I moved to New York in mid-February of this year and have spent a considerable amount of time trying to figure out the subway system, discovering what places are the best to go to on weeknights, and learning how to best avoid panhandlers, among other things. Through working a few jobs, and making some friends […]
All of my visits to New York have been made in February. Maybe one day I will know the pleasure of walking down Sixth Avenue in a summer dress and sunbathing in Central Park, but until then I have contented myself with the glamour of winter in the city. For my latest visit I had expected […]
I traveled to New York City, New York, to attend the 2013 New York Times Travel Show, see some friends, and take some meetings for Jetset Extra. While I was there I had a few fun experiences I thought I would share with you and recommend for your next trip to NYC.
By Leslie Brockett Looking for a good time while in New York? The long-awaited Dusty Springfield musical, “Forever Dusty,” has hit the stage at New York’s New World Stages.
This past September, the East Village welcomed its newest eatery in the form of Bait and Hook, located at 231 2nd Avenue on the corner of 14th Street. Bait and Hook serves comfort seafood classics, along with a fresh Raw Bar selection. Executive chef Joe Bachman developed the no-nonsense menu for Bait and Hook, incorporating […]
New York City’s Midtown, in the heart of summer, is a tourist festival, a bustling rush of humanity from all ends of the continent. While every resident New Yorker is fleeing the heat and bustle of the city for Long Island’s beaches and lands afar—any lands, often—Midtown comes alive with an incredibly vivid press of […]
When traveling, we often forgo our normal skin care routine. But in reality, your skin needs more attention when you’re on the go. Here are some tips to counteract the negative side-effects of traveling.
Arriving in style from JFK to the Upper East side with Groundlink, I knew I started my weekend well. I loved my airport pickup with Richard in his brand-new Mercedes. Groundlink’s app is easy to use and their service will be starting soon in Los Angeles. I can’t wait. On this trip I ventured to a […]
Resorts World Casino is the first entertainment destination of its kind in the five boroughs of New York City. Owned by the Genting Group, this property operates over 4,200 video lottery terminals (VLT), 470 electronic table games, four VIP lounges, 18 food and beverage outlets (with two fine dining options) and boasts the largest catering […]
When I lived in NYC, I would often go to birthday parties at The Strand Hotel, but was surprised to recently hear that the hotel also had a restaurant on the first floor (these things often get overlooked at 4am after copious amounts of motivational beverages!). Therefore, on my last trip back to the city […]