Welcome to Waterside, Robbins Nest
Pete Rocco is running things at the brand-new Robbins Nest, and he's giving Waterside Starbucks coffee, hot melty paninis, baked goodies made on-premises, AND a full-blown creperie, with a stellar-looking lineup, both savory and sweet!
[Read More]Posted at 09:20PM Mar 03, 2010 by Scott in 10010 |
Seven Sandwiches of the East Village
Just about a half mile down the road from Waterside Plaza, an amazing confluence of demographics and psychographics and other-sorts-of-graphics have combined to produce one of the planet's great centers of truly excellent sandwiches. Seriously! You won't find a better selection of inexpensive, lovingly prepared, handy-to-eat, terrific tasting meals anywhere in town... or, as far as we know, anywhere else. Here's a few to get you started...
[Read More]Posted at 08:17PM Feb 24, 2010 by Scott in 10010 |
Get the perfect winter workout and SAVE $40
The fun and fitness levels are off the charts every Thursday at 7:30 at the Waterside Swim and Fitness Club with Danielle's High Energy Cardio Sculpt class.
[Read More]Posted at 04:05PM Feb 23, 2010 by Scott in United Nations |
Leonardo Drew and Vic Muniz in Chelsea
There's a great show at the Sikkema Jenkins gallery across town in Chelsea, going on now until March 6, that offers an excellent excuse to visit one of the great concentrations of contemporary art on the planet.
[Read More]Posted at 06:00PM Feb 17, 2010 by Scott in United Nations |
Setai Spa special offer for Waterside residents only
Waterside residents only: 20% off--plus free facial!--at the gorgeous new Setai Club Spa
[Read More]Posted at 05:06PM Feb 15, 2010 by Scott in Events |
Two-star Italian alert!
Posted at 03:29PM Feb 11, 2010 by Scott in 10010 |
Waterside Sharks Swim Club: Sign up your child today!
It's never been easier (or more fun) to give your child a lifetime of security and skill in the water, with the brand-new Waterside Sharks Swim Club, designed for swimmers of all abilities from ages 7 - 13.
[Read More]Posted at 04:42PM Feb 10, 2010 by Scott in Families |
It's Pancake Month at Clinton Street Baking!
Every weekday in February, the pancake-making geniuses down at Clinton St. Baking Co. are offering an insanely-delicious special flavor of the stacks that made them famous.
[Read More]Posted at 11:18PM Feb 02, 2010 by Scott in Events |
L.A. Burdick Cafe and Chocolate Shop NYC
L.A. Burdick --purveyors of fine edibles, all involving chocolate--has something of a cultish following in its native New England. Now, we will wolf chocolate-anything quicker than the next two guys, so when we heard that the Burdicks (it's a husband and wife team) were opening a branch right here on 20th Street, it quickly moved to the top of our must-try dessert spots. Because although Walpole, New Hampshire, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, are undoubtedly lovely little towns, New York City, with its many firmly established, supremely delicious chocolate (hot and otherwise) shops already in place, is a different story altogether. Basically, quaint decor and just-serviceable sweets is not going to cut it here in the big city. Can Burdick deliver more?
The good news: the chocolates we tried were excellent, on par with some of the city's best at Roni Sue's and Bespoke Chocolates. And those three shades of mice, and the flock of penguins? Cute as a button! The prices are a little high at the main counter, but the approximately 15-piece, $8 bag of "seconds" we found over by the hot chocolate bar may have looked a bit scruffy, but tasted just fine. Whether filled with pistachio or caramel or raspberry or ganache, in dark, milk or even white, this is rich, honest, sweet-but-not-too-, chocolate.
The less good news: Burdick's chocolate in cake and warm-beverage format was only just OK. The baked goods all looked pretty ordinary (and pretty pricey), and the chocolate-raspberry "Birthday Cake" we tried didn't rise above expectations. The hot chocolate, too--frothy on top, sludgy below--was fine, but nothing to get too excited about either. And with the amazing City Bakery just a couple of blocks away, it seems unlikely that we'll be back to Burdick for more from this section of the shop. Again, we did like that bag of "seconds" though.
L.A. Burdick Cafe and Chocolate Shop details
L.A. Burdick Cafe and Chocolate Shop is located on 20th Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, and is open from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; until 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays; and until 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. The decor is unashamedly New England-quaint, creating a more dowdy feel to the proceedings than we wanted for our Saturday night sweet-stop. For more info, see the Burdick's website, here.
Posted at 05:11PM Jan 28, 2010 by Scott in 10010 |
SALE ALERT! Treat yourself right with two terrific housekeeping specials!
Because February's hard enough, we have two different ways for you to save some money AND have someone else clean your home!
[Read More]Posted at 09:49PM Jan 26, 2010 by Scott in Events |
Five Favorite Cups of Coffee
Here's look at our five favorite spots in the city to warm up, relax, and enjoy an excellent cup of coffee and, for the most part, a first-rate treat on the side.
[Read More]Posted at 10:47PM Jan 20, 2010 by Scott in Events |
The Best in New York City Music Venues
No matter what sort of music mood you're in, there's always something worth staying up late for going on somewhere in the city. And for a quintessentially New York night on the town, you can't go wrong with any of the music venues listed here.
[Read More]Posted at 07:12PM Jan 13, 2010 by Scott in Events |
This week only! Learn the skills you need to steer clear of danger on the road.
Reserve your spot today in Waterside's DMV-approved Defensive Driving Class, running this Wednesday and Thursday only. Makes for much safer trips for you and your loved ones, plus you may save money on insurance!
Posted at 08:44PM Jan 10, 2010 by Scott in Events |
FREE Swimming Lessons for Waterside Kids, Sundays in January
Call 212-340-4225 now to reserve your spot for the Swim and Health Club's free, three-week swimming program for kids from ages 7 to 13, starting this Sunday, January 3!
[Read More]Posted at 05:27PM Dec 30, 2009 by Scott in Events |
In case you get stir crazy: a few of our favorite holiday break NYC adventures
This is one of the best, most festive (and most crowded) times to be in New York City. Here's a look at some of the things we'll be doing during our "staycation" this coming week...
[Read More]Posted at 10:56PM Dec 23, 2009 by Scott in Events |