Filter by our Side PicksAlthough it did not last long, there was a beautiful, warm day in the middle of February (2014), when I was ambling down 43rd Street. I began by ascending a staircase to Tudor City, the quiet and quaint residential area far to the east overlooking the United Nations. I found people relaxing on the benches … read more
Known as the “Center for Social Change,” the Ford Foundation has been committed to helping the world be a better place since 1936. They work diligently to “protect human rights, reform governments, provide education opportunities and create space for artistic creativity and expression.” Without a doubt, … read more
Originally opened in 1932 only a few blocks away, Pietro’s has changed owners and locations but continues to thrive. Serving well-aged steaks and Italian classics, the restaurant remains a favorite with locals and those who continue to travel from Long Island, Connecticut and New Jersey to savor the … read more
Once we figured out where we needed to go – through the lobby of a commercial building and down a few flights – we parted a curtain, and turned to each other with broad smiles on our faces and gestures of approval. A friend had mentioned Sakagura a while back, saying don’t forget to find this amazing … read more
Considered by many to be one of the top sushi restaurants in Manhattan, I was intrigued to learn more about Yasuda. When I asked a friend who lived in the area, about the restaurant, she explained to me that this is where she goes for a “clean, fresh, authentic Japanese sushi/sashimi experience.” They … read more
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana fills a very important role in Manhattan: It is not only one of the few flamenco schools and companies in the city, but it also provides studios for those who tend to make a lot of noise and roughen up the floors while dancing. In 2007, Flamenco Vivo moved to its current … read more
There are a number of places that have brought back fond childhood memories as I have walked the past 43 Streets, but none can match what The Town Hall building means to me. Perhaps the best part of my reflection was sharing stories with my dad, who is now ninety. In the 1950s, he played an instrumental … read more
Since its initiation in 1959, Tony’s Di Napoli has thrived as a family-run Italian restaurant. The menu, more specifically, is inspired by Southern Neapolitan cuisine. Everything at Tony’s is served family style. That is, one portion is large enough to feed two or three people. Over the years, many in … read more
Existing under the umbrella of the Service Employees International Union, 1199SEIU is a local group of healthcare workers. Despite its official title as a ‘local’ union, 1199SEIU is made up of 400,000 members who come from a range of states on the east coast including New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, … read more
On a bright afternoon, I gazed through the windows and marveled at this fairly new restaurant. I was enchanted by the decor and had a sense that this was going to be special. I made reservations for four on a weekend evening and had not only a fabulous meal, but also an overall enjoyable experience. … read more
