Filter by our Side PicksWhen I began my walk on 125th street in the spring of 2017, I experienced a feast for the senses. Starting from the very first block on the east side, I was caught by the smell of chicharrón wafting from Lechonera La Isla, a Puerto Rican restaurant that has been around for over twenty years. This encapsulated … read more
The historic building that houses the 125th Street Branch of the New York Public Library, a Harlem staple since its opening in 1904, was in the process of an extensive renovation when the Manhattan Sideways team visited in the summer of 2017. The exterior is still well preserved, and parts of the inside, … read more
The Caribbean Cultural Center Africa Diaspora Institute, which moved to its latest location on 125th Street in October of 2016, celebrated its new home with the three-part exhibition “Home, Memory, and the Future,” which focused entirely on Harlem. When the Manhattan Sideways team visited in the … read more
The modern, stylish setting of Capsule is the perfect backdrop for the well-curated collection of clothing and sportswear. I was fascinated to learn that the owner, Daniel Farouk, originally from Ghana, always had a passion for fashion, but actually studied aeronautics and trained to be a commercial … read more
Stopping into the firehouses on the side streets of Manhattan has continued to be a true joy for me and the Manhattan Sideways team. There is always an interesting story to be heard and warm, generous people to meet. When we visited the fire station on 125th, we were greeted by an apologetic fireman … read more
