Restored to its original glory by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission through the efforts of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her daughter Caroline, Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City’s architectural treasures. A mini-city unto itself, Grand Central Terminal bustles all day with commuters, shoppers, diners, and tourists, creating a frenzy endemic to […]
Looking for a great way to spend this weekend? Take yourself out of “armchair” mode and actively research some travel ideas for 2013 by visiting the booths of travel providers and locations around the world at the 10th annual New York Times Travel Show. On Saturday and Sunday, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center […]
Paired with a lovely sangria or a sparkling cavas, tapas make a wonderful and fun meal for group sharing. Enjoy three of our favorite choices in Manhattan, from midtown to the Upper West Side.
The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show If your kids love trains or any type of transportation, this show is an absolute don’t-miss. Model trains and trolleys travel along a landscape of scale models of more than 140 New York landmarks instantly recognizable to any NYC fan. The kick is that these buildings are […]
New York City and Brooklyn are awash in music concerts this season, with especially well-known artists flocking to the new Barclays Center as well as to Madison Square Garden and other venues. Last night’s The Who concert was spectacular but there are many more to come. Here are just a few of the ones that […]
If you’re as sick of eating turkey and pumpkin pie as I am, it’s time to shift gears and try out some of the other special food experiences being offered in New York City this month. Of late, I’ve found Italian food to be increasing in appeal with its various regions offering distinct tastes and […]
There are many ways that you can contribute to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort in New York and New Jersey. Here is a sampling of possibilities, ranging from dining out, exercise classes and media involvement to straight-out cash and supply donations as well as onsite volunteer needs: Through Sunday, Molly Pitcher’s Ale House, at 1641 […]
No matter what the weather brings, the Halloween season leaves NYC with nothing short of an endless list of spooks and spectaculars. Whether you’re looking for a taste of artistic and ghoulish creativity, a good old-fashioned scare, or another reason to dress up your pooch in a costume, you have lots and lots of choices. […]
For those of you tempted to walk outside to see the waves crashing over the FDR or the West Side Highway, don’t. Stay tuned to local news stations like New York 1 and stay indoors. And, if you’re located in the Zone 1 areas that are in immediate danger including the Rockaways, City Island, Battery […]
