Best Things To Do in NYC

By: Bill Boggs

When I moved to New York to host the TV show, "Midday Live with Bill Boggs," it was in the pre-Kardashian era-1975. I moved into 240 Central Park South at Columbus Circle. As I got to know my neighborhood, I was delighted to see a most inviting Italian restaurant a short two-minute walk from the back door of my building.

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The Bleacher Creatures are a group of New York Yankees fans who are known for exhibiting strict, undying allegiance to the team and a merciless attitude toward any and all opposing fans who follow other Major League Baseball teams. The founding of the Bleacher Creatures is credited to Ali Ramirez, who was a fixture in the stands at Yankee Stadium during the early 1980’s and 1990’s, when he could be seen ringing a cow bell to inspire other Yankee fans to cheer on the team.

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Buon Appetito! Dining in Little Italy NYC

Little Italy is one of NYC’s most iconic and established neighborhoods. It is also one of the city’s most colorful and traditional. Many of the restaurants and businesses here have been owned by the same families for generations. For that reason, many of the dishes served are from recipes handed down for decades. You won’t find a more authentic meal anywhere in the city!

The narrow but bustling streets still retain the charm they had over 100 years ago and create the perfect setting for a relaxing lunch, dinner and dessert. Buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries line the block and if you’re a fan of great architecture you’ll find much to be delighted about here.

Each year in September, Little Italy becomes the nerve center of the city as they hold the annual Feast of San Gennaro, a Salute to the Patron Saint of Naples. For 11 days over 1 million locals and visitors come to Little Italy to enjoy the festivities as well as the array of excellent and expertly prepared Italian fare.

In 2019, the festival will celebrate its 93rd year opening on September 12 and run through September 22. The festival runs along Mulberry Street between Houston Street and Canal Street, and on Grand Street between Mott and Baxter Streets.

Best Little Italy NYC Restaurants

No trip to NYC is complete without a visit to Little Italy! We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite Little Italy restaurants in this feature. Here you’ll find Lombardi’s, the first pizzeria in the U.S.; authentic old world Sicilian recipes at Paesano of Mulberry Street, Fine Italian dining at Il Cortile; find Little Italy’s best outdoor courtyard & garden at Da Nico; have some fun and “shake your napkin” at Puglia; and don’t forget Caffé Palermo is home to Baby John, the legendary Cannoli King!

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The Jewish-Style deli has long played a tremendous role in the development of NYC. The quintesential neighborhood deli was originally a place where immigrants from a variety of other countries could gather, enjoy familiar foods (and each other’s company) in what was otherwise an unfamiliar and often overwhelming city environment. This served as a very important social interaction as the Jewish population became acclimated to city life in New York and the delis became a very comfortable "home away from home."

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In New York City, it typically takes decades for a restaurant to achieve legendary status. However the Hunt & Fish Club, located in the heart of Times Square NYC, has defied all the rules! This luxurious fine dining venue has become a New York City dining superstar after only a few years of operation.

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BLACKBARN restaurant in New York City’s vibrant Nomad district has a relaxed, rustic environment with a modern twist to match the menu that features new takes on classic American cuisine made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Owner/Chef John Doherty opened BLACKBARN after 30 years of experience in the iconic Waldorf Astoria kitchen, 23 of which he spent as Executive Chef during one of the fabled institution’s most glamorous eras. While spending a weekend at his friend, designer Mark Zeff’s, polished, minimalist cabin in East Hampton, he found the aesthetic to match his vision for a restaurant, and opened it under the same name.

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The 230 Park Avenue location of “The Original” Bobby Van’s Steakhouse was the first Manhattan location of this famous steakhouse, opening in 1996. This prime location is next to Grand Central Station in the landmark Helmsley Building. The coveted location boasts stunning views of Park Avenue, which can only be attributed to the best steakhouse in NYC! The elegant menu options at Bobby Van’s offer the most superb manner of steaks, seafood and other delicious entrées, with an outstanding bar and an unparalleled, award-winning wine list.

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For more than 75 years Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has been a Scognamillo family-owned-and operated traditional Italian restaurant located in midtown Manhattan,  just steps from the Theatre District, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center. 

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Get to know Baby John, aka “The Cannoli King” of Little Italy’s beloved Italian restaurant Caffe Palermo, in this exclusive interview with The Citiview NYC!

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New York City is the place to find anything and there is something for everyone! It is also one of the world’s richest in history. This combination of history and uniqueness came together here in New York City, with the launch of Hammacher Schlemmer in 1848.

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