When people refer to New York City, the island of Manhattan is what most locals refer to. Sandwiched by multiple bodies of waters, several counties, and some of the most beautiful bridges in the world, Manhattan is where the heart of New York City beats!
In one corner, hailing from the corner of 2nd avenue and 1st street on the Lower East Side of NYC, just a short walk from Katz’s Deli and the Landmark Sunshine Cinema on Houston Street, is the Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken. In the other corner, hailing from the corner of 25th Street and Broadway in the Flatiron district, just a stone’s throw from the iconic...
The stars are out. The curtain is about to draw. The orchestra has fine-tuned their instruments. The mincing and fopping is about to commence up in the box seats. It’s showtime at Lincoln Center in New York City. There is nothing more exquisite or, dare I say, romantic, than a night at the Metropolitan Opera House. Remember that scene in Moonstruck where...
And so, 2015 hath come to a sudden if not abrupt end. This year just flew by, did it not? And in the time it did came another year of exciting adventures to many wonderful places; some near and some far. Before this year expires and we transition into 2016, let us recount the top ten highlights of 2015 and all the most memorable moments, shall we? 10) Amagansett...
Back in the day, the neighborhood butcher was a honorable profession. Dozens and dozens of customers would line up around the place and out the door for the finest cuts of meat done with an expert cleaver. Granted, I may not be from the “good ol’ days”, but at the risk of waxing nostalgic, I kinda miss the days when butchers wore suits, shined...
Rockefeller Center is undoubtedly one of New York City’s most iconic attractions; a wave of tourists pack this colorful part of midtown Manhattan 365 days a year. Ask any New Yorker when this flagpole heavy area of skyscrapers is its busiest, they will all tell you Christmastime. The massively tall tree, the colorful lights, the lines of lucky tourists going to see...
Rockefeller Center is undoubtedly one of New York City’s most iconic attractions; a wave of tourists pack this colorful part of midtown Manhattan 365 days a year. Ask any New Yorker when this flagpole heavy area of skyscrapers is its busiest, they will all tell you Christmastime. The massively tall tree, the colorful lights, the lines of lucky tourists going...
Hamburgers and Fries are a classic, unbeatable combo. And in New York City, this delicious duo goes way beyond just fast food; it has taken on a gourmet twist that appeals to those who mistakenly write off burgers as de-classe. Noveau restaurants from Manhattan to Queens serve up burgers with a melange of toppings, cooked to order, and have reinvented the way the...
When it comes to decadent foods that tickle our taste buds, it is hard to beat Belgium. This tiny European country known for amazing architecture, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Flemish giants, and Tintin is a haven for the finest chocolates, crispest fries, bubbliest beer, and waffles that could put any diner in America to shame! But you don’t have to fly thousands...
Remember being a kid? Remember getting up at around 6 am or 7 am on Saturday and sitting through at least 4 hours of cartoons? How about gorging on the sweetest cereal this side of Willy Wonka’s breakfast nook? Or how about tuning into your favorite primetime shows while heating up a TV dinner? Well, in New York City, one such place that offers up your...
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…” Say what you will about the commercialization of Christmas. One trip to New York City in the month of December is all it takes to wash away such feelings of cynicism and contempt. Granted, the average tourist might not come out of the many upscale boutiques and shops with an armful of goods, but...