I’ve been out of the city this weekend, which means that I’ve been looking back at photos from this week, and it seems like forever ago! But there were plenty of treats to be remembered…1 :: Subway artI spottedas I changed at Jay Street Metrotech. There’s art in pretty much every subway station, and… Continue reading Things I’ve loved about New York this week
Category: Living in NYC
Free Memberships at 33 NYC Cultural Institutions with IDNYC
Joining museums in NYC can run you hundred of dollars.Heck, just paying admission to a few can cost you half a paycheck.So what if I told you that there’s a way to not only get free admission but a full-fledged free membership to 33 cultural institutions throughout the 5 boroughs as well as receive… Continue reading Free Memberships at 33 NYC Cultural Institutions with IDNYC
…visited Al Capone’s wedding chapel
Earlier this week, my friend Claire sent me a great New York Times video about my neighborhood, Carroll Gardens.The short film gives an interesting insight into the historically-Italian neighborhood and how it’s changed (and gives plenty of the reasons why I love it so much):For me, the most interesting factoid from the video was… Continue reading …visited Al Capone’s wedding chapel
When and Where to Splurge and Save in NYC
Unlike most cities, even the most basic lifestyle in New York is expensive.In order to make ends meet (or at least attempt to), I’ve had to figure out where to scrimp and save in as many areas of my life as possible.Eating at fancy restaurants 24/7 wasn’t on my agenda when I moved to… Continue reading When and Where to Splurge and Save in NYC
The Best Piano Man Show EVER
As a blogger, I am invited to a lot of events.Of the ones I attend, they are not always great, but usually I can at least go home with a couple glasses of some good wine and some hors d’ouevres in my stomach.But last night, I went to an INCREDIBLE show and had one… Continue reading The Best Piano Man Show EVER
Newcomer’s Guide: How to Make Friends in New York
More than likely, you’ll have no problem meeting people, but believe it or not, making friends in New York City can be almost as difficult as renting an apartment. For some NYC newbies, a long period of adjustment lingers after arrival while others fit into the big city lifestyle almost immediately. Once you’ve settled… Continue reading Newcomer’s Guide: How to Make Friends in New York
Get a New Taste of the Upper West Side in NYC!
It surely has been a long cold winter. Now that Spring is here and summer is just around the corner NYC comes alive with many terrific activities, fairs, and festivals to enjoy. One thing we can all attest to is our love of eating! Food, oh glorious food! Does not matter our backgrounds, ages,… Continue reading Get a New Taste of the Upper West Side in NYC!
Today’s the Day I…went bird-watching on Broadway
When I lived in London, one of my city-born friends told me he’d never seen a sheep in real life. That is a true story. I thinkhe was about 23 at the time. I was so stunned into silence that I couldn’t ask himall the follow-up questions I now have (had he never been… Continue reading Today’s the Day I…went bird-watching on Broadway