Manhattan Living

Summer Streets 2014: The City’s Biggest Block Party Returns!

Returning for its 7th year, the now-traditional NYC Summer Streets will once again transform Park Avenue and Lafayette Street into a glorious, seven-mile long block party. This Saturday, August 2 (and then again on the 9th and 16th) the annual event is truly a blast! If you're looking for some free fun-filled activity on any of these Saturday mornings, it's well worth getting up and out early (it only runs from 7am to 1pm) to join the strolling, pedaling crowds.


Best NYC Theater Options for Kids

Discover the terrific theaters throughout the city where you can find first-rate shows shows (some at much cheaper prices) geared toward the younger set. Learn all about the big and little shows, half-off ticket sales, and the finest free entertainment all Summer long.


The Crop of The Cream: Three of NYC’s Coolest New Ice Cream Parlors

As the summer rolls on and we look for fun ways to cool down, we put together a list of our fav picks for the NYC's coolest, new ice cream parlors in town.


Put The Wind In Your Sails With These Private Cruises & Sailing Lessons

With the rapid development of the NYC's waterfront, we've seen an astonishing embrace of the water-based recreation of sailing by New Yorkers. Here's a look at our favorite sailing cruise options and lessons!


Ai Weiwei and Swoon: Politically Charged Blockbusters Energize the Brooklyn Museum

Submerged Motherlands, a massive installation by Swoon and Ai Weiwei's career-spanning 'According to What?' are two absolute blockbusters, both running this summer at the Brooklyn Museum.


The Final Performances of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, Presenting Twelfth Night

For two decades now the Drilling Company theater group has been putting on one of NYC's great summer traditions, the brilliantly conceived Shakespeare In the Parking Lot. Staged in a fully functioning municipal lot on the Lower East Side (yes, cars come and go during the show, though fewer than you might think), these performances […]


From Point A to Point B, Here’s The Best Bike Routes in NYC

There's been more public and municipal support of NYC biking this past decade than ever before. Though, it should be noted, there's still a lot to done in making the idea of getting around town on your bicycle an acceptable and also super convenient way to do that and, in fact, also energizing and fun. If you want […]


Guide to The Best NYC Food Festivals, Including Bastille Day, This Sunday July 13!

Its a welcome trend that food fairs and festivals have become an entrenched part of the NYC dining scene, serving some of the best bites you'll have all year! Here's a look at the best of the best, happening all summer and into the fall!


Can you Handle Coney Island’s First New Roller Coaster in Almost 100 Years?

Luna Park's $10 million, crazy high-speed, loop-de-looping new roller coaster The Thunderbolt just opened and here's all the details on this thrilling ride!


Hudson Eats in Battery Park City; A Food Court Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

With 600 seats, 35,000 sq. feet, and a compilation of the best NYC restaurants, the massive Hudson Eats is raising the bar on what it means to be a Food Court!