New York City

10 great places to watch sports in New York City

The NFL is now the most popular sport in America. If you don’t believe us, a trusty tracker by the name of Google will likely help to verify that fact. Or you can just look around you. The reason why you don’t see your friends much in the fall, contrary to popular belief, is not because of the cold weather. It’s because the plans you make with them are likely far less appealing than game day.

Tribeca Grand Hotel New York City

Downtown hip meets uptown style at Tribeca Grand Hotel, in one of the most trendy and fashionable Manhattan neighborhoods. Sleek and slightly decadent, Tribeca Grand occupies a fabulous mid-century building. A central atrium crowns the seductive destination restaurant and bar, Church Lounge. Guest rooms are a high-tech dream — and the iStudio room, equipped with a fully loaded Mac G5, invites inspiration. For visitors who miss their pets, Tribeca will add a goldfish to the room. Guests may also borrow an iPod, a DVD or a bicycle.

10 Bucket List sandwiches

Creating flavorful memories from around the globe. John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was British first lord of the Admiralty during the American Revolution. He’s also the guy who invented the sandwich. After sitting at a gambling table for 24 hours straight, he sustained himself with only a piece of beef between two slices of toasted bread. And …

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Best Restaurants in the Upper East Side of New York City

The Upper East Side isn’t really known for its culinary fare, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t more than a few good restaurants deserving of recognition. Neighborhood locals routinely stay close to home, visiting mainstays like Beyoglu when they’re craving a Mediterranean meze platter fit for a king, or Toloache for those days when a shot of good tequila is needed to wash away the day.