Twenty years ago, a group of pals got together in their favorite coffee hangout, and invited us to watch their entirely wacky lives unfold. (Twenty years? Let’s all take this moment to feel old together.) For ten seasons, we listened to renditions of “Smelly Cat” and watched as Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, Ross, and Joey…
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Spending a day in the city can drain your wallet if you’re not careful. There’s so much to do that’s worth laying down money for! It doesn’t have to be that way, though. New York’s full of awesome destinations where you don’t have to pay a dime. For example, you can visit the Smithsonian’s National…
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At Seastreak, we like to keep our customers updated on the most interesting things to do in New York, so you don’t have to go digging for a way to pass the time. Folks who don’t know about our blog (poor, deprived souls that they are) and want to know what’s happening in the city…
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Seastreak’s full of patriots, and we’re big believers in the red, white, and blue. (Though when you look at our ferries, you’ll notice we’re kind of fond of blue. What can we say? It’s nautical.) One of the coolest parts of America is how it’s full of influences from other countries brought together to give…
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New York’s police force is full of heroes. Sure, everyone grumbles about the police now and then, but we know that no matter what trouble hits New York, the police will meet the challenge. You can learn more about the history of our world-famous police force at the New York City Police Museum! It’s at…
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Food doesn’t just have to nourish the body. Some foods also nourish the soul, with flavors that soothe the spirit as much as they fill the stomach. Doesn’t even matter if you’re familiar with a particular dish. Eating it still feels like going home. When you’re looking for a little culinary comfort, head up to…
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The most memorable plays are often the most intimate, where we have the opportunity to grow close to a small cast. By the end, we feel like we know the characters as we would our best friends. Step into the lives of two pen pals as they share each other’s best and worst times in…
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The purpose of art has many layers. On the topmost layer, it looks nice hanging on the wall, and lends its joyfulness or gravitas to the room in which it is displayed. As you dig down through the layers of art’s objective, however, you find far more than the decorative reasons. Art can challenge how…
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You can find a little bit of everything at South Street Seaport. Catch a movie, buy a brand new bag, or fill your belly with a variety of different treats. Could be, though, you’re just looking for a comfortable place to settle in for some good food in a relaxed atmosphere. In that case, you…
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Making coffee’s part art, part science, but the basics of it are pretty simple. In most cases, water goes through the grounds and comes out the other side as the elixir of life and wakefulness. At Jack’s Stir Brew, however, they like to stir things up. Literally. Next time you’re stepping off a Seastreak ferry…
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