https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-travelers-guide-to-discovering-neighborhood-restaurants-11551454003 A Traveler’s Guide to Discovering Neighborhood Restaurants From a New York trattoria to a Hong Kong hole-in-the-wall, we celebrate unsung local haunts, with picks from nine Michelin-star chefs. Plus: How to find a great one wherever you are EAT AWAY Not every traveler hungers for the hottest new dining spot. Even on vacation, a … Continue reading Making a neighborhood restaurant your home away from home
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What does the announcement “signal delay” mean on NYC’s subway system?
This is everything any lover of engineering systems could possibly want to know (at least as a start) about the NYC subway system's signals. https://ny.curbed.com/2019/2/27/18240200/mta-nyc-subway-signal-delays-infrastructure-guide New York subway 101: A guide to the signal system Understanding the subway’s signals helps you understand how the subway system functions By Hannah Frishberg Feb 27, 2019, 2:54pm EST SHARE A … Continue reading What does the announcement “signal delay” mean on NYC’s subway system?
Best tasting menus < $100 in NYC
The Best Tasting Menus in NYC for Under $100 By MELISSA KRAVITZ Updated On 02/27/2019 at 05:09PM EST Courtesy of Empellon Predetermined, multi-course restaurant dinners can go by many names in New York City: prix fixe, chef’s selection, omakase, dégustation. “Tasting menu” is by far the most popular moniker, and perhaps the most synonymous with “super … Continue reading Best tasting menus < $100 in NYC
Fine starting point to the museums you’ll want to see first in New York City
Handy list of museums worth seeing even if you have only a short time in New York City. Have lived here long enough so that several of these are favorites. Enjoy. https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/best-museums-in-nyc? Dinos! Nukes! Nudes! The Best Museums in NYC By JONATHAN MELMOTHUpdated On 02/27/2019 at 10:11AM EST The American Museum of Natural History | Clari Massimiliano/Shutterstock.com … Continue reading Fine starting point to the museums you’ll want to see first in New York City
Why does NYC have nine Chinatowns?
This article is a perfect example of why I love living in NYC. Too many lovely photos and graphics to post here. Just click thru for great ideas on where to eat Chinese in this city. https://ny.eater.com/2019/2/25/18236523/chinatowns-restaurants-elmhurst-homecrest-bensonhurst-east-village-little-neck-forest-hills-nyc
BookBub does terrific interviews — this time, a local librarian
Librarian Spotlight: Rita Meade from Brooklyn, NY By Melina Hsiao|February 20, 2019 Librarians know a ton about books — and we love learning from them. With this in mind, we’re spotlighting librarians to hear more about their jobs, and of course, their book recommendations! This month we spoke with Rita Meade, a librarian based in Brooklyn, NY. She … Continue reading BookBub does terrific interviews — this time, a local librarian
Calvin Trillin gem of an essay on the picking of restaurants
One of the wonderful things about the population density of NYC is that anyone can have friends of every age, most cultures, every gender, and more — and there’s a place to eat that will suit each of us. Not everyone goes out to eat at restaurants regularly but it's definitely far more prevalent here … Continue reading Calvin Trillin gem of an essay on the picking of restaurants
Single diners in NYC up 80% in five years — why?
NYC is a hub for solo dining Solo dining is alive and well in NYC. Restaurant reservations for solo diners increased 80 percent from 2014 to 2018, according to online reservation platform OpenTable — and restaurants are loving it. Andrew Kuhl, who manages the dining room at Eleven Madison Park, says “it’s more of an honor” to serve a … Continue reading Single diners in NYC up 80% in five years — why?
Atlantic says that online grocery shopping hasn’t caught on — how about FreshDirect in NYC?
The lengthy, but incomplete, discussion in this article reminds me of a research problem in one of my earlier professional jobs. Now, everything that's ever been written on any topic is either available or accessible on the internet. Back then, if your field had enough activity, a third party service indexed all of that work … Continue reading Atlantic says that online grocery shopping hasn’t caught on — how about FreshDirect in NYC?
Upper West Side pizza joint got a rave review in NYT — check it out
Local Pizza Joint Becoming a Foodie Destination After Glowing Review; Owner Vows That It’s ‘Worth the Hype’ Posted on January 18, 2019 at 11:59 am by West Sider By A. Campbell Mama’s Too, a small pizza shop on Broadway at 106th Street, has joined the ranks of Levain Bakery on West 74th and Barney Greengrass on Amsterdam … Continue reading Upper West Side pizza joint got a rave review in NYT — check it out
Does this mean that developers can no longer build higher in NYC by using empty mechanical space?
If you don't live in Manhattan, you haven't been blessed with watching the construction of exceedingly tall buildings around the edge of Central Park. Each of them has splendid views of the park BUT they block the sun for extended periods which is unpleasant for park visitors and could eventually affect what will grow there. … Continue reading Does this mean that developers can no longer build higher in NYC by using empty mechanical space?
If you need ideas on things to do in NYC
With the cold temperatures coming in, many people will prefer just to stay home. A shame when there are so many wonderful things to see and do in NYC. I feel about NYC the same way that Samuel Johnson felt about London. This is a quote that's near and dear to my heart. First tho, … Continue reading If you need ideas on things to do in NYC
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