“Rolling Chairs” are back at Coney Island

Too many they are called, “rolling chairs” a longtime favorite in Atlantic City, and to some an American version of Asia’s rickshaws.The rolling chairs are also a long time tradition in Coney Island, where they steered tourists from 1923 until the mid-1960s. Now they are making a comeback on the boardwalk and Coney Island is set to roll out new rolling chairs for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Things to Do in NYC in Spring

The season of spring is the perfect time to be outdoors, if you are in NYC. The streets, parks, amphitheaters, and rooftops of the city come to life, and no matter what borough you are in, you will find something exciting to engage you.   Make and Fly Kites at Socrates Sculpture Park   Kite [...]

Bye Bye Kitty!!! Between Heaven and Hell in Contemporary Japanese Art

The days are dark and sad in Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and the tsunami, but the focus of the world is back on the resilience, strength and cultural pride of the Japanese people. In this context, ‘Bye Bye Kitty!!! Between Heaven and Hell in Contemporary Japanese Art’, a fascinating visual arts exhibition [...]

The Best Vegan Desserts in NYC

A dessert is a special treat and a mood lifter for anyone, but the unfortunate fact is that in most places vegans find themselves hard-pressed for options. The best desserts invariably seem to contain either eggs, or dairy products, or both. The good news, however, is that New York is a serious exception. The city [...]

The Best Soup in New York

Soups are generally considered mere starters to set you off towards exploring the more exciting parts of your meal. However, that’s not always the case. There are chefs in New York who take great pride in their soup, and their challenge is that just the soup at their restaurants will make swinging by worth your [...]

Orchid Show at NYBG

Spring is in, and with it come a host of exciting events in the city along with, of course, flowers. It is time to pay a visit to the refreshing New York Botanical Gardens for their 9th annual Orchid Show, which is being launched on March 5. Orchids are said to be the most delicate, [...]

Elton John Concert in New York

If you have been fond of soft rock, pop and soul music over the years, one of the first names that will come to your mind is Elton John. Naturally, most people associate him with the past rather than the present, and the ‘classic’ status has long since been conferred to him. However, for those [...]

Best Cafes in New York City

There aren’t many hangouts that can claim to be relaxing, stimulating, laid back and exciting at the same time for different people. However, a good café is just such a place, and the good news is that there is no dearth of good cafes in NYC. So the next time you feel like sitting with [...]

Hot Picks From The American Museum of Natural History

For a lot of people, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the most exciting museums in New York, with a diverse and fascinating range of exhibits and events. The museum is constantly hosting new exhibitions, shows and features, and once you step in, you will see graphics, models and images that you [...]

Museum of the Moving Image

Those of you who are interested in the development of films and filmmaking, should consider yourselves lucky to be in New York, as it houses one of the world’s best museums dedicated to the moving image. Known simply as the Museum of the Moving Image, this landmark destination in the Astoria district is the only [...]