The Best Things to Do in Brooklyn Heights
On a summer weekday in 1984, I moved to Brooklyn Heights, New York. This was the place for remembering happy early age things. On Remsen Street, I lived as a fat baby, learning to walk, throwing temper...
View ArticleGet Hooked on Baked
You may have heard of Magnolia, Buttercup, Crumbs, and Billy’s. This is Baked, a delicious little dessert place in an unpretentious part of town called Red Hook. A Brooklynite for many years, Renato...
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The Orchard for Big Apple Travelers
I’m not a nostalgic person. I don’t long for days past, but choose instead to look forward. When asked recently by a friend if I’d ever like to repeat high school or college, my answer was most...
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My Big Fat Greek Tour of Astoria
In an effort to recreate my two week trip to Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens, Greece, this Lower East Sider headed to Astoria, Queens to indulge in her romantic fantasies of all things Greek. And while...
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Where to Eat, Drink, Sleep, and Play in Boston
“It’s like grandma’s house. On pontoons,” my friend Jason said, sinking into a wicker chair at Green Turtle, a floating bed and breakfast in Boston Harbor. Last weekend, I visited my old college town...
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Six Cozy Cafés in Brooklyn
Now that the radiators are clanking and the branches are spindly, we can spend whole afternoons in the cozy nooks of our favorite local coffee shops, waiting for the snow to fall. This season, forget...
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Finding Things to Do in Red Hook Amid the Rough-and-Tumble
Between entertaining out-of-towners and amassing a collection of white elephant castoffs, you’ll be needing an eleventh-hour escape. And Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood provides exactly that, a few...
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Riding New Rails: A Budget-Friendly Getaway to Brunswick, Maine
With the completed rehabilitation of 30 miles of Pan Am Railway this past fall, Amtrak’s Downeaster line extended its route along the New England shoreline between Boston and Portland to include the...
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Five Places to (Retr)Eat in Raleigh, North Carolina
If you’ve ever fantasized about taking a trip down South and eating your way through, consider North Carolina. The state is currently brimming with breweries, independent food producers, and a vibrant...
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7 Great Bike Rides For Women Near NYC
For years, whether traveling or training, I’ve always found myself biking with men; my husband, father, brother-in-law and godfather all ride. I’ll admit it’s a thrill to feel like one of the...
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Things to Do in Washington County, NY
Take the time to venture an hour north of Albany to Washington County and you’ll be duly rewarded–in sedative country vistas, historical architecture, a thriving arts scene and outdoor adventures...
View ArticleThe Ultimate oM Guide to Fall Weekend Getaways Near NYC
Fall is the best time of year to travel on the East Coast. The colors are spectacular, the weather is refreshing, harvest offerings are bursting with incredible flavors, and hotel rates are low. But...
View ArticleGet Up and Ride: A Self-Guided Bike Tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Ah, Williamsburg. Some people call it Billy, but I always feel like a weird old man calling San Francisco “Frisco” when I hear that, so I stick with its formal name. Bedford Avenue (you may have heard...
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Treasure Island: 12 Gems of Providence, RI
I didn’t expect Providence to be more than a quaint New England city with white steeples, pristine streets, and clean cut couples sipping on lattes. But this city is not only steeped in history and...
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17 Favorite Fireside Places to Eat, Drink and Sleep in NYC and Beyond
Apartments with real crackling fireplaces are the stuff of dreams for most New Yorkers. But without having such a luxury, we appreciate the hard-to-come-by heat and smoky memories that cling to our...
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Get Off Here: Crown Heights, Brooklyn
There’s a place where Bajan and bubbys’ bakeries thrive side by side, where history lives on in 19th-century mansions and beer caverns, and where one of the city’s most colorful parades kicks off every...
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Ocean State-ment: A Local Designer’s Rhode Island Travel Guide
“The people, community, food, and family in Cranston inspire my creativity,” says Carolyn Rafaelian, founder and creative director at Alex and Ani. “All of my family lives in RI; my roots are here....
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Attend offMetro’s Panel on Northeast Getaways at New York Times Travel Show
At the New York Times Travel Show on Sunday, March 2, meet the co-founders of offMetro.com and get inspired to get outta town. A group of travel experts will be offering the best Northeast day trip and...
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Five Girlfriend Getaways Near NYC
Has texting replaced face-to-face girlfriend get-togethers? Even when we “do brunch” there’s not much actual face time as we bury our heads in our ever-present devices. Girlfriend getaways to the...
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Tips and Deals from offMetro’s New York Times Travel Show Panel on Northeast...
Thanks to everyone who attended offMetro’s panel on Northeast Getaways at the New York Times Travel Show! Enjoy these tips and special exclusive travel show deals. And remember, if you can’t make the...
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