As we tune into the last episodes of the beloved, NYC 60s advertising show, “Mad Men,” we can contemplate the past few seasons by drinking in places that Don, Roger, Peggy, Pete, and the gang would have enjoyed. So, here, for the final time, I present to you my list of “best places to pretend […]
Visiting New York City? Here are six things to keep in mind to make your visit go more smoothly. * Don’t accept rides in taxis that are’nt yellow Taxi and Limousine Commission vehicles. Anyone approaching you with a sign and offering a deal for $20 could head you right for trouble, rather than your destination. […]
If you love to travel, this is one weekend to stay put in New York City. One of the largest travel showcases around, The New York Times Travel Show, happens Saturday (10am-6pm) and Sunday (11am-5pm) at the Javits Center in Manhattan. www.NYTTravelShow.com Exhibitors from locations around the world are eager to meet you at their […]
I love how creative New Yorkers, especially Brooklynites, can be about how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Brooklyn’s New York Transit Museum’s annual “Missed Connections” party (thank you, Craigslist) celebrates the possibilities public transit encounters. Sexy, fun, and subterranean, the party kicks off at 6:30pm on Valentine’s Day, with refreshments provided by Brooklyn’s own Brooklyn Brewery, […]
New York City excels at creating romantic experiences for lovers all year round. On Valentine’s Day, Cupid’s Arrow knows no limits. Here are some choices for consideration to wow your sweetheart. From 8pm – midnight on Valentine’s Day, you can search out a love target or murmur sweet nothings to Miley Cyrus’s tune while you […]
The Chinese Year of the Horse has arrived. One of the best places to celebrate is among the Chinese community in Flushing, Queens, a quick hop from Manhattan on the 7 train. One of the three largest Asian communities in New York City, along with Sunset Park (Brooklyn) and Chinatown (Manhattan), Flushing will embrace the […]
Closing February 2, the Chagall: Love, War, and Exile, exhibit at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan should not be missed. This exhibit of paintings, prints and artifacts makes its debut in the United States, showing an important period in Marc Chagall’s artistic career: the effect of the fascism and World War II on his creativity. It […]
Are you ready for the best foodie event in Manhattan? It’s not until March 25, but tickets are now on sale. The Village Voice’s “Choice Eats” always has about 60 restaurants to sample treats from, from 35 or more different ethnicities. To date, 26 restaurants have voiced their commitment including Bear, Bhatti Indian Grill, Bobwhite […]
If you haven’t been over to Times Square and Broadway yet, you’re in for a week of Super Bowl festivities. Last night saw the testing of the New Jersey-New York Super Bowl Toboggan on Super Bowl Boulevard. A very chilly experience at 41st Street and Broadway. Broadway will be closed to cars from 47th Street […]
