City of Dreams: Your Guide to the Best of New York City

A personal guide to NYC that includes the best places to eat and drink, as well as things to do in and around the city - including day trips from NYC. From trendy hotspots to hidden gems, this is a meticulously curated list of the best this incredible city has to offer anyone, whether a first-time visitor or local, looking for something different.

North America, New York, Travel Guide, FeaturedKaren GomezJanuary 3, 2025New York, NYC, Minca, Samurai Papa, Ippudo, Ramen, Thai Villa, Room Service, Chinese Tuxedo, Thai, Chinese, El Centro, La Diagonal Agaveria, Tacuba, Mexican, Boqueria, Kana Tapas Bar, Socarrat Paella Bar, Spanish Tapas, Empanada Mama, Pio Pio, Carcas Arepa Bar, South American, Cuisines, Ovest Pizzoteca, La Pecora Bianca, Trattoria Spaghetto, Ethos Gallery 51, Estiatorio Milos, Uncle Nick's, Greek, Remi Flower & Coffee, La Mercerie Cafe, The Butcher's Daughter, Cafes, The Office, Aptheke Cocktail Bar, Raines Law Room, Speakeasy Bars, Wolffer Estate Vineyard, City Winery, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Wineries, The Whitney, Guggenheim, The Met Cloisters, Museums, Chelsea Gallery Night, National Sawdust, Sofar, The High Line, Kobra, NYC Parks, Day Trips, Cold Spring, Beacon, Fishkill Farms, USAComment

Greenport, NY Getaway: How to Enjoy a Day on Long Island’s North Fork

Many people are familiar with the Hamptons and Montauk, but Greenport often flies under the radar. It did on mine until recently. In this blog post, I’ll share my experience as a Greenport, NY first-timer and offer some recommendations for anyone thinking of venturing out to this charming coastal destination.

New York, North AmericaKaren GomezOctober 5, 2024Greenport NY, Day TripsComment

Day Trip to Montauk, New York, Off-Season

Less than 120 miles (193 km) from NYC, on the easternmost point of Long Island’s East End, is Montauk. Known by Long Island residents as “The End”, Montauk is a 2 1/2 hour drive from NYC and an off-season best kept secret, if you’re willing to hit the road. Somehow this was the first time I, someone who’s lived in NY most of my adult life, finally decided to venture there and it was definitely worth it.