Filter by our Side PicksWhat better way to begin 31st Street than with a walk down memory lane at Marchi’s? A true part of Manhattan’s history, this restaurant has enjoyed more than eight decades of serving family-style dinners to its customers. Continuing … read more
My first apartment after getting married was in Kips Bay, and each anniversary for five years after, my husband’s parents took us to dinner at Marchi’s. It had been a long time since I had eaten my last meal there, but as soon as I walked in the door, the memories came flowing back. Nothing much has … read more
Although this small yet inviting barbershop is relatively new to Midtown East, Boris Sufayev—originally from Tel Aviv and a New Yorker since 2000—has fifteen years of experience in the barbershop business, much of which he spent in his previous barbershop at Fulton and William Street. The formula … read more
I could not wait to get to 31st Street, so that I could have another excuse to visit this remarkable kitchen supply store, hidden away on the eleventh floor. Although not very large, it is heaven for a genuine chef, and inspiring for the rest of us. There is an assortment of knives unlike anywhere else, … read more
Nestled among the charming area that is Korea Town, is an eatery with a dual-personality. By day, the business exists as Cup & Cup, an artsy cafe that serves affordable fusion lunch dishes, artistically inserted into giant teacups, and smooth, rich coffee. At night, the same area morphs into Take … read more
Elaborate carpet of pink and teal lines the entrance to The Hotel Wolcott, leading to evermore elegance. The ceiling of glass chandeliers lighting the way to the majestic staircase capture the scene of midtown in New York at the time of the hotel’s opening in 1904. Designed by John H. Duncan, the celebrated … read more
It appears that only a few short weeks after opening Osamil in the early fall of 2016, the three partners of Nomad Izakaya have another hit on their hands. At 5:00pm when Tom, the photographer for Manhattan Sideways, and I walked in, there were a few people milling about at the impressive white marble … read more
Greeting guests with a small taste of their Spanish mulled house wine, we immediately knew that we had discovered a small wonder. Aytac and Zaf, both from Turkey, are the owners. They lived in New York for many years, working in other restaurants before the two friends decided to embark on their own … read more
Dating back to the late 1800s, this hotel once housed the publishing company of Life Magazine. Throughout the lobby and on its exterior, there are signs of the building’s history with Life.
All my assumptions about the Hyatt Herald Square were dashed upon entering the lobby. I assumed that the Hyatt Herald Square, as part of such a well-known, far reaching hotel brand, would be a reasonably generic, glamorous hotel like one would find in any other major city. I could not have been more … read more
