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36 Hours under 59th Street

By: Christopher Perez      Dec. 6, 2016

When you think of Manhattan you usually think of what you see in the movies, the movies about New York are fantastic however they don’t advertise how great this place really is in terms of being unique and how diverse it is when it comes to scenery and eatery all over.

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New York is full of endless places to visit but it’s especially great to visit if you want a true taste of diversity, there’s foods like sushi, chocolates from Switzerland, any candy you can name in the book, and an unimaginable amount of restaurants that make this place a must visit.

 

Friday

  1. Nothing like going organic in Union Square, 3 P.M.

Take the 5 train to 14th Street- Union Square and within a block of walking you see Whole Foods Market which I like to call the organic super-super market. This eco-friendly market is huge and full of so many organic products that they need two floors just to stock all items available. As soon as you walk in there’s a bakery full of European style treats and a buffet where you can get an instant meal of combinations of whatever your heart desires. It’s a great place to stock up on healthy food, get yourself a meal, or take a trip up to the third floor where there’s a little café where you can enjoy some coffee and enjoy a beautiful view of Union Square.

 

  1. Indulging in endless treats, 7 P.M.

Embrace your inner kid as you walk in to Dylan’s Candy shop and experience an endless amount of fudge’s, candy’s, and all things sweet. You can stock pile and mix as much Candy’s as you want ranging from M&M’s, Lollipops, milk chocolate covered rainbow seed, vanilla covered almond clusters, gumballs and just about anything you can think of. It’s quite an amazing experience and if you’re feeling a bit wacky you can pick up a funny looking plush bunny for yourself or a loved one.

 

  1. Fine Dining and sweet jazz music, 8:30 P.M.

An elegant ambiance and quality seafood is exactly what you’ll get at Blue Water Grill. The staff at this wonderful restaurant provides excellent hospitality and serves some of the best seafood in New York. Go ahead and order a bowl of American sterling caviar ($90) with some frozen beluga noble vodka ($15) while you sit down stairs and listen to some soothing jazz music, nothing quite beats the experience of treating yourself at this quality restaurant.

 

Saturday

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  1. Morning eats at the Morning Star, 9 A.M.

Grab a plate of Eggs Benedict ($13) and a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice ($4.50) as a starter for your day at the Morning Star. This diner has a vintage homey kind of feeling to it and the restaurant earns its four-star rating with its exceptional service and hearty delicious breakfasts that find a way to speak to the soul as you can’t help but feel like you’re where you belong.

 

  1. Peace and serenity at its finest, 11 A.M.

What better way to wind down from a meal and forget that you’re around millions of people than to spend some time at the Hallett Nature Sanctuary? As you follow the trails and get lost in the peace of nature you can’t help but never want it to end. This man made landscape gives you the ultimate opportunity to forget any negativity you’re feeling  as you can either walk around and smell nature or just sit down on a bench and just take it all in while taking relaxing deep breathes.

 

  1. A taste of Switzerland in the form of chocolate, 2 P.M.

There’s a bit of everything from every culture here in New York and teuscher is no exception.  This nifty little chocolate shop gives you the opportunity to purchase and indulge in rich Champagne truffles, delicious assorted chocolates, and satisfying chocolate bars that come from Switzerland. They even have some unique packaging for their truffles with a wedding theme ($24.95) a lion, monkey, cat, and cat theme ($18.95) and Birds of paradise ($62.95).

 

  1. Wine and Spirits at Columbus Circle, 4 P.M.

Get in the spirit for Wine just south of Central Park between 58th and 59th street at Columbus Circle Wine & Spirits. This beautiful looking shop allows you to get a taste from all over the world. Their selection of wine is imported from country’s all over such as France, Mexico, and Scotland. Even if you want a taste of the U.S. they have wine from here too. Prices Ranges depending on size of drink can range from anywhere from $1.15-$626.99 so go ahead and bring yourself a taste of another country back home with you.

 

  1. The best sushi value in the city, 6:30 P.M.

Extraordinary sushi, good service, how could you possibly say no? Go ahead and take yourself to Sasabune Express. This sushi restaurant goes by the motto “No spicy tuna’’ and “No California rolls” trying to perfect the art of sushi and it seems that they do so quite well. Sasabune Express serves fish such as big eyed tuna, fluke, salmon, shrimp and scallop and turns them in to mild delicious meals using a bit of talent and a bit of their homemade secret recipes. There’s not many places devoted to making great sushi such as they do and that’s why they are a must try here by East 59th street.

 

  1. Ending your day at the pub, 8:00 P.M.

The friendly staff will win you over at Bloom’s Tavern and if that doesn’t maybe it’ll be the satisfying drinks or ambiance that provides for an enjoyable evening. This is not your typical crowd of obnoxious 20 year olds, the pub is a nice mix of older and young adults which provides for a not so hectic environment and a chance to enjoy a drink with or without sports.

Sunday

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  1. Interesting sights at the MOMA, 10:00 A.M.

Wrap up your journey with a trip to the Museum of Modern Art where you can learn all throughout history and see the unique paintings and sculptures from artists like Gregory Ain, Doug Aitken and many more. This’ll just be the cherry on top for your journey for just about $25 and it is absolutely worth the price. If you’re hungry you can even take a trip to their restaurant Terrace 5 and end your trip on a nice enjoyable experience while eating a mouth-watering upscale meal

 

Lodging

It can be quite pricey traveling throughout New York so here’s a hotel that can accommodate your needs for  nice, clean, affordable rooms to stay in at Hotel 17 with   easy access to nearby subway transportation, this hotel fits the needs of every individual for the average daily rate of $125.

 

References

 

(n.d.). Retrieved  December 3, 2016 from http://www.morningstar57.com/menu/

(n.d.). Retrieved December 4, 2016 from http://www.hotel17ny.com/

(n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2016 from https://www.columbuscirclewines.com/

(n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2016 from https://www.moma.org/

 

Picture References

(n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2016 from http://sideways.nyc/2014/12/meet-59th-street/

(n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2016 from https://www.columbuscirclewines.com/

(n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2016 from http://www.nycmagazine.com/2011/07/13/museum-of-modern-art/

Christopher Perez (Tuesday Class)- The New York Botanical Garden

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The New York Botanical Garden,  a place for study and research as well as enchantment and exploration. This garden features more than a million plants on two hundred and fifty acres. The Botanical guarantees that you’ll forget that you’re in the middle of the city, the history of this ravishing garden started during the nineteenth century civic movement in New York City to create a cosmopolitan world capital.  Its research on plants used by people around the world and in its programs in the Bronx, strives to document cultural knowledge about plants as well as their habitats, and to promote solutions to environmental problems that preserve and respect both biological and cultural diversity. It’s an essential piece to New York culture because of their diversity of plants and research which contributes to places around the entire globe.

Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories. (n.d.). Retrieved October 26, 2016, from http://www.nybg.org/

Brooklyn Bridge Park. Culinary Tourism.

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Christopher, Sam, Neil, Gabriella.

The area of tourism given to my group is Culinary Tourism. Culinary Tourism includes any tourism experience in which a person learns about, appreciates, consumes or participates in any eating or drinking that reflects the local cuisine, heritage, or culture of a place. Some observations I made while at Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO is that the majority of places of where you can have a bite to eat or drink has a very vintage look to them. You can see the history in places such as Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory and Brooklyn Roasting Company because of the tremendous difference between them and the surrounding buildings which are being renovated. It goes from old creaky wood floors and that 1950’s  rusted/old exterior to clear shiny glass windows, and tall brand new buildings. It really shows you how far back the history dates on places and restaurants on the Brooklyn Waterfront. Eating delicious creamy deserts at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory and Tasting Nicaraguan coffee is actually two significant  activities you can participate in the area of DUMBO. Two other activities you can participate in is watching Nathan’s annual hot dog eating contest over at Coney Island where some of the most competitive eating in world is done, and spending an afternoon fishing in Sheepshead Bay where you can learn to fish and potentially bring one in for a nice “Fresh off the boat” kind of meal.