Sometimes the city life gets to be a bit too much and some time is needed to step away from it all. That’s why we’ve found four gardens in New York City that are close enough to home that you won’t have to do much traveling, but enchanting enough to help you feel like you’ve left the City.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens are thirty minutes from Midtown, but feels like a step back into time. It’s location is Fort Tryon Park at the top of a grassy hill. This medieval backdrop has been …
When most people think of NYC street foods, they think of hot dogs, pretzels and occasionally nuts. But street foods in New York City have come a long way and some might even say they’ve become an art. You can find just about every food on the street whether it’s cupcakes, Greek food, or crepes.
We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 street foods in NYC and where to get them! These street food staples are delicious, will satisfy you, and keep you going on to your next adventure for …
The New York Daily News is reporting something that every New Yorker already knew: the rent is too damn high. The rent has been too damn high for a while now–but that shouldn’t surprise anyone with a basic understanding of economics. Manhattan is a rather small island, only 22.96 square miles in area. 1.32 square miles of that is reserved for Central Park, leaving barely more than 20 square miles for all of the houses, shops, hospitals, schools, roads, rail lines, and offices that a city needs to function. Early on in …
It always feels like there’s something going on in New York City. Whether you’re off to work or just spending the day wandering the City, people are always around and you can always feel the hustle and bustle around you. But sometimes you need time to relax. Sometimes you need to have a drink and enjoy the view.
New York City is known for its rooftop bars and lounges. With sky high buildings, it’s no wonder that restaurateurs are taking their businesses to the top – literally. Enjoy my personal list of …
Real Estate markets in cities across the United States have had a rocky few years. The combination of downtown overbuilding and the economic recession was a one-two punch that drove property values down and increased uncertainty in the major cities. As we head into the dog days of summer, there are strong signs that many cities have started to emerge from their dog markets and present a viable, and in many cases a very strong, investment opportunity.
There are industry-wide influences, of course. Prices are at very reasonable levels in most …
It’s been one of the hottest summers we’ve had in NYC and everyone’s looking for a way to beat the heat. If you’re looking for a treat as well as a way to stay cool, check out these unique ice-cream creations right in NYC!
Everyone hits up places like Pinkberry and Red Mango for frozen yogurt rather than plain boring ice-cream, but artisans around the City are making it hip again to be into the dessert we grew up loving.
Melt Bakery was developed by experienced pastry chef Julian Plyter and Kareem Hamady. …
Researchers at Rutgers University have created an interactive tool to document and archive historical photos of different urban areas across America. The Harlem section is fascinating, offering photos of different neighborhoods in this ever-changing section of Manhattan. Because there are pictures taken from the same spot over a span of two decades, there is a lot to see and explore; plus, you can use the built-in map to explore different neighborhoods.
Even a cursory glance makes one thing clear: Harlem has transformed. A mixture of civic pride, urban development projects, government …
Willem Beeckman was a Dutch scholar and translator who arrived on these shores in the seventeenth century, when New York was New Amsterdam and Manhattan was the woods. Beeckman rose to prominence in the colony’s government, putting down family roots in the sleepy grasslands on the island’s east side. Eventually, the location of the Beeckman estate evolved into a two-block stretch of cosmopolitan paradise known as Beekman Place. Occupying the blocks between East 49th Street and East 51st Street, just east of First Avenue, it’s one of the loveliest corners …
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