Belvedere Castle at Central Park The enormity of Central Park can be daunting. To get the most beautiful and highest views of the park and its cityscape, venture up the hill behind the Delacorte Theater to Belvedere Castle, set in the middle of the park near 79th street. An old Victorian folly transformed to measure […]
It’s time to move on to our next set of summer cocktail celebrations in the second exploration of the city’s single liquor bar craze. Here are some fabulous one-note venues that will satisfy your taste for something a little heavier than bitters or champagne. Bourbon Blue Smoke: If you can pull yourself away from the […]
With summer in full swing, kick back and relax with your favorite drink of choice at some of NYC’s finest specialty spots. Start your journey with the lighter offerings from these single-liquor venues, where you can indulge in the current craze for bitters or toast the night away with all the bubbly you’d ever want. […]
On the Twentieth Century – Tony and Drama Desk award-winner Kristin Chenoweth will finally disembark in New York when On the Twentieth Century closes this weekend on July 19. This catchy, silly romp on a train, which also features the stunningly talented Peter Gallagher, is filled with musical richesse from Cy Coleman, Betty Comden and […]
If you think everything in New York costs too much, well, you’re right—almost. In fact, the city has tons of free attractions and activities; here are some summer faves. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge (or part of it) for a spectacular view of the Financial District and One World Trade Center, Brooklyn, the seaport, and […]
Last week’s “Stars in the Alley”, United Airlines’ and the Broadway League’s presentation of Broadway song and dance, left me thirsting for more. It’s a great time to get your tickets to a Broadway drama or musical. With the Tony Awards for outstanding theatrical achievement this Sunday, you’ll want to snag seats on your preferred […]
Do you love modern dance? This special evening at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, Joan Weill Center for Dance, is just your ticket. At 7pm, on Wednesday June 3 you’ll see a special anniversary performance by the Victory Dance Project honoring legendary Ailey dancer Renee Robinson. Alvin Ailey is a name synonymous with modern dance. On […]
This is a weekend to eat, eat, and eat… for a good cause. The New Taste of the Upper West Side is where you want to head to sample the best of the many chefs that have taken this part of the city by storm. The food festival presents two days of culinary extravaganzas, all located […]
Harlem is a great place for dining. Going well beyond traditional soul food places like Londel’s, Sylvia’s, or Amy Ruth’s, the neighborhood now tempts with a variety of eating establishments that compete on many levels with their downtown counterparts. The Harlem EatUp! Festival invites you to travel uptown to try some of these fine establishments, […]
