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Borough by borough, day after day, seeking the little details that make NYC great.

The 13th Step – East Village – 149 2nd Ave

By Melissa Limberg Sometimes you don’t need a whole lot of words to tell someone why they should go somewhere.  This is one of those places. There are 6 main reasons why you should think about going to The 13th Step in the East Village. Some people argue […]

Korean Express – Upper East Side – 807 Lexington Ave.

By Melissa Limberg There might be a rare case in which you’re wandering around the Upper East Side and think, “Damn, I could really go for some kimbap.” There are times when I, myself, get an overwhelming craving for kimchi.  “But where,” you may ask, “do I find […]

The Plaza Hotel – Palm Court – Midtown East – 768 5th Ave.

By Melissa Limberg Ever since I was a little girl reading Eloise, I’ve dreamed of The Plaza.  As I grew older I realized it was even cooler because Kevin Bannister stayed there in Home Alone. It would be a while before I knew that it was a symbol […]

Remembrance

By Melissa Limberg The best thing about living in New York City is everything. Its knowing when you walk down the street that you tread on sidewalks that shaped a nation. Its looking around and knowing that everyone here has their own dream that fuels the fire. Its […]

Levain Bakery – A Cookie Above the Rest

Imagine you find yourself wandering around Manhattan’s Upper West Side.  You are about to pass 74th street on Amsterdam Avenue and the  smell of freshly baked cookies permeates the air.  You are instantly taken back to childhood, eagerly awaiting for your Mom to pull a baking sheet of chocolate chip cookies from the oven.  A smile spreads across your face.

Catch – Meatpacking District – 21 9th Ave

By Melissa Limberg When I have the opportunity to go to one of the most exclusive and talked about new restaurants in Manhattan – of course I’m going to go.  I didn’t know much about Catch other than if it was good enough for Carmelo Anthony, it was […]

Home Sweet Home – Lower East Side (131 Chrystie St)

Sometimes, I feel like Rihanna.  Not because I’m a worldwide musical success, but because there are nights when “I just wanna dance – I don’t really care.” This need for carefree gyration is fed by a fantastic little cubby hole of a bar deep in the lower east side where the streets seem to have forgotten how to make a sensible grid.

Central Harlem: Between 110th and 130th Street

By Seth Fera-Schanes Any day of the week is a great day to visit Central Harlem.  Easily accessible from the 2 and 3 subway lines, I would suggest packing your camera from a fun afternoon of photography.  I like to exit from the 110th street stop which is located […]

Hudson Beach Cafe: The Most Scenic Bar and Restaurant in Riverside Park

By Seth Fera-Schanes A semi-secret around NYC, known mostly to the Upper West Side crowd, the Hudson Beach Cafe is one of my favorite spots in New York. Situated outdoors in Riverside Park, visitors are treated to a panoramic view of the Hudson River on one side and […]