Most na Slovanský ostrov (Slovansky Ostrov Bridge) Prague, Czech Republic, completed in 1948

 

Since 1873, the 'old market' has been in place du Jeu de Balle, in the Marolles, Brussels.

 

Happy Cinco de Mayo! To celebrate we are highlighting Zaragoza Mexican Deli & Grocery on Avenue A, a true family-owned hidden gem in the East Village!

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May the 4th be with you today! Remembering a colorful bodega in the outer reaches of Brooklyn on Star Wars Day!

 

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Rain, Bavarian Alps

 

Join us for the Formula 1 Car Miami Grand Prix Fan Fest!

Pastrami Queen, a favorite pastrami sandwich spot of the late Anthony Bourdain, has closed its Upper West Side location on West 72nd Street.

 

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The Delphi was opened in 1949 and is Berlin Germany's largest art house auditorium.

 

Karla & Hudson with reggae legend Miss Pat, owner of VP Records.

VP Records is a pioneering force in the reggae music industry. From reggae to dancehall and soca, VP Records is the only record label that represents the full spectrum of Caribbean music.

We are honored to feature the institution in our book VINYL NYC: 33 1/3 of the Best Record Stores Across All Five Boroughs!

Once the world's largest weapons plant

 

From our hotel room, Vienna

 

We are saddened to share the news that Caputo’s Bake Shop, the iconic family-owned Italian bakery in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, which has been in business since 1904, has permanently closed its doors after 120+ years.

 

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Moshammers Hundskugel, Munich, historically known as the city's oldest tavern since 1440, closed in 2011.

 

Monday morning vibes...

 

Join us as we walk Miami Beach & Explore Luxury Mid-Beach Hotels LIVE!

It’s Independent Bookstore Day today, a national celebration of the culture of books, reading and indie booksellers.

 

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Neal's Yard in Covent Garden, London.

Named after 17th-century developer Thomas Neale it transformed from a derelict 1970s service area into a vibrant, colorful, and eco-conscious hub.

Earth Day 🌎 is today and we are highlighting Flower Power in the East Village

 

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The beautiful timber framing Craftsman's house on the right.

Dating from 1453, the house is recognized as one of the most valuable late Gothic buildings in Nuremberg.

Rain.

The center of The Main Market Square in Krakow is dominated by the Cloth Hall, rebuilt in 1555 in the Renaissance style.

Record Store Day New York City Guide Where to Shop

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Happy #RecordStoreDay!

Karla with DJ Eli Escobar at A1 Records, East Village, NYC.

Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, Paris

The world-famous Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte is known for having only one menu option: steak and fries. Dinner always starts with the same two questions: How would you like it cooked? And to drink?

Globe Slicers which was founded in 1947 and specializes in the sales and repairs of slicing machines, mixers, meat grinders, scales and saws 🪚has sadly left its longtime storefront at 266 Bowery in the Lower East Side.

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Walk with us on Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami....

With the recent launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon 🌕 , we were reminded of some of the small businesses we have visited over the years in the New York...

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Join us for a Spring Break Florida Hollywood Beach LIVE Walking tour covering the entire Broadwalk...

Sardi’s, the iconic NYC Theater District restaurant, famed for its walls of caricatures of show business celebrities past and present, will temporarily close its doors on June 24th for renovations after nearly 100 years in business.

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Public Fish Market on Malcolm X Blvd was the oldest fish market in Harlem and appeared like a time capsule to us when we first found it in the early 2000s.

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Join us for Spring Break fun on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida!

Take a Florida nature walk with us!

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

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Dublin House Bar on W 79th St in the Upper West Side is a family-owned Irish ☘️ pub founded by John Carway in 1921

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