With the 2011 beach season already half way over, time is running out to show off this season’s trendiest bathing suits and to come together for a little friendly beach sport competition. NYC beaches are officially open through Labor Day with lifeguards on duty from 10am-6pm and open concession stands. Note, however, that beaches can […]
While only a few more weeks of summer remain, there’s still plenty to do before the season is over. Several outdoor festivals are taking place throughout Manhattan in August, so you can shop and eat your way through various cultural hubs and make the most out of these last few weeks of warm weather. These […]
If you love to eat, the best way to do it is in combination with walking. New York City, the restaurant capital of the world, fortunately offers a range of culinary walking tours so you can enjoy a zero-calorie (almost) day while exploring the city’s neighborhoods and food treats.
One of my favorite parts of living in New York City is the list of amazing free events offered each summer in New York City. If events like Broadway in Bryant Park happening from 12:30pm-1:30pm for the next couple of Thursdays have you tapping for more, here’s a list of some other big-production, musical freebies […]
New York City Department of Transportation Presents Summer Streets NYC 2010. From 7am -1pm on the first three consecutive Saturdays in August (7, 14, 21) Manhattan will temporarily close the streets connecting East 72nd Street to the Brooklyn Bridge, from Park Avenue heading down Lafayette Street, to cars, and instead inviting cyclists, walkers and rollerbladers to […]
In 1984, President Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream Month. Here are my picks for the best places in Manhattan to celebrate all year long: Emack & Bolio’s: Emack & Bolio’s brings a little piece of Boston to New York City. E&B’s fun rock ‘n roll vibe traces back to its roots when it was founded […]
It’s that time of the year when cities around the country start imitating the “best”: New York City’s Restaurant Week. Started in 1992, the annual event has grown by its number of weeks and participants and has just been extended through September 6.
Bastille Day, France’s national holiday, is coming up on July 14. However, you can celebrate it in New York City starting on July 11. PARTY Grab your beret and head to 60th Street (from Fifth to Lexington) on July 11 from 12-6pm for a three-block festival filled with raffles, tastings, live performances, and so much […]
Artwork in New York City isn’t confined to cavernous interior museum spaces or sterile galleries filled with attitude and silence. The city is filled with colorful installations in all neighborhoods. Some even invite you to touch and play.
