This week ended with the launch of the seventh and final Harry Potter installation. But while the world was consumed with Pottermania, it's important to remember that there were more serious things going on in the world, too - two of them in -Ist cities. more ›

Tucked beside B Bar on East Fourth, Gothamist tried the sweet little wine bar called Aroma that doesn’t just smell good, it sparkles. Partners Alexandra (at the door) and Vito (behind the bar) came from the corporate business and wine sales world respectively but clearly adore working in candle rather than florescent light, and with each other. They found their chef, Chris Daly, working in the not-for-profit world and brought him in on the plan for the space (formerly a clothing store) with their shared romantic vision. more ›