If you’re looking for some of the best craft beer breweries in the United States, look no further! With entries from Washington, North Carolina, Ohio, and more, there’s certainly one you can visit on your next road trip. 12 of […]
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WHERE TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN NYC
Where to watch the World Cup in NYC? Every 4 years it rolls around… the culmination of the Beautiful Game. And you ask yourself the same question, where to watch the World Cup. As the excitement builds you want to […]
FAMOUS CEMETERIES OF THE UNITED STATES
The most famous cemeteries in the United States also have the most interesting histories as well as some of the most spectacular funerary statuary anywhere. The interred include titans of industry, celebrities, infamous characters and the average Joe. These final […]
TAKE THE PERFECT SOUTH BEACH SELF GUIDED WALK
A South Beach self guided walk in the early morning is exhilarating. It’s the best time to catch some spectacular sunrises. The total distance of this walk is about 4 miles. It can take two hours at a moderate pace but you […]
TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK CITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Looking for things to do in New York City for the holidays? It’s a magical time. All up and down 5th Avenue the streets are ablaze in twinkling lights. Animated characters populate the large store windows and the aroma of […]
HOW TO VISIT THE NEWPORT MANSIONS IN RHODE ISLAND
There is rich… and then there is ultra-rich. The kind of rich associated with absurdly large diamonds, gold plated silverware, butlers and ladies’ maids. The kind of over-the-top ostentation found only in the homes of third-world country dictators. That’s the […]
THINGS TO DO IN HARLEM: HISTORY, FOOD AND JAZZ
Harlem is just one of the many fascinating neighborhoods that make up New York City. There are so many things to do in Harlem, it’s hard to know where to start. I was born and raised in New York City […]
THE 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM: ONE NEW YORKER’S MEMORIES OF THE TWIN TOWERS
Growing up in New York City I always wanted to work at the World Trade Center. I wanted to be a part of what I imagined was this international business community that thrived in those imposing towers. I got my […]
NYC: COOL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN’T DO ANYWHERE ELSE
New York City is a major destination in large part because of its iconic sites; The Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Broadway, The Empire State Building and many more. These are the sites most visitors are familiar with. But there are […]
BIG ONION: THE PERFECT NEW YORK CITY WALKING TOUR
NEW YORK CITY WALKING TOUR – BIG ONION I’m a native New Yorker, born and bred. I love my city. I enjoy learning new things about this wonderful metropolis. And a New York City walking tour is a great way […]
WHAT REALLY LIES BENEATH NEW YORK CITY’S #7 TRAIN
My article, What REALLY Lies Beneath New York City’s #7 Train, first appeared in Matador Network here. The elevated track of New York City’s #7 train runs through some of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods on earth; Jackson Heights, Corona, Flushing. […]
THE EVOLUTION OF CUBAN CUISINE IN NYC (WHERE TO EAT)
My article, The Evolution of Cuban Cuisine in NYC, was originally published by Epicure and Culture. Some years ago, if I said Cuban cuisine you probably would have thought “rice and beans.” Oh, how things have changed. The recent proliferation of Cuban […]