There was a time when Gospel Brunch was at the top of every New York visitor’s to-do list, but in recent years, it seems to have slipped off the radar. …
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Steve and I were out for an evening walk in Central Park when we suddenly spotted a raccoon emerging from the bushes a bit further up the path with her …
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Halloween in New York City is something special. The city goes all in with spooky decorations, elaborate costumes, and themed parties everywhere. But the biggest and most iconic of them …
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Instead of taking the easy route and picking up a pumpkin at Whole Foods, Steve and I decided to make an outing of it. We got in the car and …
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I have been meaning to take the tram to Roosevelt Island for years, but it wasn’t until this summer that I finally made it happen. There always seems to be …
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New York might be one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend money every time you leave the hotel. …
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There was rain in the air and the kind of heavy clouds that seem to hang just a little too low, as Steve and I made our way to Washington …
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The Orchid Show is an annual event at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) located in the Bronx. Spanning approximately 250 acres, it’s one of the largest and most renowned …
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The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is one of the most iconic holiday sights in New York, and every December it draws millions of people. There’s a big lighting ceremony …
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I was invited to visit INTER_ and I didn’t pay for my ticket. INTER_ (pronounced “interspace”) is an innovative attraction that merges art, technology, and immersive experiences. The interactive art …
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The Staten Island Ferry is a free passenger ferry service that operates between Manhattan and Staten Island. The ferry ride offers spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, and it’s …
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Queens Night Market is an open-air market with food vendors selling small-plate treats from around the world. Ethiopia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Peru, – I don’t think that I’ve ever been …
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The first time I celebrated 4th of July in New York City was back in 2017, and I was very excited about it. A couple of years ago, I was …
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I’m often asked which beauty salons I would recommend in New York, so I thought I’d write a post once and for all, gathering the salons I usually visit when …
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Whitney Museum of American Art is much more than just a collection of paintings. In fact, the museum is known for embracing art in all forms, such as installations and …
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Little Island opened in 2021, but it somehow stayed completely off my radar until this summer. After brunch at Clinton Street Baking Co., Oluva suggested we go check it out, …
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Jessica and J came to see me in Midtown, and I suggested that we went for a walk to Hudson Yards and the Vessel. If you’re on Instagram you’ve probably …
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When jetlag still rules, and l wake up at 5 in the morning, one of my favorite pastimes is to go for a walk across one of the bridges between …
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Finally it happened! I’ve wanted to go to a JAY-Z concert for ages, but it has never worked out and after the On The Run tour, I was starting to …
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My initial plan was to have Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant, but last minute, I decided to try putting together a Thanksgiving dinner myself. Besides, I’m always a bit uncomfortable about …
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The other day, I walked by Macy’s on Herald Square just in time to catch the unveiling of the Christmas windows for 2017. It’s a rather big thing in NYC, …
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While the sun is still shining and the summer doesn’t seem too long gone, I thought I’d tell you about my day at Rockaway Beach. Getting there was easy. I …
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Industrial and rough around the edges, Gowanus is probably one of the trendiest areas in Brooklyn right now. A bit like Williamsburg was before it became gentrified, the area is …
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Considering all the beer gardens in New York, it’s no surprise that Oktoberfest is also a really big thing in the city. That’s great news for homesick Germans and those …