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 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)
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)
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)
Agave in NYC: Margarita Night!
Mexican restaurants in New York often to fall into one of two major categories—tiny to-go places or huge salsa palaces that make more money on margaritas than food. Well, West Village's Agave, not far from The Sagamore apartments, falls squarely into the latter category, for better or for worse. For starters, Agave's margaritas are exceptional…. (Continue reading)
Looking for a Romantic Spot for Wood-Fired Italian Delights? Try Apizz!
As you know, Italian food in New York comes in a wide variety of forms—from humble corner pizzerias to lush, elegant pasta palaces. New York’s Lower East Side is home to Apizz which makes it an easy jaunt from The Sagamore apartments, and it's known for being one of the city’s most lauded Italian joints…. (Continue reading)
Walk The High Line: New York City’s Most Unusual Park
The far west side of downtown Manhattan is an interesting bit of land. Originally a bustling port, what is now known as the Meatpacking District, has seen the majority of its industry flee to Brooklyn and beyond as rents increase in the city. Today, visit and you'll find galleries, clubs, and restaurants, and towering above… (Continue reading)