Tag: #NYC
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Home
by Brian Smith Is home the town I grew up in, or the physical house within that town? If my dad sells said house, am I suddenly homeless? Or is home just the space you come back to at the end of a long work day? I lived in the same house for 18 years…
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New Home-Cooking Food-Delivery Service, Pink Napkin, Changes Game for Millennials Who Can’t Cook
Pink is the new black, everyone. Or at least New York mag seems to think so. In an effort to make some serious cash—we mean change the cooking game—new home-cooking food-delivery service Pink Napkin, the newest food-delivery service to hit millennials’ news feeds via Facebook ads, offers “fresh, delicious, and locally sourced ingredients, packed into…
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On Leaving New York
Three and a half years. That’s how much I gave to this place, to the city of dreams and, as some say, the greatest city in the world. There’s no doubt it’s great—just look at it. The people it attracts. The work it churns out. The constant buzz of subway performers, Wall Street cronies, and…
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An Italian Training Ship
The Amerigo Vespucci, a training ship of the Italian Marina Militare, is named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci; its home: La Spezia, Italy. My great friend Katie sails boats. She’s a member of New York City’s Yacht Club, and with knowing her beautiful self comes the perk of being invited to meet legends of the…
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Shipping Up to Boston
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the lovely and serene town of Boston, Massachusetts. My expectations were set to an image of cobblestone taverns from the 1700s, history-entrenched town halls and churches still standing proud in the middle of the bustling city, and cleaner, nicer, narrower streets than those of New York,…
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The Verdict: MealPal
So for the past month, I tried this thing called MealPal. And while there were some bumps in the road it was, overall, a good experience. Biggest pros: Saved a few bucks Less wait overall Discovered new places Biggest cons: Not great for those who don’t like planning Not an easy cancellation process If you…
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MealPal Day 12
This is it! The final day of MealPal! Will I continue with the service? Catch me later to find out. MealPal Day 12: Neapolitan Express Address: 40 Wall St., New York, NY Day of the week: Friday Order: Margherita pizza Margherita pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese D.O.P. (not sure what D.O.P. means), and…
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MealPal Day 10
MealPal Day 10: El Toro Mexican Grill Address: 69 New St., New York, NY Day of the week: Friday Order: Chicken Quesadilla Folded and grilled 12″ flour tortillas served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese. Served with a salad. Value: $7.50 We’re not going to tell them this, but I think El Toro could…
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MealPal Day 9
MealPal Day 9: Flavors Address: 74 Broad Street, New York, NY Day of the week: Wednesday Order: Santa Fe Chicken Salad Cajun chicken, iceberg & romaine, avocado, fresh corn, jack & cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, tortilla strips. Value: $8.99 This MealPal experience was like my morning commute—not terrible but not great either. I was sorta bummed because I…
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MealPal Day 8
MealPal Day 8: ‘Essen Address: 100 Broad St., New York, NY Day of the week: Monday Order: Cobb Salad Mixed lettuce with grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg, artisan blue cheese, and red wine vinegar Value: $8.50 It’s Monday and we all feel like we need a binge from a weekend of booze, carbs,…
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