Manhattan Living
The Opening of 9/11 Memorial Museum in NYC
After nearly a decade of design and construction and an estimated cost of over $700 million, the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened to the public last week.
Battery Park City Gets a New Mexican Food and Fiesta Spot: El Vez!
Stephen Starr has opened a Mexican restaurant in Battery Park City, El Vez. Featuring a big bar and a family-friendly menu. El Vez may be the next big neighborhood hit.
The Summer’s Biggest Block Party is Back: Museum Mile Festival, June 10!
On Tuesday, June 10, from 6:00-9:00pm, nine museums from 82nd up to 103rd will invite the city in for free. Here's a look at what you should check out!
Cheers! Mad Men Cocktail Contest – Vote to Win!
Mix it up like Don Draper and the rest of Sterling, Cooper and Partners. Win our "Toast to Mad Men" Facebook photo contest and you will get two passes to a Mad Men Cocktails Class at the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan (valued at $140). Enter now, contest ends June 6.
Alice Aycock’s Sculptures Spin Up A Storm on Park Avenue
Ever since NYC's Neverending Winter (TM) finally ended, we've been getting out and about and strolling around town. One of the best surprises so far this spring is just how much fun and cool Alice Aycock's Paper Chase is, a dynamic series of seven sculptures swirling up the Park Avenue median in the 50's and 60's. If […]
Chef Bobby Flay’s New NYC Restaurant Gato is a Hit!
Bobby Flay's Gato feels a bit like the logical culmination of a career… though, knowing the Chef's talent and ambition, it seems more likely to be just another step in the journey, that began with the opening of Mesa Grill some 20 years ago through TV stardom and multiple franchises around the world, as well as the elegant Flatiron […]
Six NYC Rooftop Bars To Check Out This Summer!
Summer-time fun in NYC is all about finding that perfect rooftop bar, with cool breezes, spectacular views, drinks, and a friendly crowd. Here are our favorites!
The Met’s Annual Roof Garden Commission is Here!
Dan Graham's Met Roof Garden Pavilion is not a flashy piece by any means, but it is relaxing, comfortable place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Hill Country Barbecue’s Huge, Accommodating Space in Brooklyn
It was pretty slim pickings for first-rate BBQ around these parts back in 2007, when the excellent Hill Country Barbecue first opened in the Flatiron, immediately hitting the top of just about everybody's Best in NYC lists. Since those distant days we've been given an embarrassment of meaty, smoky riches, with the likes of Mighty […]
Romantic and Family Friendly Summer and Memorial Day Weekend Getaways From NYC
Photo Cred: Ed Yourdon Since our Winter Weekend Getaways blog was so popular, we decided to pull together some of our favorite vacationing spots for the summer! The first opportunity for a warm weathered getaway starts with Memorial Day Weekend, so if you are thinking about spending it somewhere a bit more distance from your beautiful urban home, here are […]
After nearly a decade of design and construction and an estimated cost of over $700 million, the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened to the public last week.
Battery Park City Gets a New Mexican Food and Fiesta Spot: El Vez!
Stephen Starr has opened a Mexican restaurant in Battery Park City, El Vez. Featuring a big bar and a family-friendly menu. El Vez may be the next big neighborhood hit.
The Summer’s Biggest Block Party is Back: Museum Mile Festival, June 10!
On Tuesday, June 10, from 6:00-9:00pm, nine museums from 82nd up to 103rd will invite the city in for free. Here's a look at what you should check out!
Cheers! Mad Men Cocktail Contest – Vote to Win!
Mix it up like Don Draper and the rest of Sterling, Cooper and Partners. Win our "Toast to Mad Men" Facebook photo contest and you will get two passes to a Mad Men Cocktails Class at the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan (valued at $140). Enter now, contest ends June 6.
Alice Aycock’s Sculptures Spin Up A Storm on Park Avenue
Ever since NYC's Neverending Winter (TM) finally ended, we've been getting out and about and strolling around town. One of the best surprises so far this spring is just how much fun and cool Alice Aycock's Paper Chase is, a dynamic series of seven sculptures swirling up the Park Avenue median in the 50's and 60's. If […]
Chef Bobby Flay’s New NYC Restaurant Gato is a Hit!
Bobby Flay's Gato feels a bit like the logical culmination of a career… though, knowing the Chef's talent and ambition, it seems more likely to be just another step in the journey, that began with the opening of Mesa Grill some 20 years ago through TV stardom and multiple franchises around the world, as well as the elegant Flatiron […]
Six NYC Rooftop Bars To Check Out This Summer!
Summer-time fun in NYC is all about finding that perfect rooftop bar, with cool breezes, spectacular views, drinks, and a friendly crowd. Here are our favorites!
The Met’s Annual Roof Garden Commission is Here!
Dan Graham's Met Roof Garden Pavilion is not a flashy piece by any means, but it is relaxing, comfortable place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Hill Country Barbecue’s Huge, Accommodating Space in Brooklyn
It was pretty slim pickings for first-rate BBQ around these parts back in 2007, when the excellent Hill Country Barbecue first opened in the Flatiron, immediately hitting the top of just about everybody's Best in NYC lists. Since those distant days we've been given an embarrassment of meaty, smoky riches, with the likes of Mighty […]
Romantic and Family Friendly Summer and Memorial Day Weekend Getaways From NYC
Photo Cred: Ed Yourdon Since our Winter Weekend Getaways blog was so popular, we decided to pull together some of our favorite vacationing spots for the summer! The first opportunity for a warm weathered getaway starts with Memorial Day Weekend, so if you are thinking about spending it somewhere a bit more distance from your beautiful urban home, here are […]






