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Discover New York: Urban Winery Meets Local Artist Gallery In Brooklyn

What do you get when you mix local artwork, New York wines, small-batch whiskeys, innovative pairings, sustainable cuisine and a lineup of community-enhancing programs? Brooklyn Oenology, or B.O.E., New York Cityโ€™s first urban winery. Located in Brooklynโ€™s creativity hub of Williamsburg, this woman-owned establishment was started by Alie Shaper in 2006 with the first vintages…Read more...
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Beautiful NYC Views (Beyond The Empire State Building)

We all know the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and 230 Fifth offer great aerial views of New York City. That being said, sometimes you just want a less crowded and non-touristy experience. To help you enjoy unforgettable Big Apple views the way the locals do, here are Travel + Escapeโ€™s top picks…Read more...
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Discover New York: Tracing NYC History Through Gelato

I’ve had gelato and I’ve had Popsicles, but it’s only been recently that I discovered you could have them as one. At Popbar in NYC’s West Village, they focus on offering all-natural gelato, frozen yogurt, and sorbet made fresh daily using Kosher-certified fresh fruit and milk with no artificial ingredients or gluten. Staff make the…Read more...

Travel Photography: Mastering Your SLR Camera’s Manual Mode

“Photography is a balance between technical understanding and creative control” – Kathleen Rugh For those looking to take their travel photography to the next level, it can be worth it to invest in an SLR camera – and learn how to use it. I was lucky enough to be invited by CourseHorse to take their…Read more...

Luxury Hotels Starting At $100 Per Night During Hotel Week NYC

Visiting New York City can be tough on the wallet, but choose your travel time wisely and you can save a bundle. The third annual Hotel Week NYCโ„ข runs January 3-12, 2014, with 30 hotelsโ€”some of which charge upwards of $500 a night–offering fixed rates of $100, $200 or $300 a night. Hotel Week NYC…Read more...

Sunday Afternoon Clubbing In NYC

New York City is famous for its Sunday booze brunches. Hundreds of establishments offer delicious and decadent breakfasts paired with unlimited mimosas, Bloody Maryโ€™s and Champagne for a set price, making Sunday the perfect opportunity for some delicious and budget-friendly day drinking. Along with enjoying a booze brunch at places like Essex, La Giara, HK…Read more...
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