Manhattan Living

Churchill: The Power of Words on Exhibit at the Pierpont Morgan Library

For history buffs, Anglophiles, and all appreciators of resonant, meaty language, Churchill: The Power of Words, now on exhibition at the lovely, under-visited-by-us Pierpont Morgan Library (which, by the way, features some of the most beautiful New York City Architecture), is pretty much a must-see. Because even if Winston Churchill wasn't an extremely influential figure […]


Good Eats near The High Line: Northern Spy, Bark Hot Dogs & Rocket Pig

Several new excellent West Side restaurants open this summer near or on the High Line. Among them, Northern Spy, Bark Hot Dogs & Rocket Pig offer a terrific picnic lunch, dinner, or anytime snack.


Summer Dance Parties in NYC: Dance in NYC

So you think you can dance? No matter what luxury Manhattan real estate you are located in, this is your chance! In addition to the great outdoor movie festivals in NYC, and free live music in NYC–Summerstage in Central Park, the River to River Festival NYC on both sides on the island, Celebrate Brooklyn in […]


Outdoor Movies NYC: Your Guide to NYC Free Summer Films

There are more free NYC street festivals, concert series, and NYC outdoor movies these days than we can keep track of, which is great news, of course, because what could be better than grabbing the kids, or a crew of friends, or that special someone and enjoying this beautiful city at night, outside, with top-notch […]


Governors Island opens FIGMENT Interactive Sculpture Park & Mini Golf

As far as we're concerned, you don't really need an extra-added-bonus reason to visit Governors Island this summer, beyond the usual appeal of leisurely bike rides (bring your own or rent at Bike and Roll "on-island"), and lovely views, and pleasant picnics. Of course, there are plenty of special events to tempt the non-converted to […]


Piccolo Cafe: New on the Upper West Side

In an ideal world there would be a place like Piccolo Cafe every few blocks or so, all over town: a casual, all-day eatery with an interesting, varied menu and a kitchen that can crank out solid, satisfying food at a reasonable price. And if said place is as ridiculously cute (in a very tasteful […]


Restaurants in Midtown Manhattan: Our Top Picks

Whether you’re a native New Yorker or just traveling through Manhattan on your first trip, you’ve been to Midtown Manhattan. In this neighborhood, you’ll find a little bit of everything. Of course you’ll find Glenwood’s luxury New York City apartments, but you’ll also find plenty to see and do in Midtown Manhattan as well! You’ll […]


Gustav Klimt: 150 Anniversary Fete at Upper East Side Neue Galerie

Throughout this whole year, in museums and galleries all over Austria, there have been exhibitions honoring the 150th birthday of one of the all time greats, native son Gustav Klimt. The Albertina, the Belvedere, the Kunsthistorisches, the Leopold, the Wien Museum… all are putting on shows that celebrate some aspect of Klimt's extraordinary, revolutionary art. […]


Hester Nights at the Eventi Hotel NYC

Here's something different to add to your summertime, outdoor-drinks-and-dinner list: Hester Nights at the Eventi Hotel in Chelsea, a weekly street-food (and booze) party thrown by the folks behind the Lower East Side's excellent Hester Street Fair. Held every Thursday evening in the Eventi Hotel NYC Open Air Plaza, a pretty, tree and table-filled space […]


Restaurants on the Upper East Side: The Best Restaurants in NYC

Top Picks for Dining on the Upper East Side We all know just how difficult it can be to find that special spot in New York City that keeps you coming back time and time again. We’ve been lucky enough to find many spots while dining in NYC that we would gladly return to. We’ve […]