The warm weather we have been experiencing in New York City this Spring has us thinking of many spots where we can dine outdoors

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Today, April 27th is Independent Bookstore Day

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Happy Passover to all who celebrate!

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J.G. Melon

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We are going green by highlighting Vegetable Garden on Bleecker Street in the West Village

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Record Store Day is tomorrow, April 20th and we are highlighting Generation Records

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The building which housed Papaya King, the historic 90 year-old hot dog 🌭 & papaya drink shop on the corner of 3rd Ave at 86th Street will soon be torn down to make way for a new 17-story high-rise condo

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We were recently interviewed by Fox5 News for a segment about “Vanishing NYC Small Shops” on Good Day New York

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We were recently interviewed by Fox5 News for a segment about “Vanishing Diners” on Good Day New York and we had a chance to speak about some our favorite diners in New York City.

 

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Classic NYC diners face uncertain future: 'Everything changed now' By Dan BowensPublished April 10, 2024 11:13am EDT Food and Drink FOX 5 NY

"We began to notice that these small little shops were disappearing, and when they closed, it was like a whole look and feel of the neighborhood change," observed New Yorkers Karla Murray and James Murray.

This couple has embarked on documenting these shifts through their book series "Store Front NYC," focusing on the facades of mom-and-pop shops, dive bars, and diners."

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/classic-nyc-diners-face-uncertain-future

With many people planning on viewing the total solar eclipse today...

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On Monday April 8th a total solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon 🌕blocks out the sun, will pass through parts of 15 states in North America

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McNulty’s Tea & Coffee

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Mappamondo

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Great news to share today over some schmaltz

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Lords Bakery

 

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