About Jamie A
In addition to writing and taking photos during her trips, Jamie loves to find hidden gems, cheap eats, and kitschy Americana attractions. She hails from Oil City, Pennsylvania, went to college in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, studied abroad in Norwich, England, and moved to Boston in May of 2007. She also enjoys writing poetry and lyric essays, reading lots of books, being a foodie, listening to girl group tunes from the 1960s, crafting, and dinner parties with her friends.
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April 7th, 2008 by jamie a
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Baseball season has begun in the Big Apple, with the Yankees kicking off their last year in their stadium with a win against the Toronto Blue Jays. Along with their regular season, Yankee Stadium will also be hosting the All-Star Game in July, and the ticket sales are already booming.
Recently named by Men’s Fitness, this is your last chance to see the park in all its glory. The park opened on April 18, 1923 with a Yankees victory against the Boston Red Sox, complete with a home run by Babe Ruth himself.
If that’s how the stadium opened, it’s sure to end with a bang as well, with tons of fans wishing it farewell. If you act fast and grab some tickets, you could be part of history too!
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April 4th, 2008 by jamie a
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With 5 boroughs, bridges, and trying to figure out the difference between “uptown” and “downtown,” New York City can be intimidating for first-time visitors.
NYC Visit.com has put together this . I found it very useful, and I’m a seasoned visitor to New York. They explain everything from numbered vs. named streets, how many blocks equal a mile, and the greatly confused difference between “uptown” and “downtown.”
Their section offers a tour of each of the boroughs, as well as a guide to in different spots in the city, so you’ll always know where to find help.
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April 2nd, 2008 by jamie a
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While you’re in the Big Apple and faced with a plethora of dining options, you want to find something that’s going to please adults and kids alike. There’s so many wonderful places to check out that don’t begin with T.G.I…
Time Out New York recently put together a list of the , focusing on dishes that kids constantly ask for. This list outlines the tastiest kids’ food out there, from chicken fingers to macaroni and cheese and hot fudge sundaes.
In addition to listings of restaurants to check out, there’s also lists of the best burgers in the city, ethnic eateries where eating with your hands is encouraged, dinner theatre destinations, plus an article where chefs discuss pleasing their toughest critics (their kids!).
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March 31st, 2008 by jamie a
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On the first Friday of every month, the Museum of Natural History hosts in the Rose Center for Earth and Space. It’s an evening full of live jazz in an amazing setting, complete with wine and delicious tapas.
The Valerie Capers Ensemble will be performing at the next event, to be held on Friday, April 4 starting with seatings at 5:15 pm. A native of the Bronx and a Julliard grad, Valerie Capers has performed with greats like Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, and Ray Brown. Legally blind since the age of 6, Valerie is a great inspiration to all.
Here’s to a great Friday night!
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March 28th, 2008 by jamie a
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After you’ve seen all the top attractions in New York City, the best places often lie just beneath the surface. On NYCvisit.com, they’ve introduced where you can get the scoop on the hidden gems of the city.
Featuring Julianne Moore, Jimmy Fallon, Robert DeNiro, Tiki Barber, and Chuck Close, you’ll learn about all their favorite spots, from Italian restaurants to museums. Favorites on the list include the New York City Fire Museum, the Frick Museum, and the Chelsea Market.
Are you a local who has some great spots to add to the list? Let us know in a comment!
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March 26th, 2008 by jamie a
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During your visit to New York, why not learn about how New York got to be the center of American theatre? With this exhibit featured at the Museum of the City of New York, you’ll be able to walk down Broadway and trace the steps of the people who made the famed street it is today.
Entitled , this exhibit is “…an exploration of the link between New York and theater, through costumes, photographs, props, and other original material drawn from the collections of the Museum of the City of New York.”
On April 2nd from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, you can get a special inside view on this exhibit as well as Setting the Stage: Scenic Designs by Donald Oenslager with a ! Be sure and RSVP soon to secure your spot.
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March 24th, 2008 by jamie a
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We know you hate spending tons of money on maps while you’re trying to navigate a new city, so after you’ve picked up your Explorer Pass, check out these great maps for bargain travelers!
Budget Travel just alerted us to the concept of , which are free travel guides to places all over the world with local, zoom-able maps, and marked attractions.These guides are great for planning out itineraries based on your personal interests as well, providing all sorts of suggestions based on your preferences.
We’d love to hear what you think should be included for those traveling to New York City! What are your favorite attractions? Let us know in a comment!
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March 21st, 2008 by jamie a
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Now that Spring’s right around the corner, we’re pleased to announce the re-opening of seasonal attractions in the Big Apple! It’s a great time of year to get out and explore the city when the robins are just starting to hop around Central Park and riding on the outer deck of the Ellis Island Ferry isn’t too, too cold.
First off, check out the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from the ferry that leaves from Battery Park. The ride is a great way to see the city from a different angle and it takes you right to the Immigration Museum where you can trace your ancestors who may have come through the ports in New York.
There’s also the Central Park Movie Sights Tour, a two-hour walking tour that covers spots like the Boathouse Cafe from When Harry Met Sally, the Bandshell from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and the Bethesda Fountain recently seen in Enchanted. Indulge in your girly side with the Sex and the City Hotspots Tour, where you can see over 40 locations used in the filming of the hit HBO show.
For the more active set, there’s Bike & Roll rentals, offering bicycles for rides all over the city. You can even take a Central Park or Brooklyn Bridge tour for a guided ride.
Happy Spring!
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March 19th, 2008 by jamie a
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After a full day of roaming around the expansive Big Apple with your , you’re bound to be hungry. Rather than gambling with your stomach on a random street vendor, Time Out New York has put together a list of …and where to find them.
They start the list off with the quintessential New York cuisine, the pizza. Di Fara Pizza, run by Domenico DeMarco, serves a delectable artichoke pie, covered in their signature sauce, fresh mozzarella, Reggiano, artichokes and fresh herbs. There’s also a Foie Gras Brulee made for foodies at Jean-Georges, steamed Berkshire pork buns at Momofuku Noodle, and arguably the best latte in the city exists at Gorilla Coffee.
To satisfy your sweet tooth, check out Levain Bakery for their gooey-delicious chocolate chip walnut cookies, Bomboloni at Falai Pannetteria or Caffe Falai, and a hazelnut souffle at Capsouto Freres. Mmmmmm!
Bon appetit!
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March 17th, 2008 by jamie a
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Color is a beacon of spring, bringing with it a hope among city-dwellers that the skyscrapers won’t be silhouetted against gray skies anymore, and the neighborhood park will soon be full of tiny pink and blue blossoms.
The Museum of Modern Art is currently hosting the exhibit . Featuring the transformation of the usage and myths surrounding color in Renaissance works and where art has gone since then, it’s a great way to understand the dynamics of color through the eyes of the artist. The show’s description reads, “Color Chart celebrates a paradox: the lush beauty that results when contemporary artists assign color decisions to chance, readymade source, or arbitrary system.”
In addition to the exhibit, the museum will also be offering special lectures and discussions in relation to the works in the show. So, grab your Explorer Pass and head on over to the Museum of Modern Art to experience the wonders of color.
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