NYC’s Great Outdoors

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Warm weather does a number on people’s normal routines. Suddenly, activities appear infinitely better if performed while basking in a warm patch of sunshine. Eating and drinking is especially sublime when done alfresco. New York City doesn’t have much in the way of nature but what it lacks in greenery it makes up for with [...]

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NYC Eats For St Patties Day

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St Patrick’s Day is March 17th! Even if you do not happen to have a drop of Irish blood flowing through your veins, there is no reason why you still cannot sample a taste of the life of Reilly. New York City has an awesome assortment of eats and drinks that are appropriate for all levels [...]

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NYC’s Best Grilled Cheese Spots

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During the dog days of winter, there is little else more comforting than a warm grilled cheese sandwich. Though the meal is easy enough to cook one in your own kitchen, if you are in the mood for a more decadent or unique experience, look no further than these three New York City eateries. Melt [...]

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Luck Be The Foodie Tonight

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New Year’s Eve is a very superstitious night. Eat the wrong food or sip the wrong drink and you may be setting yourself up for an abysmally unlucky 2013. Those searching for a specific type of outcome should explore the dishes listed below. Each brings a guarantee for the year to come if eaten in conjunction with the [...]

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Trimming the Tree With Pickles and Other Wacky Traditions

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During the holidays, Americans are a bunch of weirdos. We eat desserts that jiggle, leave carbs out for a bearded stranger to consume after a long hike down our chimney and don’t bat an eye when a party-goer pours us a glass of liquefied, spiked eggs from a crystal punch bowl. Fortunately, we are in good company. [...]

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Holiday Movie Foodie Moments

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Scenes that we associate with holiday meals frequently play out with equal regularity on both our TV sets and kitchen tables. These scenarios make us laugh, cringe or inspire a kid-like appetite for the way life used to be. There are so many great holiday movie clips that revolve around food that it is difficult to pick [...]

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Festive Foodie Gift Ideas

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Its the most wonderful time of the year! A time in which family, friends and significant others gather to exchange presents! While gift receiving is generally awesome, gift giving can often be stressful, especially when one of three outlying scenarios exists: 1.) You are broke 2.) You don’t know the person 3.) The person already owns everything [...]

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Fruitcake Fusions

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There are many desserts associated with the holidays but perhaps the most well-know or most universally tolerated is the fruit cake. Similar to any traditional recipes that has been passed down through multiple generations, the likelihood for refinement is equally matched by the propensity for decay. When made badly, fruit cake resembles a bran-colored sidewalk paver, [...]

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Taming Turkey Day Leftovers

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The day after Thanksgiving is usually associated with braving crowds for Black Friday deals. Nevertheless, fighting off coupon-clipping Moms for stereo sets does make one hungry. Upon trudging home, all that might be left in the fridge are leftovers. The remains from picked over side dishes and turkey carcasses might not seem too appetizing at first but with [...]

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Hot Drinks For Cold Nights

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November is here, along with the start of truly chilly weather. New York City is still ready to entertain. The waiting time between frigid subway station platforms does have its rewards, especially if you happen to be heading to a bar for a hot cocktail. Here are three places paired with three concoctions that are [...]

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