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The private club, since 1921, for Williams College alumni was acquired and renovated in 2010 to create an extended-stay hotel. (The Williams Club now shares space with the Princeton Club on West 43rd Street) The downstairs, which has retained its classic design and charm, houses the British-themed restaurant, … read more
Harkening back to centuries gone by, I was totally drawn into The William’s bar, The Peacock, and the Shakespeare restaurant downstairs. Having lived in England for a time, I am always happy when stumbling upon anything British. An added bonus one day when we stopped by was meeting the graceful owners, … read more
Below the luxurious William Hotel sits the more meat-and-potatoes Shakespeare, an ode to English pubs. The focus is on the Brits beer and food. The owners, Yves Jadot and Jason Hicks of Jones Wood Foundry uptown, opened this space simultaneously with the more luxuriant library bar and Peacock Restaurant … read more
While walking on 39th street, Manhattan Sideways team member Jon was pulled into MonKEYS Locksmith by the clever name. That name, which first made the store popular when it opened in 1982, has brought in generations of customers, many of whom have been regulars for decades. While speaking with the owner, … read more
Originally founded in Soho under the name Melampo, this upscale Italian sandwich shop has remained in business since 1986 because of its tastefully curated flavor profile. The meats are all high quality, the seven different kinds of bread are sourced from five different bakeries, and Walter Momente, … read more
Beneath a corrugated tin ceiling, and Bollywood posters advertising sex and adventure, sitar music mingles with spicy aromas. The combination ensures that partaking in this eatery is quite the pleasant experience. We stopped by one afternoon to try the Kati rolls, Indian flatbread wraps with fixins inside. … read more
There are intriguing spaces sprinkled throughout the city that invite corporations to utilize their facilities, but stepping inside Offsite is a unique experience designed specifically for the business meeting clientele. The brainchild of Patrick Everett and Shawn Kessler, they have created a stunning … read more
As I walk the side streets of Manhattan, I am constantly seeing the destruction of the past. Thus, it was refreshing to find a new establishment, like the Refinery Hotel, embracing, and even perpetuating the city’s history: through its refurbishment, its restaurant, Parker & Quinn and even its … read more
Sporting a logo now made instantly recognizable by the HBO hit show “Girls,” Cafe Grumpy turned out to be quite the chipper coffee shop. I walked in and was blasted with the rich, earthy aroma of grounds, and was soon chatting with a group of charming baristas while yuppiedom buzzed animatedly around … read more
While gazing at the view from the thirtieth floor, some of the staff “fired up” mini cupcakes of mac n’ cheese, and the bartender mixed two of their signature drinks for us to sip. We tried the Fort Knox made with bourbon, mezcal, yellow chartreuse, honey syrup, and a large grilled lemon ice block, and … read more
