Boulevard, Broadway
By Claudie Benjamin The Upper West Side isn’t about wearing 5“ red heels, according to Shi Shi boutique owner Yael Levertov. She’s worked in SoHo and other neighborhoods where that look is more likely. But, enthusiastically ensconced at her...
Boulevard, Broadway
By Claudie Benjamin Kim Duncan and Bretton May, owners of Goldenlight Visions at 2543 Broadway, met on the ski slopes of Utah. He was shooting photographs. She was on a ski trip. Like in a New York Times Modern Love story, they kept in touch long...
Boulevard, Broadway
By Claudie Benjamin One guy may be self-conscious about very dark eyebrows that stretch across the bridge of his nose. Another, an older gent, for example, may consider big bushy white or silver eyebrows his most alluring feature. Women’s eyebrows have...
Boulevard, Broadway
By Claudie Benjamin Fifth generation butcher Richie Schatz, also known as Schatzie, Schatzie Jr., or Richie, took on the challenge of finding a specialist to repair the larger than life statue fiberglass of a bull that stands in front of Schatzie Meat Market at 2665 A...
Boulevard, Broadway
By Claudie Benjamin Ramon Arroyo has been the super of two Upper West Side buildings, 210 West 94th Street and 2568-2574 Broadway at 97th Street for about 30 years. He’s seen many changes both in the gentrification of the...
Boulevard, Broadway
By Claudie Benjamin Whether you’re 80 or eight, a sweet every so often (or even daily) is tempting. Adding a health component such as açaí berries ups the appeal. If you ask Misha Punwani, a member of the family that owns 12 Playa Bowls in...