August 26, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

My 5 Favorites, Not-to-Miss East Village Bites

It’s always good to know where to go for great food in the city. To start off, head to the East Village on the lower east side. There are hundreds of place to sample a variety of different cuisines and drinks. The neighborhood contains the most varied group of ethnic restaurants in New York City. [...]

August 18, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Graphics, Life, Showcases, Travel

10 Beautiful Art Works From Chelsea

Chelsea, once known as the meat packing district on the west side, has become a popular capital for the art scene in New York. Many galleries have moved onto the blocks from 20th to 28th street between 10th and 11th avenues. Of course you don’t have to be a buyer or an artist to visit [...]

August 16, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

Bungeoppang Pastry in Queens

I’ve lived in Queens for more than 20 years now, and I’ve fallen in love with this neighborhood. Yeah, it’s not as glamorous as Manhattan, but it is one of the most ethnically diverse areas of New York; let’s just say I can certainly experience the world and try its food in one day without [...]

August 9, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

Discovering The High Line, Chelsea

In the trendy meatpacking district I took a stroll on the High Line promenade for the first time last weekend and it was great. The gardens with the beautiful flowers were so inviting. They were plenty of benches to relax on and all along the promenade there were views of the Hudson River and the [...]

August 2, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

Pier 66: The Frying Pan

I’ve been living in NYC for many years, but somehow I haven’t come across this popular outdoor bar + grill on the Hudson called the Frying Pan. But what’s so special about this place? Formally a lightship based off the coast of North Carolina between 1929 and 1964, it sank while docked in Maryland and [...]