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This temple of new English fashion is a can't-miss. When it comes to menswear that's at once fashion-forward and undisputedly classic, Paul Smith wins the prize, with jackets, suits, pants, shoes, sportswear, and accesso... more
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After financial woes forced the closure of the original Chelsea store a few years back, New York's self-made temple of chic is back on top. While the store focuses on hot-off-the-runway women's wear, its menswear runs th... more
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One of the many treasures to be found within Central Park, this beautiful restored carousel is made up of huge, hand-carved and hand-painted jumping horses. It is simple, old-fashioned and children of all ages adore it. A carou... more
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The International Center of Photography (ICP) was founded by photojournalist Cornell Capa in 1974. Now located on a dynamic two-part campus in midtown Manhattan, it stands amongst the nation's foremost museums dedicated to pres... more
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Marshall said
… The International Center for Photography had an exhibition on Cartier Brisson which I found disappointing .. working… continue reading »
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The newly opened Morimoto is a branch of the main Philadelphia restaurant and is a whopping 12,000 square feet. Famous for their contemporary Japanese cuisine and the multi course menus, all the Morimoto restaurants are in a le... more
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Legally Blonde said
…, Morimoto (met the Iron Chef!), Luggers, and too much drinking to talk about. There is no doubt we went out… continue reading »
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At the top of Alphabet City, Common Ground is well rather common in all senses. It is a standard bar with little out of the ordinary décor or servings wise but that perhaps is its charm. You don't need to put on any airs or ble... more
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The Dean of Travel said
… kind of peace, respecting differences and finding common ground. It takes more energy, more time… continue reading »
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Since the Museum opened in 1897, it has been one of the highlights of the city's cultural map. The exhibits are located in a building designed by architect Stanford White. Choose among Pacific, African and New World art, Asian... more
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Ashton said
… are like Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Lincoln Center, The United Nations, museums are like Brooklyn… continue reading »
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Not far from Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty stands Ellis Island, former gateway to the United States. Between 1892 and 1954, over 12 million immigrants landed here. In 1990, the long disused buildings were restored an... more
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Jesterjess50 said
…. We didn't get off at Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum, as we wanted to get… continue reading »
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For those who like to watch sports with a rowdy, drunken crowd, this Murray Hill bar is an ideal spot. The decor of sports memorabilia and big television sets is popular with the crowd of post-collegiate sports devotees. The fo... more
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Flying kiwi said
…number of tours: 12 - movie star homes, Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, horse farm, Boston Duck, Amish farmhouses (x 2… continue reading »
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A stylish hybrid of a bistro and a diner, this Chelsea hotspot has quickly become the place to be seen at 4:30a on a Friday and Saturday night. The interior is a gleaming white, space-age take on the modern restaurant, complete... more
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AK Andy said
…) are allowed. We ate at the cafeteria there at the Met, which opens at 11:30am (we were hungry when we… continue reading »
Brooklyn Travel Experiences
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'New York, New York!'
20th DecAfter goodbye breakfast, it was on board the famed Quadrangle shuttle in the attempt to get to South station on time to get to Ne... Continue reading »
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New York City: Bring Your Pets!
Where to StayAn amazing array of hotels at multiple price points accept animals. Many properties maintain a weight or size limit, have... Continue reading »
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New York by day
As I had a 'Transfer' arranged to pick me up at Rio de Janerio today, I needed to get a message to the 'Transfer" in Rio de Jan... Continue reading »
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Savoring the Big Apple
I did the touristy thing and walked around Times Square for an hour or so until my friend (whom I met in Ecuador, seriously good people)... Continue reading »
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New York City, NY
2008-12-05The first day in New York was to be a quiet one settling in and seeing the New York Botanical Gardens. They had lunch at Gabby’... Continue reading »
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