Filter by our Side PicksIn Manhattan, while we often expect to be excluded from elite clubs and celebrity parties, we tend to expect entrance into New York’s parks. Gramercy Park, a city landmark, reserves access for only the residents who live in the buildings surrounding it. For an annual fee, these fortunate members are … read more
Stashed way out on the eastern edge of 21st Street is a delicious little Filipino joint. With the sort of unpretentious murals on the walls one might find in a beachside restaurant, this place feels like summer anytime of the year. When it is warm, there are a few tables to sit at outside, which is what … read more
When walking along Gramercy Park North, it is easy to miss this hidden oasis. A quick wander down the stairs and a ring of the bell is certainly worth a moment of anyone’s time, if not to admire the jewelry than at least to experience this hidden space. Walls lined with Karen’s designs – simple, … read more
Calvary-St George’s church moved to Gramercy Park in 1832. It has a strong history of influential members and it was here that Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence was set. In addition to movie nights and summer programs for children, we witnessed a small, delightful concert performance … read more
Since its inception, Barbering by Marcus has been focused on providing great customer service to its patrons, manager Melissa explained as she began describing the story behind their shop. She described it as a “boutique men’s salon,” rather than a barber shop. Customers come to be pampered, and … read more
In the way that so many Flatiron restaurants are, Hardings is situated in a large and imposing building, yet manages to appear out of nowhere providing a perfectly comfortable oasis for dining. A large, impressive bar dominates front and center, creating a comfortable area to grab a drink or wait for … read more
Merakia occupies the space that housed Kat & Theo from 2015-2017 – and while the restaurant maintains the same ownership as before, it also has a different mission. The modern Greek steakhouse prides itself on its meats and classic seafood items, while maintaining a classy, hip atmosphere in its cavernous … read more
Arthur Avenue in the Bronx had become a monthly excursion for me and friends while I lived in Westchester. We would shop for pasta, bread, mozzarella and olive oil and then wander over to Roberto Paciullo’s’ restaurant for lunch. In 2008, we changed our routine up a bit in order to try out his new restaurant, … read more
From the outside, Abracadabra appears to be a standard costume shop, but the moment we walked through the door, we knew we had stumbled upon something … read more
Certainly it is a tiny cemetery that is easy to walk by, but watch for the wrought iron gates, and peer through them, as it holds a special piece of history. It was opened in 1829 in connection with Congregation Shearith Israel, an Orthodox Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue and the oldest Jewish Congregation … read more
