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Top 5 Vegan Restaurants in NYC and Top 5 Gluten Free Restaurants in NYC - Don't Let Dietary Restrictions Restrict Your Vacation!

Submitted by on 08/06/2012

If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions it can be quite a challenge to find good restaurants when traveling. The great news is that NYC has tons of delicious eateries that cater to people who are looking for specific foods - or rather, who are looking to avoid specific foods! Whether you stay away from certain types of food on principal or for health reasons, there are NYC restaurants that make it easy for you to eat wonderful food while traveling and not have to stress about finding somewhere good to eat!

Ah-Gust You Should Do These Things This August in New York City

Submitted by on 08/01/2012

August is a great month in New York City. The weather is beautiful, the people are happy (for the most part) and the festivities are endless. It's the last month of what many of us consider the summer season, before Labor Day arrives and school starts to get harder, not to mention travel time gets much rarer, the days get shorter and the weather starts to cool down. It's time to take advantage of the warm days in NYC and all of the festivals, celebrations and events in the Big Apple before we have to break out our pea coats and snow boots.

The Craftiest of the Craft Beer in New York City

Submitted by on 07/25/2012

Summer is the perfect time to try out all of the best craft beers in New York City. After a long, hot day of touring and exploring, why not sit down with a cold one and a few friends? Sure, it would be nice to sit down with that delicious Budweiser we all know and love, but we can do that and get those anywhere, so live a little and check out some of the best craft beer bars in New York City.

Have a Happy Winesday at the Best Wine Bars in NYC

Submitted by on 07/25/2012

Happy Winesday all you NYC Tourists! Happy Winesday to everyone else too of course. We know that we don't have to confine our wine drinking to Wednesday, but the name is really enticing, so why wouldn't we enjoy a glass or two? Wine is the perfect mid-week drink, not quite as strong as what we're trying to accomplish on Fridays, and not nearly as subtle as the cleansing we did on Monday and Tuesday.

The NYC Soda Ban - A Run-Down For Every Curious NYC Tourist

Submitted by on 07/24/2012

If you happened to be on a nice stroll near NYC's City Hall yesterday you may have noticed the huge throng of protesting New Yorkers carrying signs and handing out petitions. Why were they all there? Well, they were all super thirsty for at least 20oz of a sugary drink! 

Taking it to the streets: NYC summer street fairs offer something for tourists and locals alike

Submitted by on 07/19/2012

As soon as the icy air of the colder months starts to lift and you can actually wear dresses and shorts again without freezing, NYC street fairs start to show up in almost every Borough in New York. These street fairs entail any number of stands selling consumer goods, tasty fair foods and even fine arts and crafts.

Summer Photo Ops Every NYC Tourist Needs to Capture

Submitted by on 07/11/2012

Can you feel the heat? We can. Summer is in full force here in NYC, which you probably know, and that's why you're planning your summer vacation, and there is no better time to break out your camera and start going to town on New York City... literally. Whether it's your first time in the city or you might as well be a local, there are a few things that you need to have checked off your list to really say you've experienced New York.


Shakespeare in the Park - What To Do on Your NYC Vacation To Feel Like a Native New Yorker

Submitted by on 07/09/2012

Shakespeare in the Park is a local New York City favorite every summer. Not only does Shakespeare in the Park include high caliber plays in Central Park, but tickets to these plays are completely free!

New York City is a tourist's dream come true with a huge variety of attractions and things to do, but for discerning tourists ready to experience life as a native New Yorker, there is no better destination than Shakespeare in the Park.

How Sweet it is to...Eat the Best Ice Cream in New York City!

Submitted by on 07/05/2012

Just like sugar, honey. Well literally actually, because sugar is the main ingredient in all the best ice cream in NYC. Sugar and happiness, right? That's what it tastes like to us.

The 4th of July may be over now, but Budweiser is still making their American flag cans, and that's all we really need to tell us that it's still summer. Well, that and the blazing heat of course. Brews are a very traditional way to cool down in the summer, but sometimes the way to really hit the spot and beat the heat is with a sweet and sticky treat.

Sing it Loud, Sing it Proud! The Best Karaoke in NYC

Submitted by on 06/27/2012

We gave you a list of all the best free summer concerts, but if you're anything like us, listening to good music (or having more than 3 margaritas) makes us want to belt out some tunes of our own. That's why we've decided to make a list of all the best karaoke NYC has to offer!