Top 5 quirky exhibits for students on a budget
via foursquare.com The New York Earth Room For an escape from city life and a sight of pure earth, visit the Earth Room, a space with 250 cubic yards of soil inside a residential building in SoHo. The...
View ArticleMediterranean restaurants serving heart-healthy dishes
According to a recent report in The New York Times, consuming a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables can lower your risk for heart disease. In a study conducted at...
View ArticleBreakfast at Murray’s: sweet, savory brunch menu with cheesy twist
Click the photo to see more photos of Murray. Cheesemongers now have reason to rejoice — Murray’s Cheese Bar is serving brunch. From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, you can enjoy your...
View ArticleBig Cheesy competition draws grilled cheese lovers
Caitlin Schnack for WSN This past weekend, an estimated 1,500 hungry grilled cheese enthusiasts flocked to the third annual Big Cheesy competition in NoLiTa to determine which restaurant boasts the...
View ArticleSmorgasburg returns with best Brooklyn treats
Caitlin Schnack for WSN Crowds of hungry New Yorkers flocked to East River State Park in Williamsburg on Saturday to welcome back Brooklyn Flea’s Smorgasburg for its third outdoor season. This year,...
View ArticleBambooTori introduces healthy, fresh yakitori to Union Square
Recent Babson College graduates Jonny Hermijanto, Christophe Van Aerde and Hendy Lamothe opened BambooTori, a new, fast-casual, Japanese-style yakitori restaurant, last October. Yakitori, a popular...
View ArticleCelebrate Friday’s Pretzel Day by sampling from featured restaurants
Skip the pretzel cart and discover gourmet pretzel around the city in celebration of National Pretzel Day on Friday. via yelp.com Sigmund Pretzel Shop I 29 Avenue B This East Village shop makes its...
View ArticleBest South American restaurants for unique, authentic meals
via yelp.com Taco Box I 50 E. Fourth St. Literally a hole in the wall, Taco Box serves up a selective menu of delicious and affordable tacos ($3-$3.50), as well as homemade sauces and a variety of...
View ArticleTastes in transit: best food trucks in New York City
via yelp.com For a quality meal on the go, visit one of these favorite food trucks around the city this summer. Neapolitan Express This new pizza truck makes fresh, uncomplicated pizzas from...
View ArticleNew York City’s best, traditional delis
via yelp.com Visit one of these traditional New York delis for a taste of history or just for a delicious pastrami sandwich. Russ & Daughters I 179 E. Houston St. Since 1914, Russ & Daughters...
View ArticleBreads Bakery brings Israeli inspired treats to Union Square
Joon Lee/WSN Just steps away from Union Square, the newly opened and aptly named Breads Bakery invites customers to warm up with freshly baked breads and pastries. Uri Scheft, owner of the popular...
View ArticleTop creative, sweet treats for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly the best occasion to indulge in heart-shaped desserts, but it is also an opportunity to get creative. Roll up your sleeves and try creating these homemade delights. via...
View ArticleMilly Fall/Winter 2013
Click the photo for more looks from Milly. Inspired by nighttime urban landscapes, Milly by Michelle Smith’s Fall/Winter 2013 collection “Illumination” at New York Fashion Week incorporated all...
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