Filter by our Side PicksAn eclectic street filled with places of worship, a museum, and to my delight, not one but two children’s shops, 91st Street had plenty to offer as I ambled across town. My first encounter was Eli’s Vinegar Factory, … read more
I remember the day that Eli’s expanded to the East 90s. My grandmother was living right nearby, so we headed straight over there together. It was a phenomenon in the neighborhood. Today, The Vinegar Factory has become a staple for those who live in the area and can take advantage of the vast market and … read more
I have often commented on how I wish there were more places to write about for children on the side streets of Manhattan. Each business that I have discovered has been fantastic; I just always want to come upon another. That is why I was so excited to find this fascinating indoor petting zoo and activity … read more
The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum first opened in 1897 thanks to three of Peter Cooper’s granddaughters: Amy, Eleanor, and Sarah. Their grandfather was an industrialist who founded The Cooper Union, a renowned art school. The museum was created as part of the Cooper Union and officially became … read more
I never miss the opportunity to gaze upward when entering a space in the hopes of discovering a chandelier (Check out our Sideways Story on the stunning chandeliers of the Side Streets). Peeking … read more
The Old Guard of the City of New York is a veterans group that has existed since the early 1800s when cities saw the need for local militias. At the beginning, the Old Guard was composed of two rival groups, the New York Light Guard and the New York City Guard. In 1868, they joined forces under the name … read more
