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Shake Shack New York: My Favorite Burger Joint

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Who makes the best burger is a very touchy subject.  I'd argue that discussions surrounding the subject matter can be even more intense than those concerning politics.  And we all know how intense those discussions are now in the U.S.  But, like many of that can appreciate a good burger, I keep a mental list of my favorites.  Actually, I keep two mental lists, since it isn't … [Read more...] about Shake Shack New York: My Favorite Burger Joint

Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York

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Sushi Nakazawa was one of the most difficult reservations to get for me on this trip.  The restaurant is immensely popular, and for good reason.  Chef Daisuke Nakazawa was an apprentice of sushi master, Jiro Ono, whom you may remember from the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.  So along with Le Bernardin, Sushi Nakazawa was the restaurant I booked as soon as the booking window … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York

Review: Michael White’s Marea

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As I've said before, this trip to New York was the first for the wife, but not for me.  So while her goals were to see a lot of the must-see sights, my goal was to EAT.  Our first official meal in The City happened the night before at a Hawaiian restaurant I've wanted to try since they opened, Noreetuh.  But our next official meal in the restaurant came off of Anthony … [Read more...] about Review: Michael White’s Marea

Big Apple Day 2: Rockefeller, Central Park, Times Square

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Day 2 of our Big Apple Holiday Adventure saw our first full day of exploring.  We like to keep things informal, though, so we had no plan or itinerary.  Rather, we simply did whatever we felt like that day.  Our second day in The City was BEAUTIFUL, so we decided to knockout some of the outdoor sights.  So here goes, our Big Apple Day 2! … [Read more...] about Big Apple Day 2: Rockefeller, Central Park, Times Square

CityPass New York City

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Before I get into the rest of my trip report, I want to go over CityPass.  For those you that have never heard of it, CityPass is a collection of attraction passes sold at a discounted rate.  The passbook itself usually runs over $100, but the combined value is often a lot lower than the face value of the individual passes.  And this being the wife's first visit to the Big … [Read more...] about CityPass New York City

Dining Review: Noreetuh New York

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My dining philosophy when traveling is to avoid eating "local food," which is to say food I can get at home in Hawaii.  There's nothing wrong with food in Hawaii, it's just that I prefer to experience a place through its food.  It is a great way, after all, to try new things and experience different cultures.  But while in New York, I decided to break my rule and booked us a … [Read more...] about Dining Review: Noreetuh New York

Getting Around in New York

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For the first time visitor, getting around in New York can be rather daunting.  Beyond the sheer size of The City, there are many transportations options.  Of course there's the ubiquitous Yellow Cabs, Uber and Lyft, but they're a bit pricey.  Plus, add in the constant, crush traffic (depending where you are), and Cabs or ride sharing is necessarily the best way to get around. … [Read more...] about Getting Around in New York