Filter by our Side Picks11th Street is an eclectic stretch of blocks that manages to capture the serenity of the residential neighborhoods that wind through the tangled west side as well as the low-key vibe of the East Village. Sprinkled throughout, in what seems like little clusters, are fascinating finds in the way of one-of-a-kind … read more
Fiaschetteria is “family, it’s traditional.” And, it reminds hostess Alessandria of her home in Tuscany. Why? That’s where the owner Emanuel Bugiani’s first location is. According to Alessandria, the decor is similar, and the menu is the same. The Manhattan Sideways team sampled an array of some … read more
After a thirty-six year ban on tattoos in the city due to a hepatitis B scare in 1961, the tattoo artists of New York fought for the right to ink. Many tattooers still practiced illegally, including Grant Lubbock, co-owner of Red Baron Ink. Grant came to New York after starting his career in Los Angeles … read more
We have encountered a number of gardens on our travels between 1st Street and 11th, but this still, quiet plot nestled between two high-rises definitely stands out. The grounds are well-kept, featuring a communal fire pit, pines, a shaded porch, and beautiful flowers during the spring and summer months, … read more
Although homemade pasta was not sold at Russo’s until Jack Cangemi took over from its original owner, Anthony Russo, the shop has always been dedicated to making homemade fresh and smoked mozzarella. In the old days, Russo’s used to smoke its cheese in a metal barrel on the sidewalk — “stinking … read more
Founded by Antonio Veniero, who emigrated to New York as a teenager from a small town outside Sorrento on Italy’s Amalfi coast, Veniero’s has been an East Village mainstay since the turn of the twentieth century. Initially a confectionery shop, it later evolved into a cafe and then a full-fledged … read more
John Casey has taken the humble rubber stamp to a whole new level. In today’s digital world, who would have thought that an extraordinarily friendly Irishman who began making rubber stamps back in the 1970s could still be in business today? The current iteration of the store offers more than a thousand … read more
Featuring a grand ballroom and six different lounges and bars, Webster Hall was built in 1886 and is a New York City landmark. It exemplifies the vibrant history of this iconic area. In the early 1900’s one could catch a fiery political rally headlining Emma Goldman, a drag ball, or a high society gala. … read more
There are pool tables, ping pong tables, darts, foosball, and more pool tables at this incredibly large venue. It is plush, sleek, and so much fun. Pull up a chair, grab a drink at the bar, and be a spectator – or pick up a stick and play some pool – either way there is great entertainment to be had. … read more
