One part art supplies store, one part gallery, one part library – all parts absolutely awesome. I had no idea how enthralled I would become with the Brooklyn Art Library [28 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11211] in Williamsburg when my friend dragged me inside, but you should never judge a […]
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When I’m drooling while watching the Food Network on TV I always get overly excited to see restaurants that are nearby featured. One episode showcased the top five ice creams in America and I could barely contain myself when I saw that one of the coveted spots was saved for […]
Do you find that you are intrigued by the obscure? Enjoy walking the line between strange and beautiful? Does the dark idea of death visit your dreams? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you should take a visit to this edgy, almost subversive spot in […]
If you want to brunch like a king, get your fancy bottom to Greenpoint. In warmer months you’ll probably think, is that bus stop? There is almost always a buzz of a crowd around the corner restaurant Five Leaves [18 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222]. There are some outdoor tables, […]
An old, nothing special, beat-up barge…but place it out on the water across from Manhattan and watch it transform into something pretty spectacular. The Brooklyn Barge [3 Milton St Brooklyn, NY 11222] is a hip new-ish spot in the Greenpoint neighborhood, however it’s got a totally relaxed ambiance. The drinks […]
Searching for severely scrumptious sweets in Soho? Look no further than Dominique Ansel Bakery [189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012] where the pastries look as good as they taste. Hop on line and try to decide what you are going to get, no easy task. This joint is known […]
To take something old and discarded and breathe new life into it is no easy task, but a labor of love. That is what happened at the High Line Park in NYC, opened since 2009, which quickly became a top attraction. The elevated rail track was built in the 1930s […]
Walk into this little Soho establishment and you will enter a world different from your own where men and women are walking about in traditional garb and cultural references are abound. If you are looking for unique drink and food in NYC, Korchma Taras Bulba [357 W Broadway, New York, […]
Another NYC bucket list item can be officially crossed out; I made it to the top of the Empire State Building! Tickets prices are steep at $32 a person, but for me this was a once in a lifetime deal so I splurged. I was so nervous that the whole […]
I grew up living less than 30 minutes away from NYC, a city that people travel from all world to see, and I had never been to Central Park. Wow, I took my location for granted. Well, I made an effort to change that recently, and spent a good amount […]
NYC’s Chinatown is as authentic as it gets, and you can have all sorts of fun spending an afternoon here soaking in the local flavor. If you’re planning on having lunch don’t miss out on Prosperity Dumpling [46 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002], a true hole in the wall. […]
If you want to feel the best parts about being a kid again, a visit to Brooklyn’s Coney Island is about as close as you can get. When you get there, you can’t miss Luna Park [1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224] a colorful and quirky amusement park. One of […]
In 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge was completed, and today this engineering gem is one of the most popular attractions in New York City [Take the 4, 5, or 6 subway down to Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall and follow the throngs of people making their pilgrimage across the bridge on […]
Brooklyn has so much to offer, and lately everybody’s noticing. The borough is now hipster capital USA – and along with their beards these folks have brought great restaurants, shops, and events in their wake to settle amongst the gems that Brooklyn has owned for decades. A weekend food festival […]
I was in Manhattan after seeing a play and hungry. It is a goal of mine to become more familiarized with the city and this day was a good start. Hell’s Kitchen has a lot of great options, and we settled on trying some Peruvian cuisine at Pio Pio (604 […]