New York Times
June 10th, 2015
“May Kwok, the D.J. and stylish woman about town […] is bringing a pop-up shop with swimwear, cool surf gear and up-and-coming-designer duds to the hip beach spot. The store, called the Notion, is in the Palms”
Timeout
July 1st, 2015
“Here’s more proof that Rockaway is becoming the new trend spot for style. Fashion-entrepreneur-and-DJ May Kwok will debut a killer pop-up inside the Palms—Rockaway’s new minimall boasting a coffee shack, film projector, hammock room and real palm trees (opens July 20).”
New York Post
June 17th, 2015
“Rockaway has gone far beyond trendy,” says restaurateur David Selig […] In July, and located just across the street, he launches The Palms, a summer-long pop-up venue that includes eateries, an art gallery and live music. “
New York Magazine – Grub Street
June 2nd, 2015
“ta beautiful new tropical-themed space [where] Local Rockaway merchants will sell things like surf gear, clothing, and beauty products, and O Café owner Fernando Aciar will launch a special new concept.”
Gothamist
May 27th, 2015
“The Palms [will] sell coffee and boutiquey clothing and accessories deep within the newly-sprouted palm forest on Beach 96th”
New York Magazine – Bedford + Bowery
May 27th, 2015
“So now that we’ve seen what’s replacing Rockaway Taco this summer, the question is: where do we go eat this tasty Latin food? How about under some palm trees?”