Category: Manhattan

Manhattan is a borough in the city of New York.  It offers 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of activities and adventure.  Come along with us as we explore all this borough has to offer.

The Whiskey Tavern

By Melissa Limberg What are the chances you’re going to go to Chinatown? Slim? Maybe none? I know. I KNOW. I’m gonna give you a reason to go to China town right now. It’s called “The Whiskey Tavern.” Deep in the heart of the smelly fish market, you’ll […]

There is Money in the Banana Stand

In advance of the new season of Arrested Development, the show’s iconic Banana Stand was moved to different locations around New York City this week. The events attracted big crowds and definitely created hype around season 4. With the large population and high number of both domestic and […]

Roosevelt Island – An Island Unto Itself

Contributing Editor Khadijah James submitted this photo gallery. Roosevelt Island is located in the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens. Steeped in NYC history, we plan to cover this island from end to end to let everyone know all about this unique place.

Dine in Naples, dessert in Florence, all in the Bedding department at Macy’s

By Chris Ellis Former study abroad participants and travelers to Florence need look no further than Macy’s at Herald Square to rekindle their love of gelato at the first outpost of Vivoli, Il Gelato outside of Florence. When I first heard last month that Vivoli was opening in […]

Spring is Here

The official day of Spring had passed but I still wasn’t convinced Winter had made her final exit. That is until today. Mark your calendars for March 30, 2013 and head outside to the park or your favorite rooftop bar; today is a beautiful Spring day. The sun […]

Fig & Olive – Meatpacking – Restaurant Week

By Melissa Limberg On the heels of my post that basically demanded the reader to try every restaurant week place they could get their grubby little hands on, I have an account of my own! My first stop this year was Fig & Olive in the Meatpacking district. This […]