Filter by our Side PicksBeginning in the East Village and ending among the tangled streets of Greenwich Village, 10th Street maintains its charm with a mix of the historic and the new. The street appears more residential than most due to a magnificent block of nineteenth century townhouses sprawled between University Place … read more
We stumbled upon Maiden Lane on a quiet, foggy afternoon in mid-June. The weather was fitting: this is a bar and restaurant that takes its name, design, and menu from the concept of the port city and the long-past days when men sailed and fished the high seas. Niles, the owner, explained to me that “Maiden … read more
What could be wrong with sitting in a classic barber shop chair and having a beer – or two – while getting a quality hair cut by personable and talented barbers? According to my son, absolutely nothing. … read more
It was a humble entrance that guided me into Gnocco, a space with tables barren of cloths, waiters devoid of ties, and the owner leaning against a wall in a casual tee-shirt and jeans. Upon closer look, I noticed framed photographs of the East Village in the 1980s taken by Michael Sean Edwards, fresh, … read more
Jeremy Spector, both the owner and chef, came out to greet us early one afternoon. He is a remarkable gentleman with a warm personality and an impressive knowledge of the area. It was nice to chat and to witness his enthusiasm for the East Village. The menu appears to grow when one is looking for beer … read more
When I walked into Clash City Tattoos, Baz was hunched over his station, completing a tattoo sketch. The space popped with bold red walls, brightly colored ink bottles, and large tattoo designs. One could not miss the almost human-sized bass in the corner if they tried – “some friends just like to … read more
Walking into Selene Couture was a special moment – the kind that pushes me on to continue exploring the side streets. Tucked away on East 10th Street is Georgia, a master seamstress and pattern maker from Greece. Her passion is to help women to “realize their design” by creating couture wedding dresses … read more
I had heard about these baths for years, believe it or not, from my grandmother who lived nearby on Avenue A as a child. Needless to say, I was eager to have a look inside this spa that has been around since 1892. Upon entering, clients are given a key to the locker room, then told to take some towels … read more
Gyrotonic was introduced in Europe in 2001 and has slowly gained popularity, here in Manhattan. Derived from the words ‘gyro’ (spiral) and ‘tonic’ (tone), Gyrotonic promises to enhance range of motion, balance and coordination, to stretch and strengthen muscles and tendons, and to articulate and mobilize … read more
Named after nonviolence, Ahimsa is kosher, vegan, gluten free, and good Indian food in Greenwich and the East Village. The restaurant, whose first location opened in 2016, fulfils a teenage dream of Frank Shah, who owns Ahimsa along with his wife Maya. Growing up poor in Mumbai, Shah’s family could … read more
