Harlem is the spot for dining and jazz. The Lenox Lounge may be changing, the Red Rooster and Ginny’s Supper Club are a bit sceney, and Minton’s is a pricy evening, but there’s another spot that conveys the real spirit of Harlem’s jazz tradition at a fraction of the cost. American Legion Post 398 on […]
I’ve already told you why you should visit the Bronx now, but here’s another good reason: “Savor the Bronx.” The Bronx’s version of restaurant week lasts through November 14. “Savor the City” Restaurant Week has 25 participants offering fabulous deals for lunch and dinner, and in some cases for both meals. You’ll need to contact […]
The Bronx, named after Jonas Bronck who settled there in 1639, is often overlooked as a destination for a day trip. Yet, it’s a pretty quick subway ride, with, perhaps an Uber connection if your feet get tired. And you can fill a day or two, easily, exploring the borough. Not Just for Kids: The […]
Here’s a tasty tidbit to lure you to Queens this weekend. To mark its 80th anniversary, Rudy’s Bakery and Café on Seneca Avenue, the oldest German bakery in Ridgewood, is offering baked goods at 1934 prices. The celebration on Saturday, October 25th, from 12 Noon to 5pm, coincides with Ridgewood’s “Seneca Avenue Oktoberfest Stroll”. For 80 cents […]
Art lovers, this is the last weekend to visit our beloved Whitney in its current location on the Upper East Side. The museum will close its doors on Sunday, October 19, reopening on an unspecified date in the spring in its new Meatpacking District address. So…. This is a no-brainer. Take advantage of the ease […]
With the leaves changing colors and the temperatures cooling down, it feels like the time to cozy up indoors with some wonderful classical music. If you’ve ever imagined yourself at one of the famous student gatherings held in the home of composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, you have a chance to experience something similar in New York. […]
If you love rock ‘n roll the way I do, you shouldn’t miss this new exhibit by British photographer Mick Rock at SUMO gallery in TriBeCa. Titled EXPOSED, the exhibit does just that: it exposes the often haunting and legendary images taken by Rock of famous rock musicians. (Don’t you just love the fact that […]
Fall is gorgeous in the Hamptons and the drive (without the summer rush) can be as little as an hour and a half. Here are some dining choices to whet your appetite. Noah’s, Greenport – Noah Schwartz has brought his farm-to-table expertise from his days in Sonoma County. Here, adding sea-to-table expertise to his repertoire, […]
A beer party and three food benefits highlight this fall’s NYC culinary calendar. Buy your tickets early for these highly anticipated annual events. Brooklyn Pour Craft Beer Festival, September 27; Here’s a festival you don’t want to miss if you love beer. At the Village Voice’s fourth annual curated Brooklyn Pour craft beer tasting event, […]
