Empire State of Mind
The world is my oyster, but New York City is an all-you-can-eat raw bar of the stuff. Whatever you seek in the world, it is also here, waiting for the curious and willing.
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Free Kayaking!
There's so little that is still free in NYC. But make your way to Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 and you can kill three birds with one stone: spend the day spending no money, view the stunning Manhattan skyline from the water and get some exercise...
The Sun Sets on Brooklyn
"If you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you."
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Completed in 1883, it connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River....
Attend the Cherry Blossom Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Participating in the Japanese tradition of Hanami, or "flower viewing" at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden during springtime is one of the simplest pleasures I've had that didn't involve food.
For four weeks, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is home to pink...
Brooklyn Flea, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
by Jason Lampkin
“This weekend flea market is off the hook. You’ll see a lot of Brooklyn-made items and rare 12-inch records. Its winter location is the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank, with chandeliers, marble floors, and high ceilings that...
My favorite coffee in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
One of my favorite coffee places in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is Bakeri.
Well, it is not a spelling mistake. This is the name of the an artisanal bakery in the neighborhood, with a French feel in it.
Greenlight Bookstore, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
by Jason Lampkin, As Told To Linda Dyett
“At this independent bookstore, sunlight streams onto industrial tables covered by books. They’ve got a range of titles about New York, Fort Greene, and photography.” 686 Fulton St., at S. Portland Ave.,...
Are We There Yet: Grand Central
Few places in the world have as many people per day pass through it in an attempt to get "there" as Grand Central Terminal. Home to a host of rail and subway lines connecting residents and tourists to their desired destinations, it's a flurry of...
Fiercely Styled in Hells Kitchen
Billing itself as the first "straight-friendly" urban resort in New York City, the Out NYC doesn't disappoint. From its impeccably styled rooms and public spaces, to its on-ground club, bar and restaurant, The Out NYC is everything an LGBT...
A Chorus of Light and Sound
Like the Siren of travel which inspires Afar's community, the whimsical The Old Man and The Moon by Pigpen Theatre begins with a yearning induced by a song carried on the wind.
The Old Man in question has one job: to fill up the Moon as its light...
Little Eva's at Picnic Point
Nearly as soon as you disembark from the ferry, onto Governor's Island, you'll begin seeing signs for 'Little Eva's'.
"Cold Beer, Hot Dogs, Salads"
There are a lot of options for dining during a visit to Governor's Island but there's something...
Yucatan-style Tacos in Brooklyn
Unlike Los Angeles (duh) and Chicago (surprising!), New York City doesn't have too much in the way of "authentic" Mexican food outside of Red Hook Ball Fields' local street vendors. Yes, the city is filled with tons of Latino flavor, but when it...
Pop-ular Frozen Treats for the People
Summers in New York City can best be described as "womb-y:" breathing, pulsing, enveloping your entire being. It's as if the air is subliminating around you, gelatinous heat and water that is impossible to escape. Whether waiting underground for...
A Childhood Favorite for Grown-up Taste Buds
Gooey, crispy, cheesy, buttery: The list of adjectives goes on for this Lower East Side grilled cheese purveyor. Don't expect the sammies Mom made for your after-school snack; no Wonderbread or Kraft singles here. Billed as "Super Fancy Grilled...
Rooftop Timewarp with a River View
The entrance is guarded by intimidating men with iPads, Gucci suits and oil-slick black shoes. The streets are industrial, almost empty; across the way is a notorious strip club, one of the sign’s Ss flickering in desperation to stay lit. A wind...
Filipino Street Food, Modernized
The foods of my Filipino childhood were a heady mix of sour and savory, herbaceous and heavy, often on the same fork. The vinegary, umami-inducing chicken adobo--rich in soy sauce, onion and bay leaf--found its way to the dinner table once a week,...
