Filter by our Side PicksEvery shop and restaurant is somehow tucked seamlessly in with the stunning brownstones from the east in Gramercy, through the Flatiron, and west into Chelsea, making walking 17th Street a wonderland of exploration. In fact, the street itself becomes a stage at Tenth Avenue, where visitors to the High … read more
It would be easy to walk right past the East End Temple. From the street, it does not look how one might expect an active synagogue to appear. It is part of a row house designed by the renowned Beaux-Arts architect Richard Morris Hunt for Sidney Webster, a governor of New York, United States senator, … read more
I was totally taken with the outside of The House when we strolled past on a chilly winter evening. I knew immediately that I had come across something historic, and absolutely charming. When I discovered it was a restaurant, therefore allowing me an entrée to see the three floors inside, I made a reservation. … read more
Yes, there are numerous choices in the Union Square area for lunch, and Rainbow, since it is takeout only, might not be the best choice for anyone who wants to have a sit-down meal. However, the falafel sandwiches are so well prepared that we might have to say they are the best we have ever had. On a … read more
Chloe Epstein has always had a sweet tooth, but when her children were born, she began to question the artificial ingredients used in her favorite treat: frozen yogurt. Michael Sloan, a childhood friend of her husband, had a similar problem: a triathlete, he ate frozen bananas because he could not find … read more
The ideal lunch when out walking on a beautiful spring day. Stand on line with lots of others, select from a variety of lettuces, nuts, cheeses, veggies and more, and then watch the experts chop away. Find a seat, and voila, a healthy meal.
Served cafeteria style, we selected from a healthy menu of soups, salad, homemade vegetables, and meat dishes, all the time being able to keep track of our nutritional intake. My plate was overflowing with a combination of roasted beets, lentils, goat cheese, tofu, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and quinoa. … read more
Upon entering the front room of Beads of Paradise, we were greeted by long strings of brightly colored beads, boldly patterned fabrics, and African art filling every inch of space. While this certainly … read more
New York is one of the food capitals of the world, boasting restaurants with any type of cuisine one could possibly imagine craving. That being said, in comparison to how many restaurants there are in this city, there are not many serving Malaysian. We were all pleased with the spicy Asian food. Some … read more
Back in 2007, when Claire Chambers opened her flagship boutique on 17th, she knew that she was making a definite decision to be off the beaten path, just a bit, to sell her sophisticated lingerie. At the time, it was a new area for retail, but she was wise in recognizing that it would quickly become … read more
