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So sugary sweet to look at that it might actually make your teeth twinge, Vivi is the place to go for good bubble tea in Chinatown that won’t hurt your wallet. Their bubble-gum pink store front along with their princess-skull logo vividly stands out on Bayard Street; the small tea and snack shop essentially embodies [...]

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I know that the food at Gonzalez is good as well as filling. I remember entertaining an out of town visitor several years ago when it was not “Cinco de Mayo” season. I had the pollo al frito (fried chicken) with black beans and rice and I didn’t end up eating again until the next [...]

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I have heard cheers and jeers for Trader Joe’s since their arrival in New York City over a while ago (a year or two). One of my friends has been ecstatic about Trader Joe’s since they recently opened a store in Rego [...]

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I went to Blue Smoke yesterday with a friend for a overdue birthday celebrations. We has the Texas Salt and Pepper Ribs with Mac & Cheese and Creamed Spinach (which I nearly devoured). The waiter was excellent keeping my drink capped off. The ribs were yummy. Since my roots are from the Carolinas, the ribs [...]

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Whenever I am with my good friend from high school, I am always amazed as how tasty vegetarian food can be. Last week, I visited Hangawi restaurant near the Empire State building. At first, I was a little hesitant, but the Zen atmosphere and the warm tones helped to ease my mind. I looked [...]

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Even if you would rather not admit it, there’s a least a little bit of ‘geek’ inside all of us. Your inner, or outer, geek will definitely be satisfied by The Compleat Strategist, an excellent gaming store on East 33rd Street. Inside the small but superb establishment are shelves full of role playing games, board [...]

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There are a thousand shoe shine stands in New York City, but you’ll walk thousand mile in your scuffy shoes to get to Eddie’s. Why? The most perfect soft, cushy red leather chairs.
You climb up, you sink in, and you have the most perfect 5 minutes of peace and relaxation. It’s [...]

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When I say, “hole-in-the-wall sushi joint with decor that somewhat resembles my backyard shed”, how do you respond? If you’re anything like me, you’ve already started mapping out the fastest route to get there. And you would be making one of the best decisions you’ve made all week.
Natori on St. Marks Place between [...]

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Got a mean hangover? Are your tired feet protesting the blistering abuse of those new summer sandals? Well if you’ve got an hour to kill and any degree of sympathy for your body, you’ll head down to Jeniette’s on 13th between University Place and Broadway. A treat for both your pinky-toes and [...]

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The Container Store is offering free ” Perfect Packing Demonstrations” from Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3 pm from now until July 1. This can prove to be useful information for all those travel excursions.
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