by Patty on June 29, 2010
You can watch free movies on Monday evenings in Bryant Park.
Everyone knows entertainment in NYC does not come cheap. If you’re traveling as a couple, you have to budget money for nice dinners, drinks, clubs, and shows, and costs add up just as quickly for families, who have to pay for mom, dad, and the kids. But, thanks to the city’s fantastic FREE summer movie screenings in several locations, you can have an entertaining night under the stars that won’t break the bank. Grab a sandwich to go, a blanket, an ice cream cone, and spread out, kick back and relax in these New York City parks or under these New York City skylines.
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Inside the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel
A stroll down Times Square, a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and a visit to the Empire State Building are the typical locations people check out when visiting New York City. While there is nothing wrong with playing the role of a tourist in the Big Apple, you might want to take a break from the norm and check out these three unique views of the city that never sleeps. Read More »
Fried oysters at the Stone Park Cafe in Brooklyn, NY
Believe it or not, there is more to New York City than just the island of Manhattan. When you are in town be sure to hail a taxi or hop a train ride and check out one of the “outer boroughs.” One in particular that any visitor to the Big Apple should check out is Brooklyn.
If you make your way to the family- and foodie-friendly neighborhood of Park Slope, you will most definitely want to take a stroll down Fifth Avenue a.k.a. “Restaurant Row.” Among the baby carriages you will find many different types of eateries – fancy restaurants, quirky cafes, and everything in between. Read More »
Cheeseburger & fries at Buttermilk Channel restaurant in Brooklyn, NY
Manhattan may still be the best bet for fancy five-star meals, but now a foodie trip to NYC can’t be complete without a trip across the river for what’s being called “new Brooklyn cuisine”—farm-to-table fare featuring adventurous ingredient combinations, and served in a laid-back, barnyard-chic setting. These three newbies do it best.
Buttermilk Channel (524 Court Street): Every bite is a surprise at this somewhat-out-of-the-way Carroll Gardens restaurant. Complimentary popovers are dotted with sea salt and honey; house-made pickles bring a tangy, spicy kick; and roasted almonds are doused in maple and bacon. Read More »
Classic poutine: French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds
[Photo: Flickr/JoelZimmer]
It remains unclear whether it’s the hearty ingredients, the kitsch factor, the maple syrup or something else, but New York’s latest ethnic food boomlet comes from our nearest neighbors. Here are three new spots to sample Manhattan’s new take on Canadian cuisine.
T Poutine: Forget hot dogs and pizza. The Lower East Side party set has a new late-night, soak-up-the-alcohol snack. Poutine is a French Canadian specialty that consists of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, served here with gut-busting extras like ground beef and bacon. Someone call the cardiologist. This BYOB joint is open ’til 5am on weekends, and a quick walk from the Thompson LES on Allen Street. 168 Ludlow St.
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