The experience of ancient Greek and Roman baths in NYC! Aire Ancient Baths is one of the top get-aways in the city.
They offer a variety of water induced relaxation sessions ranging from the hottest water at 102ºF, to the super cold water pools that can go down below 46ºF.
We love their newest treatment called Red Wine Baths. We all know that grapes are huge antioxidants.
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Watch out for people moving from table to table at restaurants
South Wentworthville, Australia
Hillary Wehrle
If you are eating at a restaurant and you notice someone keeps switching tables, it isn't because they are unhappy with their table. It's because they are looking for unzipped purses or bags they can quickly grab and run. Also be cautious of people putting their belongings too close to yours. They may use a jacket or a coat to cover your bag, camera, whatever and then pick up your things with the coat/jacket without you noticing. At places like fast food restaurants and places with lots of traffic inside, I always eat with my purse on my lap and my camera around my neck. I also have a steel-reinforced strap for my camera.
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Beco Bar
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
We love Beco, a super cool, low-key Brazilian spot in Williamsburg. The team is great: Henrique, Ale, Anita, Luiz...
It’s a small place, but they have an outdoor area, with Brazilian & Latin tunes.
For brunch try the Eggs Florentine. Also the famous Rabanada: French toast w/baguette, cinnamon & sugar, mixed berries, & maple syrup, served w/choice of bacon, linguiça or turkey bacon.
Cash only!
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Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa is 2.5h away from Manhattan, almost at the very tip of the Long Island peninsula.
The suites are beautiful, with a sophisticated and clean decor – be sure to ask for the ocean view.
Some of the coolest people go there to escape the crazy Hampton's lifestyle, even though it's just around the "corner" from all the parties!
Enjoy some "upscale" down time.
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Brooklyn Boulders
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
Brooklyn Boulders is one of the greatest workouts to have a bit of downtime from the city. They offer a great 22,000sqft space for rock climbing since 2009.
They’ve added Augmented Reality to their menu of classes!
How it works? There are projections on the walls that create a videogame experience for the climbers. The objective is to touch each projection – or target – as fast as possible.
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Take a ferry to Rockaway Beach and see Coney Island and the Statue of Liberty on the way for the same price as a subway ride. There you can surf, eat great food, chill out or crack a cold one with locals
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The Ludlow Hotel
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
The Ludlow Hotel launched in the end of 2014 and in no time was considered “the place to stay” in town!
You'll probably bump into some of the trendiest folks on the planet, since their bar is also a hang out spot!
The Dirty French restaurant offers a French cuisine mixing the classic french recipes with modern tastes and techniques. Note: their reservations are taken with 1 month in advance.
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The REAL Chinatown in NYC
South Wentworthville, Australia
Hillary Wehrle
If you want a fully immersed in Asian cultures experience, don't go to Manhattan, take the 7 train to the last stop in Queens, go upstairs and you'll realize you've been transported to somewhere very different. Almost everyone on the streets are Asian and a ton of different Asian languages are being spoken. It's called "Chinatown" however it should (IMO) be called "Asiatown". You can find tons of Korean beauty stores, all sorts of Chinese-owned businesses and as of late, Japanese stores such as Daiso, the Japanese chain $1.99 store. I love going to Flushing because it's like a vacation to a foreign land without leaving NYC. When I first started visiting about 12 years ago I would literally be the only non-Asian person you could find despite the throngs of people. Now more non-Asian people are discovering this gem and you see more colors of people in the mix, however, not a lot. And you can get anything you want in THIS Chinatown without someone asking you if you want counterfeit purses or counterfeit perfumes every two seconds.
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Hi-Jinx
South Wentworthville, Australia
Rachel Quintans
Hijinx was a beautiful experience filled with fun people who are open minded, and love the LGBTQ+ community. Got VIP tickets, was 400$ all together, but you get free snacks, water station, and more amenities.
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Sleep no More : interactive theater
South Wentworthville, Australia
Regina Curson
An emmersive theatre experience in a extraordinary place : The McKittrick Hotel.
Completed in 1939, The McKittrick Hotel was intended to be New York City’s finest and most decadent luxury hotel of its time. Six weeks before opening, and two days after the outbreak of World War II, the legendary hotel was condemned and left locked, permanently sealed from the public. Until now…
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Cherry Lane Theatre
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
Cherry Lane Theatre was founded in 1924 and is known as the longest continuously Off-Broadway theatre in New York City!
It's located in the super trendy neighborhood called Greenwich Village, in Manhattan.
The space is today the home – and “lab”, as they explain – of new American works.
They also continue hosting amazing ground-breaking productions.
Have fun!
Photo: Brian Dubé
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Burnt Mills Cider
South Wentworthville, Australia
Rachel Quintans
Great alcoholic/non-alcoholic cider. Meet new friends, plan a party, or just enjoy a picnic outside. Can bring your own booze & food. If not then enjoy the variety of food trucks that stay stationed outside of the brewery. The location is in Farhills NJ.
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Milk & Roses
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
This restaurant in Greenpoint, located at the far tip of Brooklyn, is one of our favorites!
Milk & Roses offers a fine American cuisine with a Southern Italian influence, in a fantastic, low back environment.
The best part of it is that... in the back they have a gorgeous garden!
Plus, all the ingredients are carefully sourced and they make sure they come from the best suppliers on the market.
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Long Beach Island
South Wentworthville, Australia
Rachel Quintans
LBI is a great place to relax, enjoy the warm sand, and have fun on the board walk.
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Smorgasburg
South Wentworthville, Australia
Regina Curson
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting 20,000-30,000 people to Brooklyn each weekend to eat from 100 local vendors.
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Cruise through the Hudson Highlands. Navegue e explore o Vale do Rio Hudson
South Wentworthville, Australia
Regina Curson
Cruise through the Hudson Highlands aboard the luxurious Pride of the Hudson! Your adventure will begin at Blu Pointe in Newburgh, NY. Your captain will narrate the sights along the way!Navegue e conheca a parte alta do Rio Hudson, comecando em Newburg.Nosso capitao descrevera todos os pontos turisticos ao longo da viagem.
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Epistrophy
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
Luca and Georgia founded the Epistrophy in 2005 – a restaurant with Sardinian-inspired recipes.
I love the Quinoa Salad with kale, beet, squash, chickpea, avocado and radish; the Avocado Toast; Vegan pasta with vegetables and a banana muffin with fruits.
The coolest thing: every 1st Sunday, Luca himself plays Jazz for his guests! How cool is it to have the owner himself play music for you!?
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Guided Manhattan experiences!
South Wentworthville, Australia
Jessica
Need someone to show you the best vantage points of the city skyline while taking you to eat the best foods NYC has to offer?? THAT’S ME!!! I have been living in this amazing city for over a decade!! Whatever your interests are, whatever cuisine you’d like to try or secret spots you’d like to explore- I am THEE expert. I know my way around this city very well and have a vast network of people and places that I would love to introduce you to. Let me be your guide, your friend, your sidekick and I will safely and efficiently guide you to all the places you want to see & some of the best hidden secrets you didn’t even know about!
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Urban Cowboy
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
Urban Cowboy is one of the coolest B&B’s (Bed & Breakfast) you’ll ever find!
The décor is rustic and intimate at the same time, making you feel you’re at home - or at least, at a friend’s place. Every detail is intriguing, done with much love, but effortless at the same time, which definitely gives it a twist.
We just love the concept of this B&B, where you get to meet the other guests.
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Let’s have some fun!
South Wentworthville, Australia
Jessica
Just a girl out in the world dancing and doing karaoke with friends! I am up for every kind of adventure! You name it! Wanna meet bartenders? band members at venues? skate your heart out at the roller disco? Trivia night? Burlesque? Instagram photo op events? Amazing FREE activities?! Underground clubs? Enjoy having a sidekick while you dance the night away at a bar that fits your vibe? Being served the best pub food you’ve ever had while you enjoy a movie at the theatre? Explore the best kept secrets of NYC’s night life at amazing restaurants, trendy music venues, artisanal cocktail spots (or dive bars if that’s your thing) and gorgeous views of the city? What are you waiting for?!
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Kola House
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
The new hotspot in New York City is called Kola House!
With American dishes and great artisanal cocktails, they recently launched in the Meatpacking District.
The house also organizes great events related to Art, Fashion and Music, and that is the best part of it all! The parties are always the must-go in the city, so check their website for more information.
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The Brooklyn Barge
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
With one of the most astounding views of the Manhattan skyline, The Brooklyn Barge is one of our favorite go-to spots.
The place is totally off-the-beaten-track, just like we love. Even getting there is an adventure, making this one of Greenpoint’s gems.
During the summer, along the day they offer super cool Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Boarding lessons. It happens from 10am – sunset.
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Rough Trade NYC
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
One of the best places to visit in NY, if you’re into great music, a great selection of books and magazines, delicious coffee and drinks, plus… if you’re a vinyl lover, or collector, is Rough Trade.
You’ll find everything from old all-time favorites, to new, upcoming artists and great hits.
A vast variety of musical instruments and accessories are found around the store too.
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Check out Museums!
South Wentworthville, Australia
Jessica
One of the top ten instagrammable Museums in NYC! I know all of the best ones! There’s a museum here for every interest you could possibly have! Need a buddy to explore with? Someone to take pics for you and your group or make sure you don’t get lost on the Subway or in the city? That’s me! ☺️ Let me keep you safe while being your personal guide and photographer!
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Coffee Enthusiasts!
South Wentworthville, Australia
Jessica
Not only am I a coffee enthusiast here in NYC, I have visited EVERY cafe worth visiting in every borough of NYC & BK. Not only that, I have worked with and trained some of the best baristas at the very best cafes all around the city! Yep, you’re not only gaining a companion and guide on this one. I can get you FREE TOURS of some of the best roasteries, FREE coffee tasting events, FREE latte art events. That is how deeply embedded in the local coffee scene I became over my years living here. I’ve even been recruited to work internationally as an artisanal coffee specialist. I have trained and managed teams of some of the most talented baristas at some of the very best cafes and coffee companies all around the city. I also have a wealth of knowledge about every aspect of the business: where beans are sourced, where the farms are located, how the beans are processed, how coffee beans are roasted, and I can even offer expert coffee training lessons for every single brew method that exists. Not only that, I GUARANTEE I will be able to help you master (or expand your abilities) in ONE DAY by teaching you how to pour the very best LATTE ART you’ve ever seen!! I offer pour over technique and training, proper espresso machine use and more! The places and people I can gain access to will ENSURE you experience the REAL NYC coffee scene. You will not find it by searching hashtags on socials or googling.
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Widow Jane Distillery
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
Founded by Daniel Preston, Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook was created based on the love and appreciation for whiskey his grandfather had.
He produces the only US whiskey that is totally GMO free throughout the entire process. From “the enzymes used in the fermentation to the grains used in the mash.”
They have fantastic tours and tastings, that are a great option for a weekend activity!
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The Ship NYC
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
If you are walking through Lafayette Street, in SoHo, and see a little door saying “The Ship NYC”, do walk in and you’ll surely have a pleasant surprise! They will take you on a journey.
Their menu is great and their cocktails even better! The “Bartender’s Choice” is always a good pick if you’re the adventurous type.
Try the slow cooked octopus with celery root puree, horseradish and sunomono.
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Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
South Wentworthville, Australia
Regina Curson
Candlelit tables, plush velvet banquets, antique chandeliers, and an historic full-length bar create a real jazz vibe. Smoke also serves the perfect complement to classic jazz— soulful American cuisine. Mesas aluz de velas, bancos de veludo. lustres antigos e um longo bar criam a "jazz vibe". Complementando o ambiente a "Soulful" gastronomia americana.
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SoJo Spa
South Wentworthville, Australia
Rachel Quintans
SoJo Spa located in Nj. Has the best hot tub experiences and saunas. Only 100 for a full day. The experience is worth it, and your body will thank you too.
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Trap: Don't buy Perfumes in Manhattan's Chinatown
South Wentworthville, Australia
Hillary Wehrle
You'll see plenty of stores in Chinatown in Manhattan selling all sorts of designer perfumes. DON'T BUY THEM! They have been found to have such disgusting things in them as human urine! But NONE of them are genuine. I know a couple of places to get perfumes at a slight discount, but if it seems too good to be true, it is. However, the counterfeit bags are often well made. If you are considering buying one, I can help you know if the bag itself is a quality one or not. It will NOT be a DESIGNER bag. It will be counterfeit.
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Samui Brooklyn
South Wentworthville, Australia
Fernanda Paronetto
I absolutely love a low key neighborhood called Fort Greene.
It boasts an amazing ambience – from the decor, to the menu – everything is first class.
Drinks are fantastic - ask for Taja to make you the best ginger caipirinha. You will not regret it!
We enjoyed both a carnivorous and vegetarian modern Thai menu. To die for!
For dessert: poached pear with vanilla ice cream & pandan sauce.
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