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101 secret NYC history facts
NYC Broadway, Brooklyn, food, NYC, Times Square

101 Secret NYC Facts

September 19, 2019

New York is full of secret facts and surprising history. If you thought you knew NYC, think again. Here are 101 surprising facts, inventions and bits of forgotten NYC history. The Lenape people named the island Manhatta, which means “island of many hills.” Most of the hills have since been flattened. A Dutch settler supposedly…

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Best Ice Cream in NYC
Food, NYC food, ice cream, NYC

Top NYC Instagram Famous Ice Cream

July 19, 2019

Where is the best ice cream in NYC? I went to 15 ice cream spots within 3 days and I love ice cream and never thought I’d be sick of it, but let’s just say I’m going to be taking a break from ice cream for at least a week. At each location I tried…

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NYC local food guide
Food, NYC food, NYC

NYC Food Guide Best Places to Eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

July 14, 2019

    NYC is known for its diverse cuisines and delicious food like bagels and pizza, but where do the locals eat? One of the first topics of conversation for visitors and locals is “where is the best place to eat right now”? So, I am sharing my favorite places to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner,…

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101 things to know before visiting NYC
NYC food, NYC, transportation

New York Travel Guide: 101 Things you need to know before visiting to NYC

July 10, 2019

So you’re traveling to NYC and you’re not sure what to expect, keep reading for the ultimate travel guide to 101 things you need to know before visiting New York. I am breaking it down into 7 sections: geography, transportation, cost, weather, where to stay, best food to eat and Broadway tips. There’s also a…

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Flatiron District Guide
NYC food, NYC

Flatiron District, NYC: Things To Do, Where to Eat, Places to Stay

June 9, 2019

The Flatiron District is a neighborhood in Manhattan, NYC, named after the Flatiron Building, but there is so much more to see than just this namesake triangular building. I have lived here and worked here for many years, collecting a thorough knowledge of the best places to eat, drink and stay and a few secret…

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AR dining experience
Transportation 360, cruise, food

Celebrity Edge Le Petit Chef Cruise Dining Guide

May 16, 2019

If you’ve watched my first Le Petit Chef video, one of my most popular videos, of the exclusive Celebrity Edge cruise dining experience, you are probably wondering about that cool light show. It is an augmented reality (AR) light show experience made by Skullmapping, a talented digital agency. While aboard the instagrammable Celebrity Edge, I…

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Best eats in Times Square
Food, NYC food, NYC, Times Square

Best Restaurants in Times Square

January 22, 2019

Times Square in New York City is known for its tourist traps and overpriced chain restaurants, but before you dismiss it, try one of these delicious places to eat first! From the best Italian to Mexican to Filipino, this list includes options for every budget. Here are the seven best restaurants in Times Square with…

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