Filter by our Side PicksThough it begins quietly on the East beneath the United Nations’ dignified shadow, 45th Street is an almost two mile long cross-section of Manhattan packed with theaters, steakhouses, a hobby shop, a silversmith, a book emporium and everything in between.
Home to a number of UN missions in the east, … read more
Much of Pennylane’s personality is evident in its chic – yet stark – decor. The walls are painted black and grey and the people who queue up around the wooden countertop are clad in colors from the same palette: office grays, blacks, and blues. Founded by a former member of the fashion industry, Sung … read more
The Pickler sells coffee on one side and a wide range of sandwiches on the other. David Lowenstein, who opened the Pickler in 2015, decided to give the store a light and funny name when he took over the space from his boss. He decided on the Pickler after considering the names of several of the Batman … read more
Aburiya Kinnosuke itself seems to be a portal away from the midtown bustle into a quiet and elegant Tokyo restaurant. Seating is available in the main dining room, around the grill, and in small private rooms – one of which features tatami mats, where guests can have a more traditional Japanese experience.
Focusing … read more
A traditional Irish bar, The Perfect Pint has an impressive variety of beers on tap – forty to be exact. Gold lettering and dark woods are reminiscent of British pubs and give the bar a warm and homey feeling. Inside, beer-themed decor reigns supreme, with the tap knobs as faucet handles and re-vamped … read more
MTC (Mutual Trading Company) originally began in 1926 as a small co-op of Japanese immigrants in Southern California that centralized the import of basic Japanese foods for their community. Since then, they have grown into a premiere importer, manufacturer and distributor of over 5,000 Japanese foods, … read more
On more than one occasion, as we walked 45th, a long line snaked out of BentOn, a small takeout eatery. This tiny gem provides authentic Japanese bento boxes to the lunch crowd in Midtown, a welcome break from traditional American fare. When striking up a conversation with a Japanese businessman who … read more
Geeks, nerds… nay, folks with imagination, rejoice! This midtown megastore is a celebration of heroes, villains, villainous heroes, demons, gods, and everything in between. It has been around since 1996, and has certainly hit its stride. I first discovered Midtown Comics on West 40th Street and had … read more
Urbanspace Vanderbilt is an metropolitan carnival of food, tucked away just steps from Grand Central Terminal in the historic Helmsley Building. … read more
In its ninety-year history, The Roosevelt Hotel has proved itself a resilient institution and a New York icon. Opening its doors in 1924 as a grand building with an exterior designed in Italian Renaissance style and an interior reminiscent of early American southern mansions, The Roosevelt dominated … read more
