Filter by our Side Picks“We have a unique mission in this neighborhood,” Judy Counts, the executive director of the House of the Redeemer, told me. It is true that the house was unlike anything else I had come across in over ninety side streets. The non-profit organization is under the umbrella of the Episcopal Church, … read more
I remember the day that Eli’s expanded to the East 90s. My grandmother was living right nearby, so we headed straight over there together. It was a phenomenon in the neighborhood. Today, The Vinegar Factory has become a staple for those who live in the area and can take advantage of the vast market and … read more
I have often commented on how I wish there were more places to write about for children on the side streets of Manhattan. Each business that I have discovered has been fantastic; I just always want to come upon another. That is why I was so excited to find this fascinating indoor petting zoo and activity … read more
The Loop of the Loom, tucked below street level on 87th Street, is a center for SAORI weaving, a special practice that combines the art of weaving with the principles of Zen. The founder of Loop of the Loom, Yukako Satone, began her career as a graphic designer for fifteen years in both Japan and New … read more
I would not have guessed, walking through the room hung with sparkly princess dresses and pink china, that Judy Famigletti used to be a hockey mom. The owner of Let’s Dress Up, an event center for little girls, told me that she has two sons who both played ice hockey through college. She would go with … read more
On Sundays, Amused, a whimsical small plates restaurant, occupies the Scoozi events space from 11am-4pm.
The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a secular organization that welcomes humanists to discuss the moral issues and revel in a non-theistic community. The society has been providing services since 1876, when Dr. Felix Adler founded the institution as a major part of the Ethical movement. The landmark … read more
