Filter by our Side PicksStill in the throes of the NYU Langone Medical Center, the East Side of 32nd Street is chock full of medical offices. Moving out of this area, I discovered The Cutting Room, … read more
Aside from his exemplary resume covering many aspects of the food industry and hospitality world, Eddie Bergman, the man behind the cleverly named Hill & Bay (located in the Murray Hill / Kips Bay area), also works to make a meaningful contribution to society as a whole. In addition to being an … read more
Quietly tucked between a playground and an apartment building, standing somewhat alone on this stretch of 32nd, I discovered a beautiful Baroque-style building. Upon closer observation, I was amazed to see that this is the “home” of the famed Milton Glaser. After graduating from Cooper Union College … read more
On 24th street for ten years before moving to 32nd in 2013, the Cutting Room caught my attention before I even entered. I spotted a guitar in the window decorated with kaleidoscopic colors, and soon learned that famed artist Mark Kostabi had created it. Once indoors, I was immediately drawn in by the … read more
When I asked the Manhattan Sideways team how they would best describe the atmosphere at Hangawi, they said at once, “tranquil…serene.” I knew we would have a delicious culinary experience at this vegetarian Korean restaurant, but I had no idea how pleasant and peaceful it would be. Barely through … read more
“We were just voted the best Asian barbecue restaurant in New York,” said Philip, the general manager of Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong. “We’re getting a lot of buzz these days, because Korean food is very trendy right now.” And Baekjeong, founded by Korean wrestler and TV personality Kang Ho-dong, … read more
Striking up a conversation with Richard Bock, a psychiatrist a few doors down, I learned that, of all the Korean eateries on 32nd, there is one that stands out for its coffee and sweets. As soon as we got to Cafe M, I knew that he had not steered me wrong. With a distressed country wood decor in soft … read more
Besfren’s official motto is “Hopping into a pastry fairy tale,” and that is exactly what it feels like to wander into this hip dessert café. Truffles, macarons, caneles, and delicate slices of cake are displayed in shining glass cases, while customers sip on tea and chat at low tables along the … read more
At Paris Baguette, the Manhattan Sideways team grabbed a tray and a set of tongs and indulged. We found each baked bread to be more desirable than the next, from the simple white loaf to the peanut crumb to the chocolate cream bread. The cakes are magnificent pieces of art. We were particularly drawn … read more
“You can’t really get much closer than that,” Tom, our photographer said, when we were surprised by the enormous view of the Empire State building looming over us. We were on the roof of the Nyma hotel on one of the first warm days in the spring of 2015. Fun, bright orange outdoor seats, the same … read more
