Even those who generally don’t venture down the Jersey Shore may be interested in this new development: What bills itself to be the “largest indoor beachfront waterpark in the world” is now under construction in Atlantic City. Dubbed Island Waterpark, the new destination is part of the already-open Showboat Hotel, formerly a casino and now a non-gambling stop. With a […]
On this side of the Atlantic, we’ll be celebrating Martin Luther King. Jr. Day this weekend. The French, on the other hand, have been spending the past few weeks commemorating Epiphany (it actually took place on January 6). Also known as la Journée des Rois, the day commemorates the visit of the three wise men to baby Jesus and it is tradition […]
Just last week, New York was hit with the first major snow storm of the season (check out these pictures!) and now, as we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, meteorologists are warning us that a major bomb cyclone may be heading our way this upcoming Sunday night. But nothing is sure just yet. As of now, parts of the Midwest […]
COVID-19 hit New York restaurants in multiple ways: outdoor dining has become a semi-permanent fixture, to-go cocktails are about to turn into the new normal, staff shortages have sent shockwaves through the system and a new ingredient shortage seems to make headlines on the daily. Two years in, as Omnicron spreads fast and consistently, the eateries are dealing with a novel […]
A new sultry speakeasy awaits you behind a vibrant mural on West 38th Street. To find Sei Less, the speakeasy opening on Saturday night, look for a colorful painting of a woman making the hush sign (with a finger to her lips) and go through an otherwise nondescript door. RECOMMENDED: There’s a secret bar within a bar in midtown Manhattan […]
Although we’re suffering from a cream cheese shortage, New Yorkers are not giving up on their bagel routines—and they have preferences. A new study by delivery platform GrubHub dives deep into our unique bagel-related habits, dissecting what flavors city dwellers love the most while also shedding light on the most popular shops in town and top sandwich orders of the […]
Having written two big NYC-centric musicals, Lin-Manuel Miranda has pulled so much of the city into his work. The award-winning actor, songwriter, singer, playwright and producer is the subject of a new video by Google’s Arts & Culture team, where he highlights his favorite hidden gems in Manhattan. It’s part of a wider series called “Perspectives” that aims to connect people […]
Here’s something we never knew we needed: an umbrella sharing service. Rentbrella is a Brazilian company that has recently installed over 35 umbrella sharing stations in high-traffic areas all over Manhattan. Each station is home to 80-100 umbrellas that New Yorkers can grab for free and use for 24 hours before returning them. Goodbye, $10 kiosk umbrellas that break after […]
Nestled in the woods of Ellenville, New York, there’s a cozy library that would make anyone seeking some solace among stacks of books joyously happy. It’s called Hemmelig Rom, which is Norwegian for “secret room,” and it’s made from the local oaks that surround it. The 290-square-foot space is part of Norwegian-British visual artist Jason Koxvold’s home, which he and Studio […]
New Yorkers might know their city like the back of their hand, but there are some hidden pockets of NYC still to be discovered. There’s always something new taking the place of something old in NYC, but luckily for us, there’s still a plethora of old places to explore, you just have to know where to look. From historic residential groves […]