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Travel Like A Boss: Le Parker Meridien's Burger Joint - Secret New York Food Spots Part I
Mar 18th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
While it's really not the best kept secret in all of midtown Manhattan, The Burger Joint, tucked inside of the Parker Meridien is certainly a gastronomic underdog.
About 10 years ago, this local favorite was essentially created from scratch, carved from a tiny nook toward the back of the reception area and modeled after a greasy spoon you would find somewhere in the Midwest. Replete with ...
Guests named Kimberly score a gratis robe at The Kimberly Hotel
Apr 26th, 2011 at 2:30PM: If your name were Kimberly, wouldn't you want to stay a hotel that appreciates the great name you have? The Kimberly Hotel, nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan on 50th and 3rd, welcomes all Kimberly's to by giving them a special gift - a complimentary Frette linen robe to take home.
See, being born in the 80s has its perks! The name is currently the 57th most popular in the United States, ...New York City can make you deaf: new study links city noise to hearing loss
Oct 28th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
The locals hate midtown, and we just got another reason why.
It turns out that visiting the most heavily trafficked neighborhood in Manhattan could be hazardous to your health. Noise is the problem. Of course, it comes as no shock that parts of Manhattan can be quite loud. People, taxi horns and construction represent just part of the list that can rattle your ears and, eventually, cost you ...Four views of Shake Shack burgers in New York City
Sep 14th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
The line always seems to be long in Madison Square Park. Shake Shack, known for its burgers as well, always draws a crowd, and it isn't unusual to spend an hour or more waiting to sink your teeth into its greasy delights. I've done it, and I know I'm not alone. Well, the stand's popularity has led to expansion, and there are now four locations across Manhattan, with a fifth in Queens at Citi ...Munch on Mozzarella on Madison in Manhattan
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 5:00PM: One of the frustrations of Madison Avenue in midtown is that there isn't much to eat. You have to dash down a side street to get a quick bite, which leaves you craning your neck at every intersection to see if it's worth taking a few steps off your path for a chance to fill your stomach with something you want. After a while, you just give up and walk into the first restaurant you see after your ...
Flickr's New York: A tale of two cities
Jun 9th, 2010 at 5:00PM: Tourists photograph Midtown and Lower Manhattan, while locals click their cameras in the East Village and Chinatown. So, it's clear: tourists and locals don't mix in New York.
Eric Fischer, a computer program, used geotagging data from Flickr and Picasa to plot maps of New York and 71 other cities, using a system he created for determining which shutterbugs are locals and which are from out of ...Five places to puff in Manhattan: Tips for Smokers
Mar 12th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Yes, I know. Every time I write something for the smokers out there, the comments always fill up with an argument over smoking itself. For now, I'm just going to assume that there are some people out there who happen to smoke and travel. I have this sneaking suspicion that I'm not the only one. So, for those of you who enjoy a puff on the road, here are five places where you can smoke in ...US Helicopter suspends 8-minute service from airports to NYC
Sep 29th, 2009 at 11:00AM: New York jet-setters short on time got some bad news last week. US Helicopter, which previously offered 8-minute helicopter flights from two local airports to Manhattan, announced on Friday that it is suspending service.
The chopper company offered flights for $159 each way from JFK and Newark airports to the Wall Street or Midtown West heli-pads in New York City, but has ceased operations due ...Cap off your summer in style at the Kimberly Hotel in Manhattan
Jul 22nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: Manhattan's rarely cheap. So, even if you can get a kickass flight, you're still stuck lamenting the hotel rates and dinner prices – not to mention spending a fortune on cabs. The Kimberly Hotel is about to make this easier. If you're looking to get your kids to the top of the Empire State Building before school starts, you still have time to squeeze in a trip this summer with a nice ...The Parker Meridien NYC knows how to serve a cheeseburger
Jul 21st, 2009 at 1:00PM: I know I've written a lot about hotdogs, but I'm also a big fan of burgers. I guess my true affinity is for anything that's bad for you. Nothing beats a great dog, but I have room for variety and sometimes crave an amazing burger. In Manhattan, you should look no further than the Parker Meridien on W. 56th St. (or W. 57th St., you can enter from either side).
You're probably thinking about a $20 ...New York's Eating Scene Gets Cheap
Jul 22nd, 2008 at 12:00PM: After you return home from your trip to New York City, what are people going to ask you? Did you see the Statue of Liberty? Did you ride the subway? Did you eat at one of those restaurants? Your answers in order might be: Yes, yes, and it was just too damn expensive. Eating in New York is pricey, especially if you want to go for the complete experience at the high end. For the remainder of July, ...
