Tag Archives: New York

Taste Harlem

Where can you sample authentic African, African-American, Spanish, and Jamaican food all in one place? One of Manhattan’s most underrated neighborhoods, Harlem. Try the “Taste of Harlem Walking Tour,” where you can try a little bit from some of the area’s best eateries, while seeing some historic sights along the way. The tourguide Neal Shoemaker told Time Out New York, “I feel sometimes like I’m Mr. U.N. I mean, Kentucky kids eating authentic African food? It’s so cool! They’re not going to get that in Louisville.”

96th Street Now More Accessible!

Good news for Upper West Siders– a new subway station at 96th Street (for the 1,2,3 trains) is now open. Even better news? It’s now much easier to access space for lease 2626 Broadway, the old Metro Theater. Our own UWS resident Evan Silver was on the scene today to snap a picture.

-Caitlin

Cupcakes Replace Hot Dogs?

New York is known for its street food– soft pretzels, roasted peanuts, and of course, hot dogs. But now the trendiest dessert may be taking over. Gourmet cupcake baker Gina Ojile just gained permission to sell her baked goods on the street in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Washington Square Park. She is currently testing her venture, Cake & Shake, right now in Astoria, Queens.

Attention Aspiring Perfumers!

(picture via Daily Candy)

Kim Kardashian has a scent, Britney had hers, and Beyonce’s fragrance just made its debut, so why can’t you have one too? Now you can. Create your own perfume during Le Labo’s First Mondays. Anne McClain, a graduate from France’s Grasse Institute of Perfumery, will teach you the art of perfume making. Her scent is called “Humanity,” a vanilla sandalwood scent that you can purchase. All proceeds will go to building a public art project in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Germany introduces NYC cupcakes

German McDonald’s created cupcakes inspired by four New York City neighborhoods– Chelsea, East Village, Soho, and Central Park. Each dessert is designed to show the characteristics of the neighborhood, with a picture of a Manhattanite to go along with it. Let’s take a look.