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
Oh, what it must feel like to be a balloon, floating through life and covered in latex. To satisfy anyone’s curiosity, The Baroness has all the latex clothing one could need. We were awed by the racks and racks of rubber merchandise. From an early age, the Baroness has had a passion for fashion, and … read more
From art schools to artists, from decorators to painters, and everyone in between, this shop attracts people from all over the country as it carries a tremendous amount of color choices that no one else … 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
Vapiano’s huge, welcoming bar and lovely potted herbs create a friendly, warm atmosphere. Their food is traditional, old-world Italian fare – fresh pastas, panini, pizzas, and salads are all handmade in the open-view stations of this cafeteria-style restaurant. However, the food is nothing less … read more
