The Lo Down: 3/13/26
The only froyo rankings that matter right now...
Food & Drink
We’re in the middle of a frozen yogurt renaissance - new spots seem to be popping up weekly. I’m personally feeling nostalgic for the late-2000s era, when 16 Handles, Red Mango, Pinkberry, and Forty Carrots were in heavy rotation. I’ve never actually abandoned froyo, but I’m happy to see the rest of the city catching back up.
Here’s my ranking of NYC spots right now (important context: I’m an original/tart purist, which is the only way froyo should really be evaluated):
Culture: The most high-quality, tangy tart yogurt in the city. The seasonal toppings/flavors are always excellent.
Mimi’s: I wanted to hate this place given the hype…but it is incredible. The toppings are unmatched - easily the best I’ve ever seen - and major bonus points for being self serve.
Pinkberry: A classic for a reason. The store experience leaves a lot to be desired, but their classic tart still holds up, and the seasonal matcha tart is amazing.
Butterfield: Too sugary/sweet for me, but toppings are very good and quality is solid overall.
Forty Carrots: The tart is good, but this is the only place where I order something different: coffee. Maybe it’s nostalgia, but nothing beats a large cup of coffee froyo topped with oreos after an afternoon of shopping. Bloomingdale’s 59th street location only - that Soho store is depressing (and also too close to Mimi’s).
Birdie’s: I’d rank this lower if I had more spots to add. Genuinely dislike almost everything about the experience here. When I went, they were sold out of half of the toppings (at 6pm on a Tuesday???), the tart tasted more like soft-serve ice cream than yogurt, and the overall energy of this place just feels…off.
I still need to try Madison Fare (not fair to do rankings before trying this, though I’ve heard mixed reviews - and the Greenwich Village location looks a little sad), and I’m looking forward to the upcoming openings of Myka & Go Greek.
Long live froyo.
Shopping
My favorite 10(ish) things I saw this week while scrolling:
Missoni Striped Terry Shoulder Bag: The most fun bag to tote around from beach to pool and everywhere in between
Eaves Trench Coat: A well-priced trench for spring
Sandy Liang Mio Socks: The sweetest socks to pair with your loafers
Scarf-Detail Georgette Dress: Is anybody out there looking for a dress for a summer wedding? If so…please wear this! Or if your budget is unlimited: I’m in love with this Etro Paisley Floral Tiered Maxi Dress
Astrid Two Piece: This set can be easily mixed and matched with a white tee and denim all summer long
The coolest girl you know will soon be wearing the AGOLDE x Maria McManus collab. My picks are the Trouser Wide Leg Jean & Skater Short
Ciao Lucia Embroidered Linen Top + Shorts: another easy set that has me dreaming of summer
Loretta Caponi Pleated Broderie Anglaise Cotton Shirt: A fresh & feminine update to your standard white button down
For more of what’s in my closet, what I’m currently obsessing over, shopping guides & more, check out my ShopMy. Looking for some personal style advice? Whether it’s for curating a flawless vacation wardrobe, hunting down the perfect shoes, or finding the best basics for your closet, I’m here to help—just reach out!
Movies
The Bride!: This movie was a wild ride! Some plot holes and lack of character development, but overall an energetic, visually appealing movie. Worth watching for Jessie Buckley’s performance alone. The fact that she started filming Hamnet 2 weeks after wrapping on this movie? Yeah, she deserves that Oscar this weekend.
Scream 7: If you’re not a well-versed fan of the franchise, I’d say skip it. But I love these silly movies, and while I’ll admit this one was both 1⭐ and 5⭐’s at the same time, everyone was screaming and laughing in the theater and it was genuine fun.
Culture
I saw the current play running at Cherry Lane Theater, You Got Older, this week. A note from the playwright in the program reads: “This play was written and finished in the middle of a personal crisis - before anything was resolved. And so, for me, it remains a kind of play without perspective.”
That lack of perspective, unfortunately, does the play a bit of a disservice. It ping-pongs between deeply real and emotional family scenes and surreal fantasy dream sequences that feel awkward and ultimately unexplained. When the play hits an emotional nerve - which it does a handful of times - it’s genuinely impactful. But overall, it left me wanting a bit more clarity and cohesion, and in the end, fell a little flat for me.
Performances through April 12.
On My Radar
Art House Cinema Week, a celebration of independent cinemas, is running March 20-26. There will be special screenings, discounted tix, free popcorn, and more at 30+ independent cinemas across the city.
Megan Thee Stallion is joining the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in the role of Zidler from March 24-May 17
Outsider Art Fair, dedicated to self-taught artists who work without formal artistic training, is running in Chelsea March 19-22
Maya Rudolph is making her Broadway debut in the role of Mary in Oh, Mary! (April 28-June 20). This is going to be so good - I’m very tempted to go yet again. They’re killing it with the casting.
Kees, a new cocktail bar in the West Village
Odo East Village, a more casual, a la carte izakaya sister restaurant to Odo
Close To Home Bakery sourdough chocolate chip cookies look heavenly
Until next week -
xo
Lo
Rumors or trumors? Someone told me the bride is a musical?!
Frozen yogurt tour in my near future.