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 »
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"KC-style" pork spare ribs from Blue Smoke restaurant in New York City
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Texas, Carolina and Kansas City may more often come to mind when you think of genuine Barbecue, but New York chefs have been getting especially creative behind their smokers as of late, and the City is suddenly awash in BBQ joints that rival the best. Here are four must-stops for any NY-bound BBQ fan:
Daisy May’s: Classically trained chef Adam Lang turns to BBQ at this Hell’s Kitchen spot, right near brand new hotel Ink 48. An over-the-top option for groups is calling ahead to request a whole hog. 623 Eleventh Avenue
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L'Ecole
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Having grown accustomed to elaborate foodie feasts during the boom years, recession-era New Yorkers are always looking for a high-end restaurant discount. Some of the best deals can be found at restaurants attached to culinary academies, where you’ll get meals prepared by soon-to-be top chefs — complete with A-list ingredients, white tablecloths, and all the fancy trappings of a five-star restaurant — but at a fraction of the price because everyone from the kitchen crew to the waitstaff are still in school. These aren’t exactly bargain basement meals, but considering the quality of what you’re getting, they’re some of the best deals around. Read More »
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