and, of course, celebrates the art of LEGO® building. Children and adults will find something they love at this two-day event–making it a perfect family outing.
Fans should prepare to be awestruck by life-size LEGO® models showcasing these iconic bricks. You’ll also have the chance to marvel at the skill of professional LEGO® artists as they bring these bricks to life in astonishing ways while you gain insider knowledge into their building techniques.
No LEGO® event is complete without being able to shop, right? The Brick Convention has you covered! Guests can explore countless vendors offering the latest LEGO® accessories, sets, mini-figures and even hard-to-find LEGO® sets. It’s a true paradise for collectors looking to enhance their LEGO® collections, so don’t miss out! Get your tickets today!
The Brick Convention is set to take New York by storm this month, giving you an unforgettable experience for LEGO® fans of all ages. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the ‘Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth’!
Mark your calendars, LEGO® fans—and be one of the brick lovers coming to the Suffolk Credit Union Arena in droves this October!
The Brick Convention in the O.C. is a must-attend event for anyone who appreciates the artistry of LEGO® building. Get your tickets now!
Brick Convention: LEGO® Fan Event
October 19 and 20
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A first look at the new women’s fashion exhibit at New-York Historical Society
The clothes we put on our bodies every day don’t just keep us warm or covered or in fashion. They also say something. Clothing conveys meaning—sometimes in direct ways like “I’m mourning” and sometimes in indirect ways like “screw the status quo.”
A new exhibit titled “Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore” at the New-York Historical Society digs into how clothing has played a crucial role in the lives of everyday women. The exhibit, on view through June 22, 2025, explores how women have influenced, adapted and defied societal expectations through clothing. See a wide array of women’s clothing, from a Depression-era house dress to a psychedelic micro mini to an Abercrombie & Fitch wool suit from in 1917. Unlike most other women’s fashion exhibitions, there’s not a ball gown in sight, and that’s exactly what makes this show so special.
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“Real Clothes, Real Lives” is organized thematically. One section focuses on items worn at home that “tell stories of women’s daily toil” with their worn cuffs and patched elbows. One standout piece is a black housedress and apron dating back to 1953; women would have worn it for suppertime, a slightly fancier look than their day-to-day apparel. Another section showcases women’s workwear, including a domestic worker uniform dating to the early 1900s, a bubblegum pink 1950s waitress uniform, and a maternity version of a McDonald’s uniform from the 1980s.
“It’s a really welcoming show. All of the garments are real people who you could have met on the street or in the hospital hallways or in a restaurant or passing through somebody’s house,” Anna Danziger Halperin, associate director of the Center for Women’s History at New-York Historical, tells Time Out New York. “It feels very accessible. These are clothes that are extraordinary, but they’re also very ordinary.”
These are clothes that are extraordinary, but they’re also very ordinary.
The exhibition pays homage to overalls, a style that has endured the decades with variations from a durable chambray garment for housework to a chic checked pattern for vacation. You’ll also see a spotlight on the 1972 go-go dancer beaded costume worn by Pamela Bostelmann who was motivated by Gloria Steinem’s 1963 article about being a Playboy Bunny. She agreed with Steinem’s conviction “that women should be free to choose what they want to do with their bodies.”
Rule-breakers get the spotlight, too. One part of the exhibit spotlights “Rebelwear,” meaning clothes that represent the countless ways women defy, challenge and surpass the restrictive boundaries set by society. From appropriating menswear to donning a micro-mini to wearing shirts with slogans like “Ratify the ERA,” clothing can make a political statement.
All the pieces in the exhibition are drawn from the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection, an archive of the everyday clothing of American women—a subject often neglected in museum exhibitions. Halperin worked alongside fellow NYHS Curator Keren Ben-Horin and Smith College curators Rebecca Shea and Kiki Smith to create the powerful exhibit.
“Real Clothes, Real Lives” ends with a mirror and text reading, “What do your clothes reveal about your life?” Guests are welcome to add their thoughts to a guestbook or on social media.
We are all historical actors in our own time.
“It helps show how important everybody is. We are all historical actors in our own time,” Halperin says. “I hope it helps people feel like they have a place in history, too.”
8 Mouthwatering Places To Eat In NYC’s Little Guyana, Queens
Stretching from Richmond Hill to Ozone Park is the bustling Little Guyana, one of NYC’s many mico-neighborhoods–alongside Little Paris, Little Egypt, Little Thailand, Little Tokyo, and more. And considering NYC is home to about 140,000 Guyanese residents, making them the city’s fifth-largest immigrant population, it only makes sense that there’s a Little Guyana in NYC.
Little Guyana is located just a stone’s throw from JFK Airport, stretching down Liberty Avenue for about 30ish blocks from the Van Wyck Expressway to Woodhaven Boulevard, and it’s filled with some of the most mouthwatering places to grab a bite to eat! It was even named Little Guyana Avenue in May 2021. Here are some standout spots to eat:
1. Sybil’s
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A Little Guyana staple and possibly the most famous Richmond Hill restaurant, Sybil’s has been operating for over four decades serving dishes like fish roti, butter flaps, currant rolls, chicken patties, and curry goat. They usually have a line out the door so if you’re planning to stop by be prepared to wait!
132-17 Liberty Ave.
2. Veggie Castle
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Right next door to Sybil’s you’ll find Veggie Castle putting deliciously vegetarian and vegan twists on Caribbean fare–they’re one of the only vegan Caribbean spots in the neighborhood! Here you can grab Rastafarian-inspired dishes like Mac and Cheese, Rice and Peas, Po’ Boys, Vegan Fish and Chips, Jamaican-style Patties with fillings like beef, lentils, Vegan Drumsticks, and more!
132-9 Liberty Ave.
3. Brown Betty
For Guyanese fried chicken you’ll want to look no further than Brown Betty–there’s a reason they’ve been around for a while! And though the space is small their flavors pack a big punch!
132-04 Liberty Ave.
4. Kaiteur
Kaiteur is a neighborhood favorite and has been around for quite some time, serving Guyanese, West Indian, and Chinese comfort food. A few of our favorite dishes are our Jerk Pork, Mixed Fried Rice, and Roast Duck!
120-04 Liberty Ave.
5. Singh’s Roti Shop
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One of the Little Guyana’s most popular restaurants is Singh’s Roti Shop & Bar, serving the West Indian community since 1990. This spot serves a mix of Guyanese and Chinese food at incredible prices, with dishes like Aloo Pie, Doubles, Saltfish, Stew Pork, Black Pork, and more. Similar to Sybil’s be prepared to wait if you grab a bite here–they typically draw in long lines.
131-18 Liberty Ave.
6. Pearl Restaurant
Pearl Restaurant is a long-time Guyanese-Chinese eatery serving up delicious and authentic dishes. Their most popular items are their Fried Rice and Roast Duck, but honestly everything on the menu is great.
131-03 Liberty Ave.
7. GT Rice Bowl
Coconut choka can be quite hard to find, but not if you head to GT Rice Bowl! The dish is composed of fire-roasted coconut that has been ground into a fine texture, seasoned with lots of onion, garlic, and hot pepper, served over dhal and rice, and then eaten with your bare hands, and it’s a must try.
114-09 Liberty Ave.
8. Trinciti Roti Shop
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Though Trinciti Roti Shop is Trinidadian we have to give them an honorable mention as their food is out of this world, and the long line that’s out the door every weekend proves it! They offer a variety of Trinidadian dishes, from Doubles and Roti to Aloo Pie and Curries, and each dish is better than the last. There’s a reason they came in at #18 on NYT’s 100 Best Restaurants in NYC 2024!
111-03 Lefferts Blvd.
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