Famous Bushwick Pizzeria, Roberta’s, Will Open First Manhattan Outpost In 2020 Get ready for some of NYC’s best slices to come to the East Village! The famous New York pizzeria, Roberta’s, is planning to open their first full-service Manhattan outpost next year. The new location will take up the 1,300-square-foot space at 15 Avenue A, and dish out everything from their delicious pizza to wines. Roberta’s will be bringing plenty of natural wines to Manhattan to accompany their pizza pies and…
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10 Best Hot Chocolates In NYC That Will Keep You Cozy This Winter
10 Best Hot Chocolates In NYC That Will Keep You Cozy This Winter Based on today’s weather, I think it’s safe to say we’re officially in hot chocolate season…and we couldn’t be more excited! NYC has no shortage of trendy spots to try, but when it comes to this chocolatey drink there’s a handful of places you absolutely have to taste so we decided to map it out for you. Some of these tasty creations are particularly chocolatey, others are all about…
The Best Halloween Decorations In NYC You’ve Shared With Us This Spooky Szn
The Best Halloween Decorations In NYC You’ve Shared With Us This Spooky Szn Happy Halloween, NYC! With spooky season coming to a close, it’s time to take a look at how the city has shown its spirit all month long…and let the All Hallows’ Eve spirit live on through these photos. Sure, there were likely some stragglers that put up a ghost or two in these last few days, but plenty of us have truly been feeling the ghoulish spirits for…
Pier 17 Will Open Their Rooftop Ice Rink And Winter Village Next Month
Pier 17 Will Open Their Rooftop Ice Rink And Winter Village Next Month Winter is nearly here, and that means ice rinks are opening! South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 is now home to yet another ice rink and holiday market in the city! This gorgeous, waterfront winter wonderland was approved by NYC’s Landmarks Preservation Commission in the fall of 2018 and is returning for a second year of gorgeous wintry bliss. Pier 17 Winterland Rink The Winterland Rink is slightly smaller (5,400 square-feet)…
Neighborhood Guide to North Brooklyn’s Iconic Hipster ‘Hoods
The North Brooklyn neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bushwick have a similar vibe and lifestyle. A long standing Hassidic and Dominican neighborhood, Williamsburg’s transformation to arts enclave come hipster HQ began in the late 1980’s/early 1990’s. When artists were priced out of Manhattan’s downtown villages, they sought new digs, preferably with live/work art spaces and easy access to the galleries, theaters, and vibrant creative community they’d left behind. Enter north Brooklyn. The neighborhood of Williamsburg had everything the artists were…
Neighborhood Guide to Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights
When New Yorkers venture out of Manhattan and into residential Brooklyn, they typically stop heading south at Park Slope. Long time Bay Ridge residents rejoice, because they like the keep the neighborhood to themselves. Influxes of transplanted north Brooklynites and Manhattanites could mean increases in rent, property taxes, and crowds, but that doesn’t mean that Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights aren’t great places to live. Quite the opposite, in fact. Green Space Bay Ridge, on the western coast of south…
Neighborhood Guide to Greenwich Village
by Camille Coric. Known for its dynamic parks, lively nightlife, young population and prime position in Lower Manhattan, Greenwich Village is a gem of New York City. From food to what the locals won’t tell you, here is your complete guide to Greenwich Village. Housing Cheapest you can get At the moment, the cheapest listing on the market in Greenwich village is a studio on Houston Street for $2,050. The average rent price in Greenwich Village is $4,197 so this…
Neighborhood Guide to the East Bronx
Rap and Hip Hop music were born here. And although it hosts a wide array of ethnic groups, it’s predominantly influenced by the Italian-American culture. As a matter of fact, some have argued that Manhattan’s “Little Italy” has nothing over it. Yes, we’re talking about The Bronx- or if you like, The Boogie Down. Pretty much the only New York City borough that substantially lies on the US mainland. The rest are essentially islands. Now, don’t get me wrong. The…
Neighborhood Guide to the Upper East Side
Are you looking to visit or move to one of the most prominent neighborhoods in the country? The Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York is located between Central Park and Fifth Avenue, 59th Street, East River, and 96th Street. The area is famed for possessing endless blocks of the rich and famous’ real estate; however, did you know there is so much more to this prominent district than meets the eye? We have skillfully crafted a guide…
How to Land Your Dream Apartment in New York City
Apartment searching anywhere can start out being very fun and quickly turn into a very time-consuming and daunting process. Looking for apartments in New York City, specifically, can leave seekers feeling very helpless due to higher rents, smaller living spaces and the need to be near the ‘perfect train.’ I would know, by 30 I had lived in midtown East, the Upper East Side, Midtown West, Queens and two stints in Brooklyn. Why is NYC so desirable? • Proximity to mass transportation:…