Filter by our Side Picks56th Street was a lesson in the realities of twenty-first century New York: a city beset by constant development and growth where traces of its past exist intermittently – some celebrated, others barely noticed or forgotten entirely. The east side of 56th was largely residential, by far the most peaceful … read more
56th Street begins, ironically, at a dead end. Way east, past Sutton Place South, the street empties out into a shallow driveway between two tall apartment buildings, which comes to a sudden halt at an imposing wall. When I continued on, though, beyond the high concrete slab, I discovered an enticing … read more
It is always refreshing to find an oasis among midtown’s concrete jungle. Enclosed within an atrium, with soaring glass ceilings and scattered seating throughout, the Sculpture Garden has allowed New Yorkers to feel separate from both the offices attached to it and the street outside. The roof of the … read more
Everything at Norma Kamali’s eponymous store feels distinctive, from the layout to the designs of the clothes. In the years since the designer opened her first shop on 53rd street in 1968, she has carved out a style all her own. Her flagship store’s aesthetic is striking – white walls, floor-to-ceiling … read more
Although foreign missions and consulates are often hidden away behind locked doors in Manhattan, Argentina has opened its entire first floor to the public displaying the country’s art, culture and natural beauty. The entranceway – easily missed among the restaurants and boutiques that dot the busy stretch … read more
Dainobu initially appears to be like any other neighborhood market, except that this tiny grocery store imports all of its contents straight from Japan. Simply wandering through the aisles makes for an experience in and of itself. In Tokyo, Dainobu would be a generic neighborhood supermarket. Here, it … read more
Along with offering a wide variety of beer and whiskey and a rotating seasonal menu, Judge Roy Bean’s (also known as JRB) features a truly impressive collection of furniture and art from old world America. When contemplating how to renovate the restaurant back in 2014, Peter Pernicone and Derek Walsh … read more
Guy Vaknin and his wife Tali opened Beyond Sushi in July of 2012 with the goal of producing healthy, beautiful and earth-conscious food. After learning of the depletion of fish in our oceans – not to mention the health benefits of a meatless diet – Guy set out to be the “first to pioneer the fish-less … read more
With grandiose entrances spanning the block between 56th and 57th Streets, Thompson Central Park (formerly known as Le Parker Meridien) has much to be seduced by when stepping inside their doors. After having had a stupendous breakfast at Norma’s … read more
Located within the lobby of Parker New York (formerly known as Le Parker Meridien) in a windowless room about the size of a New York City studio apartment, burger joint is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall, but only in the most positive sense. From outside burger joint, the only indication of its … read more
