Writes & Bites: Bibliotheque and tackling summer writing goals

While there’s nothing wrong with getting comfortable at Bibliotheque, it can be easy to get too comfortable as the summer goes on — especially for us writers. Illustration by Clara Waldheim

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at what seems to be the new trend, Bibliotheque, another café-bar-bookstore, located at 54 Mercer St. in SoHo.

Nightcap Notes: Midnight jazz and Monday mornings

Illustration by Jacey Chen

Welcome to Nightcap Notes — a monthly exploration of hidden gems, old favorites, and headaches to avoid at night in New York City. This week we visit Smalls Jazz Club (183 West 10th St.) and step in for a drink at Marie’s Crisis Cafe (59 Grove St.).