Manhattan Living

Best Restaurants for New Year’s Day Brunch in NYC

True fact: New Years resolutions don't really take effect until January 2… so consider New Year's Day one last food-and-booze free-for-all! And in case you didn't get invited to or aren't yourself hosting some sort of mimosa-splashed house-party feast, here are a few suggestions of spots opening their doors on New Years Days for full […]


Throwback Alert! Rough Trade Opens Vinyl Records Mega-Store in NYC

Remember back in the 1980’s and, especially, the 1990’s, when those massive vinyl record stores opened up all over town–Tower Records, HMV, Virgin Megastore–and basically killed your favorite indie shop? Sure, I bought at the big-boxes once they arrived, but I also mourned the loss of places like Rocks In Your Head, Bleecker Bob's, and even […]


The Best Shops For Last-Minute Christmas Shopping in NYC

Once again I've left all of my Christmas shopping until the last minute… or, at least, until the last weekend, when it's too risky to shop online, and stores (and whole neighborhoods, ahem, Soho) should be crazy. But fun crazy! After all, it's Christmas, and you're buying things for people you love. Right? Right.


Downtown Greek Restaurant Snack EOS Opens New Midtown West Location

Right around the corner of Glenwood's Midtown West builds, Crystal Green and Emerald Green, opens new Greek Restaurant, Snack EOS. Just in time to warm up NYC with hearty food, and warm and welcoming environment!


Cracking Art Group’s Big Red Snails Pop Up Around NYC!

Have you seen the four fat snails that recently appeared in Columbus Circle? They weren't there when I visited the Holiday Market on opening day, but then BLAMMO (or whatever sound these slimy, sluggish creatures make): huge plastic red snails, for no reason in particular.


10 Best NYC Restaurants for Christmas Dinner 2013

Whether you prefer Chinese food and a movie on December 25th, or are looking for a fancy and festive Christmas dinner, here are the best restaurants open in NYC!


Unsilent Night 2013: The NYC Holiday Tradition Continues!

The NYC holiday tradition of Unsilent Night returns for another year of music and crowd marching. Join the parade on December 14, 2013 at Washington Square Park!


Whitney Museum’s Current New York City-Centric Art Exhibitions

Do you know the artist behind the "LOVE" sculpture in Midtown Manhattan? He is Robert Indiana, one of several artists featured at The Whitney Museum this month in very New York City-themed exhibitions: Rituals of Rented Island, T.J. Wilcox's video panorama, and Robert Indiana's retrospective.


Columbus Circle’s Market is Perfect for Holiday Shopping in NYC

If you are looking for a quick way to get all your holiday shopping done in one stop, check out Columbus Circle's Holiday Market this year! Tons of shops and vendors with gift options for everyone on your list!


The 6 Best NYC Christmas Trees That Aren’t at Rockefeller Center

Avoiding the touristy crowds this holiday season but still want to enjoy NYC's decked halls? Check out this list of best Christmas trees that aren't in Rockefeller Center!