New York City in the summer can’t be beat. Not only does the city have incredible attractions, it has a picturesque natural environment. Central Park is the ideal place to experience the pleasing appeal of nature, while still feeling the electricity of the city. The warm weather makes the magic of the park even more […]
El Ay Si is a newly discovered favorite restaurant. The restaurant is located in Long Island City [LIC], New York 47-38 Vernon Blvd. They are known for their comfort food and it is a well deserved association! El Ay Si is a small railroad design venue that has 8 seats at an L-shaped bar in […]
New York City has always been one of my favorite cities as it resembles my hometown Kolkata (India) in many different ways. I came to NYC with my husband quite a while ago. It was a completely new life for me—first time out of my hometown and away from my immediate family. At the beginning, […]
I like to spend summer days in New York by sleeping in and then joining friends for brunch in a nearby cafe. I always carry my sketchbook with me so I’ll draw some of the local patrons or strangers that are pretty common in the busy mornings. My friends and I exchange minor gossip and […]
I’ve had the chance to experience summer in New York City a few times now and I absolutely love it! There are so many things to see and experience when the weather is nice. My favorite thing to do in the summer is to visit Central Park. The park itself is so beautiful and there […]
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 […]
