Levain Bakery: the Best Cookies in New York City (and maybe the World)
I was going to write a long wrap up of the best cookies in New York City, visiting each of the “top” cookie bakeries, and offering my review. But then …
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One Mix at One World Trade Center: Bring home a Signature Cocktail from the Highest Bar in the Western Hemisphere
Yesterday I zipped up the 47 second elevator ride in the futuristic-sounding sky pods to the newly opened observatory on the 101st floor of One World Trade Center. And I’m …
Visiting Saratoga Springs: A Weekend of Springs, Farmers’ Markets and Horses
In all these years of plotting weekend escapes from New York City, I had somehow missed visiting Saratoga Springs, New York. Of course I had heard of Saratoga’s famous racetrack, …
WDW’s Mickey Mouse Ears: the Most Popular Souvenir in the World
Mickey Mouse Ear Hats: a Classic American Souvenir Nothing more than two round “mouse” ears attached to a simple cap, the iconic mickey mouse ear hats are perhaps the most …
Hawaiian Style: Decorating with Souvenirs at Noel Morata’s Island Home
Our Souvenir Style series highlights travelers who have brought their souvenirs home and made them a part of their everyday life, style and home decor. Meet Noel Morata Name: Noel …
Metropolitan Museum of Art Gift Shop: Come for the Art, Stay for the Souvenirs
I’ve long believed that locals aren’t necessarily the best people to recommend souvenirs. After all, we already live here, so we aren’t on the lookout for things to remember our …