Happy New Year and happy first snowstorm of the year – it’s a no-school snow day. Keep this updated 2014 guide handy for fun places to go sledding in the city. MANHATTAN Central Park on the East Side and Riverside Park on the West Side are the destinations of choice for snow action: Cedar Hill […]
Each year, we stress over where to go for a cool, new New Year’s Eve experience. Some of the ones that caught my eye this year will let you choose between extreme partying and indulgence, and more sedate dinners. Empire Steak House: Want to go truly over-the-top? Ring in the New Year with an extravagant […]
Of course the department stores rock when it comes to showing off the best displays of holiday (and commercial) cheer, but there’s also a fun way to see the light displays that take non-commercial venues almost as much time to put up. Here’s how and where to see both: Tony Muia’s Christmas Lights and Cannoli […]
Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are over but Christmas and New Year’s loom ahead. While New Yorkers love to explore the restaurant offerings of the city, these holidays, in particular, represent times to stay at home away from the crowds. And that means creating the perfect dinner or party for friends and family. Fortunately, if you’re not […]
Today is Veteran’s Day, so in honor of our country and our veterans, I suggest you travel to Harlem to celebrate with the vets at a place that’s one of the most special in New York City. For an evening of pure, basic food and music, The American Legion Post 398 on 248 West 132nd […]
Thanksgiving in New England has a nice ring to it, especially when your New York City hotel or apartment seems a bit cramped when the family convenes. One of our favorite places to visit is the Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, an easy drive or train ride from the Big Apple. The […]
Manhattan never lacks for great bars, and our “Mad Men” friends would have felt perfectly comfortable entertaining in any of these in our Part II of classy drinking spots. Image: The New York Times P.J. Clarke’s: Nearly 130 years old, P.J. Clarke’s still appeals to the after-work drinking and dining set. The neighborhoody bar serves […]
As the weather gets cooler and thoughts of snuggling up in a cozy room take over spending time outdoors, it’s time to pretend, “Let’s Be a Mad Man (or Woman)” and go drinking and eating at some of the show’s favorite locales during its run. The ladies and gentlemen of Mad Men certainly knew where […]
This is a big weekend for the arts in Brooklyn, with two major events happening in exciting, lively DUMBO. DUMBO, the District under the Manhattan Bridge, is recognizable from many TV shows and films (especailly Woody Allen films). From here, you’ll get an astonishing view of Manhattan across the river, a chance to walk […]
