New York Magazine

“A traditional Japanese kaiseki meal. They’re meticulously presented, beautiful, rare.
Darren Patrick, 24, Urbanist
Traditional kaiseki meal, from $120 at Rosanjin, 141 Duane St., nr. W. Broadway; 212-346-7807.
“A scratching post for our cat. I am not a scratching post!”
Gregorio Pedroza, 31, Concierge
Imperial Cat cat scratcher, $46 at PS9 Pet Supplies, 169 N. 9th St., nr. Bedford St., Williamsburg; 718-486-6465.

“Two-inch Cuban heels, fitted white shirts, skinny black jeans, and Amartya Sen’s Development As Freedom.”
Paul Cowie, 23, Student
Shoes from Mambo Shines, $150 at Worldtone Dance, 230 Seventh Ave., nr. 23rd St., second fl.; 212-691-1934.

“Rich, velvety wallpaper like the kind at Sweet Ups, a bar that I’m obsessed with.”
Kiley Kneib, 20, Model
Velvet wallpaper by Astek, $99 per single roll (by special order) at Janovic Paint & Decorating Center, 161 Sixth Ave., nr. Spring St.; 212-627-1100.