Filter by our Side PicksStanding across from the I.M. Pei apartment complex between First and Second Avenues, the first place I lived with my husband, truly brought me home. Much has certainly changed, but it still felt familiar and comforting to be walking on 30th.
The east side of 30th is filled with educational spaces. … read more
What a nice atmosphere to walk into on a crisp fall Friday in the early evening. The beer was flowing as a packed house of relaxed, happy guests were hanging out. Since the 1990s, sitting on the corner of Second and 30th Street, Waterfront has been the spot that an enthusiastic, devoted neighborhood … read more
Tucked away unassumingly in a residential-looking brownstone, PIASA has been a center for Polish academic and artistic life in New York since 1942 as a consequence of World War II migration. Though its founders had expected to return to Poland, Polish communism kept them in the States post-war. The purpose … read more
Dover Street Market is a seven level hodgepodge of runway-ready designer looks laid out like a modern art gallery. On the ground floor is a fun café, Rose Bakery, with an assortment of light eats like toast and eggs, market salads, and sweet scones, as well as a comprehensive listings of cold drinks, … read more
In the race among Manhattan restaurants to attract customers, simplicity is sometimes lost. But not so in the Mason Jar, a restaurant and bar that keeps it old school with good vibes and great tastes. The southern, barbecue-heavy menu and extensive list of craft beers and bourbons speak for themselves, … read more
I have dropped by Wine 30 on a numerous occasions and it has always been perfectly pleasant for a glass of wine, some scrumptious food and a nice conversation. Once a very tiny space, the restaurant has been cleverly expanded backward to include a heated, glass-enclosed garden. For nights when grabbing … read more
In 2001, The Center for Alternative Photography (CAP) opened its doors in the heart of a midtown district with rich photographic history (Abraham Lincoln came here to be photographed). Run by the non-profit Penumbra Foundation, the center focuses on alternative and historic techniques. In the words of … read more
“We wanted to be that diamond in the rough,” explained Ashley, the co-owner of Blank Slate. When Ashley and Zach, spouses and co-owners, were searching for a location for their restaurant, they wanted to find a neighborhood with a large crowd but not a lot of quality spots to eat. Blank Slate is … read more
While not the most hidden of gems, J. Levine has just about everything Manhattan Sideways looks for in a featured place. The owners opened the store in Lithuania in 1890 before moving to New York in 1905. Now overseen by the fifth generation of Levines, the store continues to thrive. “And that’s … read more
With all the warmth of a longtime neighborhood gathering spot, and the novelty and excitement that accompany so much of David Burke’s signature fare – Woodpecker NYC – the debut in 2018 of his wood-fired American restaurant, is an experience to enjoy, remember and repeat.
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