Filter by our Side PicksSpanning the East Village from Union Square, Greenwich Village, the West Village, and through to the Meatpacking District, 13th Street is full of vibrant culture. It is a quiet residential oasis amidst a fleet of distinctive restaurants, curio shops, and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Buildings of both New … read more
Originally, an offshoot of David Chang’s award-winning restaurant group Momofuku, 13th is one of the fortunate streets to have one of his well-loved milk bars open. Today, acclaimed pastry chef Christina Tosi takes the combination of baked goods and milk to a whole new level at each of her locations … read more
Bfold’s inventory of folding bikes is a winning concept: Weight – 24 pounds, folding time – less than a minute. And voila, my husband puts on his helmet, hops on his bike every morning before the sun rises, and rides to work in his suit. What better way to get from the upper west side to midtown on … read more
For the modern gent who appreciates vintage boots, jackets, denim, flannel shirts, bags, belts, hats, and much more, we have found a phenomenal shop. On our journey across 13th Street, we were thrilled to uncover this truly vintage collection of menswear. Melissa Howard is the proprietor, and she has … read more
All of the typical coffee shop fare is turned up a notch here. There is handcrafted Counter Culture Coffee with locally-sourced milk from Battenkill Valley Creamery in upstate New York and stone-ground Taza Chocolates. The few, ordinary tables throughout the unembellished space work perfectly in this … read more
Peridance Capezio Center is a mecca for dance in NYC, fostering the arts in the local and international dance communities, for over 30 years. Peridance offers multiple platforms for dancers and non-dancers alike, including more than 250 weekly open classes, a Professional Training Programs, an F-1 … read more
Indoor cycling is not my first choice for exercising, however, I realize that it is the rage in New York. I prefer to be outdoors on my bike, but here at this brand new gym, it is completely about spin classes – beginning at six in the morning. Yes, there are plenty of avid cyclists who come here because … read more
Taboonette has expanded on Taboon, their popular mother-restaurant’s Middle Eastern fare, but here it is all about pita pockets and what goes into them. Lamb kebab, fried zucchini cakes, and baked salmon are just a few of the options for a pita, a laffa wrap, or just on top of some fluffy rice. Eat … read more
Strikingly elegant and all at once charming, what a splendid find….yes, a hidden gem on the side streets of Manhattan. The menu is designed with wine in mind and an emphasis on cheeses. Everyone that we encountered was knowledgeable and passionate on the subject of wine. The lounge area in the front … read more
Established in Brooklyn in 1997, this vintage store purchases and sells clothing and shoes. Drop by any day of the week during store hours and bring in unwanted clothing that is in good condition. The staff at Beacon is happy to assess your items and give you either 35% cash on the retail value that … read more
