Meryl Pearlstein

Jewish holiday Hanukkah menorah with candles

A Dozen Delicious Ways to Celebrate the Eight Days of Chanukah in NYC

November 28, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

It’s time to celebrate the Festival of Lights! Manhattan Veselka All late-night revelers know Veselka in the East Village. The Ukrainian restaurant has been addressing munchies and warding off hangovers with their hearty borscht and […]

You’ve Waited a Full Year for This – Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving 2021

November 22, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

If last year’s Thanksgiving celebration was less than stellar, this year promises to offer more joy, more reasons to give thanks, and definitely more interesting things to do. We have a lot to be grateful […]

New York Thanksgiving Dinner – Eating Around the World

November 21, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

23 New York City Restaurants Take You on a Thanksgiving Tour around the World Thanksgiving dinner (or brunch) in New York doesn’t have to be traditional. You can have an all-American turkey-with-all-the-trimmings version, […]

Cultural Activities in The Hamptons Continue through Labor Day

September 1, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

There’s still plenty to feed the cultural beast in you if you’re visiting The Hamptons this month. Here are some of the best for a range of interests from art to theater to music. Bay […]

Take Advantage of Being Vaccinated with These Fabulous Travel Perks

July 13, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

The incentives for being vaccinated against COVID-19 keep growing from getting free tickets to special seating at venues to unlimited entry into certain prime gatherings. If you haven’t gotten your shot yet, these should motivate […]

How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Style in New York City

May 3, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Cinco de Mayo isn’t a Mexican holiday and Mexico doesn’t observe it. It actually began inCalifornia. As a side note, it commemorates a battle fought in Mexico in which the town ofPuebla defeated invading French […]

Where to See New York City’s Cherry Blossoms

May 2, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Put Your Passport Away. You Don’t Need to Leave the Big Apple to See the Glorious Trees. Many of the city’s cherry trees were gifts from Japan, some coming from the original batch that was […]

Support the Asian-American Community in New York City

April 28, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

You could begin to show your support for the AAPI community in New York City by frequenting the Asian communities in New York City and helping their businesses stay alive: Chinatown in Manhattan, Chinatown in […]

Top New York City Tours

April 13, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

What Good is Staying All Alone in Your Room? It’s Time to Get Out and See New York City Spring gives added impetus for getting outside. These tours of New York City are guaranteed to […]

Get Art Smart in Las Vegas

March 31, 2021 Meryl Pearlstein 0

From Van Gogh to neon signs, world-class art collections to outdoor installations, Las Vegas is for art lovers. If you thought that Las Vegas was only about casinos and theaters, take another look. These hotels, […]