Dear New York, I Love You by Ria Sim
Ria Sim, the artist behind the beloved Instagram account @coffeecakescafe, may be New York's most devoted admirer. What began as a long-distance crush from the Bay Area became, once she moved to Manhattan, something closer to a soulmate. Ria finds the city's beauty in its quiet details: a clean line of rooftops against the sky, a single flower pushing up through a grimy sidewalk, the ever-changing, lovingly arranged décor on a West Village brownstone.
Her illustrations move from icons like Joe's Pizza and the Stonewall Inn to strangers' stoops and yellow cabs dusted with snow, capturing the city in every season. Part love letter, part celebration, part art book, Dear New York, I Love You is the city as Ria sees it—and an irresistible gift for anyone who loves it too.
