Meryl Pearlstein

Vancouver is a hot spot for foodies. Offering cuisine distinct from Canada’s eastern Toronto and Quebec menus, restaurants in Vancouver benefit from their location on the Pacific coast and relative proximity to Asia.

While seafood reigns supreme at the numerous aquatic-themed eateries here, the Asian influence is equally strong, with often edgy Japanese and Chinese restaurants. Second only to Tokyo for its raw fish, Vancouver is not surprisingly known among foodie cognoscenti as the “sushi ca...

A slideshow of what's new and worth seeing on Broadway. The 2025 Broadway season is filled with favorites, old and new. Long runs from the past show up in dazzling new renditions.

Mom has fed you so many times, so this Mother's Day, treat her to a special brunch on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Browse our list of the Best Mother's Day Brunch Restaurants in NYC / Manhattan and Brooklyn, presented in alphabetical order.

History meets hip in the City of Brotherly Love
by Meryl Pearlstein

If you haven’t yet ventured to the East Coast because you thought the cities were too big, too crowded, or lacked enough green space to keep you happy, you should consider a visit to the City of Brotherly Love. With a wealth of historical, cultural and culinary attractions, America’s “first planned city” is also the park-filled birthplace of the United States, where the Founding...

If you’ve been to Las Vegas and covered the requisite activities like walking the Strip, ogling the Bellagio fountains and trying your hand at slots, it’s time to take another look, this time in New York style. Here are some of the ways you can stay on a Big Apple track.

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As a city person, you’ll want the shiniest and brightest resort in Las Vegas. Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened in December to well-deserved fanfare. With 36 dining options, mul...

While most theatergoers are comfortable with selecting a play or musical on Broadway, there is much on offer Off-Broadway as well. Designating theaters with between 100 and 499 seats, Off-Broadway offers a range of shows that encompass musicals, drama, comedy, magic, and more.

Not eligible for Tony Awards® and with less expensive ticket prices, these shows often have shorter runs, may be more experimental and feature up-and-coming artists and writers along with well-known stars. Here are a do...

Southeast Asia is a region brimming with contrasts, history and unique beauty. When deciding which countries to explore, I crafted an itinerary combining land and water experiences as the key to uncovering each area’s distinctive soul.

Some countries like Japan, China and Thailand merit in-depth exploration on their own, as I had discovered on previous visits to the region.
Others meld better into a multi-country journey with overlapping history and geography. For this Southeast Asia trip, I ...

Check out GAYOT's St. Patrick's Day dining guide to find the best local restaurants, bars and Irish pubs where revelers can chow down on traditional Irish fare like corned beef hash, fish and chips, and cabbage stew — and maybe have a pint or two! We've also included other restaurants getting into the Irish spirit with cocktail or food specials just for the holiday.

A slow-paced river cruise is a luxurious and relaxing experience and opportunity to see amazing sites. Combine that opportunity with the history of major world events and it becomes more than just a vacation. Writer Meryl Pearlstein shares her journey on a Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours itinerary that commemorates D-Day.

Sailing the Seine aboard Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Eighty years have passed since General Dwight D. Eisenhower gave the order that changed the course of world history. On ...

It’s that time of the year again, the time when you decide what gifts to buy your friends and family. Cruises are an exciting option – and no one will think about returning them. Choose from small-ship sails, river and ocean voyages, and expedition cruises for the more adventurous. There are options to suit every taste, interest, and budget. Here are some of the best for the year ahead.
Sailing Holidays
Conjuring up the “grand age of sailing,” Star Clippers epitomizes romance on the high seas...

Summertime shines in New England with white-sand beaches, lobster bakes and sailing trips. But fall is when the area shimmers with colors along with great eats and cozy inns.
Inland and coastal routes put on their New England fall foliage finery, ablaze with apple greens, scarlet reds, oranges and yellows. Pick a route, pack your hiking boots, and make reservations in these fabulous ...

The 2025 Broadway season is filled with favorites, old and new. Long runs from the past show up in dazzling new renditions. Star power is on full display with performances by Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel and Denzel Washington. And we bid a fond adieu to creative gems like Romeo and Juliet, Stereophonic, Eureka Day and A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical.
Where to Book Broa...

Where to dine in New York for Valentine's Day

Many restaurants will be offering special menus for Valentine's Day, but we've rounded up the best of the best for February 14, 2025. Celebrate with your sweetie with food from one of GAYOT's Best Valentine's Day Restaurants in New York .
Contact each establishment for details. These selections are presented in alphabetical order.

You’ve visited New York City, and you think you’ve done it all. But any New Yorker will tell you that checking off Times Square, the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center on a sightseeing list isn’t experiencing New York City to its fullest. It’s just scratching the surface.

On your second visit, delve deeper into the ‘City That Never Sleeps’ with the hidden attractions only a true inner-city insider knows about. Here’s how to see New York like a local.

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It’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times or something like that according to Gary Gulman. In his new one-man show, Grandiloquent, comedian Gary Gulman takes you through a meandering chronology of his life and trials from growing up in Peabody, Massachusetts to becoming a hit star on HBO.

The charming, sometimes daunting story masterfully conveyed through delivery, smiles and other facial communication is engaging and empathy inducing. Gulman’s narratives about being...