Filter by our Side PicksBeginning with the United Nations at the East River, 46th Street goes through several costume changes before it reaches The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on the Hudson River. … read more
When Inna Lipovsky arrived in America from the Soviet Union, she had an abundance of design concepts swirling in her head. Having worked as an architect and interior designer in Europe, she had a reputation for her unique floral arrangements and was eager to use her creativity in her own shop. Her passion … read more
Walking into Spiff for the first time, I was taken aback by its sleekness. While most of the other men’s salons that I have visited have tried to convey a sense of old-fashioned masculinity – with an array of Oriental rugs, leather chairs, and billiards rooms – Spiff professes a contemporary look, more … read more
Together with its restaurant, Tenpenny, the hotel continues a level of intimacy, with a limited number of rooms per floor. The building is shaped like a sail with a curved front, allowing guests a unique perspective on the street below. The real strength of the Gotham lies in its details. Every room … read more
Wine Wisdom began as an online wine distributor before opening a stunning brick and mortar on West 46th Street. The space is vast with curved wooden roof beams that mimic the wine racks lining the shop. The back of the space splits into two levels. On display just below the window on the second floor, there are some of the more impressive vintages, including a $5000 bottle of Macallan V6. Upstairs functions as an event space for wine tasting and educational classes. The walls of the multipurpose event room can either be decorative or act as wine racks.
When Audio46 first opened under a different name, it primarily sold digital cameras. Business savvy, however, led the employees to realize that over time, more and more people were coming in for headphones. In 2016, they changed over their stock to deal primarily in audio equipment. Since then, they … read more
The wood-paneled walls of Nino’s convey a sense of comfort that seems well-fitted to the people in the neighborhood. The first time I stopped in, on a rainy and cold afternoon, Franco Vendome greeted me with his warm smile and pleasant conversation. He absolutely had me at hello! Franco explained that … read more
Utsav, an Indian restaurant constructed in the overhang connecting two buildings between 46th and 47th, has taken an unexpected path to arrive in New York. Opening in 2000, Utsav came to Midtown by way of Japan, as the American expansion of a chain of nineteen Tokyo restaurants run by Emiko Kothari.
Emiko … read more
Alongside numerous restaurants and bars, The Church of St. Mary adds a European influence to the Times Square area. With vaulted ceilings and glorious stained glass windows, the church offers a level of contemplative splendor to an otherwise busy area. When I stepped inside for a few moments on my walk … read more
Roberto’s Winds and Jon Baltimore Music Company, Inc. appear to be the two last remnants of the music industry on 46th. Roberto Romeo, a tall, longhaired Italian who immigrated in 1982 to play jazz, remained in New York after finding a job in Saul Fromkin’s shop doing saxophone repair work. When Mr. … read more
