Filter by our Side PicksWhile walking the side streets always makes us feel good, on 24th we found a particular sense of well-being. For it was here that we encountered an array of places that encourage people to pursue their varied creative passions, whatever their skill level. The High School of the Fashion Industries … read more
Al Martin, known to many as the “King of New York Comedy,” opened New York Comedy Club in 1988. From the beginning, the club attracted a roster of talented performers including Sarah Silverman, Tracy Morgan and Wanda Sykes. On any given night, people like Jimmy Fallon or Jay Z were known to stop by. … read more
It was Christmas Eve of 1989 when Ali Reza Farahnakian, founder and owner of the People’s Improv Theater, had what he calls an epiphany while watching … read more
While we occasionally see mounted policemen or tourists canoodling in horse-drawn carriages, it is still a special treat to see a horse in Manhattan. Before the advent of the automobile, however, horses were ubiquitous on the side streets, particularly East 24th Street, which has been called the equine … read more
Tourists from India and native New Yorkers, alike, are excited to meet executive chef, Vikas Khanna. He is well regarded in both places for his cookbooks and television appearances. Junoon is an upscale and elegant restaurant. Entering through a grand, statue-filled lobby and reflecting pool, the large … read more
On a perfect summer day, the Sideways team sat down for lunch at Tacombi, a relatively new and thriving addition to Manhattan’s Mexican food scene. Sitting at one of the higher tables near the front of the restaurant, with a breeze blowing in from 24th street, one can’t help but notice that the restaurant … read more
We at Manhattan Sideways are huge fans of the very thin crust pizza served at Tappo…and for the few of us who prefer salads, they, too, are excellent.
A luthier is someone who makes or repairs lutes and other string instruments, a fitting name for the legendary guitar shop that moved from West 44th to 24th in 2015. Though Luthier Music has one of the largest selections of Classical and Flamenco guitars as well as other requisite guitar accessories, … read more
Owned by two local mothers, Evita and Eleni, the Corner Cafe has a homey feel with the convenience of fast food. Evita and Eleni began the café as a project after their children were grown, and since 2009 the café itself has developed into a full eatery. The café began with the idea of a cozy spot … read more
Kadampa is one of the most tranquil indoor spaces that we have encountered. The Center, which is run completely by volunteers, has been housed at various locations through New York for the past twenty years, but moved into its current location in 2012. Just as the volunteers are trusted to run the center, … read more
