Following the elections in Spain’s Catalan region, and the possibility – however slight – of an independent Catalan state, there’s been a lot of Spanish culture in the news recently. The United States, though, is no stranger to Spanish influence. Spanish is commonly considered the second language of the U.S., and this is certainly easy… Continue reading The World in NYC: Spain
Tag: Food and Drink
Entrepreneur Portrait: Lolo Manso – Socarrat Paella Bar
“I am passionate about food; it is one of the most gratifying pleasures in life. To me, eating is like a ritual; an expression of one’s soul.”You don’t have to talk to Chef Jesus “Lolo” Manso for long before you realize that food is his passion; a passion that he has taken very seriously and… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Lolo Manso – Socarrat Paella Bar
The World in NYC: Russia
We have tasted their food, enjoyed their movies, and appreciated their art but the mystery remains, where in New York City do the Russians live? The Russian immigration wave to New York City stretches back to the 1800s but the big surge of modern day Russians in the United States is identified after the Soviet… Continue reading The World in NYC: Russia
Dining out in NYC
While New York City is known for many things, perhaps most notable is the amazing food and incredible restaurant scene found in any neighborhood. One can find a huge variety of cuisine in New York City, from fine French dining to your local Indian spot – but though you may find familiar food, the experience… Continue reading Dining out in NYC
The World in NYC: Mexico
The most recent census numbers show that there are approximately 54 million Latin Americans living in the United States; out of that population 33.7 million (64%) were of Mexican origin in 2012. No other Latino group even comes close to the Mexican population in the U.S.; the second largest group, Puerto Ricans, number only approximately 4.6… Continue reading The World in NYC: Mexico
The World in NYC: China
The Chinese population of NYC has a long and impressive history. From the mid- eighteenth century onwards there’s been a Chinese presence in the city, and Manhattan’s modern Chinatown is the largest concentration of Chinese outside of China in the Western hemisphere. Though the community isn’t so densely populated or as tightly concentrated as it… Continue reading The World in NYC: China
Ein Bier Bitte: Where Germans Live, Eat, and Meet in NYC
First things first: There is no specific neighborhood in New York for Germans anymore. This used to be different. Yorktown on both the Upper and Lower East Side used to host thousands of German immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. They lived together as neighbors and the predominant language was German. Some reminders of… Continue reading Ein Bier Bitte: Where Germans Live, Eat, and Meet in NYC
Brits Abroad: New York City’s Top British Hangouts
Unlike other nationalities, there’s no traditionally British neighborhood in the city – British ex-pats tend to have simply become the Americans of yesteryear, or have left after the – ahem – events of 1776. British Fare in NYC So where do the British abroad gather in those low and high moments, when the old country… Continue reading Brits Abroad: New York City’s Top British Hangouts
Food Truck Bonanza in New York City
WARNING: Prepare your stomach for a second lunch because you will get hungry after reading this.Those of us that come from Latin America or grew up within a Latin American culture are very familiar with the concept of the food truck. In many countries in South and Central America, the best eats, like empanadas y papas… Continue reading Food Truck Bonanza in New York City
NYC’s Best Puerto Rican Restaurants
Every June the annual National Puerto Rican Parade takes place in New York City, one of the largest parades in the country. The parade celebrates the rich Puerto Rican culture — a culture that has influenced New York City in various ways for many years. Puerto Ricans form the second largest Hispanic group in the United States,… Continue reading NYC’s Best Puerto Rican Restaurants