The Cultural Review

New York City

3 articles

Children racing go-karts on the abandoned West Side Elevated Highway in New York City, a scene of past urban freedom.
Culture

NYC's Vanishing Spontaneous Street Play

On the abandoned West Side Elevated Highway, children once raced go-karts, a scene captured by Martha Cooper that now represents a New York that has largely disappeared.

Matteo Ricci·June 7, 2026
A dynamic historical dance performance unfolding on a bustling New York City street, with vintage buildings and a sense of energetic movement.
Culture

Book traces how dance shaped New York City's history

The Jerome Robbins Dance Division's catalog alone contains nearly 240,000 bibliographic entries, a testament to New York City's unparalleled dance legacy.

Matteo Ricci·June 4, 2026
Interior of Ambassadors Clubhouse NYC, showcasing the unique coal-burning tandoor oven with a chef preparing naan bread, exuding an upscale ambiance.
Culture

Ambassadors Clubhouse Brings Punjabi Fine Dining to NYC

New York City's NoMad neighborhood now hosts the city's sole coal-burning tandoor, a distinctive feature brought by London's Michelin-starred Ambassadors Clubhouse.

Eleanor Voss·May 31, 2026