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The Barnes & Noble on Broadway and 67th St. has the largest magazine room I have ever seen (takes up then entire fourth floor), and it is attached to a coffee bar. You can grab a cup of coffee or...
The Barnes & Noble on Broadway and 67th St. has the largest magazine room I have ever seen (takes up then entire fourth floor), and it is attached to a coffee bar. You can grab a cup of coffee or tea (plus a million decadent desserts) and find your favorite magazines--settle into a chair, throw the magazines on the table and dig in. Sure, I guess B&N would prefer you to buy before you browse, but it doesn't seem to stop the hundred or so people who are doing the same thing at any given time. It is a great way to spend a rainy afternoon or kill an hour while waiting for a movie to start at one of the nearby movie theaters. Enjoy!
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I have walked past this restaurant on the corner of Broadway and 108th several times, watching diners eat colorful dishes in a bamboo-enclosed outdoor space. Last night, we decided to give it a...
I have walked past this restaurant on the corner of Broadway and 108th several times, watching diners eat colorful dishes in a bamboo-enclosed outdoor space. Last night, we decided to give it a try. It was delicious! They served us a Thai version of chips and salsa--some kind of rice/shrimp puff chip with a chunky peanut dipping sauce. (a little strange, but a good nibble). For our entrée, we asked for the green curry with tofu and panang curry with chicken. We ordered one medium to spicy and the other just spicy, and I swear to you, there was a difference...they got the amount of spice exactly right. The curry was rich and flavorful without being completely overwhelming, and it was filled with a variety of rich summer vegetables. The prices are quite reasonable for such great service and food. Plus, they have a selection of beers on tap for $3!
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If begging for water again and again doesn't bother you, this is a great place for you. The prices seem reasonable, but you don't get much for it. We ordered rainbow trout with tossed salad. The...
If begging for water again and again doesn't bother you, this is a great place for you. The prices seem reasonable, but you don't get much for it. We ordered rainbow trout with tossed salad. The salad was almost inedible, filled with wilted iceberg, but it took three requests to get the waitress to bring our water. When she finally did, I asked her to bring a carafe, so we would not have to continue to hunt her down. After about five minutes, I went to look for her, and she was hanging out at the bar drinking a soda with another waitress. When I asked her again, she said it would be right out. About seven minutes later, I had had enough. My husband and I got up and left. When she noticed, she couldn't believe we would actually leave! I guess I will never find out how the rainbow trout tastes.
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This is a great place to go with a buddy, choose two different yummy fillings to go inside the buckwheat crepes and share. I like the goat cheese with caramelized onions and shrimp with black bean...
This is a great place to go with a buddy, choose two different yummy fillings to go inside the buckwheat crepes and share. I like the goat cheese with caramelized onions and shrimp with black bean paste. For dessert, there is only one choice (well, there are many, but only one for me): a light flour crepe filled with nutella, bananas and strawberries topped with homemade whipped creme. The owner is extremely friendly and will often linger around the table to catch up. The prices are refreshingly affordable--it is rare to enjoy a meal for two for under thirty dollars, but is possible here.
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Most people who know me say that when I find a good thing, I have a tendency to go a little overboard. Rice to Riches falls right into that category. There is only one thing on the menu (rice...
Most people who know me say that when I find a good thing, I have a tendency to go a little overboard. Rice to Riches falls right into that category. There is only one thing on the menu (rice pudding) and about a hundred different ways to have it. They have every imaginable flavor from vanilla creme to toasted coconut. They also have a variety of toppings. My personal favorite is the marscapone cherry with pound cake croûtons.
I read an article in the paper last fall that the owners has been indicted for money laundering. Hopefully, they will pass the rice torch on before heading off to jail.
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This is one of the best things Tacoma has to offer! I spent many weekends at this spa. Unlike most spas, Olympus offers women (sorry guys) full use of all their facilities for a relatively low...
This is one of the best things Tacoma has to offer! I spent many weekends at this spa. Unlike most spas, Olympus offers women (sorry guys) full use of all their facilities for a relatively low cost (it has gone up to $25 I think). That buys you as much time as you want--good for the whole day. If you can get over the no clothing policy (trust me, no one is looking), you can slip into one of their many soothing whirlpools--from the icy all the way to very hot. In between these soakings, women furiously scrub themselves with drugstore-bought scrubber gloves to eradicate all dead skin cells.
In addition to the soaking tubs, Olympus has a steam room, dry sauna, and three heated "zen meditation" rooms. It is hard to peel yourself out of the spa and get back in your car. The pay services are nice every once in awhile (I would recommend the Korean style body scrub), but the run of the place suits me just fine. My question is this: does NYC have anything like this?
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Most people probably would take the train all the way to the northern section of the Bronx to explore on a Saturday afternoon, but they are missing a beautiful neighborhood in NYC. Little Italy is...
Most people probably would take the train all the way to the northern section of the Bronx to explore on a Saturday afternoon, but they are missing a beautiful neighborhood in NYC. Little Italy is a tiny community near Fordham University centered around Arthur Ave. In my opinion, Tino's is probably the best of the best in Little Italy. They have lists of authentic Italian sandwiches, whatever you are in the mood for--from mild creamy mozzarella, basil, tomato to spicy combinations of sliced meats and roasted peppers. They also have a few dozen different daily salads that are wonderful.
Although an hour away from midtown, it is well worth the afternoon excursion.
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then this is the place for you! When I signed up for last summer, I had a choice of about 15 HMO companies and about 15,000 primary care doctors. I decided to pick one close to my apartment and...
then this is the place for you! When I signed up for last summer, I had a choice of about 15 HMO companies and about 15,000 primary care doctors. I decided to pick one close to my apartment and call it a day. Later that fall, when I began having insane back pains, I decided to pay my first visit to my new doctor, Dr. Mellamed.
I was pleased with the short wait, only to realize why. After listening to me describe my symptoms for about fifteen seconds, Dr. Mellamed gets up and leaves the room. When he returns, he has three unmarked small paper envelopes full of various pills. "Take these," he ordered in a thick accent. And before I could ask for further instructions, he had moved on to the next patient.
I took the pills, got on the subway, and went to the only source of familiar medical sanity: Planned Parenthood. After a very long wait, my nurse practitioner got out her prescription guide to check out what the good doctor had given me. Apparently, he had given me a combination of laxatives, antacids, and strong pain relievers...she promptly instructed me to throw the pills away and proceeded to give me a thorough exam.
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I am sure I am not the first to discover this plain looking restaurant on a street full of look alikes, but I am so thankful I did. We tried this last Thanksgiving for an anti-holiday meal, and we...
I am sure I am not the first to discover this plain looking restaurant on a street full of look alikes, but I am so thankful I did. We tried this last Thanksgiving for an anti-holiday meal, and we have been going regularly, taking all visitors to the area with us. They have the best dumplings I have ever tasted--my husband prefers the fried pork (that perfect in between of crispy and chewy) and I always order the steamed vegetable (filled with the most intricate blend of greens). Both can be tricky to eat (impossible to eat neatly), but are worth every ruined shirt. In addition to that, this place specializes in the perfect scallion pancake. We haven't tried much in the way of entrees--the spicy peanut chicken is excellent--the dim sum alone will fill you. We also don't usually drink, because it is more fun that way when you get the bill and feel as if you have gotten away with something--two people can stuff themselves for a little over 10 bucks.
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20 Spring St
New York, New York 10012
(212) 334-1015
I stumbled into this place while wondering through NYC before I ever moved here. I priced the menu, and chose it on budget alone. (Even the most elaborate choice is under $15). The cuisine...
I stumbled into this place while wondering through NYC before I ever moved here. I priced the menu, and chose it on budget alone. (Even the most elaborate choice is under $15). The cuisine focuses on salads/sandwiches and a few plates, but the fresh ingredients are hard to beat. Some of my favorites are the goat cheese sandwich, prosciutto sandwich or the shrimp/avocado salad. Also, if that is not enough, they have an incredible selection of wines for 5 bucks a glass. The place is beautiful with white brick and antique tile ceilings--they always seem to be playing one of my favorite CDs.
I am not a huge fan of Soho, but it is well worth the trip to spend a couple hours nibbling here.
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