Secrets of NYC
NYC’s Forgotten ‘War on Christmas Trees’
Discover how an obscure holiday crackdown affects festive street vendors today!
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Architecture
Architectural Spotlight: Conservatory of Flowers
The oldest extant structure in Golden Gate Park is also its most beloved: the Conservatory of Flowers. This beautiful, white-washed
Arts & Culture
Big Fuel takes center stage at New York Social Media Week
“The right 140 characters has the power to change the world.” – artwork in the Big Fuel office Social media agency
Arts & Culture
ART on STREETS: Inspiring Face in the Mission
One of the most enjoyable things about living in the city of San Francisco is how visually dynamic it is.
Architecture
Then & Now: The Cornelius Vanderbilt II Mansion on NYC’s Fifth Avenue
Cornelius Vanderbilt II’s Mansion at 742-748 Fifth Avenue (between 57th and 58th Streets). Photo via Library of Congress. Welcome
Arts & Culture
New York Conversations: Mercer Kitchen
I always hear the most bizarre conversations when I’m in Manhattan. This time I was dining at Mercer Kitchen
Arts & Culture
Only in San Francisco: Yoga on the Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral
Every Tuesday evening, men and women carrying yoga mats converge at Grace Church Cathedral. They come from all parts of
Architecture
Havana: An Untapped or Tapped Nostalgia?
By the time I was born, Cuba for my family had evolved into an elaborate fairytale, replete with its castles,
Architecture
WACKY MAPS | Fast Food Deserts in New York City
Welcome to the Wacky Maps column. At Untapped, we investigate the urban environment but we also don’t take ourselves
Arts & Culture
Artist Spotlight: Photographer, Jade Anderson
I had the pleasure of attending the opening reception for ‘Reverie’, Jade Anderson’s first photography show hosted by The
Architecture
A Hidden Factory near Bastille with a Revolutionary Past and Digital Future
The 11th Arrondisement is one of my favorite neighborhoods to wander. Vintage signs from the manufacturing era still grace the
Architecture
Book Review | The Greatest Grid: The Master Plan of Manhattan 1811-2011
The Greatest Grid: The Master Plan of Manhattan 1811-2011, edited by Hilary Ballon, accompanies an excellent exhibit of the same
Arts & Culture
Just the Gritty: Musée Mécanique at Fisherman’s Wharf
The website claims that it’s “a trip down memory lane,” but for my generation, it’s more like a
