Baby, it's cold outside. The first real blast of winter chill and snow has us all thinking about warming up with soup. For many of us, that means Ramen, the traditional Japanese staple with many variations and many outposts for a cheap meal. Here are the ten of the best ramen shops in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, including mini-chains. all of which serve tasty, filling … [Read more...]
Best Places to See Santa in New York City
It's time to take the kids to see Santa, and have their photo taken for happy holiday memories. Here are the best places to see Santa in all five boroughs of NYC. Most visits are free, including reservations to reduce the time you spend on line. It's the photos that cost. As always, nothing on our list is more than $25, so you and the kids can enjoy more New York City for less … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Best Holiday Trees and Lights
'Tis the season to enjoy the twinkling lights decorating holiday trees and the magical light displays that accompany them. Some, like the ones in Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park, are already shining bright, and there are still more to come, along with the last few nights of lighting the giant Menorahs in Manhattan and Brooklyn for Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. NYC is magical at … [Read more...]
World’s Largest Gingerbread Village in Queens
The world's largest gingerbread village has returned to Queens for the 2018 holiday season in NYC, and expected to win yet another Guinness World Record for its more than 1,000 structures. The annual NYC GingerBread Lane is at The New York Hall of Science in Queens, and runs through mid-January 2019 when all the houses, structures and candy decoration are given away to charity. You can … [Read more...]
NYC Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies 2018
'Tis the season to enjoy the twinkling lights decorating holiday trees and light displays in NYC, some already underway, with the biggest of them all, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, next week. The best tree lighting ceremonies include FREE celebrity performances, photos with Santa for the little ones, even hot chocolate. Here's everything you need to know about tree lighting … [Read more...]
Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day 2018
If you don't want to cook and clean up for a crowd on Thanksgiving, head out to one of the national restaurant chains open and serving traditional turkey and fixings on Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to call your local restaurant in advance to confirm participation and pricing, and make a reservation soonest, since some time slots are already booking up. Also be sure to tip generously, since the … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner 2018 at NYC Restaurants
If you'd rather not cook, head for one of the locally-owned NYC restaurants are offering either traditional or non-traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. These restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinners at prices that won't break the holidaybudget. Nothing on our list is more than $65 for adults and $35 for kids. Reservations are essential - make them ASAP - and be sure to tip generously, … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Weekend Free & Cheap Things to Do
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to in NYC this Veterans Day Weekend, including FREE admission to National Parks and historic sites such as the Statue of Liberty, and the annual Veterans Day Parade on Fifth Ave. The NYC on the Cheap weekend list is $25 or less, and most things are FREE, so you can enjoy NYC more for less money. Unless otherwise … [Read more...]
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