From vegan-friendly burger shops to high-end spas offering red wine baths, these New York City innovations reveal some of the city's most unique destinations.
One of New York City's most famous attractions is the Metropolitan Museum of Art, however the city has a number of other galleries that are equally worth a visit. One increasingly popular destination is the Whitney Museum of American Art, which is known for showcasing some of the most cutting-edge pieces by talented American artists. For those looking for something even more unique, Mmuseumm is a cool micro-gallery housed inside an old freight elevator in the city's Tribeca neighborhood.
Beyond its thriving art scene, New York City is also known as a haven for foodies looking to indulge in dishes from around the world. In particular, the city has seen amazing growth among high-end bake shops such as Momofuku Milk Bar and Mast Brothers chocolate. There are also plenty of inventive up-and-comers such as Dun-Well Doughnuts, by CHLOE. and Fine & Raw.
With so many creative spaces to explore, these New York City innovations are the perfect fit for those attending Trend Hunter's upcoming New York innovation conference.
Top 15 New York City Innovations
From Plant-Based Burger Joints to Wine-Soaked Spa Experiences:
Katherine Pendrill — Jan 18, 2017 — World
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Yogic Co-Working Offices
New Love City Provides Unlimited Yoga and a Collaborative Workspace
14
Apartment-Style Furniture Showrooms
The Apartment by the Line is Set Up Like a Real Home
13
Stadium-Inspired Sports Stores
The adidas Store in NYC Features Modern Designs and Displays
12
Charming Indoor Food Halls
New York's 'Chelsea Market' Combines Rustic Decor with Delicious Food
11
Cutting-Edge American Galleries
The Whitney Museum of American Art Highlights Contemporary Artists
10
Kiwi-Style Coffee Shops
New York's 'Happy Bones' Serves Up New Zealand-Style Flat Whites
9
Plant-Based Burger Joints
'By Chloe' is a Casual Vegan Restaurant with Burgers, Juice & More
8
Small-Batch Chocolate Shops
Brooklyn's FINE & Raw Makes Artisan Treats from Conscious Ingredients
7
Opulent Tranquil Perfumeries
This Perfumery Retail Design in Greenwich Village is Beyond Elegant
6
Political Building Art
Barbara Kruger's Propaganda Art Can Be Seen from the NYC Skyline
5
Product-Free Megastores
The New Samsung Flagship Store Will Not Sell Any Samsung Products
4
Stark Chocolate Shops
The Mast Brothers Chocolaterie is a Blank Canvas for Displays
3
Wine-Soaked Spa Experiences
New York's Aire Ancient Baths Spa Offers a Luxurious Red Wine Bath
2
Doughy Vegan Delights
Dun-Well Doughnuts is All About Being Animal-Friendly
1
Festive Cereal Cookies
Momofuku Milk Bar is Serving Cornflake Peppermint Cookies for the Holidays
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Branded Interactive Parks
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Stylish City-Inspired Collections
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Cheese-Themed Luxury Spas
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Human Sexuality Museums
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Live-Painting Sneaker Experiences
The Martell Sneaker Atelier Turns Brainwaves into Unique Styles
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Luxury Resort Wear
Wheat Aims to Elevate Hotel Boutiques with Luxury Resort Wear
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
Chic Ballroom Interiors
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3D-Printed Hotels
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Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries
Studio Wok References Japan in This Milan Bakery & Wine Bar
Audaciously Adaptable Floating Cities
'Dogen City' is Designed to Withstand Climate Challenges
Visually Stimulating Pastries
Lysée Bakery Boasts Chef Eunji Lee's Breathtaking Desserts
Tech-Fueled Alt Meats
Motif FoodWorks' Innovations Mimic Taste and Texture of Animal Meat
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Oat Milk Fountains
Oatly's Milan Design Week Pop-Up Was "Designed for Humans"
Futuristic Floating Concert Halls
The Shed is Hosting a Unique Event with a Spherical Concert Hall
Toronto Wellness Boutiques
Trove Wellbeing Offers Wellness Services in Toronto
Hospitality-Inspired Wellness Centers
Remedy Place Boasts a Beautiful, Serene, & Upscale Interior
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Luxurious CBD-Infused Fragrances
Gotham Expands Its Range with the Gotham Goods Collection
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Multi-Use Apartments
Another Seedbed is Located in Brooklyn and Doubles as a Performance Space
Branded Design Exhibitions
The MUJI IS Exhibit is Running in New York Between May 18th & June 4th
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
OMA Designs the Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
Collaborative Art Museum Stationary
The New Papier x the Met Collaboration is One of a Kind
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Beer Pairing Pop-Ups
&Beer Pairs Beer with NYC’s Best Vegan Food
Store-Transformed Modern Apartments
Kelly Behun Transforms a Modern Apartment at The Whiteley
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Manhattan-Based Curated Cannabis Retailers
Culture House Opens a Cannabis Dispensary in Manhattan
Modern Private Event Venues
Toronto's Third Place Emerges as a Prime Venue for Events in 2024/2025
Opulent Culturally-Inspired Hotels
The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is the Latest to Join the Luxe Chain
Expert-Paired Prague Food Tours
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Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
NYC-Inspired Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Come on Baby! N.Y. Burgers Come in Three Options
Contemporary Fashion Collaborations
Dinner Service NY Partners with the Canary Club
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Immersive Urban Woodwork
Roguski Reimagines Urban Landscapes in Wooden Masterpieces
Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions
Arte Museum Las Vegas Offers Exclusive Deals to Residents
Pastrami-Inspired Martinis
Grubhub's Maisel Tov Martini Marks the The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Finale
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Bookstore Wine Shops
New York's Bibliotheque Offers Rare Books and Great Wine
Colorful Metaverse Cities
Space Popular Applies Aldo Rossi’s Ideas to the Metaverse
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Elevated Indian Restaurants
Adrak Yorkville is a Luxurious and Inviting Establishment
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
Virtual Luxury Archives
The Manolo Blahnik Archives Provides a Look at Exquisite Craftsmanship
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Alternative Protein Restaurants
Neat Burger Will Debut US Restaurant in Nolita, Manhataan
Art-Inspired Home Fragrances
Pura and The Metropolitan Collaborated on Scents for the Home
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Experimental Biomaterial Art Exhibitions
Copenhagen Contemporary Opens the Reset Materials Show
Vibrant Fashion Boutique Restorations
Gucci Renovated Its Boutique at 63 Wooster Street
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Champagne-Paired Burger Tours
14 NYC Restaurants are Exploring Burger & Veuve Clicquot Pairings
Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
Colorful Patterned Infinity Exhibitions
Yayoi Kusama Presents I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Stunning Floral Artistry Displays
Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE is Now Open at Bloor-Yorkville
Maritime-Inspired Bright Restaurants
Home Studios Revamps a Restaurant Series in Nantucket
New Yorker-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Rhuigi and Puma Pay Homage to Real New Yorkers
Luxury Retail Expansions
WHEAT Opens First Martha’s Vineyard Store & Coffee Shop
Mass-Timber Children's Museums
O'Neill McVoy Architects Designs the Bronx Children's Museum
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Design Craftsmanship-Centered Exhibitions
The LOEWE 'Crafted World' Exhibit is Located in Shanghai
Fruity NYC-Inspired Fragrances
DKNY Be Delicious Orchard St is the Latest Addition to the Range
Paradise Sparkling Water Activations
Spindrift Debuts Greetings from Paradise for Hot New Yorkers
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Dual-Floor Cocktail Bars
New York's Sip & Guzzle Offers a Unique Environment on Each Floor
Globally Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Pine Bar's Wanderlust Menu Offers a Journey for the Senses
Vintage Homeware Shops
Galerie Was Opens a Brick-and-mortar Shop in Lower Manhattan
Serene Ambiance Tribeca Galleries
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Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
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Laser-Cut Urban Artistry
Hubert Roguski Unveils Metropolis, an Exhibition of Laser-Cut City Maps
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Animal-Free Mozzarella Pizzas
New Culture is Debuting Its Product on Pizzas at Pizzeria Mozza
Artfully Glamorous Cocktail Bars
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Historically Rooted Elevated Hotels
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Pink Winter Pop-Ups
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Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers
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Theatrical Vegan Brunches
Bar Vegan's Bubbles Brunch Presents Champagne in a Photo-Worthy Way
Vegan Steakhouses
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Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Minimal Urban City Apartments
GRT Architects Designs the East Village Apartment in NY
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Minimal Renovated Modern Townhomes
Also Office Joins Colony on the Bed-Stuy Townhouse
Vibrant Playful Boutique Hotels
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Oat Milk Ice Cream Shops
Whipped's Plant-Based Ice Cream Parlor Serves Indulgent Frozen Desserts
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Toronto Restaurant Expansions
Earls Yorkdale, the Newest Flagship Location, Now Open in Toronto
Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
New York City's Latest EV Charging Supercenter is Powered by Gravity
Youthful Vintage-Inspired Hotels
Standard International is Set to Launch New Hotel Brand
Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Instituto Inhotim Recently Unveiled Galeria Yayoi Kusama in Brazil
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Overlooked Wine Bottle Experiences
Bocca Di Lupo Introduces 'An a to Z Di Vini Divini'
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Craft Prize Artful Exhibitions
Loewe Presents the Installations from its Foundation Craft Prize
Expanding Pasta Institutions
Lina Stores Opens a New Location in London's South Kensington
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Canine Sniffing Workshops
Sniff 'n' Seek Has Opened in New York City
Restaurant-Expanding Wine Bars
London Restaurant Trullo Opens a Sophisticated Wine Bar Next Door
Gourmet NYC Holiday Chocolates
The MarieBelle New York Holiday Chocolate Collection is Celebratory
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Contemporary Design Fair Expansions
The Fair COLLECTIBLE is Expanding to New York City
Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
MAD Designs the Waterfront Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong
Reflective Urban Art Sculptures
Anish Kapoor Unveils a Look at the Mini-Bean Sculpture in New York
Sandwich-Inspired Savory Cocktails
The NY Bodega Sour Uses Bacon-Washed Whiskey & Egg Whites
Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences
Melting Pot's Ultimate 5-Course Experience Activates Five Senses
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Large Parisian Art Institutions
Fondation Cartier's New Flagship Location Will Be 13 X Larger
Landfill-Transformed Wetland Parks
Field Operations Transforms the Freshkills Park in NYC
Concert Venue Cafes
Weill Café is a New Eatery In New York's Carnegie Hall