Harry Potter fans are gearing up for their last hurrah this summer – the release of the final movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 on July 15 – but New York City has another Potter treat to enjoy right now. Through September 25, Muggles and Potter wannabes can enjoy The Harry Potter […]
On Sunday May 22, we have big foodie plans for you: head to Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park, Brooklyn for some of the best food trucks in New York. Brought to you by the NYC Food Truck Association in conjunction with Prospect Park, the Food Truck Rally will be held from 11am-5pm, with dishes […]
The ¡Si Cuba! Arts Festival (http://sicuba.org/en) will showcase some of Cuba’s most beloved artists and dancers this spring. Art exhibitions included in the festival explore the cultural issues that have been formative in Cuban society, and world-class dance companies exemplify cultural fusion at its finest. Various film, theater, photography and literature events will also be […]
NYC Restaurant Week may be over until summer, but the LUCKYRICE Festival, (www.luckyrice.com) – a weeklong Asian culinary and cultural feast – is just beginning. From May 2-8, world-renowned chefs and master mixologists specializing in Asian-inspired creations will collaborate on authentic meals that celebrate Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Malaysian and Macau cultures, with some French twists […]
On April 22, 1970, nearly 20 million Americans attended the first Earth Day celebration, an event designed to raise awareness of important environmental issues such as pollution, waste, ozone depletion, and wildlife extinction. Earth Day is even more relevant today, focusing on issues such as the increasing amount of garbage in landfills and the rising […]
Whether you’re spending your day in church, hunting for eggs, or enjoying the Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, an Easter meal makes the day even sweeter. Pick from the special holiday menus celebrating lamb, ham and seafood at these city favorites:
Spring has finally arrived with sunny days, budding trees, and rising temperatures. It’s the time of year when people go outside not only because they have to get somewhere, but because they actually enjoy being out and about. The warmer weather brings great opportunities for taking a friend or a loved one out for a […]
This series of six walks and connecting rides along North Queens’ transportation corridor is Jack Eichenbaum’s signature tour. The focus is on what the #7 train has done to and for surrounding neighborhoods since it began service in 1914. Walks take place in Long Island City, Sunnyside, Flushing, Corona, Woodside and Jackson Heights. Lunch is […]
To celebrate the Spring/Summer season at The Tavern on the Green Food Truck Terrace, four food trucks — Ladle of Love, Pera Turkish Tacos, Rickshaw Dumplings, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream — will resume daily operations (seven days a week from 11am until dusk) with exciting festivities on Saturday, April 16 (rain date Sunday, April […]
