Food trucks are the continuing trend among the streets of New York City. You’ll most likely be able to spot a different colored truck on nearly every block in the business-populated sections of Manhattan. The trucks’ wafting smells call upon the bellies of noon lunchers and drags them out of their office to line up… (Continue reading)
Ellis Island: Unlock the American Story
During the years of 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island in New York was the busiest Federal immigration locale in the entire nation. Over that half a century, Ellis Island processed over twelve million individuals before it closing in the mid-1950s. Then in 1965, Ellis Island was joined with the Statue Of Liberty National Monument, and… (Continue reading)
The High Line: Fantastic Vistas in NYC
At the far west side of downtown Manhattan you'll find an interesting chunk of land. This area was originally a busy port, and is now known as the Meatpacking District even though the majority of the industry has fled to Brooklyn. In lieu of meatpackers, you'll find trendy, chic galleries, clubs, and restaurants, and towering… (Continue reading)
The Stanton Social in NYC: Innovative Food
Today, executive chef Chris Santos of The Stanton Social is one of the hottest guys in the New York culinary scene. His flagship restaurant The Stanton Social has become a trendy mainstay for both foodies and hipsters alike. The Social, opened in 2005 and not far from The Sagamore apartments, is designed after a trendy… (Continue reading)
Shake Shack: Burgers in the Park
The now infamous Shake Shack has been credited for bringing a desire for comfort food back into the hearts (and stomachs) of hungry New Yorkers in an enjoyable and ingenious way. In 2004, the first Shack opened in Madison Park, and it was an instant success, as it catered to a neighborhood that seriously lacked… (Continue reading)
Crumbs: Cupcake Delights in NYC
New York is uniquely susceptible to foodie trends — when something gains popularity, hordes of imitators pop-up, all trying to get their piece of the pie — or, in the case with Crumbs, their piece of the cupcake. After opening 2003, Crumbs rode the cupcake phenomenon that swiftly swept NYC courtesy of shows like “Sex… (Continue reading)
Blue Smoke: Urban BBQ
The BBQ trend hit NYC a few years ago, with tons of high-end meat establishments opening in a very consolidated stretch of time. As the years past, many fell by the wayside, but one of the few to survive is Blue Smoke, and for good reason; they know how to season and treat their meat…. (Continue reading)
Pret a Manger: Not Your Parents’ Sandwich Shop in New York City
If you’re a New Yorker, especially one who frequently grabs a coffee to go or steps out with your co-workers at lunchtime for a quick bite, then you’ve seen, or perhaps even been to, a Pret a Manger. All those hybrid coffee/soup/sandwich shops have sure blended together in your mind by now and, unless you… (Continue reading)
Metropolitan Museum of Art: An Iconic Cultural Attraction in NYC
When you speak of museums in New York City, your choices are more vast than almost any other city on the planet — but many agree that one museum stands above the rest as a real must-see. Situated on the upscale east side of Central Park on “Museum Mile,” the Metropolitan Museum of Art—or the… (Continue reading)
The Frick Collection in NYC: Enjoy the Works of the Masters
Are you running out of new museums to check out in New York City? If so, it's time to visit the Frick Collection — one of the city's most under appreciated and worthwhile institutions. Located in the former mansion of millionaire industrialist Henry Clay Frick on 70th Street, the Frick Collection was converted into a… (Continue reading)
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