Cheese & All That Jazz

Cheese & All That Jazz

Columbus Avenue, They Were Here

By Claudie Benjamin Cheese and writing about jazz, (and less often on cultural phenomena–including cinema, sports and other types of music) pretty much sums up Martin Johnson’s intriguing mix of professional passions. Manager of 67 Gourmet, he is...
A Crowning Success

A Crowning Success

Boulevard, Broadway

By Claudie Benjamin Among the many devastating outcomes of Covid, there were surprising but understandable positives. Changed behaviors brought renewed connections between a number of local business owners and their customers. Due to proactive public health...
Steve’s Objects of Desire

Steve’s Objects of Desire

Amsterdam Avenue

By Claudie Benjamin Enter a magical world of objects and stories at More & More Antiques located at 378 Amsterdam Avenue. The complex combination of enticements comes naturally to the shop’s owner Steve Mohr who is from a family of collectors. He has loved...
Strength of Memories

Strength of Memories

San Juan Hill NYC

By Claudie Benjamin Surrounded by hardship in childhood and adolescence, Richard Ward still thinks of his youth’s happy moments. Now at 78, his memory for detail is exceptional. His perspective on life is judgmental. It seems that seeing and feeling...
Halva for the Holidays

Halva for the Holidays

Boulevard, Broadway

By Claudie Benjamin Judging by the steady stream of customers who enter the Nuts Factory on the corner of 80th Street and Broadway (2240 Broadway), this recently opened shop is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. This is not only because of the...