Posted in PearlRiver on 08/11/2009 07:02 am by admin
TASCHEN, an international publisher known for its visually captivating art books, features Pearl River in its guide to New York. The massive volume is a brilliantly sophisticated spin on the traditional tourist guide, covering hotels, attractions, eats, drinks, and untrammeled corners to explore. Pearl River is noted as a landmark in the city’s shopping scene. Below we present some clippings, but you really should get the whole book to experience its rich pastiche of images. It brings a fresh perspective to the city that even native New Yorkers will appreciate!
Posted in PearlRiver on 06/27/2009 10:59 pm by admin
World-renowed fashion photographer Bill Cunningham crashed a retro tea party on Governor’s Island this week, and Pearl River was apparently on the scene, too. The New York Times‘ “On the Street” slideshow features fabulous flapper outfits and Gatsby-esque Americana. But there’s a worldly twist: many of the guests donned paper Asian parasols–a classic symbol of early 20th century glamor on both sides of the globe. Given the quirky designs, we suspect at least a few of them came from us. Maybe they even drank some of our tea.
If you’d like to host your own Roaring Twenties tea party, we’ve got plenty of gear to help you capture the full effect.
Posted in PearlRiver on 05/14/2009 10:54 pm by admin
Cross-posted from “My NYC Sketchbook” at CM Illustration
Has Pearl River inspired you artistically? Show off your work to us at pearlriver [at] pearlriver.com
Posted in PearlRiver on 05/13/2009 06:17 am by mchen
Pearl River Mart was featured twice recently on the Today Show as a great value for anyone wanting to experience the real New York on a budget.
Our apparel was featured as a Sara Jessica Parker-esque local favorite:
Pearl River also made the list for family amusements that don’t break the bank. For less than the price of a movie and popcorn, you can enjoy an unparalleled view of the city from the Brooklyn Bridge and stock up on all manner of funky Asian stuff (and get some exercise, too, while avoiding the hiked subway fare!)
Even in economic hard times, New York finds a way to weather the storm in style. Downtown Manhattan may be ground zero for the financial crisis, but it’s also home to one of the city’s most enduring treasure troves. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in PearlRiver on 05/01/2009 08:28 am by mchen
From TimeOut’s list of “The Best Independent Shops for Global Gear“:
This massive Chinese department store was a pioneer in Sino-American trade. Thirty years later, its three floors, crammed with everything from sturdy woks ($10.50) and ceramic sake sets (starting at $14.50) to colorful paper lanterns (from $5) and brocade satin slippers ($13.50), includes nearly every Chinatown ware you can imagine under one 30,000-square-foot Soho roof. Hunting through mounds of origami paper and mini jade statues can be a time-suck, so fuel up on lychee candy and crystal ginger slices (yep, they sell those, too).
Posted in PearlRiver on 04/25/2009 09:53 am by admin
Cross-posted from Real Baking with Rose Levy Beranbaum:
This is a funny story! During the photo shoot for the upcoming book, the food stylist’s assistant Jan Fort had a small atomizer that she used to spray a fine mist of water on certain ingredients. I asked her where she had found the atomizer and she introduced me to a fabulous store in my very own neighborhood that I had walked by many times but never entered: Pearl River.
Many months passed until I finally had the chance to visit the store and no one seemed to know what I was talking about. Finally they passed me on to the owner, the very gracious and helpful [Mrs. Chen] who thought that perhaps I was referring to the atomizer for perfume that was very popular called Hello Kitty—so popular it was out of stock. I hadn’t a clue what “hello kitty” meant but I figured I’d risk it so I asked her if she would notify me immediate when it became available as I would be out of the city for the month of August. She said she could send it to me but the postage would be more than the cost of the atomizer. So I ordered two to justify the expense and to my amazement, when they arrived, they looked like this! And I quickly decided that though they don’t exactly match either my country cherry cabinets or semi-commercial stainless steel appliances, they are utterly charming. AND they do emit the finest possible spray for moistening breads before baking or my face when it gets too hot in the kitchen!
If you want one of these be sure to ask for [Mrs. Chen] as no one else may know what you’re talking about: 212-431-4770
Posted in PearlRiver on 03/23/2009 02:27 pm by wkc
As we approach Valentine’s day, Pearl River is spreading a sweet obsession to all our customers: an exclusive line of artisan candies from a renowned chocolatier.
On Sunday, February 8, Pearl River will host a chocolate tasting. We will be offering chocolate-covered ginger pieces–an irresistible coalescence of Asian spice and cocoa decadence–as well as scrumptious chocolate toffee crisps tucked into red envelopes (for Valentine’s or Chinese New Year). And we invite you to indulge in our unique green tea bonbons–fresh matcha powder delicately enrobed in dark chocolate.
Pearl River’s chocolates are crafted in small batches by Tumbador, a premiere chocolate workshop with an international flair (and a social justice mission embedded in its labor of love).
Posted in PearlRiver on 03/23/2009 02:26 pm by wkc
This Sunday, Pearl River will celebrate the Year of the Ox with a special lion dance ceremony and other festivities. Just come to the store at 4pm (477 Broadway) to see a dramatic performance by traditional lion and dragon dancers from a premiere Chinatown martial arts troupe. The event is open to the public.
There will also be treats for all, courtesy of Tumbador Chocolate. Sample our exclusive line of Asian-inspired chocolates from a cutting-edge and socially consciouschocolatier. Email us or call 800-878-2446 for more information.
Posted in PearlRiver on 03/23/2009 02:25 pm by wkc
The New York Times recently featured one of our new items: a stylized take on the traditional Japanese Bento box. Gallery 91 has created an ingenious paper version that makes the perfect vessel not only for food, but trinkets, jewelry and other odds and ends. The colorful compartments bring pizazz to the office lunch or the cluttered desk. Costs less than a sandwich and lasts longer than a brown bag.
