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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
As we peered behind the counter at Joe, we saw what looked like a machinist’s shop or a technological artist’s studio, and yet the rich aroma of coffee was unmistakable. Joe is a place for serious coffee, and they hope to make serious coffee-drinkers out of their customers. The front of the shop … read more
The School of Visual Arts, a fine arts institute, has buildings scattered throughout Manhattan. At this particular location, however, they regularly display artwork from current and recently graduated MFA students. The MFA program has a rather “democratic” focus. We found all of the art to be accessible, … read more
