About New York City

2003-07-15T10:55:00.000-04:00

Well, I've relocated my blog, so come check it out here:

New York City for Visitors.

It's updated (almost) daily. Enjoy!

2003-04-23T11:48:00.000-04:00

The Roommate from Hell contest.

2003-04-08T09:45:00.000-04:00

I know I've been away for a while, but I'll try to be better... Just found this cool link...Banking-Commerce-Manhattan. Commerce Bank will change your change into bills for NO CHARGE. Very cool.

2003-03-04T16:35:00.000-05:00

Starring Whoopi Goldberg & Charles S. Dutton, August Wilson's playMa Rainey's Black Bottom has returned to Broadway. Read my review here.

2003-03-04T16:32:00.000-05:00

Just added my West Side Sushi review. It's a great place to grab a bite if you're in the theater district or just craving affordable sushi.

2003-02-21T14:47:00.000-05:00

Just updated my St. Patrick's Day in New York City information. Check it out.

2003-02-21T12:59:00.000-05:00

Ticketing Information for Matisse Picasso at MoMAQNS
Since tickets are $20 and you need reservations, I thought you'd like to know:
One Monday of each month during Matisse Picasso, the Museum will remain open late, with pay-what-you-wish admission from 4:00 p.m. through 7:45 p.m. This reduced admission is available on a first come, first served basis.
Dates are: February 17, March 24, April 21, and May 12

2003-02-12T16:46:00.000-05:00

I won't be around this weekend so I can't participate, but wanted to let you know about United for Peace's Anti-War Rally on Saturday here in New York City. Peace ;)

2003-02-12T10:57:00.000-05:00

Everyone has a crazy taxi story -- check out this one on A Girl Named Bob's blog.

2003-02-04T10:10:00.000-05:00

I was so busy eating last week, that I forgot to share with you all my new New York restaurant reviews... check 'em out:

Hallo Berlin

Sripraphai

Sushi Yasuda
Bon appetit!

2003-01-29T14:29:00.000-05:00

*Finally* have my Tartuffe: Broadway Theater Review done. Good show... was very funny... except right before intermission ended, as the lights went down, some older couple decided the seats we were sitting in were theirs (wasn't true.) Ahh well.

2003-01-29T14:07:00.000-05:00

For anyone not familiar, First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum of Art happen the first Saturday of every month and offer an opportunity to see the museum for free and even enjoy a drink while you're there (though that will cost you).

2003-01-27T15:12:00.000-05:00

A Library Hotel? Another boutique hotel... this one for the bookworm in you.

2003-01-24T15:03:00.000-05:00

A friend just pointed out Anything Done! which is a New York City services directory (find a tax preparer, dog sitter, etc.). They're even offering a free month of listings!

2003-01-23T16:43:00.000-05:00

Ahhh, Groundhog Day in New York City. I didn't realize that NYC had it's own groundhogs (& out in Queens, they even use prairie dogs instead of groundhogs to try and predict the end of winter).

2003-01-23T14:48:00.000-05:00

Newest restaurant review added to the site forLe Madri. Special thanks go out to guest writer Judith DeCosta.

2003-01-22T12:19:00.000-05:00

Well, I was out of town skiing for a few days, but now I'm back with some great NYC info in the works. I'm building some great trivia pages which I'll share with you soon... in the meantime:

The Friends of Mozart are hosting a free evening of piano concertos tonite.
Program:
Divertimento in D Major for Strings, Concerto for Piano in C Major
and Concerto for Piano in A Major
Performed by David Oei and the Claring Chamber Players
Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 8PM
CAMI Hall, 165 West 57th Street
Admission free, first come first serve.

2003-01-13T11:54:00.000-05:00

Ice Skate at Rockefeller Center for just $5 for two people. (I don't think it includes rentals, but a good deal if you've been dying to skate there.) Other ice skating options are available here.

2003-01-10T13:15:00.000-05:00

Although this exhibit has been around for a few months, I'm hoping to see it soon and thought I'd share it with you. New York Eats Out is at the New York Public Library (FREE!) and it's all about restaurants and dining in New York City.

2003-01-09T16:45:00.000-05:00

If your birthday is in January (mine isn't) :(sign up to recieve free scavenger/ pub crawl pass. Sounds like fun -- has anyone tried it?

2003-01-08T10:14:00.000-05:00

From Frommers, a great article calledHow We Can Save You Money. Although a lot of their tips are related to airfares & hotels, there are also great ideas for discount tickets, events, dining, etc.

2003-01-03T17:32:00.000-05:00

Just gathered some interesting information about Chinese Lunar New Year in New York. I've never been to the parade or any of the celebrations before, but I'm definately going this year.

2003-01-03T12:57:00.000-05:00

Just updated myNew York City Restaurant Week information for January 2003 Restaurant Week which is from January 27 - 31, 2003. I've made reservations at Bolo and I'm *trying* to get reservations at Nobu... though the phone is busy :( Make your calls soon to ensure you can enjoy restaurant week this time.

2003-01-02T16:27:00.000-05:00

A friend asked me about Smoke Free bars in New York City. If you can't wait 'til spring, check out this list.

2002-12-26T14:27:00.000-05:00

Did you know that there are free tours available of New York City? They even include a MetroCard good for a day of unlimited bus & subway travel! Check out my lastest article to find out more: New York City Warmth in January? Free Tours from Big Apple Greeters. (BTW, sorry NYers, but this is only available to out-of-towners.

2002-12-25T12:46:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas!

2002-12-23T18:04:00.000-05:00

I know it's early to think about the Super Bowl, but I've just compiled a list of places to Enjoy or Avoid the Super Bowl in New York City. I've gotta come up with some good ideas for events that are happening that *aren't* Super Bowl events that day... if you have any ideas, email me.

2002-12-23T13:57:00.000-05:00

I hate to promote credit cards, but American Express is sponsoring an exhibit of Annie Leibovitz photography called Rewarding Lives. It's at the American Express Tower in the World Financial Center until January 12. Check it out!

2002-12-20T16:13:00.000-05:00

A blog all About About. Check it out if you're looking for something random and interesting to check out :)

2002-12-18T20:09:00.000-05:00

Well, I just got this done, and it seems to be working now, so here's your chance to win tickets to Ma Rainey's Black Bottom starring Whoopi Goldberg & Charles S. Dutton. The quiz is easy -- click on the hints and you can find the answers on the page. Good luck!

2002-12-16T16:32:00.000-05:00

Chowhound is one of my favorite web sites, especially when I get to read about dirt like this: T. G. I. Fridays: Ripping Off Tourists! Now, part of me says anyone who chooses to eat at T. G. I. Fridays when they're in NYC deserves what they get, but it's good to know what they're up to there.

2002-12-16T15:10:00.000-05:00

Just added some information about Kwanzaa Celebrations in New York City. Check it out if you're interested.

2002-12-16T15:09:00.000-05:00

If you're a fan of Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer or Charlotte Church tickets for A Royal Christmas are buy one, get one free for this Wednesday's performance. You can order them at ticketmaster and use code "KWLIW." Enjoy!

2002-12-13T00:39:00.000-05:00

A day later than I had hoped, but nonetheless, I've got my La Boheme: Broadway Theater Review up on the site. Great show... first I've seen since The Producers that I'd want to see again. I've got a photo gallery coming, hopefully tomorrow.

Also tomorrow I'll be sending my email newsletter again -- click here if you'd like to subscribe.

2002-12-11T17:01:00.000-05:00

Just added a Christmas & Holiday Guide to New York City to my site. Check it out if you're looking for information about concerts, sights, trees or anything holiday related. If you know of anything I've left out, please email me and I'll add it.

2002-12-11T16:59:00.000-05:00

In the event that any of you haven't seen Vagina Monologues (which you should see... even (or perhaps especially) you squirmish gentlemen, tickets are $55 (normally $65 and Eve Ensler, the author of the play, will be performing.

2002-12-10T23:55:00.000-05:00

Just got back from seeing La Boheme it was great. I'll get my review posted at some point tomorrow, but for now, i'm off.

2002-12-10T12:38:00.000-05:00

Wow... looks like there might be a New York City transit strike... and I thought not getting a seat was bad. My office is trying to organize carpools to work and the city is bracing itself for the possible strike, the most recent information (including press releases from Mayor Bloomberg are available at the New York City Transit Information Center.

2002-12-05T15:20:00.000-05:00

Check this out New York Songlines: Walking Tours of Manhattan Streets. What a neat idea (thanks Matt for passing it on).

2002-11-27T15:28:00.000-05:00

An interesting article from the New York Institute of Photography on Capturing Thanksgiving with your Camera caught my eye today while looking for Thanksgiving pictures. Some good advice, no matter where you're feasting.

2002-11-26T16:02:00.000-05:00

For anyone lucky enough to have a kid in your life to celebrate this holiday season with check out Breakfast with Santa at at the Rock Center Cafe. Dates are filling fast and it sounds like a blast.

2002-11-21T16:57:00.000-05:00

Wanna go to Vegas for free? Check out this City Harvest promotion from JetBlue. The first 250 people who show up in Thanksgiving inspired costume with a canned food donation for City Harvest will get a free roundtrip ticket to Las Vegas from JFK.

Unfortunately, I'll be out of town that weekend, but if you win, don't forget who told you about it ;)

2002-11-21T13:57:00.000-05:00

Well, I'm trying to gear up my winter/holiday season material, so I just added information on Ice Skating in New York City. I skated once in Rock Center, but my new plan is to check out the skating in Prospect Park... maybe it calls for a day of hooky from work to beat the crowds :)

2002-11-20T12:47:00.000-05:00

Just added some information about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Unfortunately, I won't be there this year, but if you know someone who's going to be going and taking pictures and might like to see them on the web, email me and I'd be happy to host them on my site.

For anyone who is going to be in New York City for Thanksgiving and it looking for a restaurant for Thanksgiving Dinner, check out my selection of ideas.

2002-11-19T14:44:00.000-05:00

A couple of weeks ago I went to see "Movin' Out" the new show on Broadway which is basically ballet put to a Billy Joel soundtrack. Not exactly my style, but check out my latest site addition, this Movin' Out Theater Review if you think you might be interested.

2002-11-18T10:54:00.000-05:00

Did you know that you could see shows at Carnegie Hall for just $10? I had no idea, until I read about it today. They have options for students, seniors and just regular 'ol people who can't afford the full priced tickets. Now, if I could just figure out what to see.

2002-11-16T12:06:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite things about my site is having good excuses to eat at New York City restaurants. I've just added a review of Frank a great Italian restaurant in the East Village.

When I'm doing restaurant research online, one of the first places I start is Chowhound.com message boards. They have message boards with information about all sorts of food discoveries all over -- but the New York City boards are by far the most active. People post about their experiences at every sort of eating place -- from favorite lunch carts near work to Les Halles and River Cafe.

2002-11-15T15:35:00.000-05:00

Welcome to my new blog... here, I'll try and share with you anything exciting I find about New York City happenings, as well as articles, reviews and additions to my site.

I am Heather Klein the Guide to About.com's New York City for Visitors site. I've been running the site since March 2002 and it has been a fabulous experience so far -- I've learned so much about the city I live in and love -- and hopefully I've helped other people enjoy New York City just a little bit more.

My two "site finds" for today have been www.sallivates.com where Salli shares all her latest New York City food discoveries and www.sautewednesday.com where Bruce has done the best job I've seen aggregating and organizing dining and food writing Web sites and articles.