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
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
I have been a vegetarian for decades now, and I always welcome new information from those far more knowledgeable on the subject than I. Live Live has been my greatest discovery. In addition to being incredibly well versed on everything healthy, they are absolutely delightful to engage in conversation. … read more
The first time Amelia stepped inside Kavasutra, New York City’s first Kava bar, it was well after midnight. Although I had described it to her as best I could, she was unsure what to expect. Despite the hour, it was crowded, with a few patrons hanging out on the benches in front of the shop.
The … read more
