NYC Green Apartment Living: Emerald Green

It sometimes seems difficult to live an eco-friendly life in New York City, but simply changing a few small things--such as your cleaning products--can make a big difference. Green real estate and green homes in NYC is becoming more and more desirable.   

Posted at 01:23PM Feb 08, 2010 by Scott in Events  |  Comments[0]

The Grey Art Gallery at NYU: Downtown Pix Photography in New York City

The Grey Art Gallery at NYU hosts a terrific show of New York City photographs, both artsy and journalistic, of NYC's downtown creative explosion of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. 

Posted at 02:44PM Feb 05, 2010 by Scott in Events  |  Comments[0]

The City Bakery Hot Chocolate Festival NYC

Every day in February, the great City Bakery not only serves the best hot chocolate in New York City, they also serve a different, entirely-special flavor of hot chocolate too!

Posted at 05:39PM Feb 01, 2010 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]

Day and Weekend Ski and Snowboard Trips NYC

If New York City doesn't strike you as a ski-town, think again. There are lots of well-organized, enthusiastically-attended day and weekend NYC ski and snowboard trips around. These weekend ski trip packages are some of most reliably-excellent excursions.  Here's five of the most popular.

Posted at 04:54PM Jan 29, 2010 by Scott in Events  |  Comments[0]

Slash: Paper Under the Knife at the Museum of Art and Design NYC

The newish home of the Museum of Art & Design (MAD Museum) on Columbus Circle in NYC gets its best art exhibition yet with two floors filled with clever, dynamic, and sometimes even amusing pieces by artists from all over the world, all using one material, paper.  These works on paper are unique explorations of the cool illusions and bold statements that can be made with paper art. 

Posted at 04:37PM Jan 28, 2010 by Ivkovic in Dining  |  Comments[0]

Recette NYC: A New Restaurant in the West Village

Jesse Schenker and Christina Lee's brand new West Village restaurant Recette serves fairly ambitious, fairly accomplished snacks and smallish plates--or, "generous tastings"--in a cozy, pretty room.

Posted at 10:34PM Jan 19, 2010 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]

Tim Burton at the MoMA

Tim Burton at the Museum of Modern Art is a definite blockbuster--we've never seen bigger crowds here than during the Thanksgiving break--but how does all of the Hollywood director's 700+ pieces stack up as an art show?

Posted at 04:05PM Jan 19, 2010 by Scott in Events  |  Comments[0]

Veloce Pizzeria NYC

Some of our favorite new pizza in town came in a bit under the radar last year: the potato-based Sicilian at Veloce Pizzeria in the East Village. Note: to maximize your enjoyment here, avoid the starters, double-up on the pies.

Posted at 09:37AM Jan 12, 2010 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]

The Tenement Museum NYC

On the Lower East Side, a neighborhood that at the turn of the 20th century was the most densely populated place on the planet, the history of the immigrant experience comes alive in this the meticulously refurnished NYC tenement.  

Posted at 03:24PM Jan 11, 2010 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]

The Breslin Bar and Dining Room

New from April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman of the beloved Spotted Pig, The Breslin offers an outstanding meat-heavy menu in a beautiful dining room off the lobby of the Ace Hotel.  

Posted at 02:45PM Jan 07, 2010 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]

Dos Toros Taqueria NYC

Dos Toros NYC offers burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, all packed with high-quality, freshly-made ingredients, served up San Francisco style. An excellent addition to your Union Square quick-bite options list and one of the best burritos in NYC.

Posted at 12:20PM Jan 04, 2010 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]

New York City Winter Sports & Activities

Here are just a few of the New York City winter sports and activities--from golf simulators to wall climbing organized indoor ultimate frisbee--that are perfect for staying active (and meeting new people) when the weather gets all freezing.

Posted at 01:57PM Dec 30, 2009 by Scott in Events  |  Comments[0]

Mark Burger: Great Sliders, Fries and Shakes in the East Village

Mark Burger opened to little fanfare last fall, but the burgers, fries and shakes are on par with the best in NYC. AND the prices are extremely reasonable. 

Posted at 04:42PM Dec 23, 2009 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]

Casellula Cheese and Wine Cafe

Casellula Cheese and Wine Cafe, in the heart of the new "restaurant row" on Ninth Avenue near the Theater District, offers an excellent selection of cheeses, cheese dishes, and even cheese desserts, as well as a notable wine list from which to choose a glass or three to wash it all down.  

Posted at 12:07PM Dec 18, 2009 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]

Stuffed Artisan Cannolis NYC

The hugely-popular Stuffed Artisan Cannolis cart at the Feast of San Gennaro is now a store on the Lower East Side... so you can get French Toast-, Red Licorice-, and Dulce de Leche-flavored cannolis all year 'round!

Posted at 12:13PM Dec 16, 2009 by Scott in Dining  |  Comments[0]