Fast casual has become extraordinarily popular here in Manhattan, but so has the concept of grab-and-go. There’s a difference: the former is an elevated lunch that you generally sit down with next to your friends and colleagues. The latter, well, is pretty self-explanatory. Proper Food, which recently opened its doors on Wall Street, is a wonderful spot to grab a variety of fresh and healthy items available to you the minute you walk inside. [Read more…] about Proper Food Takes Grab-and-Go to a Tasty New Level
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Jax B-B-Q in Hell’s Kitchen is Finger Lickin’ Good
Barbecue isn’t exactly one type of cuisine that Manhattan is known for. We excel in so many other kinds that it’s truly hard to find a place that serves some delicious BBQ-inspired items for us to whet our appetites with in our concrete jungle. Luckily, there’s a hidden gem in Hell’s Kitchen called Jax B-B-Q that takes the concept of said BBQ and elevates it to a whole other level. [Read more…] about Jax B-B-Q in Hell’s Kitchen is Finger Lickin’ Good
Travel Idea: Why You Should Check Into The Roslyn Hotel in Long Island
The holiday season is upon us, meaning travel is inevitable for many of us Manhattanites. Long Island happens to be one of those places that people who reside here call home, meaning that the trips on the LIRR will be happening soon (if they haven’t happened already). Instead of being crammed up during an overnight with your relatives, why not stay at a place all to yourself with amenities galore? Here’s why one of those places should be The Roslyn Hotel in the heart of the beautiful Nassau County town of the same name.
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The Drunken Munkey: Seamlessly Providing Indian Cuisine and Culture in Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village has certainly been a bit tastier the last few months. Drunken Monkey, the well-reviewed Indian restaurant located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, just opened up a second location on 31 Cornelia Street this past summer, in an attempt to appeal to a more hip and busy neighborhood.
Wine Riot Offers Fun and Educational Ways to Sip the Juice
Although the world of wine is not nearly as elusive and highbrow as it once was, it can still be overwhelming walking into a store for the first time. How do you know a Pinot Blanc from a Pinot Gris? Are Shiraz and Syrah the same grape? Is all sparkling wine considered champagne? [Read more…] about Wine Riot Offers Fun and Educational Ways to Sip the Juice
Travel Idea: 1221 at MFP Dazzles Inside The Roslyn Hotel
I know there are a lot of Manhattanites who despise traveling outside the city, let alone their own neighborhood (SMH!) Roslyn, a town in Long Island, is only 30 minutes away, and nestled inside its beautiful hotel of the same name is a gorgeous restaurant called 1221 at MFP. [Read more…] about Travel Idea: 1221 at MFP Dazzles Inside The Roslyn Hotel
Modern Asian Cuisine Meets New American Style at Hortus in NoMad
When the quality of chefs working at Hortus in NoMad come from legendary establishments like Per Se and Blanca, it’s pretty much a guarantee that you are in for an incredible meal. And that is exactly what me and my friend had when we visited this delicious and wonderful establishment last week where we got to experience their take on modern Asian cuisine. [Read more…] about Modern Asian Cuisine Meets New American Style at Hortus in NoMad
Parker & Quinn Excels in Retro Design and Modern American Cuisine
Vintage interior meets modern American cuisine at Parker & Quinn, located right outside Times Square at 39th Street between 5th and 6th avenue. Read on to find out why this place will leave you satisfied in more ways than one. [Read more…] about Parker & Quinn Excels in Retro Design and Modern American Cuisine
The Kitano Hotel New York Provides an Unbelievable Experience You’ll Never Forget
When it comes to visiting or living in Manhattan, it’s good to remember one word: LOCAL. Why come to the greatest city in the world to only stay or eat at a place you can do the same at home? That makes no sense. Part of what makes this city so great is the one-of-a-kind experiences it provides the dwellers that inhabit it, and The Kitano Hotel New York just happens to be a gem that you must stay at while here.
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Trademark Taste and Grind’s New American Fare Earns an A
I for one am someone who doesn’t enjoy walking around the areas that surround Penn Station to Times Square. The tourist trap is real for many of us who live in New York City, and can’t escape how busy it is no matter what time of day, month or year. There are, however, some exceptional reasons to head towards this area, many of which involve delicious food and drink to take your mind off the busy streets of Manhattan. Trademark Taste and Grind, located on W. 36th street between 5th and 6th avenue, is one of those.
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