Hotel Reserve's Sensational Manhattan Vacation Packages

Sensational Manhattan Vacation Packages!
Get the most of your visit to New York City with our brilliant Manhattan vacation packages. Ice skating at Rockefeller Center, springtime festivals in Central Park, there's always something new to discover in the Big Apple.

There's also always a reason to return to our chic downtown Manhattan hotel. View our latest New York City travel deals:

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Bed and Breakfast
Fuel up after a restful night with a filling American breakfast. Package includes:
•Deluxe king room
•Breakfast for two at Federal Café, includes:
◦Two eggs any style
◦Bacon, sausage or ham
◦Toast
◦Coffee, juice or tea

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A Little Romance at Reserve
What better place for romance than enchanting New York City? Package includes:

•Deluxe king room
•Breakfast for two at Federal Café
•Bottle of Champagne in room
•Chocolates in room



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Shop NYC
Explore the shopping capital of the world without the hassle of finding a parking space. Package includes:

•Deluxe accommodations
•Breakfast for two at Federal Café
•Two 1-day unlimited Metrocard subway passes
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Christmas Windows walking tour

Use this Christmas Windows walking tour map to see the holiday window displays at New York City's biggest department stores. This walking tour covers approximately 2 miles and should take about an hour and a half, depending upon your pacing, but not including shopping time. For the best experience, I recommend you wear warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and keep an eye on your belongings, as the area around the various window displays can be crowded.



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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is typically lit on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving. The 2009 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is going to be Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

NYC Marathon

Start Schedule

Time Start Race Numbers
8:20 a.m. Wheelchair Division 300-399
8:45 a.m. Handcycle Category, Athletes with Disabilities 400-499
9:10 a.m. Professional Women 100-199
9:15 a.m. FootLocker 5-Borough Challenge n/a
9:40 a.m. Wave Start 1
Blue Start - Professional Men 1-99
Blue Start - General 1000-1199; 4000-4799; 7000-11999
Orange Start - Sub-elite Men & Women 200-299; 2000-2299; 5000-5699; 12000-16999
Green Start - Local Competitive Men & Women 500-999; 3000-3399; 6000-6599; 17000-21999
10:00 a.m. Wave Start 2
Blue Start 22000-28999
Orange Start 29000-35999
Green Start 36000-42999
10:20 a.m. Wave Start 3
Blue Start 43000-49999
Orange Start 50000-56999
Green Start 57000-63999



Saturday, October 31
Abebe Bikila Award Ceremony
Time: 8:30 a.m., United Nations
Award presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of distance running.

Continental Airlines International Friendship Run
Time: 9:00 a.m., United Nations
A leisurely fun run for marathon entrants and friends.
[More Info]

ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Jacob Javits Convention Center
[Expo Info]

Barilla Marathon Eve Dinner
4:30-9:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green
An authentic Italian experience for marathoners and guests.
[Info and Tickets]

Poland Spring Presents the Marathon Fireworks
7:30 p.m., above the ING New York City Marathon finish line. It is recommended that pets be left at home for this event.
[More Info]

Sunday, November 1 (Race Day)
Daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.

TV
NYC: WNBC 4 in New York, Live Broadcast: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
National: NBC Sports, 2:00-4:00 p.m. EST; check local listings.
[Details]

Breakfast
Starting at 5:30 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

Entertainment
Starting at 6:00 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

Finish Line Banquet
$250 per person (non-refundable)
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tavern on the Green
Reserved finish line seats and a luscious buffet for marathon spectators (by advance reservation only).
[Purchase Tickets]

Reserved Seating
$75 per person (non-refundable)
This outdoor bleacher seating is adjacent to the finish line and in easy viewing distance of the large-screen WNBC 4 race broadcast.
[Purchase Tickets]

Official Starts (subject to change)
Start area information including a map and official start times.
[More Info]

Post-Race Party Presented by Clear Channel
7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Hammerstein Ballroom
311 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001.

Monday, November 2
The New York Times Special ING New York City Marathon Section on Sale
New York Times dealers throughout New York City
Due to production deadlines, the special marathon section can only include those who have completed the race in under 4.5 hours.

Marathon Monday Store
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green
Sales of limited-edition finisher's shirts and caps, medal engravings, and official souvenirs.

ING New York City Marathon Monday Recovery Sessions presented by Hospital for Special Surgery
7:00am-2:00pm. Tavern on the Green
A morning of different discussions on post race recovery, stretching and consultations with doctors

ING DIRECT Cafe
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 968 Third Avenue
Stop in for that one last item before you leave for home! Selection features official gear and finisher merchandise.

Marathon Winners Ring Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange
9:30 a.m.

Take Home a Bit of Tiffany & Co.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tiffany & Co., Fifth Avenue and 57th Street
Limited edition Honor Your Marathoner merchandise available.
[Honor Your Marathoner]

You Deserve to Pamper Yourself at Equinox
Anytime. Mulitple locations.
Reward yourself with a relaxing Post Race spa treatment at Equinox Fitness Clubs. Marathoners enjoy a 10% discount off of any of the great services that Equinox provides. Just show your bib or medal. Offer available at any of the Equinox Spa locations except Century City. Offer applies for one Spa service per runner and is valid through 12.31.09. Can't be combined with any other offer. Click here to find out more about the services and a location near you.

Shop
Find your official marathon training items here. [Shop Now]

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City, United States

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26 Nov 2009

Thanksgiving Day throughout the USA celebrates the harvest with a traditional family feast. In New York City the holiday is further celebrated with this spectacular and colourful parade through the streets of Manhattan - in one of the Big Apple's most eagerly anticipated events. Stars and celebrities appear among the many floats, but are dwarfed by 15 or more 'falloons' (a cross between a float and a balloon) representing familiar cartoon characters. There are more than 50 balloons in all, which are inflated on the evening before the Parade as part of the warm-up. Over 30 clown groups, 10 marching bands and dozens of school bands also form a part of the spectacular. Good vantage points include Columbus Circle and Times Square, but get there early for a place near the front of the big crowds.

Halloween Parade NYC

Saturday, October 31, 2009 Starting at 7 p.m.


Join Us !
All Those in Costume are Welcome to Join Hundreds of Puppets, 53 Bands of Different Types of Music, Dancers and Artists, and Thousands of other New Yorkers in Costumes of their Own Creation in the Nation’s Most Wildly Creative Public Participatory Event in the Greatest City in the World !
Line-Up !
For all those in costume is on 6th Avenue South of Spring Street and North of Canal between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Alert ! ONLY enter the line-up on 6th Ave. from the East and South between Canal and Spring !
Watch !

Live: On 6th Avenue from Spring Street to 21st Street from 7 - 10 p.m.

TV: NY 1 Television from 8 - 9:30 p.m.

•Chelsea Piers

Visit Chelsea Piers today!
The following sports facilities at Chelsea Piers are available year-round for daily recreation. Please visit the venue web pages for additional information on instructional classes, league play, drop-in programs, summer & holiday camps, and much more!
The Golf Club
Pier 59 - 212.336.6400
Visit website HOURS and PRICES Facility
52-stall, 4-level, 200 yard Golf Driving Range & Teaching Academy.
Programming
Schools, clinics and lessons. Please call the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444. Private events and birthday party packages.

The Sports Center
Pier 60 - 212.336.6000
Visit website HOURS and PRICES Facility
Adult Membership Health Club. Must be at least 16 years of age. Photo ID required.
Programming
This month's Membership Promotion

Sky Rink
Pier 61 - 212.336.6100
Visit website HOURS and PRICES Facility
2 year-round, Indoor Ice Skating Rinks.
Programming
General Skating, youth and adult Ice Hockey leagues, group and private skating lessons, private and corporate events, birthday party packages.

The Field House
Between Piers 61 and 62
212.336.6500
Visit website CALL FOR HOURS
Batting Cages
$2.50 tokens (10 pitches)

Rock N' Roll Sessions $30 per person
(5 yrs +)

Open Adult Rock Climbing
$22 per person (18 yrs +)

Open Basketball/Soccer
$10 per person per hour

Open Toddler Gym
$11 per session.
Facility
2 Indoor Soccer Fields, 2 Basketball Courts, 4 Batting Cages, Toddler Gym, Gymnastics Center, Indoor Climbing Wall
Programming
Instructional classes, youth and adult leagues, private events and birthday party packages, childcare center, preschool.




•Chelsea Piers Location: between 17th and 23rd Streets along the Hudson River
•Chelsea Piers Phone: 212-336-6666
•Chelsea Piers Website: http://www.chelseapiers.com/
•Chelsea Piers Map
How Do You Get to the Chelsea Piers:
•Bus/Subway: The final stop on the M23 bus (running West along 23rd Street) will bring you directly to the northern entrance to Chelsea Piers. It takes about 10 minutes from the 23rd Street stop on the C/E. The M14 bus stops at the southern entrance to Chelsea Piers at 18th Street.
•Driving: Enter Chelsea Piers from 23rd Street and the West Side Highway. Valet and Self-Parking are available at the Chelsea Piers. (Parking Rates and Details)

$31.00 Spa Treatments / October

$31.00 Spa Treatments through October

2 mi
Skintology Laser Hair Removal Spa
181 7th Ave
between 20th & 21st
New York City, NY
USA, 10011
(212) 989-6555




2 mi
Chris Chase Salon
182 Ninth Avenue at 21st Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10011
(212) 206-7991




2 mi
Senses NY Salon and Spa
138 5th Ave # 2

New York City, NY
USA, 10011
(212) 242-7979




1 mi
TriBeCa MedSpa
114 Hudson Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10013
(212) 925-9500




1 mi
Medical Aesthetics
73 Spring Street Suite 606

New York City, NY
USA, 10012
(212) 966-3991




1 mi
Beauty Jewel Spa & Laser Skin Care Center
146 West 4th Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10012
(212) 505-0600




1 mi
Be Mini Spa
173 Ludlow Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10002
(212) 253-5665



1 mi
Dandie
100 Stanton Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10002
(212) 598-4490



1 mi
Ling Skin Care Day Spa
191 Prince Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10012
(212) 982-8833



1 mi
Lush Essential Hand & Foot Spa
98 Thompson Street

New York City, NY
USA, 10012
(212) 625-1839

Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk

Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their annual Light The Night Walk in Manhattan on October 15, 2009. Thousands will walk from South Street Seaport across the Brooklyn Bridge and back to build awareness of blood cancers and fund research for cures.
http://www.lightthenight.org/nyc/

CONCERTS October 09

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10/16 Al Green
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill


10/16 Mika
United Palace Theatre


10/17 Al Green
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill


10/21 Australian Pink Floyd Show
Paramount Theatre - Asbury Park


10/21 Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley
Madison Square Garden


10/22 Bob Weir and Ratdog
Beacon Theatre


10/23 Bob Weir and Ratdog
Beacon Theatre


10/23 David Foster and Friends
WAMU Theater at Madison Square Garden


10/23 Leonard Cohen
Madison Square Garden


10/23 Nanci Griffith
Town Hall
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Please contact venue or ticket master for tickets

NY Film Festival 09

The New York Film Festival
September 25 - October 11, 2009
View Calendar >>

Main Slate
The NYFF Main Slate selections will screen at the fully renovated Alice Tully Hall, with reserved seating, except where otherwise noted.

Click on the SHOWTIME under Buy Tickets to purchase online. Tickets are also on sale at the Alice Tully Hall box office. Please note: Ticket availability may be limited for some screenings. On a daily basis, tickets are often released for sale ~ so please check back or for more information call 212-875-5050.

Tickets may be available through The Film Society Patron Program. To schedule your Patron tickets or to learn more about becoming a Patron, please contact Rob Mooney, Patron Programs Coordinator, at 212-875-5668 or via email at rmooney@filmlinc.com.


Main Slate
At Alice Tully Hall
Best available seat location for reserved seating.
>> Tickets: $20; $10 obstructed view (limited availability only at the Alice Tully Hall box office) ~ except where otherwise noted.
>> Rush Tickets: $10; one hour before showtime on the day of performance 50 rush tickets will go on sale ~ limit two tickets per person.
>> More ticket information
>> NYFF09 Complete Schedule in Calendar Format




OPENING NIGHT
Wild Grass / Les herbes folles
Alain Resnais, 2009, France, 113m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri Sept 25: 6pm*
Fri Sept 25: 8pm**



CENTERPIECE
Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
Lee Daniels, 2009, USA, 109m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat Oct 3: 7*
Sat Oct 3: 10*



CLOSING NIGHT
Broken Embraces / Los abrazos rotos
Pedro Almodóvar, 2009, Spain, 128m
Read more >>


Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 11: 5*
Sun. Oct. 11: 8*
*Closing Night Tickets: $40; $20 obstructed view (limited availability only at the Alice Tully Hall box office).



Antichrist
Lars von Trier, 2009, Denmark, 109m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri. Oct. 2: 9
Sat. Oct. 3: 1



Around a Small Mountain / 36 vues du Pic Saint-Loup
Jacques Rivette, 2009, France, 85m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Wed. Oct. 7: 9:30
Fri. Oct. 9: 3




The Art of the Steal
Don Argott, 2009, USA, 101m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Tue. Sep. 29: 9:15 Tue. Oct. 6: 2**
**Screening at the Walter Reade Theater ~ unreserved seating
>> Rush Tickets at the Walter Reade Theater box office.



Bluebeard / La barbe-bleue
Catherine Breillat, 2009, France, 78m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 11: 2




Crossroads of Youth / Cheongchun’s Sipjaro
An Jong-hwa, 1934, Korea, 74m
Read more >>


Buy Tickets
Sat. Oct. 3: 11AM



Eccentricities of a Blond Hair Girl/ Singularidades de uma rapariga loura
Manoel de Oliveira, 2009, Portugal/France, 64m
Preceded by
Get Yer Ya-Yas Out!
Bradley Kaplan, Ian Markiewicz, Albert Maysles, 1969-2009, USA 27 m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Sep. 26: 5:30
Sun. Sep. 27: 9:15





Everyone Else / Alle Anderen
Maren Ade, 2009, Germany, 120m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 4: 9
Mon. Oct. 5: 6




Ghost Town
Zhao Dayong, 2008, China, 169m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Sep. 27: 2:15



Hadewijch
Bruno Dumont, 2009, France, 105m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 4: 6
Tue. Oct. 6: 9:15



Henri George’s Clouzot’s Inferno / L’Enfer de Henri-Georges Clouzot
Serge Bromberg and Ruxandra Medrea, 2009, France, 94m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 4: NOON



Independencia
Raya Martin, 2009, Philippines/France/Germany/Netherlands, 77m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Oct. 4: 3



Kanikosen
Sabu, 2009, Japan, 109m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sun. Sep. 27: 11:30AM
Mon. Sep. 28: 6



Lebanon
Samuel Maoz, 2009, Israel, 92m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Thu. Oct. 1: 9:30
Fri. Oct. 2: 3



Life During Wartime
Todd Solondz, 2009, USA, 96m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Oct. 10: 9
Sun. Oct. 11: 11AM



Min Yè... (Tell Me Who You Are)
Souleymane Cissé, 2009, Mali/France, 135m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Mon. Oct. 5: 9
Tue. Oct. 6: 6



Mother / Maedo
Bong Joon-Ho, 2009, South Korea, 129m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri. Oct. 9: 6
Sat. Oct. 10: NOON



Ne Change Rien
Pedro Costa, 2009, France/Portugal, 103m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Thu. Oct. 8: 6



Police, Adjective / Politist, adj.
Corneliu Porumboiu, 2009, Romania, 115m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Mon. Sep. 28: 9:15
Tue. Sep. 29: 6



A Room and a Half / Poltory komnaty ili sentimentalnoe puteshestvie na rodinu
Andrey Khrzhanovsky, 2009, Russia, 130m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Wed. Sep. 30: 6



Sweetgrass
Ilisa Barbash and Lucien Castaing-Taylor, 2009, France/UK/US, 101m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Sep. 26: 2:15



Sweet Rush / Tatarak
Andrzej Wajda, 2009, Poland, 84m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri. Oct. 2: 6
Sat. Oct. 3: 4:15



To Die Like a Man / Morrer como um homem
João Pedro Rodrigues, 2009, Portugal, 138m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Wed. Sep. 30: 9:15
Thu. Oct. 1: 6



Trash Humpers
Harmony Korine, 2009, USA, 74m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Thu. Oct. 1: 10*
Fri. Oct. 2: 11:30*
*Screenings at the Walter Reade Theater ~ unreserved seating
>> Rush Tickets at the Walter Reade Theater box office.




Vincere
Marco Bellocchio, 2009, Italy, 129m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Sep. 26: 8:30
Sun. Sep. 27: 6



White Material
Claire Denis, 2009, France, 100m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Fri. Oct. 9: 9:15
Sat. Oct. 10: 6



The White Ribbon / Das weiße band
Michael Haneke, 2009, Germany/Austria/France/Italy, 144m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Wed. Oct. 7: 6
Thu. Oct. 8: 9



The Wizard of Oz
Victor Fleming, 1939, USA, 103m
Read more >>

Buy Tickets
Sat. Sep. 26: 11AM


Mission
America’s pre-eminent film presentation organization, The Film Society of Lincoln Center was founded in 1969 to celebrate American and international cinema, to recognize and support new filmmakers, and to enhance awareness, accessibility and understanding of the art among a broad and diverse film going audience.

As an independent constituent of the world’s foremost performing arts center, the Film Society of Lincoln Center presents a 363-day season that includes premieres of new films from an international roster of established and emerging directors; major retrospectives; in-depth symposia and high profile events. The Film Society is one of those rare institutions whose stature is matched by its popularity, each year welcoming an aggregate audience of more than 200,000 film aficionados, filmmakers and industry leaders of every nationality, age, economic and ethnic group. The organization has been a pioneer among film institutions and one of the film world’s most respected and influential arbiters of cinematic trends and discoveries. François Truffaut, R.W. Fassbinder, Jean-Luc Godard, Pedro Almodóvar, Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson– over the last four decades there is scarcely a major director who has not been introduced to American audiences by the Film Society.

The Film Society is best known for two world-class international festivals – the New York Film Festival (the most famous and prestigious in the country), and New Directors/New Films (celebrating new cinematic artists). It runs a state-of-the-art year-round cinema, the Walter Reade Theater (capacity: 268), and publishes the country’s most respected cinematic journal, Film Comment. Each year the organization presents its annual Gala Tribute honoring legendary stars and industry leaders of our generation at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. At various times of the year the Film Society partners with Hollywood studios to present premieres and special live appearances.

Greenwich Village Halloween

The parade is an annual event that stretches over a mile in Greenwich Village, and according to the New York Times, it is “the best entertainment the people of this City ever give the people of this City. » With fifty thousand costumed participants, artists, dancers, circus performers and musical acts, it is not a surprise that it has become one of the largest events in the country. The key to the competition is creativity, and the wilder the costume, the better!

The parade started off in 1973 with mask maker and puppeteer Ralph Lee who staged a puppet show for the children of his friends, family and neighbours in the Village. After the second year, the «Theater for the new city» stepped forward to present the show on a larger scale, and by the eighth year, the audience had grown to 100 000 !

The Halloween Parade begins on Sixth Avenue at Spring Street, and continues north along Sixth Avenue to 23rd Street.
Who Participates in New York's Village Halloween Parade?
Nearly 50,000 people participate in the annual Halloween Parade, including costumed marchers, puppeteers, bands and more. Anyone who is interested in participating in the Halloween Parade can -- just arrive at the beginning of the parade between 6:30 and 8 p.m and you can join the fun.
New York's Village Halloween Parade Overview
A New York City tradition since 1973, New York's Village Halloween Parade is the largest Halloween celebration in the world. The parade features puppets, marchers and marching bands, as well as a limited number of floats and cars. New York's Village Halloween Parade is the only night time parade in New York City and is a fun and unique way to celebrate Halloween.
New York's Village Halloween Parade Tips
•Dress for the weather -- the temperature can drop significantly once the sun goes down.
•Be prepared for crowds -- this is a popular event, it's dark and it can be hard to keep your group together. Pick a meeting point and time in case you get separated.
•Parade watchers start lining up 2 hours before the parade begins -- with some persistance (& walking) you should be able to find a prime viewing spot up to an hour before the parade begins.
•This is a busy night for bars and restaurants along the parade route -- if you're planning dinner after the parade, consider making reservations (especially if you're in a group).

Fall 09

I love autumn in New York (the season, that is, not the bad Richard Gere movie). The air is crisp, the leaves are changing color in the parks, and the subways are no longer as hot as coal furnaces.
There is plenty of fun to be had in New York City this fall. We've got festivals, football, medieval jousting, New York institutions like the Village Halloween Parade and the NYC Marathon, and more. Better start planning now.
1. Fashion Week
Mingle with the celebs and fashionistas in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week. Designers will be showing their collections for Spring 2010 in the tents in Bryant Park. Check out Bryant Park Fashion Week photo gallery.
More: Fashion Week in New York City
.2. Feast of San Gennaro
Attention cannoli lovers: Little Italy's Feast of San Gennaro runs from September 10-20, 2009. This outdoor festival is one of New York's oldest and most popular. Brave the crowds for live entertainment and lots of great food.
More: Feast of San GennaroRead Review
.3. New York Spa Week -- Fall 2009
Don't miss your chance to sample indulgent treatments from New York's best spas for just $50 a pop from October 12-18, 2009. Get wrapped, waxed, polished or pampered at the best spas in town.
More: New York Spa Week 2009
.4. New York Football
Paint your face, grab your jumbo foam finger, and head to the stadium to support your favorite New York home football team. There's nothing quite like seeing it live, but you can also catch a game at one of New York's best bars for football fans.
New York Giants
New York Jets.
5. Vermeer and More at The Met
Vermeer's masterpiece The Milkmaid is visiting New York for the NY400 celebration of 400 years of Dutch-American friendship. See it before November 29th. Also at The Met this fall: Roxy Paine's rooftop sculptures (through November 29th) and American Stories: Paintings of Everyday Life, featuring works by Homer, Cassat, Eakins, and other masters.
More: Metropolitan Museum of Art
.6. Concerts at Carnegie Hall
Catch a concert at Carnegie Hall this fall. Carnegie Hall kicks off its 119th season on October 1st with a gala concert featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This fall, Carnegie Hall will host some of the world's greatest orchestras and musical virtuosos in classical,jazz, pop, and folk. Performers will include Michael Feinstein, Ravi Shankar, Terence Blanchard, Kronos Quartet, The New York Pops, and more.
More: Carnegie Hall Concerts
.7. New York Film Festival
The47th New York Film Festival will premiere 28 films at Lincoln Center from September 25 through October 11, 2009. Festival highlights will include screenings of new films by Todd Solondz and Harmony Korine and Precious, the film adaptation of Sapphire's novel Push.
More: New York Film Festival
.8. Village Halloween Parade
The Village Halloween Parade is the nation's largest public Halloween celebration and a New York institution. It's crazy, crowded, and chaotic. And it's one of those things you have to experience live at least once. Grab a costume and join 32 marching bands, giant puppets, and more than 35,000 costumed revelers. Or just line up on 6th Avenue between Spring and 21st St. to watch the fun.
More: Village Halloween Parade
.9. The New York Comedy Festival
The New York Comedy Festival is a week-long celebration of stand-up comedy. From November 5-9, some of the biggest names in the business (Dane Cook, Tracy Morgan, Bill Maher, Ricky Gervais, Andy Samberg, and others) will be headlining at venues including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Town Hall, and Madison Square Garden.
More: New York Comedy Festival
.10. The New York City Marathon
The ING New York City Marathon is one of the world's great road races, drawing more than 85,000 applicants. Five bridges, five boroughs, and more than two million spectators make the ING New York City Marathon a race like no other. Cheer on world-class professional athletes as they run for more than $500,000 in prize money, while millions of New Yorkers cheer them on.
More: ING New York City Marathon
.11. New York City Elections
Get out and vote this fall and have a say in who will run New York City over the next few years. Cast your vote for New York City Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, and City Council.

Federal Cafe at the Hotel Reserve

Federal Cafe




Financial District
51 Nassau St.
New York, NY 10038 212-227-3007
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
If it just takes a good finance pun to draw in Wall Street diners, then the Federal Cafe—located in the Hotel Reserve—should have no problem filling seats. If wordplay doesn't do the trick, perhaps the $9.99 daily lunch special (11 a.m. to 3pm, full menu) might do the trick in this bear market. Federal's lunch menu runs the gamut from burgers to spring rolls to Greek salad, but the diner menu sticks closer to an Italian American theme. Owner Thomas Sima and his dad, the guys behind the Prime Cafe in the 26th Street Holiday Inn, have put together a greatest hits menu featuring veal parmigiana, chicken Milanese and prime aged steaks, all served in an understated dining room that would make any Midwestern business traveler feel at ease.


*****"I Stayed at the Reserve Hotel for a few days last week and experienced such a wonderful and refreshing time at the Federal cafe. Lana and Megan the two bar maids at the cafe were wonderful and overly accommodating , not to mention they make great drinks.The menu was primarily an Italian American theme so if your a pasta lover like myself this place will captivate your senses...."

Empire State Building

Empire State Building
One of the most popular attractions on our itinerary is the Empire State Building. Built in 1931, the building has 102 floors and stands 1,250 feet tall. It is currently the tallest tower in New York City and the 2nd tallest building in the United States. A grandiose lobby galvanized with marble, granite, nickel and limestone is just the start of this amazing building.


Empire State Building Facts

With 22 miles of telephone wire and enough elevator cable to stretch from Manhattan to Baltimore, one is marveled by the building’s size, height, and history. The history of the building is a wonder in itself. During the great depression, it was decided to build the Empire State Building in an attempt to create jobs and cause a catalyst for the American economy. It turns out they needed 7 million man hours for construction to complete the project. The most amazing fact is the time in which it took to complete Gotham City’s new tallest tower. In just 18 fast-tracked months, the Empire State building was completed. By comparison, the new World Trade Center/Freedom Tower with 110 floors will take 5 years to complete. Construction on The Empire State Building was around the clock 24 hours a day. They opted to fast-track the building’s construction because they really wanted to prove to the world that the American workforce and spirit was strong and citizens should not give up hope on America.


After it was completed, critics argued that the building was not structurally sound enough to occupy. Thus, when it was completed in 1931 the occupancy rate was a meager 20%.


There is a lot more history about the Empire State Building, and the OnBoard New York Tour Guides explain it every day. The line to go to the popular observatory on the 86th floor can be long. With this in mind, we have discovered that the best time to go to the observatory is around 8:30pm in the evening, and you should purchase your tickets in advance by calling us at 1-646-919-8680 or 1-877-U-TOUR-NY

Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour

Greenwich Village Walking Tour

The Bottom Line
If you're looking for a delicious way to experience Greenwich Village while in New York City, the Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour is a great choice. On the three hour tour, your knowledgable tour guide will lead you around the neighborhood's winding streets, sharing the neighborhood's rich history and delicious foods.

Time: Tours start late morning to early afternoon
Check schedule and availability Duration: Approximately 3 hours Meet: Near 6th and Bleecker St.
(Exact location given once tickets are purchased.) Weather: Tour takes place rain or shine Dress: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing Capacity: 16 people per tour guide Food: We taste on the go and are not seated. Included: All the food tastings (enough for lunch), bottle of water, and our Foods of New York Tours neighborhood guide.
Note: food tastings are subject to change without notice. Cost: $44 per person

Buy Online or Call (212) 209-3370

America’s Best Restaurants / Peter Luger Steak House

America’s Best Restaurants – Peter Luger Steak HouseThursday 30 July, 2009 8:15 am | Boutique Hotels, New York Hotels, Restaurants | Steven

Went out for steak last night to celebrate my dad’s birthday, and I guess I’ve still got beef on the brain. If only today’s feature would come to Texas (don’t really care where. I’d drive it.)

If you take your steaks seriously at all, you’ve probably heard of Peter Luger Steak House, a Brooklyn landmark voted by the Zagat Survey as the #1 steakhouse in New York City for an incredible 24 years running. Opened in 1887, the place is almost whimsically old-fashioned, boasting a Zen-simple menu, bizarre payment options, uber-manly décor and, oh yeah, some righteous steaks.


Before we get to some of the more unusual features of Peter Luger, let’s start with what everyone can agree they get just right: the steaks. Most high-end steakhouses tout USDA Prime beef, but according to Peter Luger’s buyer, Jody Storch, that’s really just the beginning. Meat is purchased daily after Jody’s discerning examination. Not even most Prime beef meets her exacting standards. You could say she only buys the prime of the Prime. (See her in action)

The highest quality beef on-hand, Peter Luger dry ages every steak in-house. Dry aging allows moisture to evaporate from the meat cuts slowly, intensifying the rich beef flavor without over-dehydrating the steaks. After several days (I’ve seen places take it to 48, though I’m not sure about Peter Luger), the meat is finally ready and sent upstairs to the restaurant.

Don’t expect a full page of different cuts to choose from. Peter Luger specializes in the Porterhouse steak, offered by number of diners rather than weight. You can order a single for yourself, or make it monster serving up to four people, served to the table on a 400-degree plate and already cut up for your convenience.


Appetizer offerings are just as straight-forward: a plate of sliced tomatoes with sauce, tomatoes and onion with sauce, a nice Caesar salad, or the heart-threateningly delicious extra thick bacon by the slice. There’s nothing fancy about any of it, but when you use top-quality ingredients and prepare them just right, there’s really no need to be.

Oh, for dessert, it’s got to be the pecan pie. They have other options, but this is the one you want.

Another standout feature of Peter Luger Steak House is that they do not accept credit cards. Either you pay cash or you order a Peter Luger Card, essentially an in-house dining card. They also have a store, selling everything from memorabilia to their signature Peter Luger Sauce to the steaks themselves, butcher shop-style. You can even have uncooked steaks mailed to you.

Though it seems old-fashioned at times (and hey, maybe that’s part of the charm), what really counts is the meat, and these steaks just can’t be beat. Beef-lovers the world over owe themselves a visit to Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn. Learn more about this restaurant here.

I’ve got a couple options I want to mention in New York City today, both of them in Manhattan but still pretty close to the steakhouse:

•Hotel Reserve - an awesome boutique Manhattan hotel located right across from the Federal Reserve Bank near Wall Street. It’s an awesome location for corporate travelers and really anyone who wants to experience the Big Apple.

•Hilton Garden Inn New York / Tribeca - Thanks to the Tribeca film festival, this area of south Manhattan is getting a lot more attention of late, and this fresh, welcoming Hilton offers a nice stay at a good price.

BASE BALL AUGUST NYC

New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox. MLB Baseball Game
August 28, August 29, August 30
New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals. MLB Baseball Game
August 4, August 5
New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. MLB Baseball Game
August 1, August 2, August 3
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants. MLB Baseball Game
August 14, August 15, August 16, August 17
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies. MLB Baseball Game
August 21, August 22, August 23, August 24
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves. MLB Baseball Game
August 18, August 19, August 20
New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers. MLB Baseball Game
August 25, August 26, August 27
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays. MLB Baseball Game
August 10, August 11, August 12
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox. MLB Baseball Game
August 6, August 7, August 8, August 9
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun. WNBA Basketball Game
August 21

Free stuff NYC

Case of the Mondays Stand Up Show
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Monday, August 10th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Manchester Pub (920 2nd Ave bet 48th & 49th St)
Cost: Free

"Case of the Mondays is a new bi-weekly stand-up show in Midtown. This recession-proof show (no cover, no drink minimum) features comics who have performed at Comic Strip Live, Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Laugh Lounge, etc. What better way to kick off the week then to watch live comedy while snacking on buffalo wings? And as you take advantage of the Monday night special of 20% off your bill, you can enjoy this week's lineup, which includes Jonathan Powley, Phoebe Robinson, Mark Normand, Harris Bloom, Ray Marshall, and Kyle Senor-Ocasio! Be sure to arrive early as seating is limited."
RiverFlicks for Grown-Ups - Sex and The City
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Wednesday, August 12th
Time: Dusk (around 8:30pm)
Location: Pier 54 (14th St. and the Hudson River)



On top of getting to watch movies overlooking Hudson River on beautiful summer nights, the other thing I like about River Flicks is that every year they pick a central theme for their screenings. This year's they "know what you did last summer" and screen films released in 2008. Tonight Carrie comes to the big screen in the Sex and The City movie.

Pool Parties on the Waterfront: Del the Funky Homosapien
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Sundays through August 30th
Time: gates at 2pm
Location: Kent St btw. N 8th and N 9th Sts on the East River, W'burg)
Cost: Free

With the McCarren Pool under renovations, the Williamsburg Pool Parties move to the waterfront this summer with seven weeks of free shows. In edition to the free music there will be "DODGEBALL, basketball, DJ’s, bands, burgers the works!" for you to enjoy. Afterparties at Public Assembly. This week features Del tha Funky Homosapien, Gravytrain!!!, DD/MM/YYYY, and Kenan Bell. Full line-up below. All ages

Close Encounters at Bryant Park
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Monday, August 17th
Time: Films begin at Dusk (about 8ish)
Location: Bryant Park (40th and 42nd Sts & Fifth and Sixth Aves)
Cost: Free


Bring your picnic baskets and pull up some lawn for an evening under the stars with the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Every Monday throughout the summer HBO dusts off some classic movies and plays them on a big screen in Bryant Park. Tonight is the film of the season at they will showing Close Encounters of the Third Kind. "Steven Spielberg’s scifi blockbuster stars Richard Dreyfuss as a regular guy whose strange obsessions and journey turn fantastically clear at Devil’s Tower. Co-stars Teri Garr as his frustrated wife, and Francois Truffaut, the legendary French director, as a scientist seeking communication with extraterrestrials."

RiverFlicks for Grown-Ups - Pineapple Express
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Wednesday, August 19th
Time: Dusk (around 8:30pm)
Location: Pier 54 (14th St. and the Hudson River)
Cost: Free

On top of getting to watch movies overlooking Hudson River on beautiful summer nights, the other thing I like about River Flicks is that every year they pick a central theme for their screenings. This year's they "know what you did last summer" and screen films released in 2008. Tonight is the finale of this summer's series, and what better way to go out than with last year's stoner classic Pineapple Express.


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The Magnificent 7 at Bryant Park
FreeNYC Event Flyer
Date: Monday, August 10th
Time: Films begin at Dusk (about 8ish)
Location: Bryant Park (40th and 42nd Sts & Fifth and Sixth Aves)
Cost: Free

Bring your picnic baskets and pull up some lawn for an evening under the stars with the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Every Monday throughout the summer HBO dusts off some classic movies and plays them on a big screen in Bryant Park. Tonight, get a look at The Magnificent Seven. "One of the most beloved Westerns of all time with one of the greatest scores of all time (by Elmer Bernstein). Seven mercenaries, including Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn, and Charles Bronson are hired to protect a Mexican village under siege by large group of bandits led by Eli Wallach."

Summer Streets 2009

For three Saturday mornings this summer, New York City pedestrians will take over seven miles of Park Avenue (and connecting streets) from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park. During Summer Streets weekends, the streets will be closed to vehicle traffic and opened up to New Yorkers for fun activities and live entertainment.

Take advantage of free bike and skate rentals, free fitness classes, free tennis lessons, and more. Organized by the New York City Department of Transportation, the goal of Summer Streets is to get New Yorkers out for some healthy recreation and encourage the use of sustainable forms of transportation (like your two strong feet and that bike taking up half of your NYC apartment). In 2008, thousands of New Yorkers hit the road for Summer Streets. Come out and join the fun in 2009.

Summer Streets 2009
When: August 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2009. 7AM-1PM.Where: Park Avenue from the Brooklyn Bridge (Warren Street) to 72nd Street, 72nd Street from Park Avenue to Central Park