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Getting to and from New York's airports is such a hassle. Supershuttle is one of the best options I've found in terms of the price/convenience ratio, but there are a few things you must keep in...
Getting to and from New York's airports is such a hassle. Supershuttle is one of the best options I've found in terms of the price/convenience ratio, but there are a few things you must keep in mind.
First, lie about when your flight time is, especially if you have an international flight. Sometimes they pick you up way too late to arrive at the airport in a comfortable amount of time. Say your flight is an hour earlier than it is.
Returning from the airport, be prepared for a very, very long journey. It once took a friend of mine over two hours to reach me.
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This fantastic Brooklyn bar has lots of beers on tap, a decent selection of scotch, a fantastic staff and a good jukebox. It's from he folks that brought you Riverrun (a great bar and restaurant in...
This fantastic Brooklyn bar has lots of beers on tap, a decent selection of scotch, a fantastic staff and a good jukebox. It's from he folks that brought you Riverrun (a great bar and restaurant in Tribeca that got priced out of its space and closed). If you miss the vibe there, this is the closest you'll find. They don't serve food though, but it is easy to get to from Manhattan and easy to find even for those not familiar with the area.
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Nice Guy Eddie's is a casual bar with decent food. They have a couple of TV's and is the closest thing the neighborhood has to a sports bar. They often do special promotions for important football...
Nice Guy Eddie's is a casual bar with decent food. They have a couple of TV's and is the closest thing the neighborhood has to a sports bar. They often do special promotions for important football and baseball games. Food and drink is pretty cheap as far as the neighborhood goes, but mostly it's not that interesting, unless you count the weird KISS mural on the outside of the place.
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Want a WOW date? Wait til winter, and go to "Holiday Lights" at the Bronx Zoo. They open the zoo at night during the holiday season and decorate it with fabulous lights and a theme (last year it...
Want a WOW date? Wait til winter, and go to "Holiday Lights" at the Bronx Zoo. They open the zoo at night during the holiday season and decorate it with fabulous lights and a theme (last year it was Narnia). We went last year after a snow storm and it was beautiful! We rode the carousel, watched tigers and reindeer play in the snow (not together) and went to the petting zoo, reptile house and all that other cool zoo stuff. Sure, it's overrun with kids and has lots of silly holiday tunes blasting over the loud speakers, but it's also crazy romantic and sort of weird. Scored me big points.
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Since this zoo was redone a few years ago it's become a great destination. While small, its central location in the park makes it a great part of a bigger day that can include the park or a stop in...
Since this zoo was redone a few years ago it's become a great destination. While small, its central location in the park makes it a great part of a bigger day that can include the park or a stop in FAO Schwartz. It's charming for kids and adults alike, and in the summer the zoo has lots of educational programs -- some free, some at an additional cost -- for kids. It's a great bit of nature in the middle of the city.
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I'm a big fan of the Animal Medical Center. they are a 24/ emergency room for pets, and also offer regular, office hours veterinary care. They treat everything from cats and dogs to reptiles, birds...
I'm a big fan of the Animal Medical Center. they are a 24/ emergency room for pets, and also offer regular, office hours veterinary care. They treat everything from cats and dogs to reptiles, birds and mice and other small animals, and are extremely knowledgeable. They've saved each of my cats lives, and provided necessary urgent care when one of my cats got seriously ill on a Sunday. Prices are not cheap (and so I don't recommend it for regular care), but it's great that they are there when you need them. Staff has always been considerate and communicative with me, and when one of my cats had to stay for several days, let me come by for visiting hours. Every Manhattan pet owner should have their number handy. Please be aware that because this is an emergency setting you may witness some disturbing and tragic events in the waiting room.
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Il Buco
Category:
Antiques & Collectibles
47 Bond St Frnt
New York, New York
(212) 533-1932
Great food, great ambience
Il Buco is both an antique shop and a restaurant, which both accounts for the fabulous ambiance and is a little weird. Most dishes are served tapas-style -- many small dishes as opposed to a...
Il Buco is both an antique shop and a restaurant, which both accounts for the fabulous ambiance and is a little weird. Most dishes are served tapas-style -- many small dishes as opposed to a traditional appetizer followed by entrée presentation. Thing here can get very pricey very quickly, but it really is a glorious place.
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This is an absolutely stunning and very expensive antique store. Because it focuses mostly on nordic stuff, its items are not the ornate, overwraught stuff of most antique shops. These are large,...
This is an absolutely stunning and very expensive antique store. Because it focuses mostly on nordic stuff, its items are not the ornate, overwraught stuff of most antique shops. These are large, stately and beautiful wood pieces. If you actually have an apartment large enough to accomodate them, your budget can accomodate the prices.
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Whether you love fountains pens or have recently come into posession of one you need to know more about, the Fountain Pen Hospital is for you. They both sell and repair pens and can help you...
Whether you love fountains pens or have recently come into posession of one you need to know more about, the Fountain Pen Hospital is for you. They both sell and repair pens and can help you understand if you have a pen of value (fountain pens can be very valuable). If you enjoy fine writing instruments and don't yet know about this place, you must acquaint yourself. It will save you a lot of heartache.
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Oh, this place is the best! Their stuff is sexy and stylish, and some of it even works for every day (a lot of it doesn't). The only true drawback is that it's very expensive and not suitable for...
Oh, this place is the best! Their stuff is sexy and stylish, and some of it even works for every day (a lot of it doesn't). The only true drawback is that it's very expensive and not suitable for anyone who doesn't want to be a femme fatale every day of their lives. It makes me wish I were the sort of girl who could be into (and afford) this stuff on a constant basis. Exceptionally well made too.
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