My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History
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Who’s buried in Grant’s tomb?
Well, we all know the answer to that one.
Last night, the National Park Service opened up Grant’s Tomb, at 122th Street and Riverside, for a spooky but enlightening tour of the great Civil War general’s tomb. It’s all part of the Park Service’s week of activities in the run-up to the [...]
I stopped by the Palace Gate last week, the new 75-seat outdoor spot that’s been set up in the courtyard of New York’s Palace Hotel on Madison Avenue.
The Palace Hotel has outfitted the space as a lounge/cafe offering up cocktails and small bites. I’m sure it’s a lovely spot for a drink and a sit [...]
According to a report in Crain’s New York Business, Payard Patisserie & Bistro, the famed New York City Upper East Side pastry shop, could close as soon as August. The landlord is threatening to double the rent, Crain’s reports.
Situated on Lexington Avenue between 73rd and 74th streets, the pastry shop was opened by chef Francois [...]
If you’d like to spend Easter Sunday hunting for Easter eggs or strolling down Fifth Avenue decked out in your finest, then dining out may be preferable to slaving over a hot stove at home.
Open Table has compiled a list of restaurants with Easter menus.
On the Upper West Side, the eateries include Rosa Mexicano, [...]
Walking down Broadway on the Upper West Side these days is a lesson in the toll that the recession can take. Stores are shuttering left and right. It’s getting easier and easier to remember the 1970s, when the neighborhood was considerably shabbier than it is today.
Eateries seem to be closing their doors as well. Sure, [...]
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