The Vegetarian Food Festival is one of NYC most anticipated events of the year. A weekend long celebration of healthy food, lots of vendors, guest speakers and free swag brings thousands of people together under one roof March 1st and 2nd. This year, that roof is the Metropolitan Pavilion. If you are vegetarian, vegan, veg…
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The words “flea market” may conjure up notions of old dirty stuff worn and sold by grandmas that have no relevance or place in your modern life. We are here to debunk that myth and let you in on a little secret – quality flea markets are NYC’s biggest not-so-secretive secret. It’s not surprising to…
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Wylie Dufresne, the force behind world-renowned WD-50, brings a more relaxed vibe to Alder, an excellent East Village restaurant that we think is worthy of its critical acclaim: “Here is a Sunday brunch that’s everything you might hope for from Wylie Dufresne, the man who once confessed a love of eggs so great that he’d…
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This crazy weather keeps us cooped up in the house for spans of time longer than we should admit. Our muscles need to stretch and we crave a healthy dose of exercise to get those endorphins pumping. Nothing gets blood pumping and muscles moving like yoga. The chosen activity of the typically calm and spiritual…
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Running parallel to Broadway is Mercer, home to a bevy of the coolest designer stores and quaint restaurants. Check out these hand-picked shops lining those historic cobblestone blocks, and do some high-end shopping on Mercer Street. Kate Spade Kate Spade’s flagship is on the corner of Broome and Mercer, and with her whimsical designs, its…
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Ever heard of a diner with a one hour wait time? Only at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, where every meal is a show, literally. People come from far and wide to eat to the sound of their illustrious waiter’s voice. Lorde’s “Royals” Performed at Ellen’s Stardust Diner New hit songs and oldies-but-goodies are belted out by…
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The Frick Collection, located on the Upper East Side, on Fifth Avenue, between 70th and 71st Street, houses the collection of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, once referred to as “the most hated man in America” because of his 19th century steelworker strike-breaking activities. It’s not overwhelmingly huge like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, so you…
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April Bloomfield, one of the food industry’s hottest chefs — in the upper echelon alongside Mario Batali, David Chang, and the legendary Fergus Henderson — is behind The Spotted Pig, one of the hottest gastropubs in the West Village. Per Michelin: “Laid-back servers may look like hipster grad students, but are deeply knowledgeable and committed…
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The Lower East Side of Manhattan is home to a killer music scene. The multitude of intimate venues showcasing really promising talent are worth the trek downtown. Since each place is special for its own reasons, we’re going to break it down for you so you don’t have to bar hop for hours before finding…
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Hanging on the west side of Manhattan, the Museum of Modern Art is an iconic destination full of white walls splashed with colorful paintings, inventions and exhibits. Consisting of over 4 floors plus an outdoor garden/seating area, MOMA keeps people coming back again and again. The top floor is home to their most timely exhibitions.…
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