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New York may be a sprawling metropolis, but when you look at it closely, it’s more of a collection of neighborhoods than a homogeneous city. Each neighborhood has its own character, history, reputation, look and feel, demographic and points of interest. Some are very old, like the Financial District or Greenwich Village. Others have transformed […]

Brooklyn, New York. Where do we start? What was once a primarily residential outer borough has become a destination in and of itself within just a couple of decades. As more and more people were priced out of Manhattan, neighborhoods in Brooklyn saw an influx of residential development, hip restaurants and bars, nightlife, high-end retail […]

Despite summer being one of the liveliest times of year in New York City, with the warm weather leading way to numerous parties, festivals, concerts, recreation, pool days and other summertime activities, you may find that weekends are a little quiet. That’s because many New Yorkers would rather spend hot Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays inside […]

It’s 1:00 am in New York City. After a night out on the town, you’re ready to hop in a cab and head home. There’s just one thing standing in your way: you’re hungry. Fortunately, you’re in NYC,the city that never sleeps and never stops eating either. You’re never more than a few blocks away […]

The business lunch is often seen as a thing of the past, conjuring up images of suit-clad men discussing million-dollar deals over oysters and martinis. In New York City, however, arguably the most ambitious and food-centric city in the world, the “power lunch” is here to stay. NYC is crawling with restaurants perfect for combining […]

Long Island, New York: the land of multi-million dollar Hamptons homes, more highways than you can name, picturesque beaches and…wine country? That’s right — Long Island’s North Fork, a 30-mile-long peninsula on the northeast part of the island, is home to some 38 wineries and 3,000 acres of planted vineyards. For those living in the […]

New York City is an amazing place to live, but it comes at a price. With 8.5 million people crammed into just 302 square miles, rents are as high as the skyscrapers. Other regular expenses like food, transportation and utilities are also notoriously sky-high. All things considered, not all New Yorkers are millionaires, but it […]

New York City’s restaurant landscape is incredibly diverse, innovative and fluid, full of trendy cuisines, themed establishments, celebrity chefs and countless openings and closings. The classic NYC steakhouse, however, has remained a staple on the scene for over a century. Who can say no to a tender, juicy New York strip steak? NYC steakhouses are […]

Pizza in New York City is more than just a food: it’s an institution. As something New Yorkers take tremendous pride in, opinions run strong on where to get the best slice, how to make it and even how to eat it. Some say it’s the local tap water that gives the pizza its signature […]

New York City wasn’t built in a day. Attractions both big and small, no matter how new and modern they may seem today, have a rich history behind them and make a unique contribution to the Big Apple’s story. For visitors and especially those who have recently relocated to New York, doing some historic sightseeing […]