Filter by our Side PicksWhat better way to kick off a Manhattan Sideways day than with an early morning half-pound pastrami sandwich alongside some potato latkes? The 2nd Ave Deli may have lost the accuracy of its name when it moved in 2007, but it … read more
Since August 2010, Le Parisien has specialized in exactly those dishes the French specialize in, while adding its own je ne sais quoi. Escargot. Onion soup. Steak frites. Duck Confit. Oui, monsieur. Locals aplenty turn Francophile to flock to this eatery, cozily tucked into a tight space but overflowing … read more
Abe Lebewohl always knew what work meant. His first experience was in Eastern Europe doing hard labor during WWII, and then after being miraculously reunited with his family in a displaced persons camp in Italy, he moved to New York with his mother, father and little brother. He then got a job working … read more
When I mentioned to my friend that I was up to 33rd Street, she reacted immediately, “You know that this is the street that Wolfgang’s is on, don’t you?” I loved the description that she and her husband shared with me. “It is an old world man-cave that has incredible charm and certainly appeals to the … read more
In its third generation of family ownership, Quality House is a throwback establishment, an “old-school wine merchant,” with all the mystery that comes with that territory. We spoke with affable owner Gary Fradin, who assured us that “there aren’t a lot of stores around like us anymore.” Gary … read more
Opening in the late 1990s, Sen-nin serves sushi and yakitori (skewered goodies) in a large, attractive venue. Traditional table seating, Japanese-style seating on the floor, and seats at the long sushi bar (self-proclaimed as the longest in Manhattan) are all available. Kitschy Japanese decorations add … read more
Alpine Creative Group prides itself on its wide array of print techniques, ranging from early, lost arts to the latest technology. One of its engraving presses (still functional!) was built the year the Titanic sank. The talented designers work with both connoisseurs of the printing and stationery world … read more
I had never been a Chinese food lover as a child, but when I was introduced to Szechuan, shortly after I was married, I became a fan. There was an amazing restaurant near our apartment in Kips Bay that we would go to every week. I ordered the same few dishes and was never disappointed. We missed this … read more
“Compleat” is an archaic way to say “expert,” and wow do these guys live up to it. Opening in 1975, two brothers and their dad originally sold military and travel books, but this was because “There weren’t that many games at that point in time,” according to owners Mike and Danny Kilbert, … read more
New York, some say, is the world’s capital and soccer is the world’s game. Fitting, then, that the homage to this international game should be so popular in Manhattan. We popped in on a weekday afternoon and found floor upon floor of diehards and appreciators alike viewing the English Premier League … read more
