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Pop-Ups Returning to Manhattan

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The summer is on its way and so are new additions to Manhattan’s food scene. Urbanspace is bringing pop-ups Broadway Bites and Mad. Sq. Eats back!  Featuring Empanada Papa and Domo Taco vendors from the past, the latest additions Manhattaners can enjoy are Daa! Dumplings Ramen Buger and Cyro Cream!

Mad Sq. Eats is actually opening today at General Worth Square.  Take a look for yourselves at the 25 vendors including Burger & Lobster, Gotham Poke and Roberta’s pizza.

For Thrillist’s Best NYC Restaurants So Far This Year, click here.

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Annual Tribeca Film Festival

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New York City’s annual Tribeca Film Festival was founded in 2002 “by Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro and Craig Hatkoff, reportedly in response to the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the consequent loss of vitality in the Tribeca  neighborhood in Lower Manhattan,” today, in its 17th year it features nearly 100 movies spread out over 12 days in the hub of NYC.

It began 10 days ago but there is still a lot going on.  It featured “high-profile premieres and after-parties” in some of the region’s most luxurious spots.  Included in the top celebrities were: power couple Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, Lily James and Tessa Thompson, Christina Hendricks and Alysia Reiner.  The “Tribeca Talks” lecture series had Spike Lee and Robert De Niro participating.

Good news for the women too; this year witnessed the largest amount of female feature film directors since the inception of the Festival. And local flavor was very apparent as well.

What a great event for New Yorkers and visitors alike.

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National Meatball Day

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Next week we get the opportunity to celebrate National Meatball Day. But, apart from having spaghetti and meatball (or a similar alternative) for dinner on March 9th, how can one adequately mark this occasion?

In Manhattan, thanks to Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, there is a wonderful way to mark this date.  Celebrators can get a special meatball there on March 9 from 11.30am to 10.00pm.  And it will be a meatball to remember (which it should be for the $100 price tag which also comes with a glass of 2012 Prunotto Barolo wine).

The meatball is most fancy and is made using the finest ingredients including: Wagyu beef, truffle caciocavallo cheese, foie gras and winter truffles.  Rather than traditional tomato sauce it is doused in a creamy shallot and Champagne sauce.

 

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Entertainment for Kids in New York

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There is a lot going on at the moment in New York for kids.  And there are many upcoming fun events in the area too.  As part of a weekend-long, one-of-a-kind Lego Live NYC event early next month, Pier 36 is going to be transforming into 65,000 square feet of Lego wonderland.

Featured there will be areas for kids to build their own Legos along with Lego movie models from Star Wars and Ninjago films. So for kids who have always dreamed of meeting these guys as well as true experts in the field (known as Master Builders), or for younger Lego fans wanting a piece of the action (playing a real-live version of Minecraft), this is the place to be!

Other local fun and educational entertainment for kids can be found through the Gwinnett County Public Library’s North Georgia Reads program. While initially not too excited by ‘just a storyteller,’ NYT bestselling children’s author and storyteller Deedy received an incredible welcome when she joined the program.  A partnership involving 46 north Georgia library systems with bestselling authors “in an effort to increase library participation and interest” – especially in today’s world of mobile device addiction – it seems to be working.  Deedy began her “cuento” (Spanish for story) as she sprinkled Spanish through her tale, creating quite a riveting and enchanting performance.  Her Havana background enabled her to add a taste of Spain as she performed at the King Lutheran Church at Peachtree Corners’ Christ.

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Events this Month

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Every Wednesday night go pub crawling with the East Village Pub Crawl.  Featuring the very best of Greenwich Village, participants get to enjoy four of the village’s “hottest drinking establishments,” and enjoy beer pong, karaoke, DJS and live music! Check it out next Wednesday – 17th – or the week after (24th). Free to enter (with FREE shots), there are awesome drink deals for “pub crawl only” merrymakers at each bar.

The first Epicurean Nights series will be held on February 20 at Williamsburg’s National Sawdust.  Featuring artists, chefs and musicians, the two day long event will be a truly delectable dining experience, with a four-course meal prepared by Frederic Robert (pastry chef) and Patrick Connolly (chef).  As well guests will be privy to the musical talents of the following artists:  Anthony Roth Costanzo (Opera singer); Eric Epstein (video projection artist) Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto), Stéphane San Juan (drummer).

If neither of these events appeal then check out New York City Events February 2018 Calendar featuring a slew of various concerts (Billy Joel, Robert Plant, Blues Traveler among others) shows and special events.  These include: the Westminster Dog Show and New York Tennis Open. Make sure you check the calendar for each day though since between February 19 and 23, due to NYC School MidWinter Recess, the calendar is subject to amendments.

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Cold Weather Activities

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Yes it’s very cold.  But if you’re anything like a typical New Yorker, you’ll know how to bundle up and not have to miss out on anything the city that never sleeps has to offer, come rain or snow!  There are of course some great local cafes and other eateries for those who want to go out, but don’t want to go out and for tourists and locals alike this is a great way to people watch and enjoy the best hot cocoa.  Because that’s always fun too and will sure to please all the family.

For the braver among us, go ice-skating!  It seems crazy (and perhaps that’s why it’s free), but Bryant Park’s Winter Village features a wonderful 17,000 square-foot outdoor rink.  The only fee is the $20 for renting skates but if you have your own it’s a great free day out!  Just bundle up and think about the hot cocoa you’re going to enjoy afterwards.

Those wanting to do something a bit more meaningful, go along to the Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Now in its 32nd year, the event features a keynote speaker, gospel legend musical performances and more.

And to express your gratitude (because we should all be doing more of that), the House of Yes puts you back in the New Year’s spirit with an evening of circus acts, jubilant dancing and psychedelia.

Don’t be afraid of the cold….get out there and enjoy NYC and all it has to offer this January.

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New Year’s Eve in New York City

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Christmas has come and gone. But there is no doubt still that festive feeling in the air.  Perhaps it has to do with the super cold weather, or the mega store sales. Maybe it’s the fact that wherever you go you seem to come face to face with yet another spectacular Christmas tree, adorned with tinsel and lights, brightening up the entire area.  Because truly, even though the season comes but one time of the year, as B.B. King told us back in 1961, we can truly “let the good times roll.”

This year NYC seems to have outdone itself once more.  Even for those who don’t like to party so much, there’s nothing quite like Prospect Park’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Another non-party event is the wonderfully-guided Brooklyn Bridge Walk into the New Year.  What could be more awesome than seeing the new year in with that spectacular view?  Tours start at 10:30pm and are given in a variety of languages.

But now on to the parties.  NYC certainly has no shortage of bars and clubs and the managers there know how to throw a good party. Some ideas include: London’s Hot Chip + Simian Mobile Disco – a collaboration of “delicious disco beats with genuine heart and humor.”  Head out to Brooklyn’s Secret Project Robot for the annual Glitterballnyc NYE and party together with Joakim, DJ Shaif Laffrey  and Andi & Chase Smith.  For ravers who find themselves in NYC see the new year in with Rinsed, MeanRed, ReSolute and DJ Sprinkles among others.

And, if you partied a little too hard, there’s always the NYC Recovery Plan to get you back on track!

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New Exhibit at NYC’s Botanical Garden Annual Holiday Train Show

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The New York Botanical Garden’s annual holiday train show is underway, featuring a range of model trains scattered throughout the greenery. But this year’s exhibit has a new holiday-themed feature: life-like replicas of NYC’s landmarks, all made and decorated with wood chips, leaves, flowers and other plant parts.

The new exhibit includes Coney Island, Manhattan Skyscrapers, the Empire State Building, the Hudson River and many more sites from throughout the five boroughs.

This year, the train show also includes several new locomotive models as well as a half-mile track, bridges and train sounds to create a multi-sensory experience for families.

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NYC Preps for A Concert for Island Relief

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NYC is getting ready to host Dave Matthews and Trey Anastasio Band for a concert in support of hurricane relief efforts in the US and the British Virgin Islands.

The concert, called “A Concert for Island Relief”, will take place on January 6th at Radio City Music Hall. Other performers will include Aaron Neville and Hurray for the Riff Raff.

Radio City is owned by the Madison Square Garden Company, who says it plans to donate the use of the venue as well as all related expenses to benefit the the victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, including residents of Florida and Puerto Rico. Ticketmaster has also stated its intention to contribute proceeds from its service fees as well.