Filter by our Side PicksIn the early nineteenth century, the Upper East Side neighborhood between 66th and 76th Streets and from Third Avenue to the East River used to be 150 acres of forest called “Jones’s Wood.” The forest almost became the main park for Manhattanites, but instead the honor went to Central Park, and Jones’s … read more
Though I spent a year and a half living in London in my younger years, I did not become nearly as attached to English cuisine as Olivia, a member of the Manhattan Sideways team, did when she lived there. I realized this when her eyes lit up as Arjuna, the executive chef of Jones Wood Foundry, brought … read more
There are very few items that the husband and wife team, Carlisle and Daphne, have not monogrammed at some point in their shop. Filled to the brim with hats, robes, sweaters, lunch boxes, and even stuffed animals and piggy banks, Monogram Cottage has a plethora of clothing and other gifts that are begging … read more
I was surprised to see, upon entering the Men’s Lounge, not only a full barbershop but also a jewelry counter. David Natanel, who owns the barbershop, jewelry store, and juice bar … read more
I thought that perhaps I was immune to the glorious interiors of New York City churches after exploring seventy-five streets, but St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church proved me wrong. The sanctuary is absolutely exquisite, with shimmering stained glass, towering columns, and majestic balconies. I met with … read more
The West Side Institutional Synagogue, with its towering stone walls and ornamental turrets, is a building of religious importance, though the worshiping that takes place inside may not be clear from the outside. This is because the building was originally erected as a Methodist church in 1889, but then … read more
When I spoke with Funeral Director Charles Salomon at the Riverside Memorial Chapel next door, I did not know the extent of his talents. It was not until I engaged in a phone conversation with Nicholas … read more
If there were a lifetime achievement award for funeral directors, Charles Salomon would be an obvious candidate. He has worked in the business for over fifty years and, in his words, has had a very full career. He has been honored with positions on several important boards: he has been president of the … read more
