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36 Hours under 59^th street, Manhattan

By: Lily Cheung

One of the most diverse areas in the world is located in Manhattan, specifically under 59th street. Manhattan is huge place to explore and is known for being a diverse area because of the variety of cultures. Below 59^th street there are many places that you can visit in under 36 hours. From areas such as Chinatown to Little Italy to Koreatown, you can find things to do and food to eat, just by riding the subway. Business men and women, children, family and friends coming from all over the world in one place. There are many activities to do in the busy city of Manhattan and many places to eat traditional food from another country.

Friday

1. A soup-filled day, 12 pm

Start your afternoon with a pop of flavor in your mouth. Joes Shanghai has been known for its specialty soup dumplings. At Joes Shanghai you can eat pork and crabmeat filled soup dumplings for only $8.25. However if you are allergic to seafood, you can get the pork soup dumpling which is $6.25. Both are delicious and are very well known for having an explosion of flavors. The explosion of flavors will stimulate your taste buds and prepare you for the cold day ahead. The hot broth in the soup dumplings and the dipping sauce that comes with it is the best combination for a quick and easy lunch.

2. Shop for cheap?, 2 pm

Looking for a small present for a friend, but on a budget? You can find inexpensive gifts for under $10 for anyone you want to give a gift to. After spending time at Joes Shanghai, head on over to Elizabeth Center Gift shop, where you can find little knickknacks, posters, cups and other Asian goodies for a low price. The home-like atmosphere will pull you in. The prices are cheap and very affordable, so you won’t have to spend a lot here! The affordable and cute gifts make gift giving an easier task

3. Tea for two please, 4 pm

To boost your energy, head on over to Kung Fu Tea, a trendy bubble tea shop and get something sweet to satisfy your cravings. Buy a large Black milk bubble tea for under $5. The combination of the sweet taste of milk tea and sweet chewy Boba will give you a burst of energy to keep moving forward to the next destination for the day. Too cold for a cold drink? Get the hot version of the Milk tea. It’s delicious too and can satisfy your sweet tooth when it’s cold outside.

4. Sweet and Salty dried snacks, 5 pm

With your tea in one hand and your hunger in the other, head on over to a store overflowing with both sweet and salty dried snacks. At Aji Ichiban you can find a variety of dried goods will definitely fulfill your cravings. There are many kinds of Asian-style dried sweets, seafood and jerky. You can taste test the yummy goodies as you sip your milk tea. There are many kinds of Jerky, such as the hot beef jerky, regular beef jerky, fruit-flavored beef jerky, and pork jerky. These are all $14 for half a pound. Some unique items are Hawthorn, which is made from a Chinese fruit and licorice menthol, which are both $6 for half a pound. Besides these options you can buy seaweed, dry squid, pocky and more.

An array of snacks from both the sweet and salty end of the scale.

Photo Credit: Ben Jay (seriouseats.com)

5. Skate on ice, 7 pm

Have you ever gone ice-skating? It’s one of the most heart racing experiences if it’s your first time standing on ice. At Bryant Park you can ice-skate for free if you bring your own skates or rent the skates for $20 dollars and put your shoes inside the lockers, which are also free. Don’t forget to bring a lock from home so you can save some money since it’s free. Bryant Park closes at midnight and if you are ever hungry you can grab a snack at the stands nearby. But don’t forget, the ice skating rink closes at 10 pm.

Saturday

6. Fresh baked bread, 1 pm

Start your afternoon with a visit to Paris Baguette, a delicious bakery shop located in Times Square. Freshly baked bread, straight from the oven, and then delivered to satisfy your morning hunger. The crispy outside layer, followed by a soft mouthwatering inside layer that will melt in your mouth. The warm and comforting environment will keep you from leaving, although there’s much more to do than just eating. You can also find desserts of your choice and other baked goodies for a decent price.

7. Ripley’s Believe It or Not, 2 pm

After a quick breakfast stop, head on over to see something different from the usual. If you want to see something odd or unique, visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not and find the most jaw-dropping things you will ever see. It is only $23.96 plus tax for adults and $18.36 for children (ages 4-12) when you purchase the tickets online. Buying tickets in person is $29.95 for adults and $22.95 for children (ages 4-12). You can save an average of $5 when you purchase the tickets online rather than buying it in person. Some attractions at Ripley’s Believe It or Not are the two-headed calf, the albino giraffe and a shrunken head. Because there is no time limit you can spend as long as you want to explore the variety of things at the museum.

A view of Koreatown

Photo Credit: Lily Cheung

8. Barbeque Heaven, 5 pm

Korean Barbeque, also known as KBBQ, is a very popular and delicious meal for an empty stomach at the end of the day. miss KOREA BBQ is famous for its mouth-watering, melt-in-your-mouth Korean Barbeque. The fresh grilled meat sizzles as you enjoy the comfortable atmosphere with friends, family and more. The average price for the beef is around $34. It is definitely worth the money when you get the fresh and well raised meat. The beef melts in your mouth as you chew and the flavors satisfy all of your taste buds.

Sunday

9. Fresh fast food?, 12 pm

Want to get food on the go but don’t have enough time? Tired of waiting for your food to be cooked? At Woorijip, you can find freshly cooked food that is already packaged and ready to serve. In less than a minute you can have a freshly cooked lunch on the table. Visit Woorijip and get healthy “fast food” that you can easily reheat, if needed. The average price for the prepared meals are about $8 plus tax. Another option is to choose food from the buffet, which is $7.99 per pound.

An array of freshly cooked meals that are ready to eat.

Photo Credit: Lily Cheung

10. I love K-pop!, 2 pm

Are you a fan of k-pop? If you are a K-pop fan, you can start your day bright and ready to keep moving forward, although you may stay at the store for hours. Head on over to your dream world where your idols are all around you, Koryo Bookstore. The utopian world for those who are k-pop fans will find it to be a place you can never leave. K-pop fans often find this store one of the best places to buy Korean goodies, such as albums of their favorite idols and posters. There are also pens and other stationary items that range from $5-25 dollars.

Korean books and K-pop goodies

Photo Credit: Lily Cheung

11. Sing until you can’t sing anymore, 4 pm

If you love to sing but are really bad at it, you can visit Gagopa Karaoke. At Gagopa Karaoke you can buy small rooms and sing to your hearts content without being judged by anyone. It’s a great place to let out your energy and your singing skills. As you end your day in Koreatown, take a break at Gagopa Karaoke, which is only $32 plus tax for 1-4 people and $8 per person per hour plus tax for more than 5 people. It’s an affordable price for a huge variety of songs, ranging from Korean songs to Chinese songs to Spanish Songs.

Lodging

You may think that staying the night in Manhattan will cost a fortune, however, there are many affordable places to stay. The EVEN hotel, located in Midtown east, has many great features such as high speed Wi-Fi, accessible rooms and it is a sustainable hotel. The cozy room will help you relax and still afford the room. The room rates start from $150.

If you want to stay on the higher end side, stay at the AKAWall Street, which features a fully equipped kitchen, a great view, a very good location and a high tech fitness center. There is also a lounge area on the 20^th floor where you can overlook the One World Trade Center. It is located at the Heart of the Theatre district in Midtown, Manhattan. The introductory rates start at $428.

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36 Hours below 59^th Street, Manhattan

By: Michelle Chen Dec. 5, 2016

In amidst of the well-known city of New York, lies between the unknown Seward Park and Greenarce Park.

View of Seward Park playground during the afternoon. Photographed by Yuka Yoneda

Thirty six hours is not enough time to explore all of New York; let alone Manhattan. However, that shouldn’t stop you from visiting the hidden sweet spots of New York City. Manhattan is immersed with neighboring cultures adjacent from each other. One of the reasons why New York City is a popular location for tourists is because the city provides different types of activities that ranges from visiting museums, relaxing in parks, shopping at the malls, and eating in restaurants that make up the typical lifestyle of a New Yorker.

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Saturday

1. STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM, 12 P.M.

Take a stroll through Seward Park and around the local area for it is not as crowded as other well-known parks. Not many visitors travel to Lower Manhattan for small parks like these but that is the major reason why you should begin with places like these. Especially right after you flew in from, you should relax and settle in before diving into the rich and congested environment of New York. Although Seward Park is not well-known compared to Central Park and Bryant Park, it is unlikely for adventurous travelers to be stuck in traffic in areas around Seward. Once you take the F to East Broadway/Delaney Street, you will be surrounded by 20-story buildings that was designed by Seward Park Cooperative. With the help of the United Housing Foundation, they were able to provide affordable housing for the locals while providing a fantastic view of the city for everyone.

2. DONUTS AT THE DOUGHNUT PLANT? , 2 P.M.

Craving for some delicious pastries? Stop by Doughnut Plant where they grow homemade doughnuts. It is located outside of Seward Park on Grand Street. The best time to go is during the afternoon. Even though it’s during rush hour, that’s when all the doughnuts comes in hot and fresh. The price ranges from $3 to $5 dollars a doughnut. Try the blackout that’s heavy in layers of chocolate. The decadent chocolate cake doughnut is filled with chocolate pudding and dipped in chocolate ganache. As the last layer, they use chocolate sprinkles to finish it off. Other doughnuts are filled with homemade jam, custards, and cream. There are other drinks such as tea and their own brand of coffee to complement their pastries. New York City is known to provide the best doughnuts and pizzas. On every other block, there’s a pizza shop that serves the New York style pizzas.

3. SOMETHING SWEET WITH YOUR SAVORY, 6 P.M.

You can’t go wrong with combining breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert all in one. Walk down to Ludlow Street to find Sweet Chick. This restaurant is an all-around American comfort food that serves their fried chicken with their fluffy waffles for $17. The $9 mac and cheese is one of the most popular items because it consist of three types of cheese: gruyere, fontina, and aged white cheddar cheese and to top it off, it has a later of Ritz cracker crust. Even though it is a little on the pricey side, it’s definitely one of the main joints to head to when looking for a combination of sweet and savory. It is the definition of American comfort food. There are other local shops and boutiques if you’re interested in buying gifts or souvenirs to take back with you.

4. ALWAYS ROOM FOR SOME FUN, 9 P.M.

Just across Ludlow Street is a hip nightclub that hosts private events. No Fun’s menu is based on Mexican and Italian cuisines. They serve duck carbonara and seasonal risotto for $14, as well as tacos and empanadas that go for $4 to $11. All drinks such as Old School Manhattan (with sweet vermouth), Whippet Rush (with whipped cream vodka), and High City Miles (with Stolichnaya gold) cost $14. No Fun is the best to place to end the night with trendy music and bar food. No Fun is the definition of an authentic and trendy New York bar that offers their take on Mexican food while providing different types of music. New York is all about that adventurous lifestyle.

SUNDAY

5. CHELSEA GALORE, 10 A.M.

What’s better than shopping for clothes at SOHO? Shopping at Chelsea Market. While most visitors walk down on Broadway and is overwhelmed by the clothing district, you can spend your valuable time at the market where most come for the diversity of food shops. You can take the F train once again to 14 Street Station and walk three blocks up West to 9^th Avenue. You can shop at Amy’s Bread, hang out at Bar Truman, or dine in at Creamline. The Chelsea Market is known to have diverse events and shopping spaces and tend to vary every week. New Yorkers are those type of people who are always on the move because they’re so busy. Watch out for those long lines and go before 10 AM.

A small area of the High Line on 23rd Street. Photographed by Robert Wright.

6. ON A HIGH DATE, 2 P.M.

Walk a block more where the High Line is. It’s the perfect place to take your date out. The High Line is park that runs from Gansevoort Street to West 34^th Street. One of the spots on the High Line is the Falcone Flyover that’s covered with luscious plants like big leaf magnolia and berry trees. As the holidays come, there are holiday concerts in the neighborhood. Activities such as caroling and a special tree lighting ceremony are just the few to name. Because New York can be overwhelming, places like the High Line are established to get away from the loud and congested environment. For a change of pace, visit the High Line to experience a whole new realm of what New York has to offer.

7. FASHION IS THE NEW BLACK, 4 P.M.

If you’re still looking for more activities, head over to the Museum at FIT. As one of the select few of that specializes in fashion, it is one of the popular exhibits. One of the reasons why it is popular is because it is free of admission. As fashion plays a huge role in New York City, shopping and current trends is what New Yorkers look up upon. As I mentioned earlier, SOHO is overpopulated with tourists but if you don’t mind the pushing and shoving, head over there to get your fashion on. Times Square is another popular location and is the perfect area to take your Instagram pictures.

A sea of Korean food from egg rolls to sweet and sour tofu and chicken to delicious stir fry noodles. Photographed by Michelle Chen.

8. KOREA TOWN, 8 P.M.

Even though Korea Town only takes up one full block, it has many fun activities such as going into The Maze where you can complete puzzles with friends and family. You can take the 2 or 3 train to 34 Street Penn Station and walk to 6^th Avenue to try out Korean Food. For $6 per pound, Woorijip gives a variety of different Korean foods such as kimchi pancakes, bibimdop, kimbap, and more. One of the great things about New York City is not only its diversity of people, but also the different types of food cultural backgrounds have to offer. If you’re looking to let loose, go to one of the karaoke bars to sing and drink all night long. As you probably heard before, New York City is the city that never sleeps.

MONDAY

9. DETOUR ON ART, 11 A.M.

Moving deeper into the center of the busy lifestyle of New York, the Museum of Modern Art is one of many activities that one would spend in New York City. Photography and art is significant in today’s culture. Admissions for adults is $25 and children are free from admission. Many school trips are held at Museum of Modem Art because it provides a rich-learning environment about the culture in New York City. While some take on photography as a hobby, many consider it a career. Ever heard of Humans of New York? Humans of New York is a series of photographs that has a story behind each and every one of them. It is a website that encourages people to reveal their story and their background. Humans of New York means just that; experiences of all types of people of New York. This is one of the many ways that shown how much New York and its diversity has grown. Coming together as a community and as a city makes New York City one of the best places to not only visit in, but to live in.

The 25 feet waterfall in the middle of Greenarce Park. Photographed by Michelle Chen.

10. RAINFOREST IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CITY? 2 P.M.

I like to end where I started. Moving up to the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is another no so well known park called Greenarce Park. Not only is it free of charge, but it is the most relaxing and rejuvenating spot you can find in Manhattan.The beautiful waterfall is the main attraction of the small park. It helps eliminate all noise pollution and isolates you into a rain forest type of environment. There’s also a small food both called Food Bella that sells the freshest lemonade. For the last few hours of your stay, why don’t you spend it in a relaxing park? Where else will you find a 25 feet tall waterfall in the heart of New York City?

Lodging

Manhattan is a rich lifestyle to maintain and to keep up but that shouldn’t stop you from resting in a relaxing hotel. Make reservations in the Holiday Inn at Midtown for $125 or less. It’s located in the middle of Manhattan and has all the available trains and buses to get to all of the destinations.

Are you with friends or family? Children perhaps? Make reservations at Hotel Pennsylvania for prices that go as high as $90. They provide It’s located between W 32^nd Street and W 33^rd Street. Hotel Penn is also close to majority of the trains such as the B, D, F, M, N, R, and W trains. If you’re looking to stay in, Hotel Penn also provides free facilities such as a fitness center, as well as amenities you can think of.

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Great diverse city filled with historical backgrounds, multiple cultures, and variety of delicious foods, New York City is a great place to be around. One reason tourists visit New York City is for its culture such as art galleries, museums, Broadway shows, theaters, music, concert hall, zoos. Many different cultures from around the world have collided, diffused, and settled in New York City, especially in Manhattan below 59th Street. In here, cultures from China, Italy, to Korea provide tons of attractions, shops, and restaurants to make us feel we are living there, even though we aren’t.

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FRIDAY

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 3 P.M.

Gaze and contemplate through the amazing collections of art from the 18th century to today contemporary arts. Renown artists like Frida Kahlo with “Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair”, Roy Lichtenstein: “Drowning Girl”, Andy Warhol: “Gold Marilyn Monroe”, Salvador Dali: “The Persistence of Memory”, Van Gogh: “Starry Night” and many more artists have their famous works posted inside the museum. There’s also special exhibit that showcases the works of surrealist René Magritte, and “large installations like the blockbuster Rain Room, have enough draw that some people will wait for hours just for the one exhibit” (Wright, 2016). Tickets are free on Friday from 4 – 8 P.M., for regular weekday visit is $25 from online to skip the long lines and go straight inside the museum

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Photo credit: MoMA

Broadway show: Hamilton, 8 P.M.

Visiting New York City is not complete without attending to one of its many outstanding Broadway show like Hamilton. Directed by Thomas Kail, performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and crews have revolutionized Broadway shows, “A hip-hop retelling of the life and career of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, this jaw-droppingly original work by Lin-Manuel Miranda has broken through to the mainstream, inspiring us to wonder if the piece is riding a wave that could be called a new Golden Age on Broadway” (Cote, 2016). It tells a rich and unique story about redcoats and Federal policy by rapping that consist of emotional values, ambition, pride, love, and family theme. This became a huge success to viewers like New Yorkers and tourists which later was awarded with tons of awards such as: Best New Musical, Best Musical Theater Album, 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards, 2015 Drama Desk Awards, 2016 Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and many more. Hamilton plays at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theater at 226 West 46th Street, plays eight times a week starts on Tuesdays at 7pm; Wednesdays at 2pm and 8pm; Thursdays at 7pm; Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm; and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are sold online by Ticketmaster and it cost from $67-$177, and $199- thousands of dollars for premium tickets.

SATURDAY

Brunch, 10 A.M.

Exploring Chinatown is not complete without having dim-sum. Dim-sum is a Chinese cuisine that is served in a small portion usually in a steam basket with your personal choice of tea. In Joy Luck Palace located at 98 Mott Street, servers go tables to tables with varieties of dim-sums in a cart, such as har gow; siu mai; cheong fun; sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves; pearl shrimp balls; turnip cakes; pineapple pork buns; bean-curd-skin rolls; fish balls; baked pork buns; salted-duck-yolk custard buns; golden cakes; taro buns; sponge rolls; sesame balls ($2.25 to $5.75 per dish) can fill your stomach until dinner. This restaurant is brightly lighted and has colorful neon lights that surround the ceiling. Provide fast service, sometimes you have to chase the server to get the dish. It’s usually jammed, crowded, and can also be chaotic, “Small parties share tables with strangers, and a dirty tablecloth may be half rolled up and a clean one-half rolled out — yin and yang — to accommodate lingerers and new arrivals” (Mishan, 2016).

Chinatown, 1 P.M.

The largest Chinatown in the United States is located in New York City. Home to Chinese immigrants in New York, it becomes an important destination for tourists from all over the world. Populated with Chinese cultures, markets, stores and restaurants, the streets are always packed and crowded. The buildings in Chinatown are squeezed together to provide accommodation to the growing population in Chinatown and were built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (“Chinatown history,” n.d). The best time to go to Chinatown is during Chinese New Year. Celebration includes colorful lion and dragon dancers, martial arts demonstrations, food, games, merchandise, musicians, acrobats and Chinese cultural activities all day long that can be enjoyed by all New Yorkers including tourists.

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Little Italy, 3 P.M.

North to Chinatown lies Little Italy. This neighborhood consists of Italian cultures among the stores, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Every year in Little Italy, there’s eleven days of festivals called the Feast of San Gennaro that celebrate the martyred 3rd-century and patron saint of Naples. “Watch the professionals in action at the cannoli-eating competition, and you won’t feel so bad about indulging in calorific treats from the food vendors. Make sure to return daily for live musical performances” (Picht, 2016).

Shop and Eat, 4 P.M.

One shop that hold a bunch of authentic Italian products in Little Italy is Di Palo Fine Foods. In there you can buy a range of delicious products from Fresh Homemade Mozzarella from Di Palo generations of family’s recipe, assortment of cheese, Robiola Bosina, “A Perfect, creamy blend of cow’s and sheep’s milk. Bosina’s rind is resilient enough to protect its interior while it ripens to a deliciously runny consistency” (“DiPalo’s featured products,” n.d), Olive Oil, Pasta, and Sausage to fully experience Italian cultures and its cuisine. You can also buy recipes of Italian cuisine from appetizers, pasta, soup, meat entrees, vegetable dish, to desserts like tiramisu.

Photo credit: DiPalo

Shop, 6 P.M.

There’s a budget-friendly and under-the-radar market called Nolita market North of Little Italy that sells array of women’s accessories such as pendants, graphic tees, purses, bags, totes, earrings, belts, and many more. It is well recommended to revisit the market every month to find new accessories from different vendors.

Dinner at Joe’s Shanghai, 8 P.M.

Soup dumplings or Xiao Long Bao in Chinese was from Nan Xiang, Shanghai and its symmetrical shape symbolize a pagoda. To savor this delicacy, go to Joe’s Shanghai in Chinatown ($6.25 pork only to $8.25 with crab meat served in 8 portions). Not only they served the most popular soup dumplings in New York, other special dishes to try are Spicy Szechuan Style Sliced Beef; Crispy Jumbo Prawns with Lime Sauce; Braised Duck; Braised Pork Shoulders; Wine Chicken; Shanghai Fried Bean Curd; Braised Sliced Beef. The famous Joe’s shanghai “Over the years, we have been named as Best Restaurant and awarded recognition by New York Times Restaurant Guide; Gourmet Magazine; Travel and Leisure; New York Magazine and Zagat Survey. We have been featured in many gourmet magazines in Japan as well as on the Japanese Fuji TV show” (“Joe Shanghai about,” n.d). This restaurant has a dark and dim ambiance with pink neon lights on the wall to brighten the place. The price value is great and adjusted to Chinatown’s price. Moderate to fast service and parties would be placed with other parties at the same table to clear the long line.

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Nightview, 10 P.M.

Empire State Building is one of the greatest achievement in New York City, “The Empire State Building was a feat of American engineering, that remains one of the most visited attractions in New York for its spectacular 360-degree views” (Wright, 2016). Come visit The Empire State Building to enjoy the night view of the glamorous New York City at night located at 350 5th Ave, New York, NY 10118. You can see the fascinating view of colorful lights in the streets of New York brighten and illuminate the dark sky. This is why New York City is nicknamed the city that never sleeps. The Empire State Building’s observation deck is open at 8 A.M. until 2 A.M. On Thursday through Saturday there’s a live saxophonist playing from 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. Ticket cost from $34 to $175 for the VIP and premium experience.

SUNDAY

Koreatown, 11 A.M.

Neighborhood with Korean’s culture that exists in the middle of Manhattan, on West 32nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue and Broadway. The businesses in Koreatown follow the same principle in Seoul, “the businesses in K-Town are all stacked on top of each other, because the Korean mindset is all about location, said Joseph Kim, whose father owns one of K-Town’s original restaurants, NY Komtang House” (Galante, 2011). This concept ensures a steady flow of customers. Businesses like restaurants, bars, karaoke clubs, and spas filled the streets of Koreatown. Tourists come here to enjoy the delicious Korean BBQ in New York, karaoke, and relaxing spas.

LODGING

Plaza Hotel Luxury

Ever want to spend time living in the same luxury hotel Kevin McCallister was in, in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?” You can in the Plaza Hotel at Fifth Avenue at Central Park South. Every room in the hotel has 24-carat gold plating from the bathroom to the leg of a chair, picture and mirror frames. Kids, especially girls can stay in a pink covered room designed to live the life of Eloise.

Hyatt Centric in Times Square

Located at West 45th in the heart of Times Square, it is a great place to stay and enjoy the view of Times Square from the rooftop on 54th floor. There’s also a bar in 54th floor, a 24-hour gym, meeting rooms, spa inside the hotel to loosen up stress, and restaurant next door to satisfy your hunger. Crowded with nearby attractions in Times Square, this hotel has a great value and perfect to stay the night in.

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36 Hours Below 59^th Street

In Manhattan New York

By: Karen Alarcon

Starting from the west side from Columbus Circle to the Battery, any visitor will be greeted by endless restaurants, malls, hotels, clubs and many forms of entertainment. Although it is true that the city is well known for its pricey lifestyle, one is not limited to anything. Once you arrive, take the time to experience the hustling New Yorker life by exploring and getting to know more about the city’s culture.

Photo Credit: Summer Garden Bar, Rockefeller Center Café

 Friday

3PM to 6PM

Upon arrival, there’s no better place to start than Times Square. The place was formerly known as Longacre Square, but was renamed in 1904 after the New York Times moved its headquarters to the Times Building. Today, Times Square is known for its buildings that are brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements making it a breathtaking view for everyone. Times Square has a lot of exciting events like New Year’s, which is one popular event that started on the last day of 1907, Valentine’s Day, Food and menu festival and so on. But if your focus is on fashion, look at The Museum at FIT to experience the exhibitions that they offer for free. There are three gallery exhibitions that you can experience from history of fashion to student and faculty exhibitions. The exhibitions change every six months, so you may have a chance to experience another perspective of fashion if you plan to come back to the city again.

Photo Credit: Exhibitions FIT NYC

8PM

If you’re a fan of fried chicken, but want another variation from the classics, head to Turntable Chicken Jazz for Korean style chicken, side dishes beer towers and a vintage DJ spinning vinyl as entertainment. Hidden but visible by the amount of people and a blue lit stairway in 5^th Avenue. You can get the soy garlic or hot spicy chicken wings starting at $9.95, Kimchi fried rice at $11.95 and many more Korean food fix at a great price.

10PM

Don’t let the name fool you, Death & Company is known for being one of the best cocktail bars located in Manhattan East Village. Fortunately, reservations aren’t needed since the staff members make sure every customer is accommodated as soon as they come in. The place is perfect to end the day as a fun nigh out with friends or alone.

Saturday

11AM

Trying to decide what to eat for brunch? then come to Cook Shop. Located in 156 tenth avenue at 20^th street, Cook Shop focus on seasonal products. Go for the frittata (butternut squash, spinach, goat cheese and walnuts) for $18. Oven baked sunny side-up eggs (three sunny side up eggs, bacon, walnut-raising toast) for $14. Depending on your own liking, give it a try.

2PM to 7PM

The holidays are coming, while you’re trying to search for a small gift for yourself or a loved one, Brookfield Place can mesmerize you with its crystal clear and colorful appearance. While its getting dark, make sure to go to the Rockefeller Center where you get to see the gigantic Christmas decorations during the holidays and skate in the iconic skating ring. To finish your trip in the cold weather, head to Blue Bottle Coffee  near Rockefeller Center for warm food and drinks.

Photo Credit: Architectural Lighting

  Sunday

9AM to 11PM

On our last day in the city, we all expect the day to as planned. So why not start with a Middle Eastern, Moroccan influenced café in the East village. Cafe Mogador offers healthy, simple and cheap dishes to start your day right. Also, if you are into vintage clothing and other nostalgic memorabilia, go to Star Struck Vintage Clothing to update your closet to an unique, vintage style from the 1930’s to the 1980’s that will take you back in time.

Lodging

Manhattan has too many attractions for you to be locked in your hotel room. Located at 768, 5^th avenue with the central park view and $701 a night, The Plaza includes a big, cozy room with great staff. Plus, classic movies like The Front, Eloise and Home Alone 2 were filmed and you even have a chance to stay in an Eloise themed suite, if you don’t mind a pink room. But if you are looking for a cheaper option, Park Central Hotel cost approximately $143 per night and includes free Wi-Fi, paid parking and air conditioned or heated.

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36 Hours in Manhattan,

Below 59th Street

By Mimi Chen Nov. 29, 2016

The city that never sleeps – filled with activities, delicious cuisine,

sophistication meets attitude, and an eclectic mix of culture- has much to offer as it is the capital of the world.

Manhattan, the best time of day. Night (Photo Credits: www.homedsgn.com/2011/04/21/new-york-city-at-night-by-evan-joseph/

Come to New York and Manhattan is the place where tourists as well as locals venture. It is known for its restaurants, shopping centers, neighborhoods, and an abundance of other enjoyments. When you are here, you will be overwhelmed by how much there is to see and experience in its historic and cultural aspects. While adventuring around Manhattan, you will notice the array of culture, languages, and people that are here and what they offer. There’s a reason why New York is the center of the globe for many reasons as we are proud of our multicultural city.

Friday

1. Cheese Please, 10 A.M

While you’re in Chinatown, you might be overwhelmed by the amount of people that start their day early and about. Many have to tend to their shops, buy groceries for dinner, and maybe hang out with their friends. When you’re on Grand Street in Little Italy, visit the well known and newly expanded Di Palo’s. They sell authentic Italian products such as various cheeses, oils, pasta, and cured meats. They have been featured in the New York Times, the news, and several other media sources. Their products are all handcrafted from Italy and recipes of old family generations passed down, and when you walk in, the stores workers are glad to help you and provide you with information about their products and recommendations. (http://dipalos.com/our-story/)

2. Matcha’s Gotcha, 12:00 P.M.

After “the visit to Italy” come back into Chinatown where matcha is the most picked flavor for almost anything. Walk over to 373 Broome Street in the newly opened Cha Cha Matcha. Cha Cha Matcha being known for their simple finely milled Japanese green tea leaves, they prepare it in different ways since this Japanese powder has lots of antioxidants that are excellent for one’s body. They sell soft serve ice cream to coffee to matcha drinks. A soft serve cone and matcha latte are both $4.50, you can also choose the kind of milk you would like in your drink, the amount of sugar, or if you want a stronger flavor by adding an extra shot of matcha. The store only accepts cards to keep the line moving fast so there is no wait!(https://chachamatcha.com/pages/about-us)

Photo Credits:

https://lolleroll.com/2015/01/19/scoop-on-hong-kongs-best-matcha-green-tea-ice-cream/

http://www.seriouseats.com/dumplings

3. Pork and Chive is not a Bribe, 2:00 P.M

One of the Chinese’ iconic foods is dumplings and nowhere best to get it then the people who make it fresh everyday. To taste authentic family made dumplings, visit Vanessa’s Dumplings on 118 Eldridge Street. Opened in 1999, it has become a landmark to New Yorkers, students, families, and especially tourists. Serving inexpensive soups, dumplings, sesame pancakes, and noodles. With a whole meal costing less than $15, what more is there to ask for? They hand the menus to customers to show their method of cooking dumplings and if you want to make some for later, they sell small bags of frozen dumplings for you to take home and enjoy as you would at the restaurant!

(http://vanessas.com/our-stories/)

4. Books for Cooks, 3:30 P.M

After getting your fill of dumplings, take your preferred method of travel to the Strand Bookstore on Broadway. With many discounts and sales, you can buy featured cookbooks, art, business, history, comic books, etc. They have a wonderful section for every different type of reader from children to adults. While you’re there, you might as well look through the souvenirs, toys, and the gifts section to take something home with you. The tote bag and t-shirts are the top favorites for tourists so beware of the treatment from locals. Also, check out the rare book room if you have a chance to create a sense of literary grandeur. Enjoy and sit there for a few moments and absorb yourself in a book or various books that you can browse through as you walk around the hipster bookstore.

(http://www.strandbooks.com/about-strand-books/)

5. Amusing Museum, 5:00P.M

Stopover by the Tenement Museum where they feature stories of immigrants who lived in the Lower East Side of New York and how they lived in the neighborhood during the World War II decades. The museum provides you with more information through building tours, walking tours of the neighborhood, and also tours where you can meet residents of the Lower East Side, played by costume interpreters. You can call the hotline to purchase tickets for around $20 depending on the type of tour and subject that you pick. After that, you can visit the museum store and purchase books, puzzles, games, and many different accessories. After looking at the New York themed souvenirs, head over to the Erica Weiner jewelry shop on 173 Elizabeth Street. The owner Erica taught herself to make jewelry in the mid-2000’s and decided to open up a shop. They then studied antiques researched the human history and soon developed their own line of antiques and they obsessed over telling the story and discovery of every piece they own. Even though the jewelry is on the expensive side, they welcome you to come in their store with your curiosity and inspire you with the rare and unique jewels.(http://www.tenement.org/

https://ericaweiner.com/pages/bio-new)

Saturday

6. Deli in my Belly with some Afternoon Telly, 11 A.M

Start off your day at one of NY’s oldest and best delicatessens, Katz. Their corned beef ($18.95) and pastrami ($19.95) are naturally cured with amazing flavors that creates an unctuous sandwich that melts in your mouth. The 30 day process of curing attests to the fact that Katz takes great attention and detail. The famous spot is known for its history and culture as much as its food. Located in the grit of Lower East Side on Ludlow and Houston is a culinary institution that started back in 1888 even supporting the troops in WWII. From movies (Harry Met Sally) to television (Law & Order), Kat’z will not disappoint in its kosher style sandwiches, hot dogs, and soup. Afterwards, take a walk to 143 E. Houston between 1st and 2nd Avenue to catch a movie at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema. This arthouse theater has its charm in its architecture as well as its movies. The quaint Sunshine debuts only independent and international films so take a look at either the critically acclaimed biopic Jackie at 2:15 P.M. or the entertaining adventure of a Kazakh girl pursuing her dreams as an eagle hunter appropriately called The Eagle Huntress at 2:30 P.M. (http://www.katzsdelicatessen.com/our-story

https://www.landmarktheatres.com/new-york-city/sunshine-cinema)

Photo Credits:

https://www.katzsdelicatessen.com/address

http://michaelminn.net/newyork/theatres/movie_theatres/sunshine_cinema/

7. Tea with Gold, 4 P.M

Being in such a hectic city, calm down in the Ten Ren’s Tea Time store. Founded by Mr. Ray Ho Lee in 1953, the name Ten Ren means “heavenly love” in Chinese. There are over 74 stores operating now in Taiwan and is the largest tea company on the island. Their store policy is that they produce only the finest teas and tea products possible for the customer, and to present them in the traditional Chinese style while using modern technology to research, process, package and produce the product. Walk into the store and smell the aromatic tea leaves being made and the workers there will help you with choosing the product you should go home with. Then head on down to the busiest nightlife district in New York called Fool’s Gold on Houston Street. With happy hour from 4-7 P.M, you can choose from their wide selection of tap, bourbon, whiskey, beers, and cocktails. With over 110 different choices of alcohol, you might get hungry. Order some garlic parmesan and sriracha honey wings with choices of burgers, chili, or even a charcuterie or decadent cheese plate. (http://www.tenrenusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=40

http://www.foolsgoldnyc.com/)

Sunday

8. Noodle Masks, 2 P.M show is 2.20 mins

Phantom of the Opera, one of the hit Broadway shows in New York and longest running for over 25 years. With tickets as low as $49 on your first purchase, you can experience a show of your lifetime. The amazing singers and dancers are right at your fingertips. If you sit on the balcony seats, you are able to see the amazing choreography and sing along! With the beautiful scores, and bright clothing, you will not want to miss this show. Afterwards, treat yourself to a bowl of hot ramen. Walk over to Totto Ramen in Hell’s Kitchen and order yourself a chicken paitan ($10) and customize it with various and flavorful toppings that they offer and treat yourself to a inexpensive beer or sake ($5) to go with your ramen.

(http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/the-show/synopsis

http://tottoramen.com/)

9. Fax the Wax, 6:30 P.M

Want to see your favorite celebrity right here in New York? Go to Madame Tussauds on 42nd Street close to Times Square minus the crowd. Take your time to take pictures of the wax figurines of celebrities with tickets as low as $19 with tickets purchased in advance. Post your selfies on Instagram and your friends might just believe you saw a celebrity!(https://www.madametussauds.com/)

10. Rich Rice to Old Ale , 9 P.M

Treat yourself to some delicious creamy rice pudding sold fresh here in New York! Walk over to Rice to Riches, you can’t miss it with all the humorous and sarcastic signs all over the place making you wonder. With a choice of 31 different flavors to choose from, have fun and ask the server to try the flavors. Make it flavorful by mixing in two different flavors into one bowl and pour on the toppings! (about $9). After letting yourself have a cheat day, take a Lyft to the McSorley’s Old Ale House for your last stop of the trip. The Old Ale house has been a gathering place full of art, culture, and time. It is one of the oldest establishments, and continuing, in New York since 1854. Everyone from Abraham Lincoln to John Lennon have walked through the doors. With very inexpensive drinks, ask for a pint of light or dark and sit down and have a talk with the owner about all the history about the place. You’ll be amazed by how much hasn’t changed such as the sawdust on the floor that they put to absorb the tobacco that was spit!

(http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/22/business/businessspecial/beyond-the-pudding-a-mystery.html?_r=0

http://mcsorleysoldalehouse.nyc/)

Photo Credits:

http://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2008/06/podcast-mcsorley-old-ale-house.html

http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2016/03/15/rice-to-riches-rice-cream-shop.html

Lodging

While in New York and exploring all the attractions, activities, and restaurants, relax back at your hotel. With free wifi, breakfast, and beautiful city light views outside your window, you can relax and enjoy your peaceful night away from the crowds of people in the city that never sleeps. Visit trivago.com for excellent deals on hotels.

December

Economy $188/night

Luxury $389/a night

January

Economy $144/a night

Luxury $332/a night

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Photo Credits:

https://lolleroll.com/2015/01/19/scoop-on-hong-kongs-best-matcha-green-tea-ice-cream/

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http://michaelminn.net/newyork/theatres/movie_theatres/sunshine_cinema/

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http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2016/03/15/rice-to-riches-rice-cream-shop.html

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