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Discover NYC – Your Guide to Indie Businesses

Discover the local, independent businesses that are the heart and soul of NYC in Shoot New York City’s guide to the best of indie New York!

Discover the real NYC in Shoot New York City’s Discover Guide

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the businesses listed are temporarily or permanently closed. I do suggest that you verify if they are open before visiting them. With many of them, it is probably best to call them as they may not have had the opportunity to update the information on their website.

I love the independent businesses in New York, they are the heart and soul of the city! In this section you will find bookstores, cafés, restaurants, arts & crafts markets and more. This is an ongoing project to list the best of indie New York so visit often to discover the real New York City. Experience the hidden gems and places that New Yorkers frequent. For more information on many of NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods, have a read of my Neighborhood Guides. I am not compensated for writing these reviews and I'm only writing about the places that I like.

Sadly, far too many of these unique, independent businesses close every year. When I learn of one closing I will move it to the category Vanishing NYC. They may be gone but they’ll never be forgotten!

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I NEED MORE, Lower East Side, Manhattan

News -Jimmy Webb died in April 2020 at the age of 62. The website for the store is still live. But I don’t know if it’s still open. The lower Lower East Side is a very cool neighborhood. So there are other things to check out if you wander down that way.

I NEED MORE is a spinoff of Trash & Vaudeville. The store is owned and run by Jimmy Webb who many say is the better half of Trash. They split ways and you can see a listing here on Discover NYC for Trash.

“I NEED MORE Is A Rock N Roll Clothing Store That’s All About The Spirit Of New York City … Past, Present And Future !!! It Was Conceived Within The Heart And Birthed On The Essence Of Art, Music, Freedom And Everything Else That Colors The World ! It’s Everything That’s Real, Raw, Energetic, Welcoming, Passionate, Dirty, Beautiful And Most Of All ... Honest !!! At I NEED MORE”

The lower Lower East Side has many truly indie stores and a cool NYC vibe. If you’re into wild rock inspired clothing do check out Jimmy’s store. And by the way, Jimmy has dressed everyone from Iggy Stooge and David Bowie to Lady Gaga.

I NEED MORE - 75A Orchard Street between Broome & Grand Streets

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Specialty Stores, Vanishing NYCLeanne StaplesLower East Side, Manhattan