Note: The following story is not an April Fool’s story a week late. A 23-foot giant yellow teddy bear will make its way to New York City and be on display for the next five months with the enormous masterpiece expected to sell for $9 million at a Christie’s auction in May. The bronze teddy…
If you’re in New York City anytime between now and April 10th, you’ll probably see a few more men in kilts than you’re normally used to since it is in fact Scotland Week 2011 here in the Big Apple. There are plenty of events scheduled celebrating Scottish-American heritage and culture in the NYC, including Whisky…
Over the past several months, I have traveled quite a bit. The journeys often differ in time and in scenery, based on the mode of transportation I choose, but the destination always remains the same. I’ve traveled through snowstorms, rainstorms, and hailstorms– sometimes in the darkness of night, other times, when the sun hangs high…
I love traveling around New York each day. But hopping on the train, taking the express bus and hailing a cab can get pretty damn expensive. I easily, like most Big Apple residents, spend thousands of dollars each year on transportation to get from point A to point B. But group buying startup Scoop St.,…
UPDATE: New York City Winter Restaurant Week has been extended through February 27, 2011! Loosen those notches on your belt and get ready to take a bite out of the Big Apple because New York City Winter Restaurant Week is upon us once again! The 2011 edition will offer special deals on meals from some…
I recently stayed at the Jewel Hotel (aka The Jewel Facing Rockefeller Center) during one of the busiest times of the year in the Big Apple – Christmas! Yes normally I avoid at all costs going anywhere near a tourist trap in my city, however I am a sucker for Christmas and actually enjoy the…
New York City is one of the top places in the United States for live entertainment, and thousands of travelers go there every year with plans to catch a show. 2010 was a big year for concerts featuring artists like Jay-Z , Eminem, and Lady Gaga. It was also a successful year for Broadway musicals…
Over the last few weeks I have been dipping into the prize closet and giving out goodies to my readers including a $50 Oasis Day Spa Gift card and an Altec Lansing inMotion Compact. Both prizes were picked by yours truly to be featured on my site because a) I had a great experience with…