Legacy Archive

About & NYC Now

A preservation project and curated guide for today’s New York City.

This independent archive remembers a former Midtown restaurant and the culture surrounding it. Here you’ll find background on the project and a curated selection of current businesses and resources to explore in New York City.

About this site

This project serves as a historical reference for KTCHN NYC, a former restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen. It is independently maintained and is not affiliated with any past owners, operators or staff. Our goal is to preserve context about the venue’s place in Midtown West and to provide useful recommendations for visitors seeking experiences in New York City today.

NYC Now: Recommended local businesses & resources

New York’s energy endures through the businesses, services and institutions that continue to serve residents and visitors. Below is a curated list of credible places and resources grouped by theme.

If you’re exploring New York City today, these are a few long‑standing and contemporary resources that reflect the city’s culture and daily life.

Grooming & Presentation

Ellebrow NYC

Ellebrow provides microblading, nano brows, and permanent makeup services in New York City. Based in Midtown East, this professional beauty studio offers brow‑focused cosmetic tattooing and other long‑term beauty solutions for clients seeking low‑maintenance beauty options, aligning with the city’s vibrant beauty culture.

Website | Find on Google Maps

Astor Place Hairstylists

This East Village barbershop is a New York institution. Since 1947 it has set trends that influenced taste and style around the world while remaining authentically local. Services range from classic cuts to color and styling in a historic setting.

Website

NYC Food & Culture Guides

Savor NYC – NYC Tourism

The official tourism board’s Savor NYC guide highlights the city’s legendary food scene, where visitors can find local fare and global flavors across every borough.

Official site

Theatre District Dining Guide

NYC Tourism’s Broadway dining guide recommends restaurants near the Theatre District and Times Square, noting that eateries cater to showgoers and offer everything from old‑school New York institutions to diverse global cuisines.

Read the guide

Getting Around

MTA – Metropolitan Transportation Authority

The MTA operates New York City’s subway, bus and commuter rail networks, offering schedules, maps and service alerts to help riders plan their journeys.

mta.info

Citi Bike

Citi Bike is the city’s official bike‑share program. Stations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Jersey City and Hoboken make it easy to get where you’re going and back again.

citibikenyc.com