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$5 uberPOOL Rides in NYC!

UberPool

Uber’s become a great way to catch a ride with just a few clicks from your mobile device. The service can also get you where you want to go at times, cheaper than taking a more traditional taxi.

There are different kinds of Uber rides you can book. with uberPOOL being a more budget-friendly option. I used uberPOOL one time and ended up having the car to myself!

Now there’s a really sweet offer for uberPOOL rides in NYC. Continue reading $5 uberPOOL Rides in NYC!

You’ll Dig Dining At Mister Dips- Brooklyn, NY

awesome burgers

When I first read that chef and restaurateur Andrew Carmellini would be opening a burger and ice cream stand at the new William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, I knew that I had to check it out.

I’ve had burgers at a couple of Carmellini’s restaurants (The Dutch and Lafayette) and they were awesome so I had high expectation for this new fast-food concept.

Mister Dips opened on Thursday, September 29,  and my family and I headed by to check it out a couple of days later. Continue reading You’ll Dig Dining At Mister Dips- Brooklyn, NY

NYC’s Hottest New Attraction at the Guggenheim Museum

Guggenheim Museum
wikicommons: Guggenheim Museum

When visiting New York City, there’s lots of top-notch attractions and experiences to consider.  Some options could be a Broadway show, strolling around SoHo or another neighborhood, checking out a street fair, going shopping, visiting one of the city’s great museums and more.

Recently, one of the hottest attractions which seemed to be sold out for every time slot was the limited-time Museum of Ice Cream. Continue reading NYC’s Hottest New Attraction at the Guggenheim Museum

The Awesome Off-Menu Burger at American Cut Tribeca, NYC

American Cut

Last summer I came across an off-menu burger at steakhouse American Cut located in New York City’s Tribeca.

The chef and owner of American Cut is Iron Chef Marc Forgione. The restaurant has been ranked as one of the top steakhouses in American multiple times. Impressive, right!

I was hoping to go to American Cut to try their burger but hadn’t had the chance to do so until recently. Continue reading The Awesome Off-Menu Burger at American Cut Tribeca, NYC

Alaska Airlines Adding New Routes to NYC!

Alaska Airlines
image: Alaska Airlines

Since the Michael W Travels family lives in Brooklyn, NY we’re always excited to hear about more flight options coming to the three local airports (JFK, LGA & EWR).

I recently wrote about a couple of airlines coming to the New York area.

Check out the posts:

Now there’s some more great news as USA Today says that Alaska Airlines “targets Newark in transcontinental expansion“. Continue reading Alaska Airlines Adding New Routes to NYC!

Will the Anthony Bourdain Market Ever Open?

Anthony Bourdain Market
image: CNN

There’s been lots written about the planned Anthony Bourdain Market which is supposed to eventually open in NYC.

The market was initially supposed to open back in 2015. The location was later announced and it’s supposed to be located at Pier 57 and Hudson River park. Since then other things have gone on and the market is now supposed to open in 2017! Continue reading Will the Anthony Bourdain Market Ever Open?

NYC Getting Ice Cream Museum for a Limited Time

ice cream
Ample Hills- Gowanus Location

In New York City we’re lucky to be able to find food from pretty much every country in the world. (One man is even trying to eat authentic cuisine from every country in the world in NYC.)

Besides eating great food, it’s also fun at times to learn about specific kinds of food in museums. A French museum about wine was recently set to open.

I’ve also visited various food museums around the world like: Continue reading NYC Getting Ice Cream Museum for a Limited Time