Did you know you can get tickets to live tapings of TV shows in New York City…for free? One of the best things about being in New York is getting to see live tapings of many of your favorite shows. Some of the best shows on television, from late-night to talk shows, are taped daily in New York City. But after going to some shows, everyone seems to … [Read more...]
Category: New York
Guide to Shakespeare in the Park Tickets – NYC by a Local
One of the best parts of summer is all the outdoor performances and one of the best things in NYC is the free Shakespeare in the Park. Most of these productions are so very good and there is always a buzz around in terms of people trying to get tickets or who have seen the current performance. However getting tickets can be a bit complicated … [Read more...]
How to Get an Equinox Discount
This is another post in my various series on living in NYC. While much of this information is useful for getting an Equinox discount regardless of gym location. This post focuses more on the New York City Market. Why an Equinox Membership? Gyms are one of those things that I find very important. I tend to go to go to the gym multiple … [Read more...]
Cheap Broadway Ticket: Secrets From a NYC Local
NYC is expensive and as someone who lives there I know that trying to find ways to save money is paramount. And while I love to live it up in the city like anyone else I want to find the cheapest ways to save money. Broadway is expensive but I always try to find discounted tickets or other deals for Broadway. But don’t worry, I’m here to help … [Read more...]
The Best Free Things to Do in NYC
Living in New York City, you realize quickly that things are Expensive. However, like many large cities, there are plenty of free or very low cost things to do. I wanted to make this list to help both local and tourists coming to the city to see and experience great things without breaking the bank. So follow along for over 30 of the Best Free … [Read more...]
Free and Low Cost Museums in NYC
New York City is expensive. It is definitely not an understatement and since moving here I have been trying to find better ways to see and do things in the city. One of my favorites is all the free activities to do in the city. Even some of them are museums that are either free or “pay as you wish”. Often though the pay as you wish requires you to … [Read more...]
Must-Do Christmas Activities in New York City
There’s something about Christmas in New York that is just special. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas or are a scrooge, it really is a special time of year in the city. And for anyone who comes to the city, finding the best things to do during the holiday season is a must. Here’s our list of things you should look out for during the holidays … [Read more...]
Best Places to Stay in NYC for Any Budget
New York City There is certainly something about this city of over 8 million people that has brought visitors and immigrants alike to its streets. And in such an iconic and historic city there are certainly no shortages of places to stay. But I wanted to help you take some of the guess work out of finding a place to stay in the city. So I … [Read more...]
Shinbashi 72 Review – Upper West – NYC
Shinbashi 72 Restaurant I think one of the most incredible things in Covid is that there are actually new places opening up. In my neighborhood here of the Upper West Side, I’ve seen several restaurants open up during my time here. One of the newest ones is Shinbashi 72, a Japanese restaurant which features Japanese Comfort food. The restaurant … [Read more...]
Review: UWS – Joe’s Steam Rice Roll
I’ll have to say, I had no idea what a rice roll was prior to ordering it from Joe’s Steam Rice Roll on the Upper West Side. It is not the first location of theirs's but it was my first foray into the brand. Steamed Rice Rolls are a Cantonese specialty from Southern China made from a thin rice batter. You have your choice of meat filling and … [Read more...]
Visiting the Rockefeller Tree during Covid
The weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful. It is the holiday season and one of the things most sought after is going to view the tree. But it is also a pandemic and that has made things far more difficult as well. And as many have asked, what has the tree visiting been like during Covid-19? Visiting the Tree The first thing … [Read more...]
Photo Essay: Kismet Fire Island – New York
Kismet New York is the westernmost settlement on Fire Island, the 30 some mile long barrier Island off the Southern Coast of Long Island New York. Kismet has been lived in for hundreds of years, first by the Natives of the region and then later the Dutch and for over a hundred Years Kismet, Fire Island has also existed as a set of settlements on … [Read more...]
Visiting the Holiday Train show at the NY Botanical Gardens
One of the most anticipated Christmas Activities at the NY Botanical Gardens is the annual Holiday Train Show. Model Trains zip around over 175 landmarks from New York City (some still around and some demolished many years ago). Actually it is so interesting to see so many buildings that I never knew even possibly existed before (such as a large … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Guide: Upper West Side, New York City
The Upper West Side, NYC Possibly my favorite neighborhood in the city. And not just because it’s my current local hood. It has a lot of places to go and things to do and yet still feels a bit more lived in than some of the more popular tourist spots. But don’t let all the residential streets fool you, there is still actually quite a lot to … [Read more...]
Best Free or Affordable Romantic Places in NYC
New York City and Romance go hand in hand. But New York can be a very expensive city. But there is so much to do even for free. We scoured the city to find some of the best most romantic places in NYC that won’t break your budget. The Highline While a part situated on an old train track doesn’t sound romantic, the High line is one of … [Read more...]
Gold Leaf Ice Cream – Is it Worth it?
Hey do you want to try gold on your ice cream? My friend asked me as she invited me to the interesting ice cream shop “Matcha and More” in the Chinatown area of New York City. Sure, of course I did. I mean I was a sucker for anything new and different. Matcha N’ More has an incredibly popular and Instagram ready treat with their "24k Gold” … [Read more...]
Walking the High Line — New York City
In many cities, old unused train lines end up becoming big eye sores, but in New York City it gets turned into a park. The high line is an old elevated train tracks on the west side of Manhattan. What could have ended up as an unused piece of track or torn down for some other development ended up becoming a great park to wander through and hang … [Read more...]