It was summer in New York — a very hot, clear and warm summer! My friends and I were studying at NYU, I was finishing up my history major. Right after our classes, we would rush for some authentic New York hot dogs and pizza with cold drinks. Relaxing in those street side cafes or […]
Hey everyone! We hope you’ve been enjoying the NYC Moments blog, as we’ve sure been having fun getting it going. The submissions have taken on a life of their own, and though everything is always about New York, we’ve been featuring more than just “moments” these days. We’ve posted everything from reviews to travel tips […]
The NYC subway system is busiest at peak hours (before and after work), silent at the off hours…The smell of popcorn and hot dogs will overwhelm you when you enter certain stations. I always grab a popcorn when I am there (okay, so I’m always tempted but I don’t always buy some). Most of the […]
I live in the heart of Manhattan in the theater district better known as Hell’s Kitchen. A favorite hang out of mine is the Hourglass Tavern, located on West 46th just in from the corner of Ninth Avenue. The tavern is a cozy NYC restaurant and bar on three floors. The first floor is solely […]
My favorite thing to do in New York is be on or near the water. People forget to take advantage of the fact that New York City is an island! There are a lot of opportunities to be near water in NYC. The city is currently working on a walking and bike path that will […]
My husband and I went to see Disney’s Mary Poppins on Broadway in NYC for our Anniversary. It was amazing. We sat right behind the conductor. The music was upbeat, fun, and the actors interacted with the audience. The actress who plays the little girl even winked to the girl sitting next to me! They […]
Menkui Tei in the East Village is the best Ramen restaurant in NYC. Right off the vibrant St. Mark s street, it’s delicious Japanese comfort food at its best, and a quick meal there is enough to lift anyone s spirits. It’s my first stop whenever I have crummy day, and I can even afford […]
After all of the stress getting ready to leave for a week, we were so excited to arrive in the city! I was acting as tour guide for my mom, dad, and friend Lisa. We went to see South Pacific on Broadway and I am sad to say that I wouldn’t recommend it- the movie […]
Several years ago, my family took a trip to New York over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. We stayed in Elmsford and rode the train from Tarrytown into Grand Central Station. At that point, we would just get on the subway to see the sites over the course of weekend. My son was 7 at […]
