Clued In New York – The Concise and Opinionated Guide to Manhattan 2026
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The truth about Christmas Day in Manhattan – December 2025
If you had the good taste to choose New York City for your Christmas holiday, then you might be wondering how to spend your time on Thursday, December 25 when most of the city’s sights and restaurants will be closed in observance of Christmas Day. New Yorkers typically have the day off from work to spend time at home with loved ones. The Manhattan restaurants that will be open and happily serving seem to be on the increase lately, a fabulous thing for locals who don’t observe it or simply don’t like to cook. While the dining choices are not at all shabby, they do come with a price and get booked up quickly. That means you may have to be strategic and plan ahead…
1) If you want to be served a nice meal and don’t mind paying a premium price, book your table right now. One of our favorite restaurants, Red Farm, is open that day and happily serves its regular menu. 2) In midtown, the gorgeous Saint Patrick’s Cathedral will be celebrating Mass at many times during the day with no ticket required so check the link above for the exact schedule. 3) If you like shopping, the huge Holiday Shops at Winter Village will be open on December 25 inside Bryant Park. 4) You can go for an uncrowded view from the top of the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock as both will be open that day as well. 5) Stroll past the Christmas window displays at Saks Fifth Avenue without the usual crowds! 6) The city’s two outdoor ice rinks will be open, one in Central Park and one at Rockefeller Center. 7) The Rockettes will be performing that day at Radio City Music Hall, and many Broadway shows will also be welcoming audiences in. 8) Be out and about after twilight too; slowly but surely other folks will begin to fill the streets and it’s actually quite fun. Merry Christmas!
In Focus: Ice Skating in NYC – November 2025
Most people know about the small ice rink at Rockefeller Center because it’s world famous. But we prefer the larger Wollman Rink in Central Park, which is situated just off Fifth Avenue near 65th Street. It’s behind the Central Park Zoo which means you can’t see it from the street. It is glorious somehow, with both trees and skyscrapers all around you as you skate. Are you just visiting here and and not packing those old ice skates? Not a problem…they have a large indoor rental service right there on the property. (Their season runs from late October through the first Sunday in April.) So fun!)
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Discover speakeasy bars with a NYC guide – October 2025
You may not have considered taking a nighttime tour while you’re away from your daily grind but it’s a fun way to learn about New York’s fascinating past. This one will undoubtedly become a cherished memory. Our friends at Alex’s Tours know just where to go to experience prohibition era speakeasies, secret taverns, and the famous bars that have survived the decades. An award winning cocktail is included and you can purchase additional beverages if you desire. Here’s a handy link to his informative nighttime tour that’s held in the historic lower east side neighborhood of Manhattan. Just book it through their website calendar. Details about other speakeasies in Manhattan can be found in our Clued In New York book!
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Our recommended NYC bakery has closed – October 2025
There’s nothing like really good pastry but it’s not easy to find here at all. Our favorite bakery was Mah-ze-dahr at 28 Greenwich Avenue but has now permanently closed. We are working to remove it from our Manhattan book and are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
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Sometimes you just want a great sandwich – September 2025
In New York, that means heading over to an Italian deli. The best one in town is called Pisillo Italian Panini. Their hoagies (as we New Yorkers call them) are giant and cannot be eaten by one person. This means that the $16.00 price tag is really only $8.00 per person. Their salumi, hams, and other sliced meats are the best quality you can find anywhere. If you prefer a hot, pressed panini, they have those too. Pisillo is open daily until 4pm and located at 124 West 25th Street.
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Climb on the outside of a skyscraper – July 2025
If you’re coming to New York and have nerves of steal, don’t miss this ultimate heart-pounding experience. Our friends at City Climb will literally hook you up and let you go. They boast the highest open-air building ascents in the world where climbers can now scale the outside of a Manhattan skyscraper more than 1,200 feet above the ground. It’s an adventure unlike any other and will be an achievement that you’ll remember forever. Quick tip: If you can’t bear to look at the photos they’ve posted then you may not be ready for this adventure. If you are, you can book it right on their website. Good luck.
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In focus: Twin Tails restaurant – June 2025
OMG, our new favorite restaurant in all of Manhattan is now Twin Tails, a Thai-Vietnamese fusion dining experience located inside the Shops at Columbus Circle. For us, no other restaurant can compare with their outrageously delicious food and elegant ambience. Large windows facing towards Central Park and upbeat music complete the fun experience. We love their lemongrass ribs, red curry sea bass, and shaking beef, but everything there is top-notch. Be sure to save room for a dessert souffle! Reservations highly recommended.
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In focus: Afternoon Tea at the Plaza Hotel – May 2025
Famous for decades, this fancy tea is quite the scene. It is served daily inside the Plaza Hotel’s gorgeous Palm Court and features just about every type of tasty treat you could want. While pricy without being unreasonable, we think it is worth it just for the experience alone. Go ahead, get dressed up and savor it. It might just be the highlight of your trip. (notable mention goes to our second choice: the Afternoon Tea service at the new Blue Box Cafe at Tiffany & Co across the street!)
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The new Uber Shuttle van comes to Manhattan – April 2025
The Uber app now offers a fabulous shuttle van that runs from the two local airports (Kennedy Int’l and LaGuardia) to at least three midtown drop-off locations for a flat fare. These fares are starting at $25 and $20 respectively. This much-needed addition to the NYC transport scene carries you and a basic amount of luggage in style with sleek, oversized vans. Reserve ahead on the Uber app. So cheap!!
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The Frick Collection is reopening soon! March 2025
It was a sad day those many years ago when our most beloved museum in NYC closed down for a major renovation. The Frick Collection museum, housed in an actual mansion on Fifth Avenue at 70th Street, is now scheduled to have its grand reopening on April 17th, 2025. From what we hear, the wait was worth it. This means it will undoubtedly be a must-see for visitors to Manhattan. Click on the link above to learn more, and don’t miss those Vermeers.
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In focus: Fraunces Tavern – February 2025
While writing about the famous Tolbooth Tavern on our City-Extras page for Edinburgh, we got to thinking about New York’s oldest tavern: the Fraunces Tavern. It’s famous to those who live here, but may not be known to NYC’s visitors. We think it’s worth the trip downtown for its historical significance, as well as to down a few pints of lager. Ever wonder where General George Washington gave his formal farewell to the officers of the Continental Army? It was inside the Fraunces Tavern in 1783. There’s even a famous engraving of the event. You’ll find Fraunces Tavern right where it’s been since 1762, at 54 Pearl Street at the corner of Broad Street. It is New York’s oldest surviving building. There’s also an adjoining museum too!
Where to shop the sales – January 2025
Like many cities across the U.S., New York puts its best designer items on sale after the holidays and begins presenting its spring collections. If you’re visiting New York in January and have the urge to do some shopping (or just want to come home with one really special item) now is the time. The most famous shopping streets in New York are Fifth Avenue (between 50th and 59th Streets) and Madison Avenue (between 59th and 72nd Streets.) These two shopping avenues run north/south on the city’s East Side, not far from Central Park. For those who are unfamiliar with Manhattan, this means that the best shopping can be found right in the city center, not far from most of its famous museums. This may be helpful to know even if you don’t plan on hitting the boutiques… being aware of this type of location also tells you precisely where a city’s most desirable neighborhoods are. That’s usually where you’ll also find some of the best hotels, and some top-notch restaurants too, like our new favorite tán (photo below.)
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The truth about Christmas Day in Manhattan – December 2024
If you had the good taste to choose New York City for your Christmas holiday then you might be wondering how to spend your time on Wednesday, December 25 when most of the city’s sights and restaurants will be closed in observance of Christmas Day. New Yorkers typically have the day off from work to spend time at home with loved ones. The Manhattan restaurants that will be open and happily serving seem to be on the increase lately, a fabulous thing for locals who don’t observe it or simply don’t like to cook. While the dining choices are not at all shabby, they do come with a price and get booked up quickly. That means you may have to be strategic and plan ahead…
1) If you want to be served a nice meal and don’t mind paying a premium price, book your table now. Our favorite restaurant, Red Farm is open that day and happily serves its regular menu. 2) In midtown, the gorgeous Saint Patrick’s Cathedral will be celebrating Mass at many times during the day with no ticket required so check the link above for the exact schedule. 3) If you like shopping, the Holiday Shops at Winter Village will be open on December 25 inside Bryant Park. 4) You can go for an uncrowded view from the top of the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock as both will be open that day as well. 5) Stroll past the Christmas window displays at Macy’s without the usual crowds. 6) The city’s two outdoor ice rinks will be open, one in Central Park and one at Rockefeller Center. 7) The Rockettes will be performing that day at Radio City Music Hall, and many Broadway shows will also be welcoming audiences in. 8) Be out and about after twilight too; slowly but surely other folks will begin to fill the streets and it’s actually quite fun. Merry Christmas!
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In Focus: New Year’s Eve in New York City
If you’ll be one of the thousands heading to New York for New Year’s Eve, you’ll probably end up in Times Square. This is a travel destination that many have on their bucket list and hope to do at least once. The problem with this particular celebration is two-fold: NYC is always very cold on December 31st and has been known to hit the below zero mark; it’s also so popular that to gain entrance to the main part of the square (which is free) you have to go there at least six hours early. No bathrooms, no heaters, no freedom to move about because all the entrances to the area are controlled by the NYPD. You can’t run in and out to get a coffee or more handwarmers. If you have perseverance, then good for you– you might even be seen on TV! If something a bit calmer is required, don’t worry… there are many places that celebrate the new year including delicious restaurants like Buddakan which will be offering a prix fixe menu. If you want to get dressed up and spend some real money, grab a reservation for dinner and dancing at the Rainbow Room located on the 65th floor of 30 Rock.
In Focus: Halloween – October 2024
NYC is famous for its huge, free-participation Halloween Parade and this year promises to have temperatures that are 10 degrees warmer than usual. That’s a real plus, especially for those sexier cat-like costumes. If you plan on being in Manhattan on Thursday, October 31, be sure to pack a costume and join the fun. This year’s theme is “Meow” but all styles of costume are welcome. (Only persons in costume may actually join the parade.) Enter the procession at 6th Avenue and Canal Street between 6:30 pm and 8:30pm to show off your look to the thousands that watch from the sidewalks. The official start time is 7pm. We think you’ll have the time of your life!
Broadway Week is back – September 2024
That’s right! 2 for 1 tickets can be had for those fabulous Broadway (and off-Broadway shows) now through September 15th. To see the current listing or just to find out more about this very special event, click here.
Beating the heat in NYC – August 2024
High summer temps are notorious here, so how should visitors to our fair city deal with it? Just do what locals do: stay inside with air-conditioning! Let’s see… there’s AC at Broadway shows, there’s AC at Bergdorf Goodman, and oh yeah (our favorite) -there’s AC at the world famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. A person could stay in there all day no problem; seeing the incredible artwork, having lunch at their cafe, attending a film presentation in their theatre, and even enjoying cocktails while a live quintet plays. Well, that last one is only on Friday and Saturday evenings, but you get the point. The Met is beyond your expectations and yes, is bigger than the Louvre in Paris. Do yourself a favor and just go there.
In Focus: Hunting for Pasticcini in NYC – July 2024
We know, we know… there are suddenly Eataly stores everywhere now, even in Italy! But at Manhattan’s downtown location something very special is happening. Head Pastry Chef Katia Delogu has created teensy-weensy Italian pastries and desserts that are simply stunning. Even though these little “pasticcini” are bite-sized, no exception has been taken in regard to using only the finest ingredients and that makes them quite delicious. Go and discover them yourself at the Eataly location attached to the new Oculus transportation hub. (There are usually a few at the Flatiron location too, but not many.) Open daily from 7am to 11pm: 150 Greenwich Street, 3rd floor, Downtown Manhattan – 212-897-2895
Central Park has come alive – June 2024
New York City should call June “Central Park Month.” That’s because it’s simply perfect there, with lush trees, uncrowded events, and perfect temperatures. We want to share some of the best spots inside this 843-acre, 19th-century, man-made park that was once nothing more than rocks and dry brush. Check out romantic Belvedere Castle, the lakeside Boat House, the remote-controlled Boat Pond, the fancy Conservatory Gardens, the relaxing frog pond, the C.P. Zoo, and our favorite, the Bethesda Fountain. We hope you’ll get to see them all! Be sure to screenshot a map to take it with you… it really helps keep you from inadvertently going in circles.
In Focus: Rooftop Bars/ May 2024
It never fails. In New York City, the month of May has simply glorious weather which inevitably brings a desire for us to be out on a rooftop somewhere. NYC has many great rooftop spots, each in their own way special and unique. This is why our 2024 Clued In New York edition has an entire page dedicated the rooftop bars. We adore the one named after its own address: 230 FIFTH. They have both an indoor penthouse restaurant with a view and an outdoor garden area with umbrellas and heat lamps. It’s as if they’re determined to maintain an accessible rooftop area year round–and so they do. Two other rooftops that we love in-season are The Refinery and the Empire Hotel. The ideal time to visit these? Just before sunset of course.
In Focus: Where to enjoy brunch in New York City – April 2024
April brings better weather and moderate temperatures to the Northeast so why not make a celebration of it by enjoying a really delicious brunch. In Manhattan, that means a leisurely couple of hours with friends and loved ones at Maison Pickle. This charming restaurant on the upper west side packs a wallop when it comes to food and cocktails. Try their spectacular French toast with fried chicken, amazing French dip heroes, or the legendary patty melt. You’ll be stuffed until dinnertime. Book ahead through their website well in advance if possible. The portions are huge, the ingredients fresh, and the menu offers something for everyone in your party. And their twenty-four-layer chocolate cake is our reason for living. (Don’t be distracted by their sister-restaurant called Jacob’s Pickles because it does not compare.)
Experience New York’s jazz scene – March 2024
There are more than a few jazz clubs in NYC but no one will dispute that the Blue Note in Greenwich Village (downtown Manhattan) is the historic, quintessential place to go. Every famous jazz musician has played there, which is really all you need to know. Plan ahead for a special evening that you’ll not soon forget; while the Blue Note club is open every night, you’ll need a reservation to get in. Their various performers are listed right on their website. They even offer Sunday brunch jazz events!
In Focus: The Neue Galerie – February 2024
Whether you’ve seen the Helen Mirren film, The Woman in Gold or not, don’t miss a chance to visit Manhattan’s fabulous Neue Galerie on the upper east side. Inside, like a shining star, is the famous Klimt painting from that film and she is stunning. After being stolen by the Nazi’s and then later displayed at Vienna’s Belvedere art museum, it is now permanently at the Neue. This is thanks to the subject’s niece who fought for it to come to NYC, and also because philanthropist Ronald Lauder paid $135 million specifically so it could be here. By the way, the sausages and cakes at the museum’s lovely Café Sabarsky are super delicious.
Plan ahead for the trip of a lifetime – February 2024
The more you can plan beforehand, the better your visit to New York City will be. At Clued In Travel Books, we are big believers in having reservations at the restaurants we most desire rather than settling for our second or third choices. Restaurants tend to fill up fast, especially around Valentine’s Day (which has become a global holiday.) As for the city’s top sights, book most of them ahead too because everyone else will be doing the same; times have definitely changed. You didn’t come this far only to find the fabulous Neue Galerie is sold out. Having reservations and tickets brings about the amazing effect of keeping your sight-seeing on track. No flaking out allowed!
If you are the type of traveler who likes to go to an undiscovered city with no plans (just to see where fate takes you) then we say, “Good luck and bless your heart.” Instead, go ahead and grab one of our travel books and peruse through it to the end. You’ll be shocked at how a place you knew nothing about is suddenly as clear as can be. It’s almost magical.
One of our newest fans recently stated, “I thought I would “dog -ear” a few pages to go back and read later, and I simply could not put the book down. I ended up with over half of the pages with a turned down corner! I am fortunate to have traveled to over 30 countries and have used all of the popular guidebooks; Rick Steves, Frommers, and Lonely Planet… and this one is best of all.”
In Focus: Cathedral of St. John the Divine decorated – November 2023
Many visitors to New York City have no idea that on Manhattan’s upper west side (at 110th St. and Amsterdam Avenue) there’s a stone-mason’d Gothic/Romanesque Revival cathedral that is the second largest in the world, surpassed only by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. It is currently being decorated for the holidays which only adds to its appeal.
Needless to say, St. John the Divine is totally worth a visit and is easily accessible by subway or taxi from midtown. The immensity of its interior must be seen to be believed and is awe inspiring, especially when one considers that it has been being built stone-by-stone the old fashioned way and is still being built as we speak! For something different, check it out and don’t miss the huge pipe organ. Admission is free, and Marlow Bistro (across the way on the diagonal corner) is a great place to stop for an upscale brunch if you find yourself in this area on a weekend day.
Hallowe’en in New York – October 2023
New York’s famous costumed parade on Halloween night in Greenwich Village hardly needs to be mentioned. This year it celebrates its 50th anniversary! If you have a costume, just join in by lining up anytime between 6:30pm and 9pm at Sixth Avenue and Canal Street… if you don’t have a costume, watch others vie for attention in this fun and memorable celebration. This year’s theme is appropriately named, “Upside Down/Inside Out.” There’s an official after-party at the famous Webster Hall.
For something else spooky, stop by Central Park’s Harlem Meer pond at Fifth avenue and 110th Street around 4pm on October 26th. The annual Pumpkin Flotilla could make your own jack o’lantern a star! And that’s your NYC October need-to-know.
Planning ahead for an autumn visit – September 2023
If you’ll be heading to New York City for an autumn getaway, we have a few suggestions for you. With the heat of the summer behind us, there are some fabulous events you might want to take part in. The first is the beloved Feast of San Gennaro, an Italian parade and celebration in Manhattan’s “Little Italy” neighborhood which duly features Italian foods and heritage from September 14 to 24. Next is the New York City Wine & Food Festival where celebrity chefs and great food are featured from October 12 to 15. If you’ll be here over Halloween, be sure to bring a costume so that you can march in the famous, annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade. So fun!
In focus: Bad Roman – June 2023
Things are beginning to happen here again. The opening of a new restaurant has been a rare thing of late, and there just hasn’t been much to report on. That’s why we’re so pleased to recommend a newcomer to the dining scene: Bad Roman. For those travelers who are familiar with the Quality Branded restaurant group, this is one of theirs. The decidedly over-the-top plating and wild interior designs remind us of the style of the Big Mamma Group restaurants in London. That means we were already disposed to love it even before eating there. Top notch ingredients define their Italian cuisine and bring justice to the place. It’s sudden popularity means that it’s not easy to get a reservation, but you should try anyway. Open Table automatically opens up reservations for Bad Roman at midnight three weeks prior. The fastest clickers will be rewarded. It’s located on the third floor of 10 Columbus Circle.
In focus: NY’s Museum of Modern Art – March 2023
There are modern art museums all over the world and some are just not that great. This one is the exception, and is an important, major museum. Located right in mid-town at 11 West 53rd Street, it’s also easy to get to. Some of the best reasons to visit MOMA are often their highly unusual temporary installations. Currently, there’s one by artist Georgia O’Keeffe. While best known for her flower paintings, she also excelled at works in charcoal, pencil, watercolor, and pastel. This special exhibition actually features O’Keeffe’s working methods. You’ll see how she reworked the same subject matters over and over, transforming them as she did. These pieces from the 1930s and ‘40s are amazing but won’t be at MOMA long. If it peaks your interest or if you just crave truly great modern art masterpieces, reserve a convenient timed-entry ticket here.
Airport transfer fees and taxi fares increase – February 2023
Anyone purchasing our Clued In New York ebook previous to this announcement should note the change in prices listed for getting to and from the airports. For arrivals at JFK Intl. Airport, see the new listing is below. We are currently working to update all of the fares for airport transfers and will republish on Amazon in the coming days to reflect this.
For around $87: Taxi flat fare of $70 plus bridge tolls, assorted fees, and tip.
For around $14: AirTrain’s Metrocard fare of $9 to the Long Island Railroad’s (LIRR) shuttle service in Queens for another $5. This new “Madison” line pulls right into Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal near 47th Street.
For around $12: AirTrain’s Metrocard fare of $9 to the subway in Queens for another $2.75 with continuing service to Manhattan,
For around $60 to $100: Use an online car service; NYC has both Lyft, Uber, and Carmel.
For free: Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Vans can be made available if you are lucky enough to have been offered one by your hotel.
In focus: The brand new Madison train line – February 2023
When other websites are touting where to eat on Valentine’s Day, we’ve decided to go in a different direction due to some wonderful news regarding airport transfers in and out of NYC. Okay –not terribly romantic perhaps but important for your wallet. Let us explain…
Since the pandemic, those convenient and affordable coach-style buses that ran every few minutes from spots in Manhattan to JFK International Airport understandably vanished. Now it’s three years later and they have not returned. This means that all travelers have to take a very expensive taxi or Uber for around $80 to $100, or take the short AirTrain ride to an area of Queens to catch the subway which was cheap but not safe –especially with all your luggage!
All that changed last week with the grand opening of the new Madison Train Line created by the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). It takes travelers from Grand Central Terminal in midtown to connect directly with the AirTrain which runs the JFK terminals. The total price is around $13 in either direction. And bypassing all that traffic means it’s fast too. The $11 billion project included putting a new entrance on Madison Avenue as well as making this line conveniently connected inside to the rest of Grand Central. So fancy! It’s the biggest LIRR expansion in a century. Check this website for hours and details.
By the way, for those travelers who thought the AirTrain was one of those rail lines that whisked visitors from JFK to Manhattan, that is incorrect. The AirTrain is (and has always been) a short-route ‘loop’ that connects the airport terminals to a section of Queens that is not far from the airport itself. Now it has something viable to connect to!
The truth about Christmas Day in Manhattan – December 2022
If you had the good taste to choose New York City for your Christmas holiday then you might be wondering how to spend your time on Sunday, December 25 when most of the city’s sights and restaurants will be closed in observance of Christmas Day. New Yorkers typically have the day off from work to spend time at home with loved ones. The Manhattan restaurants that will be open and happily serving seem to be on the increase lately, a fabulous thing for locals who don’t observe it or simply don’t like to cook. While the dining choices are not at all shabby, they do come with a price and get booked up quickly. That means you may have to be strategic and plan ahead…
1) If you want to be served a nice meal and don’t mind paying a premium price, book your table now. Our favorite restaurant Red Farm is open that day and happily serves its regular menu. 2) In midtown, the gorgeous Saint Patrick’s Cathedral will be celebrating Mass at many times during the day with no ticket required so check the link above for the exact schedule. 3) If you like shopping, the Holiday Shops at Winter Village will be open on December 25 inside Bryant Park. 4) You can go for an uncrowded view from the top of the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock as both will be open that day as well. 5) Stroll past the Christmas window displays at Saks Fifth Avenue without the usual crowds! 6) The city’s two outdoor ice rinks will be open, one in Central Park and one at Rockefeller Center. 7) The Rockettes will be performing that day at Radio City Music Hall, and many Broadway shows will also be welcoming audiences in. 8) Be out and about after twilight too; slowly but surely other folks will begin to fill the streets and it’s actually quite fun. Merry Christmas!
In Focus: Ice Skating in NYC – November 2022
Most people know about the small ice rink at Rockefeller Center because it’s world famous. But we prefer the larger Wollman Rink in Central Park, which is situated just off Fifth Avenue near 65th Street. It’s behind the Central Park Zoo so you can’t see it from the street. It is glorious somehow, with both trees and skyscrapers all around you as you skate. Are you just visiting here and and not packing those old ice skates? Not a problem…they have a large indoor rental service right there on the property. (Their season runs from late October through the first Sunday in April.)
Visit the Met Museum’s reopening of its Costume Institute – May 2022
This anthology of fashion is titled In America and takes a deep look at what has defined American fashion through the years. Opening to the public on May 7, it features truly amazing finds from the cape worn by George Washington at his inauguration to the actual jacket that Abraham Lincoln was wearing when he was assassinated. Presented in rooms that display a decidedly more theatrical style than we have seen here before, this exhibit is extremely visual and a lot of fun. Pertinent info can be found at the website above. Don’t miss it!
Easter Treats abound at Manhattan’s “Stick With Me” – April 2022
As the holiday approaches, so does the need for new sweets. If you want to go lux this year, head over to the fabulous candy shop called Stick With Me. This place will solve all of your gifting challenges albeit for a price. Homemade bonbons in unexpected gourmet flavors like Bananas Foster, Black Sesame, Cassis, and Passion Fruit taste as good as they look. The candymaker was a pastry chef before turning her passion to chocolates, and none of her artistic skill has gone to waste. They also offers delicate caramels and fudge wrapped in clear twisted cellophane. Don’t miss this place! Open daily from noon to 7pm at 202 Mott Street, NYC – Telephone 646-918-6336
Need a good reason to come to NYC? – February 2022
We have just the one! Elton John will be bringing his final tour to New York’s Madison Square Garden amphitheater this month. Be part of history as the famed musician winds down his long career with live performances of his chart-topping, original songs. Grab your tickets here as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This is definitely a once in a lifetime event.
Plan ahead for the trip of a lifetime – January 2022
You might not think so right now, but travel will be returning in a big way and those who plan now will reap the benefits. As the pandemic fades, try to be one of the first to make a trip to New York and enjoy it in a blissfully uncrowded way. Try making a detailed yet fluid itinerary without precise dates. Pencil in the days of the week only, noting which of your preferred sights are closed on Sundays or Mondays, etc. This will give you a basic framework on which to build your dream journey.
The more you can plan beforehand, the better it will be. At Clued In Travel Books we are big believers in having reservations at the restaurants we most desire rather than settling for our second or third choices. Dinner reservations are especially likely to fill up if not made in advance. As for the best sights, well, these must be booked ahead (due to the requirements of contactless service.) And with absolutely everyone now booking ahead, these too are more likely to sell out.
Travelers visiting our particular website probably understand this so we won’t beat a dead horse. If you are the type of traveler who likes to go somewhere with no plans or reservations in order to just see where fate takes you, we say, “Good luck and bless your heart.”
So, grab one of our travel books and peruse through it to the end. You’ll be shocked at how a city you knew nothing about is suddenly as familiar as can be. It’s almost magical.
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