Manhattan Living

Ample Hills Creamery Opens in Gowanus

Ample Hills Creamery has been ice-cream-famous in this town ever since they opened that first tiny parlor in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights some four years ago. Their newest location in Gowanus is fantastic. With 24 flavors available at any given time, a spacious, comfortable roof deck looking out over the sunset in South Brooklyn - its the perfect treat for your end-of-summer nights.


Whitney Museum set to Open on Mondays for Koons Retrospective

Way to go out with a bang, Upper East Side Whitney. For its final exhibition in the iconic, modernist Madison Avenue building that's been its home since 1966, the Whitney gives us a true blockbuster, filling nearly the entire space with one of the most crowd-pleasing, successful and, perhaps for those very reasons, polarizing American […]


Back to School for Grown Ups: The Best Adult Classes and Continuing Education in NYC

NYC has an amazing array of classes for adults, on every conceivable subject, requiring varying degrees of rigor and commitment all just waiting for you to sign up and learn. If you are considering going back to school! Here's a quick look at some of the NYC's best and most popular adult education classes and programs.


Dimes Cafe: California-Style Cuisine right in Chinatown

How does tasty & fresh, health-conscious Californian-style fare sound? Then Dimes Cafe, a teeny-tiny eatery tucked away in Chinatown, is just for you. We've eaten at the stylishly cool-and-healthy restaurant twice this Summer. Find out why we think you should too!


A Tour of All That’s New and Fun in Brooklyn Bridge Park

A quick look at everything, new and old, that makes Brooklyn Bridge Park a true destination for locals and tourists alike.


For Your Labor Day Grilling: Check Out These Great NYC Butcher Shops

A new breed of butcher is changing the face of NYC meat markets, combining old-fashioned personalized service with a contemporary commitment to locavore ideals. So for your Labor Day grilling, take a look at some of these shops in your neighborhood!


What We Learned at Food Republic’s Fantastic Summer Pie Party

Featuring more amazing pie than anyone could ever eat, from the best bakers and chefs in NYC, the Food Republic pie party at Little Owl: the Venue was an absolute hit!


Legendary Street Photographer Garry Winogrand at the Met

"If you don't take the picture, you weren't there." Garry Winogrand's motto fills the walls at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's retrospective. With over 175 pieces to enjoy, some of which the artist didn't even see!


Bar Primi: Andrew Carmellini and the Power of Pasta

What's wrong with dishes like ricotta ravioli, orecchiette with sausage, and stuffed meatballs? Nothing! We recently wined & dined at Andrew Carmellini's newest restaurant, Bar Primi and loved every bite. Find out why his spectacular Italian dishes make this East Village restaurant the place to be.


Best NYC Events In August: A Guide from A-to-Z

There are so many cool things happening in NYC during August, we highlighted some of the best things to do in NYC in this month and ordered them from A to Z.