Only in the Apple - A New York City Blog

NYC Restaurant Week

2009-07-21T14:59:11Z

It’s that time of the year again! Restaurant Week has actually been going on since last week - love that they extend it for three weeks. For those of you not familiar with the event, over 200 restaurants around the city offer three-course prix-fixe meals: $24.07 for lunch, $35.00 for dinner. It’s an amazing deal; [...]

You’ve Lost Your Manicurist: Now What?

2009-03-10T16:13:23Z

There is a nail salon about every 50 feet in NYC, yet finding the perfect one can be daunting. It can take some trial and produce some ugly and painful results. It’s a great feeling to finally find your perfect manicurist match. It becomes a place where everyone knows your name. You can have a standing appointment. [...]

RiRi Octo Bachelor

2009-03-09T18:26:52Z

Top 3 things I DON’T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT ANYMORE: 1. Rihanna v. Chris Brown 2. Octo-Mom! 3. The Bachelor Love Triangle I understand that Rihanna’s situation is a serious matter, but the girl is going to make her own decisions regardless of what the media says or what the public thinks. Octo-Mom seriously needs to get out [...]

“Real New Yorkers” eat Snickers

2009-03-09T15:45:36Z

People who are reading my “NY Stereotypes” post seriously need to chill out. Talk about overreacting. Clearly I’m not a “real New Yorker,” because I wouldn’t be so dramatic over a post meant in FUN. Actually, some readers’ comments proved one of my points…thanks! Moving on. “Take a ride on the Ate Train” ??? Seriously Snickers…lame. [...]

Electric shock train doors and U2 Way

2009-03-05T00:30:22Z

I’m on twitter now - charmer128. I dig that you only have 140 spaces to type…I always think of things I want to blog but don’t want to make a full post out of it. Like, today on the train, I almost didn’t make it off because I was standing in the middle of the car [...]