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Penang: Sweet and Spicy Authentic Malaysian and Thai Cuisine

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:20:31 +0000

Made with more heart and passion than cutthroat business ambition, Penang Malaysian & Thai Cuisine has flourished thanks to the dedication and culinary intuition of its multi-generation family owners. Serving popular Southeast Asian favorites, extensive exotic options (fish head soup, anyone?), and plenty of house-made specialties, there’s something for everyone on the encyclopedic restaurant menu. Categorized by meat or fish type, rice or noodle base, as well as course size, it’s easy to get lost amid all the options, but careful communication among diners will ensure that everyone gets to sample a range of unique flavors.

Penang Malaysian & Thai Cuisine
41 Elizabeth St.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 431-8722
www.penangcuisine.com

New York Islanders: Blades of Steel

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:07 +0000

Playing at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, the NHL's New York Islanders occupy a special place in the hearts of Long Island hockey fans. Often overshadowed by the New York Rangers, the Islanders have a hockey tradition all their own. Never been to an NHL game? One visit and you'll be hooked: it's faster and much more exciting in person than can ever be presented on television. The Islanders' reasonably priced tickets make it affordable to see elite athletes play the fastest game on ice. Come out and cheer on the team as they take on rivals like NHL Atlantic Division foes the Philadelphia Flyers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New Jersey Devils, and of course the Rangers!

New York Islanders

1255 Hempstead Turnpike

Uniondale, NY 11553

(516) 794-9300

Gyrolicious: Delicious, Fresh Gyros and More

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:43:26 +0000

Gyrolicious is known for having some of the best gyros in New York, but make no mistake, this is also a full fledged authentic Greek restaurant. Everything here is packed with the freshest ingredients and made to order. The gyros are celebrated by all who taste them. With an inventive kitchen staff, Gyrolicious also brings authentic traditional and modern Greek cuisine to the table. Favorites include the Lamb Kabob and Pork Platter. Sure, the food may be "fast," but with every bite, you'll discover what separates this place from run-of-the-mill fast food. Stop by Gyrolicious in East Meadow and experience traditional Greek cuisine. Gyrolicious is open until 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and until 9 p.m. Sundays.

Gyrolicious

2065 Hempstead Turnpike

East Meadow, NY 11554

(516) 280-2208

Neuberger Museum of Art: A Lot of Culture in a Small Package

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:16:44 +0000

The Neuberger is a small museum on the SUNY Purchase campus with a very impressive permanent collection of 20th century art. Compact and masterfully curated, this 6000+ piece collection started in 1974 with a gift of 108 pieces of art from founding patron Roy R. Neuberger. The collection has come to run the gamut of modern art and includes a major display of African sculpture. In addition to the rotating exhibits of the museum’s own art, the Neuberger hosts travelling exhibitions of classic and contemporary works and historic photographs. The museum is inexpensive to visit, free for SUNY students, and makes a perfect complement to the nearby Donald Kendall sculpture garden.

Neuberger Museum of Art
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase College, State University of New York
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 251-6100

Crumbs: Cupcakes That Pack a Punch

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:03:59 +0000

New York is uniquely vulnerable to restaurant fads—when something makes money, hordes of imitators descend like locusts to try to grab their piece of the pie. Or, in the case with Crumbs, their piece of the cupcake. First opened in March of 2003, Crumbs caught the cupcake craze that quickly swept Manhattan courtesy of shows like “Sex & The City,” providing moist, delicious fist-sized cakes in a variety of flavors. Unlike many cupcakes, Crumbs doesn’t make their baked goods overly dense—their cake is airy, fluffy and moist, but firm enough to support a variety of delicious frostings and toppings. There are a wide variety of flavors on offer, from the perennial favorite Red Velvet to unique offerings with flavors of cheesecake, cookie dough, caramel apple, a special flavor of the month, and more. The Signature cupcakes are enormous and a feat to finish—but Crumbs now offers "Taste" and "Classic" sizes for those who want a smaller portion of a Crumbs creation. This isn’t the kind of thing you can eat every day, but if you want a sweet treat in the city, Crumbs will do you up right.

Crumbs (check the website for your nearest location)
www.crumbs.com

Take an Adventurous Weekend Getaway with Urban Escapes

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:05:55 +0000

Looking for a little adventure? Urban Escapes offers social adventures for young professionals, and features several exciting and inexpensive getaways from hiking and yoga to brewery tours and ski trips. Each unique itinerary embraces a fun and active lifestyle, and a tour experience that has been praised by CNN, Forbes, and Self.

New York’s branch of Urban Escapes includes everything from Trails and Ales (hike the day away and then cool off with a tour and tasting at a local NY brewery); to Snow Tubing (the best in the Northeast) and Beer Tasting; to the ultimate thrill ride: Skydiving. It’s a great way to try something adventurous and new and meet a lot of cool people in the process. Interested? Check it out the details at www.urbanescapesnyc.com!

Spotlight on a New York City Apartment Community: 71 Broadway

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:00:52 +0000

Located in New York City's Financial District, 71 Broadway is just minutes from four-star restaurants, fantastic shopping, and world-class entertainment. 71 Broadway apartments offer both convenience and style. These newly renovated apartment homes feature spacious closets, energy efficient lighting, and modern kitchens. Click here to learn more about 71 Broadway Apartments.

Spotlight on a New York City Neighborhood: The Lower East Side

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:43:06 +0000

Located in the southeastern part of Manhattan, the Lower East Side is one of New York's oldest neighborhoods. Throughout its history, the Lower East Side has been one of the most culturally diverse areas of New York City, and the neighborhood still features numerous cultural treasures along with inventive gallery spaces, studios, restaurants, and shops. Today, the Lower East Side is a popular destination for those seeking urban amenities in hip environs.

Aquagrill: Soho By the Sea

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:03:47 +0000

New York’s Aquagrill has been a downtown destination for seafood lovers for fourteen years, serving up spectacular meals both inside in the dining room and outside on the spacious patio. If you can, sit outside, as the people-watching on this busy corner is top of the line. Voted the number one brunch in New York six years running by Zagat’s, Aquagrill is a great place to start your day with light, fluffy berry pancakes, brioche French toast, and amazing smoked salmon. Oyster lovers flock here for the fantastic shellfish selection—they often offer as many as 30 different varieties in a given day, from favorites like Blue Points to more exotic breeds. If you want your seafood cooked, the truffle cod with ravioli and creamed spinach is a can’t-miss dish. Seared diver scallops with lobster risotto is also a fantastic, decadent dinner. Walk-ins are welcome, so don’t stress too much if you don’t have a reservation.

Aquagrill
210 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 274-0505
www.aquagrill.com

Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Legendary Temple Of Culture

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:16:00 +0000

When you talk museums in New York City, your options are broader than almost any other place on earth. But one museum stands above the rest as a true must-visit. Nestled into the east side of Central Park on the famous “Museum Mile,” the Metropolitan Museum of Art—or the Met, as the natives call it—is one of the most expansive and successful museums in the world. With a permanent collection boasting a staggering two million works of art, the Met can take days to explore. The museum stretches a quarter mile in length, with over two million square feet of floor space. The collection is divided between permanent exhibits organized by seventeen curatorial departments, and a number of popular thematic exhibits that rotate through every year. A visit to the Met is guaranteed to open your eyes to art you’ve never considered before. It’s a shame for any visitor to live in the vicinity of Manhattan and not see the Metropolitan.

Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10028
(212) 535-7710
www.metmuseum.org