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New York Restaurant Week
I don’t want to confuse you, but New York Restaurant Week now lasts 20 days. It’s the twice-a-year celebration of dining out in...
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The Dakota, New York City
Yes, it’s where John Lennon lived when he was shot in 1980, and Yoko lives there still. But The Dakota’s history, beauty, and...
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Flatiron Building, New York City
Not as tall as the Empire State Building or as graceful as the Chrysler Building, the Flatiron nevertheless stands as one of...
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Film: Annie Hall
Roger Ebert calls Annie Hall “just about everyone’s favorite Woody Allen movie.” Well, it’s not mine. (Manhattan.)...
Read MoreArchitecture: The Brooklyn Bridge
It takes an abundance of confidence to decide to build a suspension bridge that’s fifty percent longer than the longest one in...
Read MoreAmericana: The Plaza Hotel
When I made my first visit to New York City as an adult, I had a list of the sights I wanted to see as a first-timer. Like most people, I...
Read MoreArchitecture: The Guggenheim
Isn’t it odd how a unique building can divide people initially, then later be revered as one of the country’s greatest...
Read MoreTV Show: New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
If you’re old enough to remember New Year’s celebrations prior to 1972, then you remember the hideous music of Guy...
Read MoreTravel: Central Park
When Central Park was established back in 1857, New York City’s population had begun to move northward from the downtown area....
Read MoreAmericana: Macy’s New York
Not many retail establishments can trace their roots back before the Civil War. But R.H. Macy opened his eponymous store at the...
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