NYC Storefronts: Illustrations of the Big Apple's Best-Loved Spots

by Joel Holland (Illustrator), David Dodge (Text by), Nicolas Heller (Foreword by)

Overview

This whimsical love letter to the Big Apple’s most cherished and intriguing shops is a timeless celebration of New York’s diversity, energy, resilience, and weirdness.

Every New Yorker has a favorite place to shop—whether it’s for pizza or flowers, to grab a beer, or slurp down soup dumplings.

When the coronavirus crisis hit in 2020, illustrator Joel Holland began drawing storefronts near his apartment as a way of memorializing an element of city life that seemed suddenly precarious. He posted them on Instagram and they quickly drew an avid following. Eventually, Holland’s collection grew to include shops recommended by friends or strangers online.

This book showcases 225 of his delightful illustrations and runs the gamut, from delis and bodegas to dive bars, bookstores, bakeries, newsstands, cafés, restaurants and more. Each image is paired with engaging text written by journalist David Dodge and filled with the historical, cultural, and architectural details that have earned these stores a place in people’s hearts. Also included is a foreword by beloved Instagrammer New York Nico, who is known for chronicling the city’s independent businesses.

The perfect gift for New Yorkers of all ages—as well as an insider’s guide to everything from dim sum to late-night jazz—this treasury of iconic shops belongs in the library of anyone who loves NYC.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783791388304
Publisher:	Prestel Publishing
Publication date:	10/04/2022
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	159,810
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

DAVID DODGE is a freelance writer living in New York City who covers travel, LGBTQ+ issues, politics, and culture for outlets including the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, The Advocate, Out, and HuffPost. He is the co-author of Prestel’s 2021 book Sassy Planet.







JOEL HOLLAND is an illustrator who has lived in New York City for over twenty years. His work has graced the New York Times, The New Yorker, New York magazine, Apple store windows across the world, and numerous book covers.





NICOLAS HELLER (aka New York Nico) is a filmmaker who was born and raised in NYC. He uses his popular Instagram account (@newyorknico) to highlight charismatic citizens, including local business owners.

Table of Contents

Foreword 7

Introduction 8

La Bonbonniere 10

Casa Magazines 11

Fanelli Cafe 12

Nom Wah Tea Parlor 13

Regina's Grocery 15

Joe's Bar 16

Lucien 17

Happy Bones Coffee 18

Jing Fong 19

Parma II 20

Los Tacos No.1 22

Royale 22

Juicy Lucy's 22

Asia Market Corp 22

Dreamers Coffee House 23

Da Hing Florist 23

Mercer St. Books 23

Wu Cleaners 23

Marie's Crisis Cafe 24

Jimmy's Corner 25

Winnie's Bar 26

Pearl Diner 27

The 4th Street Photo Gallery 28

47 Division Street Trading Inc 30

Chess Forum 31

Caffe Reggie 32

Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery 33

Kalustyan's 35

S.O.S. Chefs 36

Mee Noodle Shop & Grill 36

Lung Moon Bakery 36

Black and White 36

Faicco's Italian Specialties 37

Manhattan Car Wash 37

Canal Plastics Center 37

Canal Rubber 37

The Roost 38

Astor Place Hairstylists 39

Pepe Rosso To Go 40

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop 41

Village Vanguard 43

Blue Note Jazz Club 44

B&H Dairy 45

Chef Restaurant Supply 46

The Pickle Guys 49

Cafe Belle 50

Bowery Ballroom 50

Jimbo's Hamburger Place 50

Mona's 50

Raul's Barber Shop 51

Fine Food Deli & Convenience Store 51

Elephant & Castle 51

A-I Record Shop 51

Shabu Tatsu 52

J&P Timepieces 53

Zingone Bros 54

Max Fish 55

Abraço 57

Variety Coffee Roasters 58

Vesuvio Bakery 59

Joe's Pizza 60

Landmark Sunshine Cinema 61

Greenwich Locksmiths 63

Parisi Bakery 64

Gotham Comedy Club 64

Fish Market 64

Wing On Wo & Co 64

Landmark Coffee Shop & Pancake House 65

Cuchifritos 65

Just Bulbs 65

Village Music World 65

Joe Junior Restaurant 66

Golden Diner 67

Estela 68

169 Bar 69

Unoppressive Non-Imperialist Bargain Books 71

Spicy Village 72

McNally Jackson 73

John Jovino Gun Shop 74

Cowboy Shoe Repair 75

Albanese Meats & Poultry 77

Matles Florist 78

Lovely Day 78

Big Wong 78

WKCR 78

Victor & Tailors 79

Lucky News 79

Provenzano Lanza Funeral Home 79

Urban Garden Center 79

Russ & Daughters 80

Russ & Daughters Cafe 81

Mel 82

Frank Restaurant 83

Army & Navy Bags 85

Minetta Tavern 86

Katz's Delicatessen 87

Prune 88

Lucy's 89

Pastrami Queen 91

The Comer Bookstore 92

88 Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle & Dumpling Inc 92

E. Rossi & Company 92

Parkside Lounge 92

Johny's Luncheonette 93

Kelly Salon 93

Smith's Bar 93

Paul J. Bosco 93

Casey Rubber Stamps 94

Aimé Leon Dore 95

Luster Photo & Digital Lab 96

Smalls Jazz Club 97

Gem Spa 99

Veniero's Pasticceria 100

Chinatown Fair 101

Harlem Shake 102

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory 103

Drama Book Shop 105

Trattoria Pesce Pasta 106

Pete's Tavern 106

Mast Books 106

Molly's Pub and Restaurant Shebeen 106

Raoul's 107

Curry in a Hurry 107

Gizmo 107

Village Farm Grocery 107

Kitchen Arts & Letters 108

Lexington Candy Shop 109

Music Inn 110

Three Lives & Company 111

Punjabi Grocery & Deli 112

World Hats 114

Bill's Place 115

Veselka 116

Minton's Playhouse 117

Baz Bagel 118

Pianos 120

Frank's Trattoria 120

Great N.Y. Noodletown 120

Artful Posters 120

Daytona Trimmings 121

55 Bar 121

John's Shoe Repair 121

Allied Hardware 121

JJ Hat Center 122

Economy Candy 123

Joy's Flower Pot 124

Zaragoza 125

Wo Hop 127

Beauty Bar 128

Hop Kee 129

Spring Lounge 130

Stonewall Inn 131

K. K. Discount Store 132

Fried Dumpling 134

Waverly Diner 134

Quick Coin Laundromat 134

Super Taste 134

Holland Bar 135

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices 135

Arthur's Tavern 135

Whiskey Tavern 135

Sammy's Roumanian 136

Manero's Pizza 137

Bedford Cheese Shop 138

Porto Rico Importing Co 139

Balloon Saloon 141

Tompkins Square Bagels 142

Hector's Cafe & Diner 143

Hi-Tech Electronic Service Center 144

The Famous Cozy Soup 'n' Burger 145

Odessa Restaurant 146

Mr. Fong's 146

Davey's Ice Cream 146

Neil's Coffee Shop 146

Kaufman Army Navy Store 147

Freemans 147

The Donut Pub 147

Essex Card Shop 147

Pommes Frites 148

Gramercy Typewriter Co 149

Yokkoyama Hat Market 150

Niagara 151

Strand Bookstore 152

Nha Trang One 154

C. O. Bigelow Pharmacy 155

Oliver Coffee 156

Bangkok Center Grocery 157

Superior Florists 158

Sigfrido's Barber Shop 160

Russo's Mozzarella & Pasta 160

J. Baczynsky East Village Meat Market 160

Bode Tailor Shop 160

Arturo's Coal Oven Pizza 161

Gene's Restaurant 161

United Palace 161

Phil's Stationery 161

New York Replacement Parts 162

Old Town Bar 163

Murray's Bagels 164

Capitol Fishing Tackle Company 165

Scarr's Pizza 166

Takahachi 168

Shan Fu 169

Washington Square Diner 170

Mee Sum Cafe 170

Warshaw Hardware 170

Rainbow Falafel 170

Yellow Rose 171

M&O Market 171

Tal Bagels 171

Amor y Amargo 171

Mikey Likes It Ice Cream 172

Ray's Candy Store 174

Bo Ky 175

Julius' 176

Comer Bistro 178

Dim Sum Go Go 178

Sunshine Florist 178

Starlite Deli 178

Ferns 179

Cacio e Pepe 179

Hai Cang Sea Food 179

Tortilla Flats 179

Mamoun's Falafel 180

Maps 182

Index 188

Biographies 190

Acknowledgments 191