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All American Hamburger Drive-In: Burgers and Fries with a side of Americana!

All American Hamburger Drive-In: Burgers and Fries with a side of Americana!

Massapequa, a big town on the south shore of Long Island, is primarily famous for being the birthplace of Jerry Seinfeld and the Baldwin Brothers.  Besides its celebrity cool, the town boasts another reason to visit: an amazing burger stand that truly blows other fast food chains away! The All American Hamburger Drive-In, located on Merrick Road just south of Sunrise...

La Fusta: A Little Piece of Argentina in Elmhurst!

La Fusta: A Little Piece of Argentina in Elmhurst!

Argentina is a great country!  It is the land of tango, gauchos, Evita, and some of the best soccer stars in the world.  But in addition, it is a nation that knows a thing or twelve about how to cook up a fine cut of steak.  And sausage.  And intestines.  You heard me!  But of course, not everyone can take a trip south of the equator to taste this mythical meat.  If...

Su’s Rabbitry: Warren Sweet Warren!

Su’s Rabbitry: Warren Sweet Warren!

In Dreamwork’s 2012 hit-film Rise of the Guardians, we learn that the Easter Bunny lives beneath the wild Australian Outback in a beautiful paradise known as The Warren.  It is filled with hundreds of tunnels, stone egg sentients, flowers that bloom walking eggs, rivers that flow paint, and the site of a once extinct bunny civilization, it is truly a kingdom...

Little Collins Cafe: Aussie Coffee Break in NYC

Little Collins Cafe: Aussie Coffee Break in NYC

Fans of this blog probably already know how much I love the land down under.  From the people, the animals, the sports fans, and the food, I am very fond of Australia.  And lately, I’ve noticed how New York City has been embracing the flavors and tastes of this exotic land.  From the meat pies at the Tuck Shop in lower Manhattan, to the dishes and vibe at The...

Doughnut Plant: Where the Best Doughnuts in NYC Grow!

Doughnut Plant: Where the Best Doughnuts in NYC Grow!

DOUGHNUT PLANT LOWER EAST SIDE 379 Grand Street, between Essex and Norfolk Hours: Every day 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Cash only Phone: +1-212-505-3700 CHELSEA HOTEL 220 West 23rd Street, btwn 7th & 8th Aves. Hours: Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Credit cards accepted Phone: +1-212-505-3700 Tucked away on a busy street...

Napeague: Deliver Me to the Promised Land!

Napeague: Deliver Me to the Promised Land!

Somewhere between the fancy landscape of Amagansett, and the maritime charm of Montauk lies the tiny hamlet of Napeague.  Made up mostly of hilly roads, swaying cattails, thick marshes, shady woods, glistening waters, and sandy dunes, Napeague is almost too idyllic to be true.  It’s as picturesque as you could possibly imagine, and it is something of a hidden...

The Haier Building: Where You Can Bank on a Good Time!

The Haier Building: Where You Can Bank on a Good Time!

In the middle of Manhattan, just a short walk from Herald Square and Penn Station is the Haier Building.  Formerly the headquarters of the Greenwich Savings Bank in New York, the Haier Building is one of New York City’s lesser known structures, but it is one of the more elegant in its design and history. Originally, the Greenwich Savings Bank, which was based...

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal

One of America’s most famous train stations can be found in the middle of downtown Manhattan at the corner of 42nd St. and Vanderbilt Avenue.  That iconic station is Grand Central Terminal. Since 1913, Grand Central Terminal, or just Grand Central, has been providing commuter rail service to New Yorkers, natives of upstate New York, and natives of Connecticut...