Love in New York City? Yes, Virginia, there is such a thing, and for city-dwellers, it’s hardly chocolate boxes and walks through the park. If you’re going to shack-up in NYC for Valentine’s Day with your honey, check out these local staples that could woo even the hardest of hearts.
To redeem yourself the cheese-points you earned seeing Avatar, grab your lover and check out a flick at The Paris. This hidden gem of a theatre is known for the classic appeal of its one (one!) auditorium, balcony seating, and minimal …

Am I old fashioned? Maybe. But I just can’t help but smile at the idea of a nice big glass of milk and a few tasty cookies getting me through the night. Someone finally heard my prayers!
At The Cookie Jar, an adorable warehouse of treats in all shapes and sizes, you can sit down at a table alone, with the fam, or with a loved one, get a cup of milk, and choose two cookies to dip, dunk, and slurp into your belly. Of the dozens and dozens made fresh …

It seems like every year the Holidays sneak up on me. My first realization that this week is Thanksgiving was when my boss told me I had off for two days. In the middle of rejoicing for a four day weekend I soon remembered how many gifts I had to figure out and started scrambling for ideas. Being that I’m a bit of a diy fanatic, shopping at the normal department stores may get the job done, but it never quite feels like anything has a personal …

After my last post about AMNH, they were nice enough to send me some info on a few upcoming events. One that really caught my eye was Traveling the Silk Road, a brand-new exhibit detailing the “greatest traderoute of ancient times.”
This exhibit will be featuring live silkworms, camel models, star trackers, and market replica- and I’ll be live microblogging it today via Tumblr and Twitter.
While I’m an enormous NYC museum lover and am simply thrilled to enjoy this exhibit, I’m also ecstatic because I’ve always been fascinated with history. Whenever …

The American Museum of Natural History is a great date night or family weekend, but did you also know weeknight after-work hours are hopping too?
There’s a laundry list of events happening at AMNH that you can take part in for donation- or absolutely free. Whether you’re a history nut, a social media maven, or a DJ at heart, below you can find a schedule for the next few days, and just a sample of the activities you can take part in at the museum.
Tonight! Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Al …

After residing in Brooklyn for a little over a year, I’ve been spending as much time as possible exploring. Recently, upon request for a friends birthday, I was introduced to the Brooklyn Brewery. I had always noticed their beer while perusing my local corner store, but had never had the opportunity to try it, so this trip was a pleasant surprise.
The brewery is quaint and offers free tours, as well as merchandise and beer tasting. Since the tours are free, you do have to purchase tokens if …