There is no better symbol of a New York City breakfast than a bagel with coffee. Sure, pancakes and egg sandwiches and fun and tasty, but there is something about a thick and dense bun with a hole in the middle that attracts people from all backgrounds and classes. There are all diferente types of […]
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The Best Burgers in Manhattan: Our Top 12
Posted on July 5, 2022
It’s hard to imagine now, but there once was a time when the humble hamburger was strictly the domain of fast food joints and no-frills diners. But then something interesting happened. The year was 2001 and French super chef Daniel Boulud decided one day to stuff some foie gras into high-quality ground beef, cook it […]
Where to Eat at Newark Airport (By Terminal)
Posted on July 1, 2022
Travelers love to hate Newark Airport, or as it’s officially called, Newark Liberty International Airport. Despite being only 40 percent the size of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark handles almost as many flights. Which is why it always has perpetual lines for security and food. The dining options here are hit or miss. Unlike […]
The 13 Best Views in NYC (and Where to Find Them)
Posted on June 24, 2022
This post was originally published on June 26, 2022, and updated with new text and a photo on September 8, 2022. We usually see New York from the ground, with gigantic buildings surrounding us. From below, it is almost impossible to know the magnitude of the city’s skyline and architectural wonders. That’s why New York […]
The Best Bread in NYC: 8 Spots for Doughy Delights
Posted on June 23, 2022
New York could be nicknamed bread city. Whether it’s oversized soft pretzels in Times Square or fluffy loaves of brioche from a pastry shop in Lower Manhattan, delicious bread in NYC is available in all shapes and styles in every borough. Bagels, pizza, and sandwiches; baguettes, seeded rye, sourdough, and croissants; countless iterations saturate all […]
The 6 Best Coffee Shops To Work in NYC
Posted on June 22, 2022
As remote work has become more and more of the norm over the past several years, many are understandably starting to go a bit stir-crazy. And while there’s no place like home, sometimes you just really have to get out. When that’s the case, it’s time to head to one of the best coffee shops […]
The Best Restaurants in JFK Airport (By Terminal)
Posted on June 20, 2022
There once was a time—around the middle of the 20th century—when airport dining was golden. People actually used to come to the airport just to eat, flight or no flight in their immediate future. That’s how good dining was at airports. Then things went downhill from there, followed by the emergence of fast food chains […]
LaGuardia Airport Restaurants: Our Top Picks (By Terminal)
Posted on June 20, 2022
In August 2014 then-Vice President Joe Biden gave a speech in Philadelphia. He’d just come from LaGuardia Airport in New York City and was astounded by the state of the airport. “If I blindfolded you and took you to LaGuardia Airport in New York, you’d think, ‘I must be in some third-world country,’” he said. […]
Our 10 Favorite Manhattan Chinatown Restaurants
Posted on June 17, 2022
Most non-locals don’t realize there is more than one Chinatown in New York City. Nearly every borough has one. In fact, there are at least six other Chinatowns in Queens and Brooklyn. And the Manhattan Chinatown restaurants may be the most visited by tourists. But that said, if you’re in Manhattan and don’t have the […]
The Best Croissants in NYC: From Classic to Creative
Posted on June 16, 2022
Croissants are made and appreciated in almost every country, not just France. And New York being New York, the competition for the best croissant is quite competitive. But where can you find the best croissants in NYC? Saying a croissant is “the best” means you’ve tried every single flaky croissant possible and meticulously deduced why […]
