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A Walk Through Essex Street Market on the Lower East Side
Essex Street Market, with its old-school butcher and fishmonger, and towering shelves stocked with items that can fulfill any grocery list, not to mention cafés, bakeries, and food stalls, is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. It’s the kind of place where tourists might come in off the street to take a break and inspect their maps, while sitting at a table next to a throng of elderly gentlemen, sipping on coffee and discussing how much the neighborhood has changed. On the wall near Davidovich Bakery, a large mural displays the timeline of Essex Street Market, one of...
How to Spend a Snow Day in New York City
New York is many things—bright, loud, busy. As some visitors have noticed, it may not be the cleanest metropolis America has to offer. But it’s alive and exciting and for all its flaws, the city gives back in so many ways. One of those ways is when the snow starts to fall, dusting the city’s concrete in a clean, new layer of fresh snow, a layer that seems to mute the honking horns and draw at least a little bit of joy out of everyone, even frenetic New Yorkers. So if you’re lucky enough to be in New York on...
Ten Places to Take a Break in Chinatown or Big Apple’s Chinatown
Chinatown in New York is a lively, historic neighborhood packed with restaurants, boba “bubble” tea cafés, souvenir shops and much more. You’ll want to leave plenty of time to explore this culturally fascinating corner of the city, but don’t forget to take a break so you don’t run out of steam. Here are a few choices. 1) Chatham Square Library The hush of a library has a calming effect, and while any spot in the heart of Chinatown may not be the quietest, the library is a good option for stepping off the busy streets for a few minutes. You...
Hidden Gems near Union Square, NYC
Union Square is one of the most perfect, most quintessential people-watching spots in New York City. In one condensed location, you’re likely to see competitive games of chess in action, chanting Hare Krishnas eagerly passing out pamphlets, and the crowded, popular farmer’s market selling goods from Upstate New York farms. Or you might see people gathering for a passionate protest, whether it’s related to politics or animal rights (or both). It’s a fascinating, chaotic crossroads, so just imagine all the interesting gems that are hidden in the many streets that spread out from the area. Like many of the...
Greenwich Village at Night or Midnight Escapades Through The Village
Greenwich Village earned its bohemian reputation early on, and artists and free-spirits of all stripes still flock here today. There’s a nice mix of tourists, locals, and students, and it is home to some of the oldest cafés and restaurants in the city. You could spend an entire day exploring the narrow cobblestone streets and historic landmarks and still have plenty to do, especially if it’s nightlife you’re after. So what should a good visitor do after exploring the Village in the daylight? Even after the sun goes down, the options are endless, but here’s a good place to get...
Where to Get the Best Cup of Coffee in Greenwich Village
...The Village's Hot Brews The bohemian reputation of Greenwich Village largely evolved out of the coffeehouse culture of the 1960s. Bob Dylan, newly arrived in town and only 19 years old, sang folk songs at Café Wha?. Jimi Hendrix played here, Lenny Bruce did standup, and Mary Travers, of Peter, Paul and Mary served coffee while she worked as a waitress. Jack Kerouac was among the customers at Le Figaro Café, and at the legendary Gaslight Café, Allen Ginsberg gave poetry readings, and it later became a hot spot for New York’s folk music scene. Of the three coffeehouses,...
The Other Side or Ellis Island’s Hospital
Abandoned Hospital Tour on Ellis Island If you join us on our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour, you’ll notice a cluster of buildings on the south side of Ellis Island, set apart from the main museum. These buildings make up the island’s hospital complex which until fairly recently, had been abandoned and left to decay. When immigrants arrived on Ellis Island, doctors were on hand to monitor them. The new arrivals had to walk up a long stairway, carrying their luggage, and if anyone walked unsteadily, had a cough, or showed any other visible signs of illness or...
Chic Buildings of the Highline or Architecture New York Style
Some of New York’s most fashionable buildings are located around the High Line; fitting since Chelsea has become the most desirable neighborhood in the city in the last decade. Some of the newer buildings are products of a luxury condo boom, while others have been around for a bit longer and are enjoying the nouveau chic status that’s been brought about by the revitalized neighborhood around the High Line. The world's best designers have contributed to this architectural renaissance and anyone who is up for a walk can see their super-stylish creations. Let’s take a stroll up the High Line...
On the 12th day of Christmas… The New York Philharmonic Holiday & New Years Eve Concerts
On Dec. 19th and Dec. 20th the Philharmonic performs “Winter Wonderland,” “O Tannenbaum,” and a medley of Irving Berlin classics like “White Christmas” and “Happy Holiday,” and a carol sing-along that will warm your spirits. Plus: a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by Whoopi Goldberg on Dec. 19 and Mo Rocca on Dec. 20. Perfect holiday fun with family and friends. Tickets for the event range from $35–$75. To end the year with a fun high note, check out “Bernstein on Broadway” Dec. 31st. Toast the New Year and the New York Philharmonic’s Laureate Conductor’s 100th birthday with West...
On the 11th day of Christmas… Find a Great Restaurant for an Un-Christmas Dinner
For years as Christians celebrated at home, Jews needed an option for what to eat on Xmas and Chinese was the answer. This fun tradition has begun to spread outside of the Jewish community and for some families, even the most devout Christmas celebrators, have begun to embarrass festivities. Chinatowneateries can be pretty busy year round but especially during the holiday season. If you want to try something new this holiday maybe take the trek out to Williamsburg and try “Shalom Japan.” The restaurant is run by husband and wife chefs (he's Jewish; she's Japanese) and their food plays on...
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