Filter by our Side PicksAs I wander north away from the busy thoroughfares of Midtown, the streets are becoming more tranquil and calm. Walking across 62nd was like approaching an oasis, where every other building was a haven or an inviting neighborhood haunt.
I had been looking forward to beginning my walk at the Animal Medical Center, … read more
No one knows if there is a key to the door of the Animal Medical Center. The veterinary hospital has never needed one: it has been running for twenty-four hours each day ever since it opened in 1962. The history of AMC, however, runs deeper; Ellin Prince Speyer, the founder of the Women’s Auxiliary … read more
If a local ice cream store can survive a Manhattan winter, then there must be something special about it. After stepping into CoolMess for just a few minutes, it became clear how this place was able to successfully serve frozen treats during their opening in January of 2016. CoolMess does not go out … read more
“You get to see the first piece of my pepper mill chess board,” announced world-renowned chef David Burke as he strode into his restaurant holding a three-foot tall, matte black pepper mill. It journeyed with him from Chicago to New York and landed atop the counter of Tavern62 for us to behold.
Whereas … read more
Though not as large as some of their other locations, and serving an abridged food menu, this Upper East Side cozy hole in the wall offers the same excellent coffee and service.
As I approached this magnificent building, I stopped in my tracks. Although there is nothing to identify it as something other than someone’s personal residence, the breathtaking architecture told me that it had a fascinating history that I needed to learn. Ever the curious one, I wandered next door … read more
The first fully certified “green” building in Lincoln Center, the atrium features lush vertical gardens with a spectacular fountain, where visitors and local residents are invited to sit and relax in a wide open space. Additionally, there are informative wall screens, a booth to purchase Lincoln … read more
