tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23413792518557321762024-03-05T12:18:29.649-08:00A's list NYCHand-selected recommendations for exploring another side of NYCUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-16239824923825680052010-02-20T07:59:00.000-08:002010-02-20T21:25:54.760-08:00Sky Gardens<i>The buildings in NYC reach for the sky and so do the gardens. </i><br />
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<a href="http://www.thehighline.org/">The High Line</a><br />
Built in the 1930s to lift freight trains 30 feet into the air to make the streets safer, the High Line fell into disarray. <span dir="ltr" id=":3k">However, in the summer of 2009, it opened after undergoing a multi-million dollar reconstruction, bringing a new luster to the Meatpacking district. </span>Strolling along this former track gives you a unique vantage point to the city as you are no longer on the ground, but not too high up to be disconnected from the world beneath you. (Entrance at Gansevoort & Washington Street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&view=map&q=122+Gansevoort+St&sll=40.714834,-74.00713&sspn=0.001757,0.003449&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Gansevoort+St,+New+York,+10014&ll=40.74038,-74.007661&spn=0.003715,0.006899&z=17">Map</a>)<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&view=map&q=122+Gansevoort+St&sll=40.714834,-74.00713&sspn=0.001757,0.003449&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Gansevoort+St,+New+York,+10014&ll=40.74038,-74.007661&spn=0.003715,0.006899&z=17"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.rockefellercenter.com/">Rockefeller Center</a><br />
Best known for its Christmas tree, ice staking rink, The Today Show and high-end shops, Rockefeller Center is also home to an impressive collection of sky gardens. Perched 140 feet up in the air, The Sky Gardens of Rockefeller Center were constructed with two thousand species of plants, three thousand tons of soil and pipes and pumps to circulate ninety-six thousand gallons of water for the streams and fountains ("Great Fortune," Daniel Orkent). While seldom open to the public, visitors can see the gardens from Rockefeller Center's observation deck, <a href="http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/">Top of the Rock</a>. The gardens below are on 5th Avenue between 49th & 50th street on top of the buildings.<br />
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<a href="http://www1.macys.com/index.ognc">Macy's Herald Square</a><br />
Macy's flagship store is so huge it has food/snack options on six floors. Spread over a full city block, Macy's Herald square is 2.2 million square feet (204,386 square meters), hosts an average of 40,000 shoppers each day and keeps 4 million items in stock. While the sign outside says its the world's largest store, it was overtaken in June 2009, when it became the second largest after Shinsegae Centum City in Busan, South Korea. (34th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&ie=UTF8&q=macy%27s+herald+square&fb=1&gl=us&hq=macy%27s+herald+square&hnear=Williston+Park,+NY&cid=0,0,51482017012140005&ei=RpxsS9TlJMTU8Qb_jLWQBw&ved=0CAwQnwIwAA&ll=40.753434,-73.990238&spn=0.007428,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.esbnyc.com/index2.cfm?CFID=36905482&CFTOKEN=57637625">The Empire State Building</a><br />
The Empire State Building is the tallest building in New York and the second tallest building in the United States. The building is 85 floors and has 2,158,000 square feet (200,484 square meters) of commercial and office space. With more than 1,000 business and 20,000 plus employees the Empire State Building is the country's largest private office complex. The building's Observatory located on the 86th floor offers panoramic views and hosts over 3.5 million visitors each year. Since opening to the public almost 110 million people have visited this landmark observation deck. (350 5th Avenue, between 33rd and 34th St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=The+Empire+State+building&hl=en&cd=1&ei=hKdsS_yMI4yAzgSY9NWhCg&sll=40.75818,-73.985624&sspn=0.026396,0.055189&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10486035129809466739&ved=0CE8QpQY&hq=The+Empire+State+building&hnear=&ll=40.750752,-73.985538&spn=0.0066,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.stjohndivine.org/">Cathedral of St. John the Divine</a><br />
Upon entering the massive St. John Divine you will be lost in its splendor. As you further explore the Cathedral including its chapels, you will feel as if you have been transported to Europe. St. John the Divine is the largest Cathedral in the world and the fourth largest Christian church in the world. On the floor of the church you will see markers indicating the size of other world churches. St. John the Divine has daily tours, and its services are open to the public - visit the website for more information. The cathedral is also conveniently located near <a href="http://alistnyc.blogspot.com/2010/01/pastries.html">The Hungarian Pastry Shop</a>, Columbia University and three parks - Riverside, Morningside and Central Park. (<span class="adr" dir="ltr" id="adr">1047 Amsterdam Ave at 1</span><span class="adr" dir="ltr" id="adr">12th St.,</span> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=cathedral+of+st.+john+the+divine&sll=40.780468,-73.969048&sspn=0.003713,0.006899&ie=UTF8&hq=cathedral+of+st.+john+the+divine&hnear=Cathedral+of+St+John+the+Divine,+New+York,+NY+10025&ll=40.804511,-73.962772&spn=0.007423,0.013797&z=16">Map</a>)<br />
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The Met is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. "Its collections include more than two million works of art spanning 5,000 years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe." The building is two million square feet (200,000+ square meters) and hosts over 5 million visitors each year. The Egyptian collection alone has 36,000 objects on display and there are more than 2,500 European paintings. While some may try to see the whole museum in one trip its nearly impossible. Best to pick what you are most interested in and see it in greater depth. (1000 5th Avenue, at 82nd street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Metropolitan+Museum+of+Art,+New+York,+NY+10028&hl=en&cd=2&ei=BWBfS57JL6SwNdTZrJoJ&sll=40.782568,-73.965472&sspn=0.012119,0.02285&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=15215259351595290687&ved=0CB0QpQY&hq=Metropolitan+Museum+of+Art,+New+York,+NY+10028&hnear=&ll=40.788795,-73.94949&spn=0.026384,0.055189&z=14&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZfWTi_8t7izN3W1smPXtZV1znvuMcc59WF-B3MQJgMiJrJY4B0mOjp3UNCSsuIbBCzCO59T04tnu7xS3S3HvHH7Fg-TDYM0xQzTh2BGcRN-dC5ySYhhih7i7yz_15MD79pl_qzCQQWo/s1600-h/P1050908.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434904797095942066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZfWTi_8t7izN3W1smPXtZV1znvuMcc59WF-B3MQJgMiJrJY4B0mOjp3UNCSsuIbBCzCO59T04tnu7xS3S3HvHH7Fg-TDYM0xQzTh2BGcRN-dC5ySYhhih7i7yz_15MD79pl_qzCQQWo/s320/P1050908.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden" /><input id="jsProxy" onclick="jsCall();" type="hidden" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.hospitalityholdings.com/">The Campbell Apartment</a><br />
Hidden inside Grand Central Terminal it's easy to miss the Campbell Apartment, which is actually a bar and lounge. Once the luxurious office and salon of 1920's mogul John Campbell, the current space maintains the original interior including extensive woodwork, decorative beamed ceiling and an immense glass window. During rush hour the Campbell Apartment is more crowded with commuters or the after work crowd, so late night and weekends are probably a better time to visit and have one of their signature drinks such as the "Prohibition Punch" or "Terrace Punch." Proper attire is required - no sneakers, t-shirts, shorts or other less formal clothing. (<span class="adr" dir="ltr" id="adr">15 Vanderbilt Ave, between 42nd & 43rd St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Campbell+apartment+grand+central&hl=en&cd=1&ei=Q0psS6b6M6LmNaurhMkE&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,55.810547&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=13352728238302049856&ved=0CE8QpQY&hq=Campbell+apartment+grand+central&hnear=&ll=40.755677,-73.977599&spn=0.006892,0.013626&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)</span><br />
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<u>Aye Simon Reading Room</u><br />
The <a href="http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york">Guggenheim Museum</a> designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is an architectural masterpiece. Between admiring the exhibits and enjoying the museum's vertigo inducing gallery it is easy to miss the small reading room located on the second ramp. The reading room contains books on the current and past exhibits and about the museum itself. It's a nice little oasis among the usually crowded museum. What is also interesting is that this room was designed by the famous architect Richard Meier, best known for designing museums and houses. (1071 Fifth Avenue, between 88th & 89th St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=guggenheim+museum&hl=en&cd=2&ei=sEpsS-bXNIzaMaGswOgE&sll=40.782974,-73.958992&sspn=0.020277,0.038418&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=12569702248600838773&ved=0CCQQpQY&hq=guggenheim+museum&hnear=&ll=40.785611,-73.958395&spn=0.006889,0.013626&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.mariebelle.com/">MarieBelle</a><br />
Inside a small store in SoHo, past an incredible (and tempting) chocolate selection is a Cacao Bar and Tea Salon. This small dining area offers an Old World experience in the New World. You'll think you are sipping hot chocolate in Paris or Vienna. Visit our <a href="http://alistnyc.blogspot.com/2010/01/chocolate-tour.html">Chocolate Tour</a> section for more chocolate suggestions. (<span class="if-text">484 Broome Street</span>, between West Broadway and Wooster St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mariebelle+nyc&hl=en&cd=1&ei=bW5YS_iDCKCMNYS5macJ&sll=40.741027,-73.987326&sspn=0.064219,0.044751&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=1294176388421162664&ved=0CCAQpQY&hq=mariebelle+nyc&hnear=&ll=40.723356,-74.000645&spn=0.01405,0.027595&z=15&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden" /><input id="jsProxy" onclick="jsCall();" type="hidden" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.rockefellercenter.com/index.php/section/2#/2/2/-1/14/">Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center</a><br />
This ice skating rink is one of the most famous rinks in the world and a very popular NYC attraction. Depending when you go you can expect crowds as well as many on-lookers. You have a pretty good chance of skating here if you want as the rink is usually open from October through April. (<span class="adr" dir="ltr" id="adr">601 5th Avenue, between 49th & 50th St.</span>, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Ice+Rink+Rockefeller+Center&hl=en&cd=1&ei=PZdrS5XLIZHCyATtsb2VCQ&sll=40.759838,-73.983135&sspn=0.014043,0.027595&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=11528302010287142911&ved=0CFMQpQY&hq=Ice+Rink+Rockefeller+Center&hnear=&ll=40.760895,-73.978436&spn=0.007021,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.thepondatbryantpark.com/">The Pond at Bryant Park</a><br />
Ever winter for the last few years Bryant Park, home to Fashion Week, is transformed into a winter wonderland with an ice skating rink and holiday shops. Admission to the Pond is free, but you still have to pay to rent skates. (40th-42nd Street & 6th Avenue, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=bryant+park&hl=en&cd=2&ei=YJZrS-6VHozeyASljNWfCQ&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,56.513672&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=360490771593744532&ved=0CFQQpQY&hq=bryant+park&hnear=&ll=40.759838,-73.983135&spn=0.014043,0.027595&z=15&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.wollmanskatingrink.com/main_wollman.htm">Wollman Rink</a><br />
Located inside Central Park the Wollman Rink has a picturesque background while skating. First built in 1949 and later upgraded and managed by Donald Trump the Wollman Rink is typically open from November through April. (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=wollman+Rink&hl=en&cd=1&ei=BJhrS4LwM4mMygTFl7GWCQ&sll=40.767506,-73.974431&sspn=0.020282,0.038418&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=3268034783064570164&ved=0CEsQpQY&hq=wollman+Rink&hnear=&ll=40.772807,-73.974552&spn=0.014853,0.027595&z=15&iwloc=A">Map</a>)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-91788033174702668292010-02-04T15:53:00.000-08:002010-02-20T21:30:48.533-08:00Build your own Olympics<i>While the Olympics will not be coming to NYC in 2012, you can still watch many of the same summer as well as winter sports. NYC is one of the few regions where you can see so many professional sports teams & events in one place. </i><br />
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<u>Tennis</u><br />
There are only four Tennis Grand Slams and one of them takes place as the <a href="http://www.usopen.org/">U.S. Open</a> in Flushing, Queens. For two weeks in late August/early September the best tennis players from around the world compete to win the U.S. Open. While the final matches are played in Arthur Ashe Stadium, games also take place in smaller side courts. You can purchase day or evening game tickets as well as ground passes. <br />
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<u>Baseball</u><br />
Fans of baseball have two baseball teams to choose from in NY - the <a href="http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=nyy">Yankees</a> and the <a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=nym">Mets</a>. The Yankees play in the Bronx, while the Mets play in Flushing, Queens. Even though there will be no NYC Olympics, both teams have brand new stadiums. The baseball season runs for seven months (April - October), so if you want to see a game there's a good chance you'll have the opportunity.<br />
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<u>Marathon</u><br />
Every November, over 100,000 runners from around the world run the 26 mile course through all five boroughs of NYC. While winners don't receive a gold medal they do walk away with fame and a small fortune. <a href="http://www.nycmarathon.org/">The New York City Marathon</a> attracts two million spectators and over 300 million worldwide TV viewers.<br />
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<u>Equestrian</u><br />
While you won't be able to see an exact duplicate of the Olympic equestrian events you have the option of heading to Belmont Park to watch the <a href="http://www.belmont-stakes.info/">Belmont Stakes</a>. The Belmont Stakes which takes place in November is the final and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown horse race. The other two events are the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. The Belmont Stakes has the longest track at 1 1/2 miles (2.4 km) and a stadium which can accommodate nearly 90,000 spectators. The race is named after August Belmont who was a leading banker and horse racer of the 19th century. The first running of this famous race took place in 1867.<br />
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<u>Basketball</u><br />
Directly above Penn Station lies Madison Square Garden where the <a href="http://www.nba.com/knicks/">NY Knicks</a> have played since 1968. The Knicks team name is short for Knickerbockers. If you are curious what a Knickerboker is you can visit the team <a href="http://www.nba.com/knicks/history/whatsaknickerbocker.html">website</a> for what is perhaps the longest explanation of a name I have ever seen. The basketball season lasts from October/November through April.<br />
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<u>Ice Hockey</u><br />
Another team which plays in Madison Square Garden is the <a href="http://rangers.nhl.com/">NY Rangers</a>. The ice hockey season runs from October through April.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-71521206086850238612010-02-02T21:07:00.000-08:002010-02-20T21:31:32.724-08:00Learning without Homework<i>If visiting museums, Broadway and historical sights is not enough culture and education for your trip you can attend one of the many lectures, conversations or book readings offered everday in NYC. You can see famous celebrities interviewed, listen to a lecture by a leading intellectual, or hear your favorite author speak. Sometimes thee events be a little like attending a University class, but fortunately without the homework and tests. </i><br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.whsites.net/talk/">TimesTalks</a><br />
The New York Times, hosts "discussions with today's top talents and thinkers" in their Midtown headquarters. Writers/authors are the most popular guests, followed by actors. Some past speakers have included Stephen King, Paul Krugman, Ben Affleck and Michael Caine, . Tickets are approximately $30. (TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, between 7th & 8th Avenue, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=242+West+41st+Street&sll=40.767152,-73.979015&sspn=0.028082,0.055189&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=242+W+41st+St,+New+York,+10018&z=16">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.92y.org/shop/category.asp?category=888Lectures+and+Conversations888&92Y_drop=prog-lectures">92nd Street Y</a><br />
Located on the Upper East Side, the 92nd Street Y presents an impressive list lectures & conversations across many categories ranging from Arts & Entertainment to Business & Finance to Health & Wellness. Topics range from light subject matters to more academic programs. For example they have a "Captains of Industry" series featuring CEOs such as Jeff Immelt of General Electric while in their "Food Talks" series they might have a famous chef speak. Tickets are typically above $25 (1395 Lexington Avenue, 92nd St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1395+Lexington+Avenue&hl=en&cd=1&ei=CABpS8S-OouOygS-gYW1DQ&sll=40.782751,-73.952907&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=7978592680185978778&ved=0CCIQpQY&hq=1395+Lexington+Avenue&hnear=&ll=40.785221,-73.952901&spn=0.007425,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/storelocator/stores.aspx?x=y&">Barnes & Noble Author Events</a><br />
Barnes & Noble Bookstore hosts numerous events for authors in some of their NYC stores every month. While many authors are not household names, some very famous authors will also speak as well. You can search by location as well as by author. Events are free. While events are held in multiple locations, the 5th Avenue store is the main location. (555 5th Avenue, between 45th & 46th Street., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&ie=UTF8&q=barnes+%26+noble+5th+avenue&fb=1&gl=us&hq=barnes+%26+noble+5th+avenue&hnear=Williston+Park,+NY&cid=0,0,7579307391301104215&ei=FQJpS5TwOdTRlAfukoiVCA&ved=0CAwQnwIwAA&ll=40.757806,-73.979273&spn=0.007428,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-5887612964096057202010-02-02T18:49:00.000-08:002010-02-20T21:32:16.200-08:00Sidekicks<i>Batman has Robin, Dr. Evil has Mini Me and in NYC even some stores have sidekicks. While you'll usually want to stick with the main location, sometimes the sidekick location is more convenient, or less crowded. Some sidekicks are close replica's (Dr. Evil & Mini Me) while others are more like teammates (Batman and Robin).</i><br />
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<a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/index.ognc">Bloomingdale's</a><br />
Main Location: <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/store/index.ognc?action=STORE_DETAIL&storeId=40002">59th Street</a> store<br />
Sidekick: <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/store/index.ognc?action=STORE_DETAIL&storeId=110035">SoHo</a> store<br />
Bloomingdale's is one of the city's top high-end department stores as well as a nationwide chain. It first opened for business on 59th street in 1886. The store later expanded and to occupy the entire block in 1930. In an effort to appeal to younger crowds and create a different type of store, Bloomingdale's opened a location in the popular SoHo shopping area. The SoHo store is far smaller and is in a remodeled landmark 1860's building. (Main location: 59th & Lexington Avenue, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=bloomingdale's+59th+st.&hl=en&cd=2&ei=At1oS_eSIYGOzgSvu5C_DQ&sll=40.762162,-73.966184&sspn=0.010434,0.02193&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=3223689596730319754&ved=0CB8QpQY&hq=bloomingdale's+59th+st.&hnear=&ll=40.764763,-73.966334&spn=0.005217,0.010965&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>. Sidekick: 504 Broadway, between Spring and Broome Streets, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=504+broadway&sll=40.72238,-73.999593&sspn=0.008635,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=504+Broadway,+New+York,+10012&ll=40.723307,-73.999271&spn=0.009042,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=r0">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.moma.org/">Museum of Modern Art</a><br />
Main Location: <a href="http://www.moma.org/visit/plan/index">MoMA</a>, 53rd street<br />
Sidekick: <a href="http://www.ps1.org/">P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center</a><br />
The Museum of Modern Art operates two locations, the world famous location in Midtown Manhattan and the smaller less known P.S.1 in Queens. While they both feature modern art they are nearly polar opposites. MoMA 53rd St. is a huge modern glass and steel building with large galleries, a prime location and huge crowds. P.S.1 is in an old public school (P.S. stands for public school) with the art displayed in small old classrooms with small crowds. MoMA is a must see for anyone interested in modern art and/or NYC museums. It's hard to recommend visiting P.S.1 unless you have a lot of time, a strong interest in contemporary art or have a strange fascination with old NYC public schools. (Main location: 11 W53rd St. , <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11+w53rd+st.+ny+ny&hl=en&cd=5&ei=0-NoS7PfF6fCywS83vjHDQ&sll=40.760992,-73.977599&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=11537838210996563360&ved=0CCEQpQY&hq=11+w53rd+st.+ny+ny&hnear=&ll=40.762731,-73.976998&spn=0.009036,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>. Sidekick: P.S.1, 22-25 Jackson Avenue, Queens, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=P.S.1+&hl=en&cd=1&ei=B-RoS6D7BKfCywTU2vjGDQ&sll=40.745366,-73.947977&sspn=0.020288,0.038418&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=7373241606780431293&ved=0CCQQpQY&hq=P.S.1+&hnear=&ll=40.746493,-73.946464&spn=0.009039,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.tiffany.com/?siteid=1">Tiffany & Co.</a><br />
Main Location: 5th Avenue store<br />
Sidekick: 37 Wall Street store<br />
Tiffany's 5th Avenue store is world famous jewelery store with an impressive selection of diamonds, silver and other luxury products for sale. Tiffany's only had one store in NYC until 2007 they opened a sidekick store on 37 Wall Street. Located near the New York Stock Exchange in the heart of Wall Street Tiffany's is conveniently located near its Wall Street clientele. (Main location: 5th Avenue & W57th St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=tiffany's+5th+avenue&fb=1&gl=us&hq=tiffany's+5th+avenue&hnear=Williston+Park,+NY&cid=0,0,5982010020120617587&ei=O95oS_OUJZTL8Qaz4_W_Bw&ved=0CBEQnwIwAA&ll=40.764356,-73.973973&spn=0.009036,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>. Sidekick: 37 Wall St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=tiffany's+wall+street&gl=us&hl=en&cd=2&ei=iOBoS-D9AYuOygS-gYW1DQ&sll=40.764356,-73.973973&sspn=0.009036,0.013797&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=93409839015597338&ved=0CB0QpQY&hq=tiffany's+wall+street&hnear=&ll=40.707515,-74.010236&spn=0.008637,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.jr.com/information/directions.jsp">J&R Electronics</a><br />
Main Location: Downtown by City Hall<br />
Sidekick: J&R Express in Macy's<br />
J&R is an electronics megastore in Downtown Manhattan which has been in business for nearly 40 years. J&R sells everything from computers to cameras to kitchen appliances. They also operate a small J&R sidekick in Macy's huge Herald Square store. (Main location: 23 Park Row, between Beekman and Ann Streets, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=J%26R+Electronics,+1+Park+Row&hl=en&cd=1&ei=q-FoS-j9BpuuywT6ntmYDQ&sll=40.713972,-74.007983&sspn=0.006961,0.013819&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=12368384224374095226&ved=0CB8QpQY&hq=J%26R+Electronics,+1+Park+Row&hnear=&ll=40.712622,-74.007618&spn=0.008637,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>. Sidekick: Macy's 34th St. & 7th Avenue, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Macy's,+1315+Broadway,+New+York,+NY&hl=en&cd=1&ei=YOFoS46kF5uuywTpou2ZDQ&sll=40.750801,-73.987942&sspn=0.006925,0.014677&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=51482017012140005&ved=0CCQQpQY&hq=Macy's,+1315+Broadway,+New+York,+NY&hnear=&ll=40.752556,-73.990238&spn=0.008631,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-47881668495864405452010-01-31T18:37:00.000-08:002010-02-20T21:32:38.825-08:00Gadgetland<i>Whether you are looking to see the next cutting edge gadget or make a purchase there are plenty of stores to visit.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.apple.com/retail/locator/index.html?storename=Apple%20Store&q=new%20york%20city">Apple Store</a><br />
There are four Apple Stores in NYC - Soho, Union Square, Upper West Side and Fifth Avenue. Apple's flagship store is on Fifth Avenue, located under a Louvre like glass box. Upon entering the store you descend into an underground electronics layer which is buzzing with Apple fans. <a href="http://www.apple.com/retail/locator/index.html?storename=Apple%20Store&q=new%20york%20city">Apple NYC locations</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.samsungexperience.com/us/experience/index.html">Samsung Experience</a> <br />
Samsung opened its Experience site in 2004 in the Time Warner Center's third floor. Although this looks like a store, and is located among stores this is not a store. Rather it is a 10,000 square foot (930 square meters) "interactive emporium" featuring hundreds of Samsung products including TVs, cell phones, cameras, computer and much more. The Samsung Experience is free, it's great for gadget lovers and a nice place to visit if you have the chance. Plus, they have free WiFi, phone charging stations and technical consultations. (10 Columbus Circle, 3rd floor, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Time+Warner+Center&sll=40.767867,-73.982964&sspn=0.031397,0.055189&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=Fd8UbgIdJhyX-w&split=0&hq=&hnear=Time+Warner+Center&ll=40.769817,-73.982921&spn=0.015698,0.027595&z=15&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SYStoreLocatorDetailView?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&storeIndex=49">Sony Style Retail Store</a><br />
Within Sony's NY office tower and next to public plaza is the Sony Style Store. Similar to the Samsung store countless products are on display, however, these products can be bought. Due to the steep retail prices, you'd be better off going elsewhere to make your purchases. (550 Madison Avenue, between 55th and 56th St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=sony+style&hl=en&cd=1&ei=SNxlS4SDKZHCyAT3-oW0DA&sll=40.76122,-73.97378&sspn=0.007444,0.013797&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=7596978377726561442&ved=0CCEQpQY&hq=sony+style&hnear=&ll=40.76395,-73.973501&spn=0.007443,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12092&type=page&_requestid=291731">Best Buy</a><br />
Best Buy is a nation-wide chain so its NY stores are hardly unique, however, if you are looking for gadgets it should be on your list. The <a href="http://stores.bestbuy.com/1028/">Fifth Avenue store</a>, not far from Rockefeller Center is often frequented by tourists. Additionally, it's <a href="http://stores.bestbuy.com/1531/">Union Square store is</a> often open 24 hours a day. Best Buy has many choices and good prices. (Fifth Avenue store: 529 5th Ave, between 43rd and 44th, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=529+5th+Ave&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=529+5th+Ave,+New+York,+10017&ll=40.756636,-73.980045&spn=0.007428,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=r1">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.jr.com/information/directions.jsp">J&R</a><br />
If you are downtown you can visit J&R which has been in business for nearly 40 years. J&R is megastore and they "not only sell an incredible array of CDs and a vast selection of top computer goods, but also digital cameras, cell phones, TVs, stereos, MP3 players, DVDs, kitchen appliances and much more." J&R also has a J&R Express at Macy's Herald Square store. (23 Park Row, between Beekman and Ann Streets, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=J%26R+Electronics,+1+Park+Row&hl=en&cd=1&ei=IfRlS-aACZHCyASW_aW0DA&sll=40.713972,-74.007983&sspn=0.006961,0.013819&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=12368384224374095226&ved=0CB8QpQY&hq=J%26R+Electronics,+1+Park+Row&hnear=&ll=40.713517,-74.007576&spn=0.007026,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-66449876163326324912010-01-30T17:22:00.000-08:002010-02-20T21:33:33.335-08:00Decadence<i>Not only is NY the most expensive city in the U.S., but it is also one of the most expensive cities in the world. With such wealth comes some great decadence.</i><br />
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<u>Living</u><br />
There's no lack of expensive homes and apartments in NYC. Some of the most expensive streets include Park Avenue, 5th Avenue and Central Park West. <br />
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One of the most expensive apartment buildings constructed recently (2006-7) is <a href="http://www.15cpw.com/home.html">15 Central Park West</a>. Designed by Robert A.M Stern, Dean of the Yale School of Architecture, 15 CPW is the height of decadence. Even the exterior is expensive - it's facade is limestone, making it one of "the few all-limestone<i><i></i></i> buildings to join the Manhattan skyline in one hundred years." In 2006, Sandy Weil, the former chairman and CEO of Citigroup paid $42.4 million, or $6,287 a square foot (0.093 m²) for a full-floor penthouse with Central Park views. (15 CPW, between 61st & 62nd St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=15+Central+Park+West+New+York&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=15+Central+Park+West,+New+York,+10023&z=16">Map</a>) <br />
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<u>Dining</u><br />
NYC features some of the top chefs and restaurants in the world. Some of the famous chefs include Jean-Georges, Daniel Boulud and Laurent Tourondel. <br />
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Head to the 4th Floor of the <a href="http://www.shopsatcolumbuscircle.com/info/trbc/trbc_home.cfm">Time Warner Center</a> to be surrounded by some of the most expensive restaurants in the city. One restaurant is <a href="http://www.perseny.com/">Per Se</a> which is owned by renowned chef Thomas Keller. Per Se, which has views overlooking Central Park, "offers two prix fixe tasting menus in the main dining room for $275; a 9 course Tasting of Seasonal Vegetables or the 9 course Chef’s Tasting Menu, which changes daily. For lunch, in addition to the two 9 course menus, a shorter 5 course menu is available for $175." Per Se received the Zagat Survey's highest overall rating for three consecutive years and three stars in the Michelin Guide to NYC. (10 Columbus Circle, between 58th & 59th St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Per+Se&sll=40.769759,-73.981211&sspn=0.007427,0.013797&g=15+Central+Park+West+New+York&ie=UTF8&hq=Per+Se&hnear=15+Central+Park+West,+New+York,+NY+10023&ll=40.770337,-73.981204&spn=0.00702,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<u>Shopping</u><br />
There are countless ways to spend a fortune shopping in New York. High end stores can be found all over the city, but have the greatest concentration on Fifth Avenue (50th-59th) and Madison Avenue (60's - 70's). Stretched along these 30+ blocks are many of the world's top brands including Ferragamo, Gucci, Chanel, Armani, Versace and Ralph Lauren. Additionally there are luxurious department stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman's and Barney's, plus such famous jewelers as Harry Winston and Tiffany.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-12842204880618521952010-01-30T09:37:00.000-08:002010-01-30T09:37:41.870-08:00A Day in Japan<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">For those who haven't had a chance to visit Japan, or even those that have, NYC offers plenty of ways to spend a pretend day in Japan.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
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Start your day off by heading to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden's <a href="http://www.bbg.org/exp/stroll/japanese.html">Japanese Garden</a>. The garden, which was built in 1914 and 1915, was the first Japanese garden to be created in an American public garden. It is one of the oldest and most visited Japanese gardens outside of Japan. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden also has more than 200 cherry trees of Asian origins, making it one of the top cherry tree visited sites outside of Japan. (1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=brooklyn+botanical+garden&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.66491,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=brooklyn+botanical+garden&hnear=&ll=40.674649,-73.961592&spn=0.03053,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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Next head to the department store <a href="http://www.takashimaya-ny.com/">Takishamaya-NY</a> for some shopping. The original Takishamaya dates back to the 1830s in Kyoto, Japan. Currently, Takishamaya is one of the world's largest department store chains with 20 stores in Japan. The NY store which opened in 1958 offers "rare and wonderful designs and artisan-made pieces culled from around the globe." The store also has a floral boutique, restaurant & tea cafe and spa. (693 Fifth Avenue, between 54th & 55th street, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=takashimaya+ny&sll=40.762162,-73.974842&sspn=0.003811,0.009645&ie=UTF8&cd=1&hq=takashimaya&hnear=New+York,+NY&ll=40.763154,-73.976762&spn=0.007216,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=D">Map</a>)<br />
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To really feel like you are in Japan head to <a href="http://bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp/ohb/02/contents/storeinfo.html">Kinokuniya Bookstore</a> which has an extensive selection of Japanese books, magazines and other items. While you probably won't be able to read anything it is a really interesting store. There is also a cafe on the second floor. (<span class="street-address">1073 6th Avenue, </span>between 40th & 41st street, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1073+6th+Avenu&sll=40.763154,-73.976762&sspn=0.007216,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1073+6th+Ave,+New+York,+10036&ll=40.755953,-73.984551&spn=0.007623,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=r1">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.japansociety.org/">The Japan Society</a> has a small gallery with exhibits which typically last a few months. The exhibits have varied from samurai swords to Budhhist sculpture and calligraphy. (333 East 47th St., <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Japan+society&hl=en&cd=1&ei=Qb9jS-HLMZHCyATo87TbDg&sll=40.754117,-73.96848&sspn=0.007298,0.012982&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=280833078805787765&ved=0CB8QpQY&hq=Japan+society&hnear=&ll=40.754929,-73.968372&spn=0.006892,0.012982&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<u>Tea</u><br />
Whether you are looking to drink tea or just purchase it, tea is a vital part of your "Day in Japan" tour.<br />
While at Takishamaya (see above), you can go to the lower level to their <a href="http://www.takashimaya-ny.com/cafe.php">Tea Box Restaurant</a> which serves over 40 types of tea. Plus, you can purchase tea, kettles and other items at the store as well.<br />
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Located on Madison Avenue in a townhouse, <a href="http://www.itoen.com/store/index.cfm">Ito Eno</a>, offers a "unique collection of tea, teaware, and artisan pieces from around the world." They also have over a hundred types of tea available. The store and its products are very nice, but given the prices you might be surprised that it's just a tea store. (822 Madison Avenue, at 69th Street, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=ito+en&hl=en&cd=1&ei=ap9jS7G4BIiEzATuxaTvDg&sll=40.764711,-73.972718&sspn=0.012125,0.013208&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=881077447704082382&ved=0CB4QpQY&hq=ito+en&hnear=&ll=40.771864,-73.967214&spn=0.00689,0.012982&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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There are more than 600 <a href="http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/all-areas/all-neighborhoods/japanese/">Japanese restaurants</a> to choose from in NYC ranging from Sushi to Steakhouses. One authentic pick is <a href="http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/yakitori-totto/">Yakitori Totto</a>, whose main dishes are served on skewers. There are seats by the grill as well as a few tables. The restaurant, which is located on the second floor, is small so best to make a reservation or plan on waiting a while. (251 West 55th St, between 8th Ave & Broadway, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Yakitori+Totto&hl=en&cd=1&ei=VpdjS9uZJYuOygT-pe30Dg&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,53.173828&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=4690437737431796043&ved=0CCAQpQY&hq=Yakitori+Totto&hnear=&ll=40.767347,-73.983157&spn=0.007297,0.012982&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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Read more: <a href="http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/yakitori-totto/#ixzz0e3f7YmHZ">Yakitori Totto - New York Restaurant - MenuPages Japanese Restaurant Search</a> <a href="http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/yakitori-totto/#ixzz0e3f7YmHZ">http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/yakitori-totto/#ixzz0e3f7YmHZ</a></div></div><br />
<u>Deserts</u><br />
If you are looking for some great desserts stop by <a href="http://www.kitchoan.com/E/NY/NY_StoreInfo_e.html">Minamoto Kitchoan</a>, in Rockefeller Center. The combination of Japanese sweets in NY and Rockefeller Center does not make this the cheapest place, but it's worth it. Plus, it's hard to turn down green tea sweets. Visit <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/V1EDRlh7HFQEtq43iurVCQ?select=ii2lfdX1Iz1LUktKD4XtPw">Yelp</a> for some great photos. <span class="street-address">(608 5th Ave</span>, between 48th St & 49th St, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=608+5th+Ave&sll=40.767347,-73.983157&sspn=0.007297,0.012982&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=608+5th+Ave,+New+York,+10020&ll=40.759659,-73.978221&spn=0.007298,0.012982&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-45948829887911717412010-01-30T09:35:00.000-08:002010-02-20T21:34:06.284-08:00Star Gazing<i>In NYC you can even see stars during the day!</i><br />
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The <a href="http://www.amnh.org/rose/">Rose Center</a> at the museum is home to the Hayden Planetarium and the Space Show, <i>Journey to the Stars</i>. "Featuring extraordinary images from telescopes on the ground and in space and stunning, never-before-seen visualizations of physics-based simulations, the dazzling new <i>Journey to the Stars</i> launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. <i>Journey to the Stars</i> is an engrossing, immersive theater experience created by the Museum’s astrophysicists, scientific visualization, and media production experts with the cooperation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and more than 40 leading scientists from the United States and abroad." (<span class="pp-headline-item pp-headline-address">5 West 81 Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue</span>, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Hayden+Planetarium&hl=en&cd=2&ei=N21kS-bqG460yQT2mKSBDw&sll=40.781479,-73.97324&sspn=0.020277,0.038418&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=12867566352739092721&ved=0CCEQpQY&hq=Hayden+Planetarium&hnear=&ll=40.784376,-73.972814&spn=0.007019,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://grandcentralterminal.com/">Grand Central Terminal</a><br />
Where else could you be in a enclosed train station with a view of the stars? High above the busy Main Concourse is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NYC_Grand_Central_Terminal_ceiling.jpg">ceiling mural</a> of the stars. Painted in 1912 by French painter Paul Helleu, the mural portrays the Mediterranean sky with October to March zodiac and 2,500 stars. Some people may notice that the sky is actually backwards, which some attribute to a medieval manuscript while others says it was just a bad mistake. (42nd & Park Avenue, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=grand+central+terminal&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.048013,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Grand+Central+Terminal&ll=40.75254,-73.976891&spn=0.007006,0.013797&z=16">Map</a>) <br />
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And for the other type of 'star' you can head to the <a href="http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/index.php?v=nbc_tours_nbc-studio-tour">NBC Studios Tour</a>...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-23648020564876630582010-01-28T15:58:00.000-08:002010-01-28T15:58:24.226-08:00Active NYC<i>When you get tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, you can escape to the nearby wilderness of Central Park to go boating, head to Chelsea Piers to hit some golf balls or bike along Riverside Park.</i><br />
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<u>Central Park</u><br />
Within over 1 square mile (3.4 km<sup>2</sup>) lies countless outdoor activities for you to participate in from running to biking to boating.<br />
<i>Running: </i> One of the most popular running paths is around the Central Park Reservoir. This running path has been featured in countless movies and you will probably recognize it. A full loop around the Reservoir is 1.57 miles (2.52 km). It's an incredible view to take in while running. Visit <a href="http://www.nyrr.org/resources/training/central_park.asp">NY Road Runner's</a> website for more<br />
information and for many other Central Park running routes.<br />
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Plus Central Park has <i>tennis courts, baseball fields and much more...</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.chelseapiers.com/index.html"><u>Chelsea Piers</u></a><br />
Chelsea Piers is a sports and entertainment complex located along the West Side of the Manhattan waterfront from 17th to 23rd street. There are many sports to choose from, including bowling, ice skating, golf and more. The <a href="http://www.chelseapiers.com/gc01.htm">Golf Club</a> offers a four level driving range among other features. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Chelsea+Piers+Golf+Club&hl=en&cd=1&ei=lRdiS_vULpH6ygSb99HvDg&sll=40.754084,-74.009743&sspn=0.032379,0.077162&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=17750594144593021879&ved=0CCIQpQY&hq=Chelsea+Piers+Golf+Club&hnear=&ll=40.749143,-74.009721&spn=0.007689,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/vt_riverside_park/vt_riverside_park.html"><u>Riverside Park</u></a><br />
Stretching four miles (6.4 km) along the Hudson River and Manhattan's Upper West Side from 72nd to 158th street, Riverside Park is well suited to running and biking. The park offers some great water views and is another choice besides Central Park.<br />
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<u>The Brooklyn Bridge</u><br />
Built to connect Manhattan to Brooklyn, the Brooklyn bridge is a NYC icon. The bridge which is nearly 6000 feet long (1800m) took over 13 years to build (1870-1883). Considering when the bridge was built and the equipment available at that time, the Brooklyn Bridge is an incredible achievement. It was the world's largest suspension bridge for 20 years. There is an elevated wooden walkway above traffic where you can walk to/from Manhattan to Brooklyn. The Manhattan entrance is near City Hall. The walk takes about 20 minutes. (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=brooklyn+bridge&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=brooklyn+bridge&hnear=&ll=40.707775,-74.00146&spn=0.014867,0.027595&z=15&iwloc=A">Map</a>) <br />
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<u>Manhattan Bridge</u><br />
While the Manhattan Bridge is hardly as famous as the Brooklyn Bridge, it is a constant fixture in your walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and when you visit the neighborhood of DUMBO. Dumbo stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. The Manhattan Bridge is a looming sight in this neighborhood as you can see in the pictures below. The Manhattan Bridge opened in 1909. (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=manhattan+bridge&sll=40.707775,-74.00146&sspn=0.014867,0.027595&ie=UTF8&hq=manhattan+bridge&hnear=&ll=40.707596,-73.990688&spn=0.014054,0.027595&z=15">Map</a>)<br />
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<u>The Bridges of Central Park</u><br />
Scattered throughout Central Park are many bridges, some of which you will probably recognize from movies. Some bridges are made of cast iron, such as Bow Bridge (first picture) or the ones you see by the Reservoir. Others are made from stone such as you will see by the North Woods or the Ramble. <br />
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<u>Sky Bridges</u><br />
It's easy to miss these sky bridges while walking on the street, but for those with a good eye and the ability to walk while looking up you will find them. They are mostly found connecting older former factories, but you can sometimes see them on newer buildings. The bridges in these photos are located near the High Line in the Meatpacking District.<br />
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<a href="http://churrascariaplataforma.com/">Plataforma Churrascaria</a><br />
This might be heaven for any meat loving glutton. This restaurant offers unlimited servings of meat on skewers which are served until you are ready to burst. Plataforma is a Brazilian restaurants which serves meat using the traditional method - large portions of meat skewered and cooked slowly, and then sliced in thin pieces. There are even strategies about how to eat here, such as skipping the early servings of chicken and pork and waiting for the beef. There is also supposedly a salad bar, although no one I know who has eaten there has ever bothered to visit it. (316 West 49th Street, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=churrascaria+plataforma&ie=UTF8&hq=churrascaria+plataforma&hnear=Manhasset,+NY&ll=40.776902,-73.99704&spn=0.058366,0.103855&z=13&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.tonysnyc.com/">Tony DiNapoli</a><br />
Tony DiNapoli serves family style platters. If you order the appropriate number of dishes it will be a normal meal, but if you order extra dishes, this will be a family feast. The restaurant has two locations, one in Times Square and one in the Upper East Side. (Times Square location, <span dir="ltr" id="adr">147 West 43rd Street</span>, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=tony+dinapoli&sll=40.776902,-73.99704&sspn=0.058366,0.103855&ie=UTF8&hq=tony+dinapoli&hnear=&ll=40.764226,-73.993778&spn=0.029189,0.051928&z=14&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<u>Katz's Deli & Carnegie Deli</u><br />
Both of these Deli's satisfy any glutton's desire for huge sandwiches. For example, some of Carnegie Deli's giant sandwiches have over one pound of meat (454 grams for the rest of the world). See our <a href="http://alistnyc.blogspot.com/2010/01/delis.html">Giant Sandwich</a> section for more information.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-85905817409683882022010-01-26T13:42:00.000-08:002010-01-26T20:28:34.787-08:00Great Views<i>Looking for a great view? The list below offers some suggestions, although there is no limit.<br />
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<u>Central Park - the Ramble</u><br />
Head to the Ramble, a maze-like collection of forestry paths for a great view of the Central Park Lake and Midtown skyline. Upon entering the Ramble entrance head to your right toward the water. (Closest street entrance: 77th Street & Central Park West <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=central+park+ramble&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.048013,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=ramble&hnear=Central+Park,+New+York,+NY&ll=40.777243,-73.971634&spn=0.007003,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=C">Map</a>) <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=central+park+ramble&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.048013,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=ramble&hnear=Central+Park,+New+York,+NY&ll=40.777243,-73.971634&spn=0.007003,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=C"><br />
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<a href="http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/">Top of the Rock</a><br />
Top of the Rock is the observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center. It is 60 stories tall and the views are 360 degrees. The best part of Top of the Rock is that you are high up enough to see everything, but not so high as to totally lose your perspective. This observation deck was built in the 1930's, closed in 1986 and re-opened in 2005 after undergoing a $75 million renovation. (30 Rockefeller Center, 50th Street between 5th & 6th Avenue <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=top+of+the+rock&sll=40.729389,-73.98453&sspn=0.007431,0.013797&g=342+E+11th+St,+New+York,+NY&ie=UTF8&hq=top+of+the+rock&hnear=Rockefeller+Center,+New+York,+NY+10112&ll=40.759647,-73.97953&spn=0.001755,0.003449&z=18">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/visit/dining/"><u>Metropolitan Museum of Art Roof Garden</u></a><br />
The roof garden is located on the fifth floor of the museum and is an interesting mix of art, tourists and New Yorkers (not too hard to spot each group). There is also a small bar with some food and drinks. The views are incredible and include Central Park, Midtown and Central Park West. The roof garden is open May through late fall, weather permitting. (1000 5th Avenue, at 82nd street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Metropolitan+Museum+of+Art,+New+York,+NY+10028&hl=en&cd=2&ei=BWBfS57JL6SwNdTZrJoJ&sll=40.782568,-73.965472&sspn=0.012119,0.02285&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=15215259351595290687&ved=0CB0QpQY&hq=Metropolitan+Museum+of+Art,+New+York,+NY+10028&hnear=&ll=40.788795,-73.94949&spn=0.026384,0.055189&z=14&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<u>Boat Trip around Manhattan<br />
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For a different view of NYC hop on a boat cruise and take a tour around Manhattan. <a href="http://www.circleline42.com/site/default.aspx">Circleline</a> cruises offers a few different choice. <a href="http://www.nywatertaxi.com/">Water Taxi's</a> are another option, there is also a tourist package. Finally, there is the Staten Island Ferry, which travels between lower Manhattan and Staten Island.<br />
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<a href="http://www.fatwitch.com/">Fat Witch Bakery</a><br />
Located in Chelsea Market, Fat Witch Bakery has amazing brownies. They are so confident in their brownies they often give out free samples. Fat Witch brownies are so rich you need not be a witch to become fat after eating them. Plus, Chelsea Market is great and worth visiting. (75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th & 16th street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=75+9+Avenue,+New+York,+NY%E2%80%8E+-+&sll=40.741122,-74.00212&sspn=0.007023,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=75+9th+Ave,+New+York,+10011&ll=40.743599,-74.004786&spn=0.00743,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>) <br />
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<a href="http://www.venierospastry.com/">Venieros Pasticceria and Caffe</a><br />
Venieros has outstanding desserts including chocolate mousse cake, biscotti, cheesecake and the best cannoli in the city according to some people. In addition to the great food, the atmosphere transports you back to old New York. The ceilings of the cafe are stamped copper and the floors are Italian marble. The lines can be long but make sure you know you are waiting on the right one. (342 E. 11th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenue <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=342+E+11th+St,+New+York,+NY&sll=40.7296,-73.984723&sspn=0.007431,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=342+E+11th+St,+New+York,+10003&ll=40.729389,-73.98453&spn=0.007431,0.013797&z=16">Map</a>)<br />
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<u>Hungarian Pastry Shop</u><br />
While it's hard to recommend visiting this pastry shop as your main destination, it's a worthy stop after visiting the Church of St. John the Divine (across the street) or Columbia University. The Hungarian Pastry Shop has been a staple of this neighborhood and a popular destination for Columbia students (count how many students with Macs you can spot). The prices are reasonable and it's a pretty unique atmosphere compared to most other cafes in NYC. Despite its name, no Hungarians have been spotted working here. (1030 Amsterdam Ave, between 110th and 111th street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=hungarian+pastry+shop+nyc&sll=47.754098,-83.496094&sspn=27.032038,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=hungarian+pastry+shop&hnear=New+York,+NY&ll=40.805494,-73.963652&spn=0.007017,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.financierpastries.com/">Financier Patisserie</a><br />
Despite the name, you don't have to work in Finance to afford this cafe. The chain keeps expanding and that's probably because people can't get enough of their French pastries. <a href="http://www.financierpastries.com/locations.cfm">Multiple locations</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-77236781974235839982010-01-24T11:50:00.000-08:002010-01-24T11:50:04.179-08:00Über-Supermarkets<i>While most people don't want to visit a supermarket on vacation, sometimes exceptions should be made. These stores are no ordinary food markets, but Über-Supermarkets.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/columbuscircle/">Whole Foods</a><br />
Whole Foods which mainly carries natural and organic foods has six locations in Manhattan. However, the best Whole Foods to visit is its flagship at The Time Warner Center. Upon descending down the escalators you will enter a food store unlike few others. Whether you are looking for sushi, premium coffee, Icelandic chocolate, or organic spices, you will find it here. Whole Foods is expensive, but it can be cheaper than restaurants as there is a prepared food section and small area with tables to eat your meal. (10 Columbus Circle, 59th & Broadway. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=%22whole+foods%22+10+Columbus+Circle,+New+York,+NY&hl=en&cd=2&ei=qJxcS-n3NYGOzgTry6XTDw&sll=40.769979,-73.988938&sspn=0.131294,0.053483&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=3223727278272053446&ved=0CCAQpQY&hq=%22whole+foods%22+10+Columbus+Circle,+New+York,+NY&hnear=&ll=40.769557,-73.979831&spn=0.014853,0.027595&z=15">Map</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.zabars.com/">Zabar's</a><br />
Zabar's has been located on the Upper West Side for over 70 years. While it carries many typical supermarket foods it also has a wide range of some food items such as coffee and cheese. Zabar's has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies over the years. The store which is small and crowded also has a surprisingly large housewares section upstairs. (<span class="adr" dir="ltr" id="adr">2245 Broadway, at 80th Street,</span> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=zabar%27s&sll=40.769134,-73.979831&sspn=0.014853,0.027595&ie=UTF8&hq=zabar%27s&hnear=&ll=40.785058,-73.980174&spn=0.01485,0.027595&z=15">Map</a>)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-24755799061703854922010-01-24T08:17:00.000-08:002010-01-31T11:53:05.340-08:00Art meets Mansions<i>Few NYC mansions remain in the city, most were bulldozed to make way for new buildings. Fortunately, a few great mansions still survive and have been transformed into museums. </i><br />
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<a href="http://www.frick.org/">The Frick Collection<br />
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Henry Clay Frick was one of America's most successful businessmen, running Andrew Carnegie's steel empire. Henry Frick was also an art lover and to help escape the rigors of his work he built one of the world's best private art collections. One great aspect of The Frick is that the art is perfectly integrated into the house. Unlike most art museums, there are no blank white walls here, no huge galleries. The art collection is displayed as it was when he lived here. Just as enjoyable is seeing this old NY mansion. Whether you come here for the art, or to see the house, this is one of the best museums in the city. Definitely take the audio guide and watch the short movie. On Sundays you can pay what you wish between 11am and 1pm. After your tour sit by the indoor pond for a few minutes, it is one of the most tranquil places in the city. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=the+frick+collection&sll=37.58529,-102.955481&sspn=0.124333,0.220757&g=the+frick&ie=UTF8&hq=the+frick+collection&hnear=Frick+Collection&ll=40.779177,-73.967514&spn=0.028077,0.055189&z=14">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.themorgan.org/home.asp">The Morgan Library & Museum</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.neuegalerie.org/">Neue Gallerie</a><br />
Once the home to Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt III, the Neue Gallerie is now devoted to early 20th century German and Austrian art and design (<a href="http://www.neuegalerie.org/museum/about/mission-statement">read more</a>). The museum is pretty small but contains works by such great artists as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Vasily Kandinsky. This museum is best for those who appreciate this specific art niche the most or if you have some spare time after visiting the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art (which is unlikely). The house itself is impressive and there are also two cafes, one of which is the Vienna inspired <a href="http://www.neuegalerie.org/cafes/sabarsky">Cafe Sarbasky</a>. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Neue+Galerie&sll=40.779177,-73.967514&sspn=0.028077,0.055189&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FU1GbgIdlHOX-w&split=0&hq=&hnear=Neue+Galerie&ll=40.78795,-73.96142&spn=0.029698,0.055189&z=14&iwloc=A">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cooperhewitt.org/VISIT/">Cooper-Hewitt</a><br />
Housed in Andrew Carnegie's former <a href="http://cooperhewitt.org/ABOUT/mansion.asp">mansion</a>, the Cooper-Hewitt "National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design (<a href="http://cooperhewitt.org/ABOUT/">read more</a>)." The Cooper-Hewitt has special exhibitions as well as over 250,000 design objects. As this museum has a niche focus it will not be for everyone, however, the mansion is impressive by itself. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=cooper-hewitt&sll=40.78795,-73.96142&sspn=0.029698,0.055189&ie=UTF8&hq=cooper-hewitt&hnear=Cooper-Hewitt&ll=40.792434,-73.958158&spn=0.028072,0.055189&z=14&iwloc=A">Map</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-26909383063529697872010-01-23T20:33:00.000-08:002010-02-05T15:53:07.779-08:00Restaurant WeekTwice a year, over 200 NYC Restaurants offer a special fixed price menu for lunch and dinner. Restaurant Week usually lasts for two weeks during the winter and in summer, typically Monday thru Friday. Restaurant Week began as a promotion event and continued year after year to allow diners to sample some of the city's best restaurants during slower weeks. Lunch costs approximately $24 and dinner costs $35.<br /><br />While this can be a great opportunity to sample high-end restaurants, it can also be a disappointment as many restaurants only offer specials which are not comparable to their usual meals. I've found that lunch provides the better value as it is a more reasonable price and the dinner will not be that much better than lunch. Part of Restaurant Week is the food and part is the experience of dining at the city's top restaurants. Visit the official <a href="http://www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek">website</a> for exact dates, and a list of restaurants. Remember to make reservations early as many restaurants are booked up quickly. Plus, check the menus, which are posted online, as the menu choices are limited.<br /><br />As Restaurant Week only lasts for a few weeks out of the year, and reservations fill up early you need not despair there are other options out there. Some excellent restaurants offer a year-round special lunch menu.<br /><br /><u>Restaurant Week Suggestion</u><br /><a href="http://www.patinagroup.com/restaurant.php?restaurants_id=31">The Sea Grill</a> - Located in Rockefeller Center next to the famous Ice Skating Rink, the Sea Grill was my best Restaurant Week experience. The food was excellent and it never felt as if I was receiving a 'watered down' lunch menu.<br /><br /><u>Special Lunch Menu Suggestion</u><br /><a href="http://www.jean-georges.com/">Nougatine</a> - Located in the Trump International Hotel near Central Park and Columbus Circle, Jean George's Nougatine offers a lunch special - two plates for $29. The lunch was great and I would definitely go back.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcy8wI3UadX10DcsuZdpHjmieW5zB7Yyf4QSNFh6YJ4nFCkoQ_pdkOKW3sLnPYz909ffU5V2yLlFCqOaxwSWsmTyijUsu3bfQUwpHtohl8go-Xjj-VJ-NWKgUwDHni7TkafQAvYUKWxcw/s1600-h/P1060031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcy8wI3UadX10DcsuZdpHjmieW5zB7Yyf4QSNFh6YJ4nFCkoQ_pdkOKW3sLnPYz909ffU5V2yLlFCqOaxwSWsmTyijUsu3bfQUwpHtohl8go-Xjj-VJ-NWKgUwDHni7TkafQAvYUKWxcw/s320/P1060031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434911341151597330" border="0" /></a><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-51669141691141205432010-01-22T10:23:00.000-08:002010-01-26T20:59:23.075-08:00NYC Safari<i>Believe it or not you can go on a safari in NYC. While it won't nearly be the same as a safari to Africa you can see plenty of animals from all over the world...</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.bronxzoo.org/">Bronx Zoo</a><br />
Conducting a Safari in a zoo seems a little like cheating, but think of getting to the Bronx Zoo from your hotel as part of the adventure. The Bronx Zoo is one of the top zoo's in the world and is worth a visit if you have time. Also, on Wednesday's the zoo is pay what you wish.<br />
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<a href="http://www.centralparkzoo.com/">Central Park Zoo</a><br />
If you don't have enough time to head to the Bronx Zoo but have a desire to see some captive animals head to the Central Park Zoo. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=central+park+zoo&sll=40.713826,-74.013519&sspn=0.029731,0.055189&ie=UTF8&hq=central+park+zoo&hnear=Central+Park+Zoo&ll=40.767582,-73.971811&spn=0.007427,0.013797&z=16">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=virtualpark_thegreatlawn_turtlepond">Turtle Pond</a><br />
Located near Belvedere Castle and the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond is named after its many turtle inhabitants. It's a nice stop on your safari or just an ordinary trip to Central Park. Plus, you can actually see turtles when you go there. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=turtle+pond+central+park&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Turtle+Pond&ll=40.779272,-73.967392&spn=0.014851,0.027595&z=15">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charging_Bull">Wall Street Bull</a><br />
While this bull is not real, it's really famous. Located in lower Manhattan the statue called "Charging Bull" represents bull markets and capitalism. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=charging+bull&sll=40.779272,-73.967392&sspn=0.014851,0.027595&ie=UTF8&hq=charging+bull&hnear=Charging+Bull&ll=40.713826,-74.013519&spn=0.029731,0.055189&z=14&iwloc=A">Map</a><br />
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<u>Big Giant Rat</u><br />
I'm not referring to the rats you'll find in the subway, but rather a technique labor union's use to embarrass corporations when negotiations go south. This is a rare find on your safari, in fact, there are few pictures out there. However, you'll know it when you see it - it is a giant inflatable rat, often surrounded by picketing workers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.carnegiedeli.com/home.php">Carnegie Deli</a><br />
Home to giant sandwiches, Carnegie Deli is impressive not only for its sandwiches but the prices they charge. Founded in 1937, some Carnegie Deli's giant sandwiches have over one pound of meat (454 grams for the rest of the world). If you go for lunch, you'll be able to skip dinner that night. 854 7th Avenue at 55th Street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=854+7th+Avenue&sll=40.723616,-73.984144&sspn=0.007025,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=854+7th+Ave,+New+York,+10019&ll=40.765835,-73.981419&spn=0.007427,0.013797&t=h&z=16">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.katzdeli.com/">Katz's Deli</a><br />
A staple of the Lower East Side, Katz's was founded in 1888. It is a unique place, upon entering it you feel like time has not passed. Many film's have had scenes take place in Katz's including "When Harry Met Sally" and "Donnie Brasco." Their brisket is incredible, the best I've ever had. 205 East Houston Street, between Ludlow and Orchard <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=205+E.+Houston+Street&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=205+E+Houston+St,+New+York,+10002&ll=40.722283,-73.98747&spn=0.003716,0.006899&t=h&z=17">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bensdeli.net/">Ben's Deli</a><br />
While not as famous as the two deli's above, Ben's is a good choice for a regular meal in Midtown. The food is good and it's not packed like many touristy places. The prices are reasonable considering the food is Kosher, which means the food costs more. 209 West 38th Street, between 7th & 8th Avenue. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=209+W.+38th+Street&sll=40.765835,-73.981419&sspn=0.007427,0.013797&g=854+7th+Avenue&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=209+W+38th+St,+New+York,+10018&ll=40.753964,-73.989276&spn=0.003714,0.006899&t=h&z=17">Map</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-62825576397084841012010-01-21T10:19:00.000-08:002010-01-21T10:33:16.493-08:00Corporate Greed Tour<i>Before you head off on the Corporate Greed Tour get a good night's sleep and eat a big breakfast because there's a whole lot of greed to see.</i><br />
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<u>Midtown Tour</u><br />
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Lehman: <span dir="ltr" id="adr">745 7th Avenue, between </span>49th & 50th street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=barclays+745+7+Avenue,+New+York,+NY%E2%80%8E+-&sll=40.762959,-73.986826&sspn=0.01401,0.027595&ie=UTF8&hq=barclays+%E2%80%8E+-&hnear=745+7th+Ave,+New+York,+NY+10020&t=h&z=16">Map</a><br />
Bear Stearns: 383 Madison Avenue, between 46th and 47th street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=383+Madison+Avenue&sll=40.763381,-73.986826&sspn=0.013197,0.027595&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=383+Madison+Ave,+New+York,+10017&t=h&z=16" title="Manhattan">Map</a><br />
Citigroup Center: 153 East 53rd Street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenue <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=citigroup+center&sll=40.755401,-73.977063&sspn=0.007006,0.013797&g=383+Madison+Avenue&ie=UTF8&hq=citigroup+center&hnear=Citigroup+Center&ll=40.760114,-73.970883&spn=0.007005,0.013797&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A">Map</a><br />
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Lipstick Building: 885 Third Avenue, between 53rd and 54th street <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=885+Third+Avenue&sll=40.760114,-73.970883&sspn=0.007005,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=885+3rd+Ave,+New+York,+10022&ll=40.757953,-73.968737&spn=0.007005,0.013797&t=h&z=16">Map</a><br />
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<u>Downtown Tour</u><br />
coming soon: AIG, Standard & Poor's and more...<br />
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</i><i>This website believes what happened was terrible and that despite poor actions of many institutions and a decent number of employees, many employees were good and unfortunately punished.</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341379251855732176.post-43623416170289231972010-01-21T09:38:00.000-08:002010-01-26T21:22:27.278-08:00Rememberence of TV Shows Past<i>Countless TV programs have taken place in NYC. Below are a few programs you might have watched and some real life locations.</i><br />
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<u>Seinfeld</u><br />
Although it was supposed to take place in NYC, Seinfeld was filmed in LA. Probably the most recognizable place from Seinfeld is Monk's dinner which is really called Tom's Restaurant and is located at 112th and Broadway. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Tom%27s+Restaurant,+New+York,+NY&sll=40.805417,-73.965486&sspn=0.001856,0.003449&ie=UTF8&hq=Tom%27s+Restaurant,&hnear=New+York,+NY&ll=40.807605,-73.965304&spn=0.007422,0.013797&t=h&z=16">Map</a><br />
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<u>Friends</u><br />
While there is no Central Perk coffee shop, there is a real Greenwich Village and it's definitely worth a stop on your trip to NYC. The fountain they danced in is located in Washington Square Park. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Greenwich+village&sll=40.730023,-73.997297&sspn=0.029724,0.055189&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Greenwich+Village,+New+York&ll=40.730641,-73.996911&spn=0.007431,0.013797&t=h&z=16">Map</a><br />
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<u>Sex & the City</u><br />
Unlike most TV shows which take place in NY, this was actually filmed in NY. Locations from the show are all over the place. Apparently there is even a <a href="http://www.screentours.com/tour.php/satc/">sex & the city tour</a>....<br />
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<u>Late Night with Conan O'Brien</u><br />
Before he met his untimely end on NBC in Los Angeles, Conan O'Brien filmed his Late Night program in NYC for 13 years. Take an <a href="http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/?v=nbc_tours_nbc-studio-tour">NBC Studio Tour</a> to see Conan's former studio, now home to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.<br />
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<a href="http://www.paleycenter.org/">Paley Center for Media</a><br />
Formerly the Museum for TV and Radio, "The Paley Center's permanent media collection contains nearly 150,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, available both in New York and Los Angeles."<br />
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<a href="http://www.nps.gov/thrb/index.htm">Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace</a><br />
Teddy Roosevelt, 26th President, was born into a wealthy family in 1858. He lived in this brownstone until he was 14 years old. The original house was demolished, but was rebuilt and decorated to appear as it would during his youth. There are five period rooms and two small museum galleries. This brownstone also offers insight into how wealthy New Yorker's lived in that time period. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Theodore+Roosevelt+Birthplace&sll=40.730478,-74.007511&sspn=0.056196,0.110378&ie=UTF8&hq=Theodore+Roosevelt+Birthplace&hnear=Theodore+Roosevelt+Birthplace+National+Historic+Site,+New+York,+NY+10003&ll=40.739827,-73.989047&spn=0.003715,0.006899&t=h&z=17">Map</a> For those with enough time and interest, you can visit his house, <a href="http://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm">Sagamore Hill</a> in Long Island. <br />
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<a href="http://www.nps.gov/gegr/index.htm">General Grant's National Memorial (Grant's Tomb)<br />
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Ulysses S. Grant lead the Union Army during the Civil War and was the 18th President of the U.S. Grant's Tomb is the largest tomb in North America, and also a memorial to his life and accomplishments. This is an uncommon sight for NYC as monuments like this are usually found in Washington D.C. It is located in Morningside Heights, the same area as Columbia University and Cathedral of St. John the Divine. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=grant%27s+tomb&sll=40.739827,-73.989047&sspn=0.003715,0.006899&ie=UTF8&hq=grant%27s+tomb&hnear=&ll=40.812802,-73.963609&spn=0.003711,0.006899&t=h&z=17">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mrchocolate.com/">Jacques Torres</a><br />
With two locations you are covered in both TriBeCa and DUMBO Brooklyn. The TriBeCa branch is the larger of the two, but even better you can watch the chocolate being made. After finally finding the TriBeCa store (its kind of hidden), you'll have a good excuse to reward yourself! Purchase some pralines, sip some hot chocolate or buy a giant bar of chocolate, they have it all. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&view=map&q=jacques+torres&sll=40.761057,-73.979616&sspn=0.007021,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=jacques+torres&hnear=&ll=40.727486,-74.005827&spn=0.007025,0.013797&z=16">Map - Tribeca store<br />
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<a href="http://www.maxbrenner.com/">Max Brenner - The Bald Man</a><br />
Max Brenner is a chocolate genius - I'm a little surprised that the furniture is not made of chocolate. His Union Square restaurant is nearly always packed. The <a href="http://www.maxbrenner.com/menus/menus_usa/sweets_09.pdf">menu</a> has lots of choices, just don't overdo it. There's also a small store in the front - but it would take a serious chocolate addict to make a purchase after your meal. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&view=map&q=max+brenner+nyc&sll=40.723356,-74.000645&sspn=0.01405,0.027595&ie=UTF8&hq=max+brenner&hnear=New+York,+NY&ll=40.735194,-73.989959&spn=0.014048,0.027595&z=15">Map</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mariebelle.com/s.nl/it.I/id.3/.f">MarieBelle</a><br />
An Old World chocolate experience in the New World. MariBelle has a Cacao Bar and Tea Salon where you'll think your sipping hot chocolate in Paris or Vienna. You'll have to make it past the incredible (and tempting) chocolate selection before you head to the cafe. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mariebelle+nyc&hl=en&cd=1&ei=bW5YS_iDCKCMNYS5macJ&sll=40.741027,-73.987326&sspn=0.064219,0.044751&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=1294176388421162664&ved=0CCAQpQY&hq=mariebelle+nyc&hnear=&ll=40.723356,-74.000645&spn=0.01405,0.027595&z=15&iwloc=A">Map<br />
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<a href="http://www.lamaisonduchocolat.com/en/boutiques.php?id=13">La Maison du Chocolate</a><br />
<span dir="ltr" id=":xc">The famous french chocolate store has one of its New York branches in Rockefeller Center. It's best to mortgage your house before a trip here, you'll need it. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&view=map&q=la+maison+du+chocolate&sll=40.730316,-74.006395&sspn=0.007024,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=la+maison+du+chocolate&hnear=&ll=40.761057,-73.979616&spn=0.007021,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=B">Map - Rockefeller Center store</a><br />
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