Take a table at this casual restaurant, or order out, and you’ll be treated to the cuisine of southern Italy prepared to the highest standards. Chef Raffaele Esposito has been serving up his native Neapolitan specialties for more than 20 years in the neighborhood and he’s always there to greet you. The menu presents a […]
Da Raffaele
Turtle Bay Chemists
When you shop at at this highly-rated drugstore – 37 years in the neighborhood – you understand why it competes successfully with the big chains. Pharmacist and owner Steve Corvi, Sr. (above) and his staff recognize and welcome you, and the store offers: Prescriptions on the spot, with E-script processing No lines to wait on […]
Painting Hangout
You name, we frame. You pick and you paint. by Michael Zullo Looking for an alternative night or day out in Manhattan? Or a unique party for kids? Join the Painting Party. Bring your own wine, pick up a paintbrush, and let the creativity flow as you create your own masterpiece on canvas. All materials […]
Éclair: A Genuine French Bakery in Turtle Bay
If you haven’t yet been to Éclair, the cozy bakery and coffee shop, at 305 East 53rd Street, it’s well worth a visit. Why wait when such delicious and authentically French baked goods are available here in our own neighborhood? As I entered Éclair, I could see Chef Stephane Pourrez and his assistants at work […]
Morning Star Café: A Favorite Neighborhood Destination
Morning Star Café 949 Second Avenue (50/51) New York, N.Y. 10022 Tel: 212-588-1050 Fax: 212-355-6069 There are good reasons why family-owned Morning Star Café has been a favored destination for almost twenty years. This classic Greek (and thoroughly New York- American) diner attracts a crowd of residents, nearby workers, tourists, and late-night and early-morning diners […]