The Upper East Side isn’t really known for its culinary fare, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t more than a few good restaurants deserving of recognition. Neighborhood locals routinely stay close to home, visiting mainstays like Beyoglu when they’re craving a Mediterranean meze platter fit for a king, or Toloache for those days when a shot of good tequila is needed to wash away the day.
As a neighborhood, TriBeCa is a part of New York to see and be seen, especially if you’re a financier bigwig who’s decided to settle down and raise a family. As it consistently ranks as one of the most expensive zip codes in the country, prices at restaurants often follow suit, but that doesn’t mean the food doesn’t live up to the sticker shock.
Revealing summer solstice traditions from the past and present. Get out those sunnies, cause the solstice is almost upon us. This year summer solstice falls on June 21, 2015 and is the official start of summer. It’s appropriate, considering the word “solstice” is derived from the Latin term “solstitium,” meaning “sun stands still.” You may have big plans to celebrate this year, but will they compare to what went down on previous summer solstices?
New York City is a magical city for the cocktail enthusiast. There are bars of every theme, color and smell in this great metropolis. The only challenge: Finding them. In a concrete labyrinth, where half the bars are unmarked, actually locating the best places to imbibe can be tough. Here’s my down and dirty guide to finding some of the best bars in New York.
Located in Midtown Manhattan, Chambers Hotel is at the center of everything you’d ever want to see and do during your visit to New York. The noise and chaos found on 56th Street seem to go silent as soon as you walk through the front door of this charming boutique hotel. Grab a latté and birthday-cake truffle at Momofuku Milk Bar — the Christina Tosi dessert bar connected to the hotel — or lunch at David Chang’s Má Pêche before retreating to your room to relax and unwind.
The Lowell New York City is elegantly situated on Manhattan’s fashionable Upper East Side, The Lowell enjoys the best of both worlds – serene privacy and un-matched convenience. East 63rd Street between Madison and Park Avenues is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave for some of New York’s most prestigious addresses.
New York is the state of America. It is popular for its huge buildings, shopping malls, architecture, museums, harbors and most of the all popular for the Statue of Liberty.
For those interested in more personalized service and style, we have compiled a list of the top 10 boutique hotels in New York City that fits your style. Whether you want to base yourself around the corner from MoMA, near Times Square or alongside the High Line, there are small boutique hotels scattered throughout the city. The effect is a bit like staying in a friend’s apartment—if your friend happens to be an architect or interior designer.
