Looking for a cheap hotel in Manhattan? We don’t blame you. With a shortage of hotel rooms, and an “average” room rate of $275 a night, affordable accommodations in New York can be elusive to say the least! Fortunately, there are a few alternatives to budget-busting hotels. Yes, you’ll usually have to sacrifice room size and amenities (like, um, private […]
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Chinatown Restaurant Week
Love great Asian food? (okay, who doesn’t?) Well, grab your chopsticks and head to Chinatown Restaurant Week, a celebration of Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Malaysian. Through March 18th seventeen Manhattan Chinatown restaurants will offer special multi-course dinners for $18.88 (tax and gratuity not included). Participating restaurants: Peking Duck House – 28 Mott […]
New York Bagels: Why We Love ‘Em (And Where to Find the Best Bagels in NY)
The New York bagel is a fundamental food in the city. But what makes the perfect bagel… and where can you find one? Read on to find out! What’s a New York bagel, exactly? A New York bagel (essentially a doughnut-shaped bread ring) should be a light caramel color. The exterior should be firm, and have […]
NYC Restaurant Week 2012
Foodies rejoice – NYC’s Restaurant Week has returned! To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, the “week” will last 20 days: January 16th – February 10, 2012. Monday – Friday, participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe menus for Lunch at $24.07, and Dinner for $35.00 (not including beverages, tax or gratuities.) Choose from hundreds of restaurants throughout […]
The Best of (Traditional) New York Food
New York cuisine is among the world’s best—not to mention most varied and international! But if you’re looking for a taste of old New York, here are the best New York food treats to try. Bagel: This bread ring resembles a doughnut. But it’s not! It’s traditionally boiled, rather than fried or baked, to create […]
NY Craft Beer Week
Last week was a tough one here in NYC. But now, as a chill returns to the air, it’s time to relax and have a little fun. So, how perfect to have the annual NY Craft Beer Week begin today. Every day through September 25th will feature numerous events all over the city, including tastings, beer […]
A Guide To The Best Pizza In New York
Looking for the best pizza in New York? Look no further. Local and visitors alike are ften obsessed with finding that perfect New York slice, so we’ve got you covered. Whether you want it New York style, nouveau gourmet, thin-crust or chewy, we’ll tell you where to find the best pizza in NYC. Lombardi’s Pizza Said to […]