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North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan September 9th 2023

If you don’t know where to start, head to one of the city’s many food halls or open-air markets, like Smorgasburg, Gotham West Market, Chelsea Market, Essex Market or DeKalb Market Hall, to sample a little bit of everything. Better yet, take the 7 train to Queens, making stops in the Little India area of Jackson Heights and an url=https://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/02/el-gauchito-argentinian-butcher-restaurant-market-queens.htmlArgentinian steakhouse and butcher in Corona before ending up in Flushing — boasting url=https://ny.eater.com/2019/2/25/18236523/chinatowns-restau... read more
Katz's Deli
NY pizza

North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan September 9th 2023

Far be it for me to even pretend to know New York. Even during my heavy business travel days, New York City was never a favorite stop. Back then, and even now, I prefer Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, and Seattle. But here are a few pearls of knowledge, gleaned from Bing travel. Empire State Building-This 102-storey building on 34th Street in Midtown Manhattan has two observatories at different levels, which offer remarkable views of all the boroughs of New York City and also far beyond. Apart from the 360-degree views, check out the Art Deco murals on the lobby's ceiling. In the lobby, there's also a model of the building on display that is not to be missed. Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna), the Empire State Building, owned by Empire State ... read more
Little Italy
Central Park

North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan September 9th 2023

Some great free things to do (per livingoutlau.com): If you are looking for something different to do in New York City, make sure you check out the New York Public Library. As the second biggest library in the United States and the fourth biggest one in the world, it is surprising that this attraction isn’t more popular. Located adjacent to Bryant Park on 42nd street of Manhattan, the beaux-arts architecture of the library contrasts starkly with its surroundings. The main study hall looks like the interior of Hogwarts, and for a second, you feel like you have been transported in time. Admission is free, and it is not difficult to spend 1 to 2 hours walking up and down the corridors and admiring the stunning interior design. Frequently, there will be exhibits inside the New York ... read more
Toms (Seinfeld)
Central Park

North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan September 8th 2023

Lately, I have read several travel articles that emphasize what NOT to do or ask in places we want to visit, like Paris, London, Chicago, Washington, DC, and New York. Since I am headed to NYC, here are a few excerpts from an article in Fodor's by Amber Snider. Whenever I travel outside the city or someone comes to visit, I’m confronted with the same series of questions about what living in New York is like. The typical “Is it safe?” or “Do you ride the subway?” kind of questions. Over the years, they’ve become so commonplace that it’s almost comical—as if we’re forced to accurately describe this cultural epicenter in a soundbite or defend our choice of living here. It’s an impossible task, and far greater minds have tried to capture the spirit of New ... read more
Love the museums
Little Italy

North America » United States » New York September 3rd 2023

We arrived in New York after a 15 hour flight. Some of us got upgraded so had a good sleep. Others were appropriately in Cattle class!!! We had quite a quick trip through immigration & by the time we were through our bags were already out on the carousel. Heavy New York traffic by Uber lasted all the way to our digs in a hotel in Queens so we got there a bit later than expected. We walked to the most dis or un-organised (or both) busy McDonalds in the world. It took us ages to order a dinner or maybe lunch or afternoon tea? Who knows, but we eventually got fed? Our hotel provided a good breakfast included in the tariff so a good start to the day. We then Ubered to Penn station to ... read more
Egli Framed HRD
Some Old Motorcyclists talking to another Elderly Motorcycle Engineer
Workshop

North America » United States » New York » Wellsville August 22nd 2023

And pretty soon, summer will be gone. What a great ride it's been though. We have kept ourselves busy with many “Small Town, USA” functions but most of all, we have enjoyed being with our family. We hope all of you have enjoyed your summer. Not to sound conceited or vain, we are going to start this blog out by talking about “moi! (me)” As you read on, you will actually be able to see my goal is to obtain your sympathy. I love sympathy. My latest experience was not a pleasant one. Are you already feeling bad for me? I hope so. I suspected I had a little problem with one of my crowned teeth. I made an appointment with my dentist and got right in. On a positive note, my retired dentist was covering ... read more
The tooth fairy gifted my tooth to Lulu
Lovely Lulu and her fashionista friend.
Before: me & Jim Carrey - me now!

North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan August 8th 2023

Dernière journée, mon avion est à 10h demain matin, donc je voulais rester tranquille. Je suis donc allée au musée à-côté de mon hôtel. C'est un musée gratuit, celui des Americain Indian. J'ai eu une belle surprise: une des 3 expositions était consacrée à Shelley Niro! J'étais très contente, car je n'étais pas allée au musée qui exposait de ses œuvres à Toronto. Le musée en question est en banlieu de Toronto, et ça m'aurait pris 2-3 autobus, et près de 2h pour me rendre. Étant donné que j'étais là juste 2 jours, j'étais restée 'downtown'. Donc j'ai eu une belle surprise, un genre d'au revoir' de New York!... read more
Shelley Niro
Shelley!!!!!

North America » United States » New York » New York » Bronx August 7th 2023

Aujourd'hui, j'ai 2 matchs au programme. En pm, je suis allée voir les Yankees. Le 'giveaway' était un paquet de cartes. Oui il y a une carte du 99-Judge. J'avais un bon billet, rangée 2, mais je me suis assise plus loins, car je ne voulais pas cuire au soleil. Les matchs du samedi sont à 13h, donc le moment idéal de cuisson familial. Ils ont gagné. Mais le vrai spectacle était après le match: imaginez des gros gars souls qui ont cuit au soleil: ouf que c'est difficile de marcher! En plus, les restos donnent leur stock non vendus, dont des méga chaudières de poulet frit. De toute beauté. C'est que c'est vraiment digne d'un cirque d'escalader les bandes qui forment les files devant les concessions. Ça ressemblait un peu à Warrior Ninja, mais SANS ... read more
Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Gotham FC

North America » United States » New York » New York » Queens August 4th 2023

Ce soir, j'avais le concert de P!nk, donc je suis restée tranquille. Bon, façon de parler bien sûr, car j'ai fait mon programme au gym de l'hôtel. Je me suis rendue au state de baseball pour 17h, car je ne voulais pas être prise dans le métro avec la foule, ni faire la file dehors pendant des heures. Je voulais aussi m'acheter un t-shirt souvenir. Mais ma motivation première était de ne rien manquer de la première partie, qui était assurée par Brandi Carlisle. Donc j'ai quand-même assez bien évité la foule et les files. Ou presque. En fait, j'avais (me semble?!?!) choisi un billet de la première rangée du balcon pour avoir une vue non obstruée, et pouvoir rester assise en ayant personne devant. Échec total! À mon arrivée, j'étais rendue à la section B1 ... read more
Assise, façon de parler.
Mon t-shirt!

North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan August 2nd 2023

Aujourd'hui, j'avais une mission! Je n'avais pas fait le High Line l'an dernier, ça m'était totalement sorti de la tête. Le High Line est une portion de chemin de fer (tramway) qui a été abandonnée et retapée en chemin de randonnée. La 'track de chemin de fer' est surélevée au-dessus de la route, donc on marche pendant quelques kilomètres de Times Square à Greenwich Village sur un sentier. La vibe est spéciale, car on sait qu'on est en pleine ville, le long de la 9è et 10è, mais on ne le sent pas. Le plus hot: à cette hauteur, aucun trafic, et nous sommes à la hauteur des gratte-ciels. Je voulais aller au Chelsea Market, pour me prendre un bon pain de chez Amy's Bread pour manger avec ma soupe. Donc longer le High Line a ... read more
High Line
Vue d'en-haut
High Line




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