The New York City Traveler

May 28th, 2008

Cinema Under the Stars: Rooftop Films Return

The Rooftop Films Summer Series is returning this year and will begin this Saturday, May 31, 2008.  The series has come a long way since its inception in 1997 when films were screened atop a tenement on the Lower East Side.  This year the IFC will screen 19 feature films and over 150 short […]

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April 10th, 2008

"In the Know" New Yorkers Know of this Secret Hideaway

Its not too often I recommend a chain-hotel as a must-see destination in New York, but knowledgeable New Yorkers and tourists have been patronizing this hotel bar for years and it is time to let the secret slip. 
Mé Bar is pronounced “May Bar”  and can be roughly translated as “mountain bar” in Korean.  The […]

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March 14th, 2008

Where to Eat and Drink this St Patrick’s Day

This year, St Patrick’s day not only falls during Lent, but also during the sacred Holy Week.  The Archdiocese of New York is taking a hands-off approach, keeping religious celebrations separate from civic celebrations.  If your beliefs are as flexible as the Catholic Church and you’re not worried about being excommunicated, here are a few […]

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March 4th, 2008

"Be Good or Be Gone" at McSorley’s Old Ale House

Marking the opening of the first tavern in Boston in 1634, today is officially known as Tavern Day. In New York City there is no better place to kick back a few ales than at the East Village establishment that has been the source of inspiration for over a century, McSorley’s Old Ale House.
McSorley’s […]

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February 14th, 2008

Ten Ways to Enjoy a Solo Valentine’s Day in New York City

Check out the Cupid Is Stupid Party at The Town Tavern (map).  All night drink specials include $5 Cosmos, $4 mixed vodka drinks, and $3 champagne.  Free manicures and tarot card reading from 6-10pm.  
You are guaranteed to score in Williamsburg at Union Pool (map).  Music, pool, and drinks equal a good time in Brooklyn.    
Work out […]

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February 13th, 2008

Ten Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day with Somebody You Love

Top of the Rock, the observation deck of Rockefeller Center, is a great place to take in a bird’s-eye view of Manhattan.  It’s open until midnight and lacks the long lines that plague the Empire State Building Observation Deck.
He made a name for himself at Le Cirque, but he continues to impress with his edible […]

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February 5th, 2008

Where to Party This "Super Fat Tuesday"

So, you’ve done your civic duty and voted for your candidate of choice in the primary and now you’re ready to party, New Orleans-style. Here are some suggestions of places to grab a Po’ Boy and a few places to where you’re sure to pick-up a few strands of beads.
Where to Eat:

Great Jones […]

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January 3rd, 2008

"Long Island Lolita" Amy Fisher to Guest DJ and More…

I just saw this come across the wires and it is just so surreal that I had to share it.  "Long Island Lolita," ex-convict Amy Fisher, will be a Guest DJ at Retox Rock Bar in New York City.  Fisher will be joined by self-proclaimed "NYC Club Guru" JE Englebert.   
Amy Fisher rose to […]

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