By Claudie Benjamin Gregg Boisjolie, Manager of Olde Good Things at 2420 Broadway, surely knows his stuff. In conversation, he transitions fluidly from the details of one anecdote related to a notable New York City artifact to another. For example,...
By Claudie Benjamin Who doesn’t want to look and feel great? A great haircut, skilled styling, and maintenance are all part of the equation for an outstanding result, according to Salli Subryan. Her salon, Salli B., at 250 West 88th Street, is...
By Claudie Benjamin The new (and third) Shakespeare and Co. bookstore in Manhattan will open this March at 2736 Broadway, on the corner of 105th Street. A few notable features: The look and feel will be much like the other two branches of the community...
By Claudie Benjamin For a very long time, the Apthorp Pharmacy stood out among many Upper West Side retail businesses as a classy, upscale venue. Apart from compounding prescriptions, something available at only a few local drugstores, customers could get cosmetics at...
By Claudie Benjamin Since the mid-1970s, photographer Ebet Roberts has photographed musicians and bands in performances, in her studio, and on location, creating a stunning body of work that has often been described by her admirers as “capturing the...
