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Food Trucks Hit the World Financial Center: Through 2013

February 4, 2012 in News by Ramona Quincey

The World Financial Center will have a roster of 21 rotating food trucks during weekday lunch, featuring popular trucks like Kimchi Taco Truck, Red Hook Lobster Pound, Rickshaw Dumplings, Coolhaus, Mexicue, Treats Truck, and many more from 11am - 3pm, Monday - Friday through 2013.

Food trucks will be located outside 4 World Financial Center, North End Avenue at Vesey Street. For more information, and to see the schedule, visit: www.worldfinancialcenter.com/foodtrucks

Rickshaw Dumpling Truck

Photo © dumbonyc on Flickr

Christmas Time in New York City

December 9, 2011 in News by Sarah Jones

Spending Christmas Time in New York City? From Carnegie Hall & the New York Philharmonic's performance of Handel's Messiah, to the Christmas Tree Lightings at South Street Seaport, Rockefeller, Central Park, The MET & the American Museum of Natural History, - check out these not-to-miss Christmas festivities . Read More >

Shop Local, New York City Holiday Markets 2011

December 9, 2011 in News by Sarah Jones

Shop local this holiday season at one of New York City's many holiday pop-up shops, holiday markets, or year-round markets offering special holiday events. Check out our rundown of the top NYC holiday shopping opportunities. Read More >

Megabus.Com Offers 200,000 Free Seats For Travel from January 4 - March 1, 2012!

December 8, 2011 in News by Ramona Quincey

Megabus.com, the first city-to-city, express bus service offering fares from $1, today announced it is offering 200,000 free seats for travel January 4th to March 1st, 2012. Customers can begin booking their free seats today. Read More >

Unsilent Night New York: December 17, 2011

December 2, 2011 in Deals and Freebies, Holiday, Music and Concerts by Sarah Jones

On December 17th, 2011 at 7pm, Phil Kline will lead a massive chorus of boomboxes from the West Village to the East Village in the 20th annual holiday presentation of Unsilent Night. People will gather in Washington Square Park, and less than an hour and mile later, end up in Tompkins Square Park. Read More >

New Galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia Now Open at the MET

November 20, 2011 in Insider Tips, News by Sarah Jones

The grand reopening of a suite of 15 dramatic New Galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia took place at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on November 1st, 2011. The greatly enlarged, freshly conceived, and completely renovated galleries house the Metropolitan’s renowned collection of Islamic art—one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of this material in the world. Design features within the new space highlight both the diversity and the interconnectedness of the numerous cultures represented here; multiple entryways allow visitors to approach the new galleries—and the art displayed within—from different perspectives. Read More >

Things to do in New York City this Weekend: November 11 - 13, 2011

November 11, 2011 in Insider Tips by Sarah Jones

1. Rolex Arts Weekend at the New York Public Library

November 11 - 13, 2011: The Rolex Arts Weekend, to be presented November 11th - 13th, 2011 at the New York Public Library (NYPL), will feature emerging talents in dance, film, literature, music, theatre, and the visual arts. For more information, visit: rolexartsweekend.com/ Read More >

100 Things to do in NYC this Winter - Updated for 2011/2012

November 10, 2011 in Insider Tips by Sarah Jones

Note: This list has been updated to reflect the 2011/2012 season.

Worried about finding things to do this Winter? Luckily, we've got you covered. There may not be enough hours in the day or days in the winter for everything on this list, but you can always try! From the largest indoor pool on the East Coast to the Revolving Lounge at Marriott Marquise, we've got enough things to keep you off the couch. Read More >

$1 Ice Cream at Soft Serve Fruit Company: August 17, 2011

August 17, 2011 in News by Sarah Jones

Today - Wednesday, August 17t, 2011, enjoy $1 kid-size sundaes with unlimited toppings at Soft Serve Fruit Company. All you have to do is ask for the anniversary special when you are at the counter. Locations are at 3rd and 78th Street and 17th and Broadway. For more info, visit: www.89thandbroke.com Read More >

Long Island City Food Truck Lot - A 11,000 Food Truck Space - Now Open!

August 12, 2011 in Insider Tips by Sarah Jones

Rockrose development Corporation has generously donated an 11,000-square-foot parking lot so NYC's Premier Food Trucks would have a home in Queens. The food truck court is open for lunch weekdays from 11am - 3pm. On weekends, the Rockrose lot across the street will be transformed into the 3rd Ward dance/art party called The Palms. Read More >

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