Posts in August 2014

Go Go Curry

  August 19, 2014  //  Go Go Curry

Curry is practically an international language of delicious comfort food. When hearing the word “curry”, most people think about Indian foods, like the tasty tikka masala, or a hearty vindaloo. Varieties of curry, however, grace tables all throughout Asia, from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, China, and Japan. Haven’t tried Japanese-style curry yet? Well, you’re in…

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Gary Busey’s One-Man Hamlet

  August 18, 2014  //  Gary Busey’s One-Man Hamlet

Seastreak can take you to the heart of Manhattan, it’s true, but we’ll also take you to the fringe! The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC in the vernacular) isn’t your average festival, and it doesn’t take itself too seriously. You might not find better proof than the spectacular Gary Busey’s One-Man Hamlet, playing until…

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Lower Manhattan Tuesdays

  August 15, 2014  //  Lower Manhattan Tuesdays

Looking for a cool mid-week jaunt to NYC for some tasty treats?  Check out this Tasting Table NYC article from a Lower Manhattan Tuesday’s promotion: “GET DOWN (TOWN) Cash in on downtown Manhattan deals Feel the need to mix up your midweek routine? You have a new reason to love going out during the week,…

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Pound & Pence

  August 14, 2014  //  Uncategorized

New York’s variety of pubs is one of the many things to love about the city. In the Financial District alone, you can find a host of Irish pubs, not to mention a German bierhaus with bars made in Germany and a New Zealand eatery with Maori-style decor. England is another represented at Pound &…

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Blue Man Group

  August 13, 2014  //  Uncategorized

More than thirty years ago, three friends painted themselves blue and started appearing on the streets of Manhattan. Because hey, why not? And in New York, what would have gotten them weird looks anywhere else, turned into a wildly popular show. The Blue Man Group’s show now spans the globe and has found all but…

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Route 66 Smokehouse

  August 12, 2014  //  Route 66 Smokehouse

The words “American cuisine” summon up images of juicy hot dogs and hot apple pie, but our nation’s food legacy has much more to offer. Used to be, the best way to take a tour of our nation was along the historic Route 66 highway, where you could eat your way across America one city…

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Fraunces Tavern Museum

  August 11, 2014  //  Fraunces Tavern Museum

Watercooler chats about the Revolutionary War (the hottest topic since ancient Rome, when we had Julius Caesar’s unfortunate choice in wardrobe accessories to gossip about) seem to center on places like Boston. New York’s place in this important part of our nation’s history gets overlooked in favor of talking about an incident with tea, and…

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The Maids

  August 8, 2014  //  The Maids

This is a limited-run production worth cleaning up for! Grab your tickets fast, and hop on board a Seastreak ferry so you don’t miss what’s sure to be an unforgettable performance. Until August 16, you can catch Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett in a new translation of Jean Genet’s famous play The Maids at the…

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BFB

  August 7, 2014  //  BFB

You’ve made it through Monday, the Tuesday grind, and Wednesday humpday. Why not reward yourself on Thursday with an Owl’s Brew cocktail to wash down the day? Now through August 27, you only have to drop a few pennies on the bar to enjoy a drink at BFB on the Highline. From 6-8 PM, the…

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Bavaria Bierhaus

  August 6, 2014  //  Bavaria Bierhaus

Das Bier We at Seastreak like to keep a positive outlook and talk about the finest things in life. Today, we divert away from the best to give you the wurst: If you’re thirsty for delicious, imported German brews, or hungry for good eats, you’ve only got a couple blocks to walk from Pier 11…

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