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To Gordon Ramsey: Thank You

Published on 2012-08-13 18:26:00

I can't tell you how thrilled I am that Gordon Ramsey is taking on the hotel industry in his new reality series, "Hotel Hell." I read an article in today's NYC Metro paper and was truly ecstatic. I am an avid traveler and love to try different hotels. However, lately, what with bed bugs and a general lack of attention to detail and cleanliness, I prefer to stay home! The article in the paper even mentioned how Gordon discovered a duvet cover which hadn't been cleaned in eighteen months. EIGHTEEN [..]

Rego Center, Rego Park, NY

Published on 2012-05-16 18:56:00

My new favorite shopping hotspot is Rego Center in Queens, NY. I love that this center is compact (3 levels) and is basically an outdoor mini-mall but with a roof above. You can sit on benches outside in

Street Talk in Times Square is a Scam

Published on 2011-03-20 13:25:00

I work in Times Square and cannot stand that every block I walk on I have to be solicited by these Street Talk guys. As the New York Post has reported, this organization is the newest scam created by the founders of the now-defunct United Homeless Or

New York City Restaurants: Celebrity Chefs and Cookbooks

Published on 2011-03-13 15:34:00

You've eaten at the restaurant, now take home the cookbook! New York City restaurants are not without their coveted celebrity chefs. Reputable and well-established New York City restaurants by celebrity chefs, such as Mario Batali, are numerous and w

New York City Cell Phone Traffic Ticket - Some Tips

Published on 2011-01-06 15:50:00

Despite the numerous industries that bring in money for New York City, this city is essentially in the hole. The city is broke. Financial literacy is sorely lacking in the educational system. The city's agencies' employees do not have the skills to m

New York City Christmas Gift Ornaments

Published on 2010-12-09 19:17:45

Show your love for this great city with these New York City Christmas gift ornaments. Whether you live here or visited, these ornaments are keepsakes and can be personalized with a message, name, date, or anything else.New York City Personalized Chri

Cebu Bistro: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Published on 2010-10-27 18:19:09

Cebu is a top-rated bistro in the heart of Bay Ridge, a wonderful little neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn. It is a lovely venue reminiscent of old New York with its dark wood furnishings, two large bars, and a quaint restroom. Yes, you must vi

Night of the Cookers: 767 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Published on 2010-10-27 17:16:00

Recently dined with a friend at the "sexy southern" cuisine-type bistro in the Fort Greene / downtown section of Brooklyn on a Friday evening. With music and funky lighting, this is a good place to come and unwind. I enjoyed a blackened catfish wrap

Brooklyn Halloween Parties

Published on 2010-10-12 10:19:40

Halloween in New York is an exciting holiday. Autumn has fully descended on us, making days shorter and nights longer. On one particular night, the streets of lower New York City come alive with vivid and outrageous costumes. New York's Annual Hallow

Halloween Parties in New York City 2010

Published on 2010-10-11 21:19:00

Last year, I posted all about Brooklyn Halloween parties. This year, I'll try not to be so biased about my own borough. I searched for Halloween parties in New York 2010 and the first result that appeared is a comprehensive events listing of all thin

Moving? Try a New York City Moving Discount Finder

Published on 2010-09-15 17:11:00

You may need a moving service for your move to or from New York; maybe you have been looking for one. Hopefully, you are doing your research well beyond the pricing. Speaking of pricing, if you're feeling overwhelmed at the

Mother's Day Brunch Picks in Brooklyn

Published on 2010-04-30 09:32:00

Book your reservation now for Cebu Bistro in Bay Ridge. Scrumptious french toast and mimosas abound here and will tantalize your tastebuds. The decor lives up to its name as a bistro. The space is wide and expansive with several roo

Times Square Restaurant and Shop Picks

Published on 2010-04-26 09:32:08

For travelers and residents alike, Times Square continues to mesmerize us. At night it might as well be day, as all those lights shine so brightly. There are a ton of restaurants and shops to visit in this neighborhood (if you can call it that). It c

Open Letter to the Food Network and all Food Television Shows

Published on 2010-04-10 19:38:00

Dear Food Network, Paula Deen, Giada de Laurentiis, Ellie Krieger, Lidia Bastianich, Jacques Pepin, Rachael Ray, Tyler Florence, Alex Guaraschelli, Bobby Flay, Barefoot Contessa, Big Daddy, Sunny Anderson, and many, many more:I love watching your sho

New York City Restaurants and Slaughterhouses: What's the Connection?

Published on 2010-03-18 18:02:00

I've been struggling lately with really and truly giving thought to how the meat ends up on my plate when I'm at a restaurant in New York or whereever in the world. I believe many of us don't give it a second thought because 1) if we really kne

Rise of the New York Luxury Bagel

Published on 2010-02-13 14:37:00

It's no secret that we New Yorkers love our bagels. I'm no exception. In fact, I think it's safe to say I'm addicted to them. When I was working in midtown, Manhattan, I would have one every day, toasted with butter. Actually, I pre

Georgia Diner - A Queens Brunch

Published on 2010-01-18 19:59:00

My first review for a venue in Queens is on a wonderful American staple: the diner. In fact, this un-Georgian peach in Elmhurst, Queens has been a "diner mecca" since the late 70s. I like the little peach accents though, such as the pl

Bergdorf Goodman Bar III: New York, NY

Published on 2010-01-04 16:40:00

For a full and delicious lunch at one of the swankiest department stores in New York, head on over to Bergdorf Goodman's Bar III restaurant. Located in the men's department on the third floor, Bar III is a full-service establishment that is coz