Meryl Pearlstein

The dog days of summer are finally over – it’s October apple and pumpkin time. Foliage seekers may want to schedule road trips to look at the brilliant mosaic of colors adorning the maples and oaks, but for the family, October is the time for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple picking and hayrides.
New York City’s boroughs have some intriguing farm experiences.
The historic Queens Country Farm Museum in Floral Park, Queens offers weekend activities throughout October. The farm, owned by the N...

New York Restaurant Trend: Dining at the Bar by Meryl Pearlstein Interested in eating at some of New York City’s best restaurants, but put off by the prices? Try dining at the bar! Not only is it less expensive, but the bar or lounge atmosphere is often a more relaxed experience than in the main dining room. It’s a wonderful trend that many top-rated New York restaurants are embracing, including Le Bernardin, Eleven Madison Park and Per Se, where diners can avoid having to order the prix-fixe...

Summer isn’t over yet, and there are lots of things to do in the city on the holiday weekend. Labor Day is an important holiday weekend for visitors and locals alike.
If you’re planning to visit New York over Labor Day Weekend, pack your walking shoes, a hat, and a sense of exploration. ...

There’s no need to stay under a dark cloud when the weather isn’t the best. There are plenty of activities to enjoy in New York City to keep everyone entertained.

Grab an umbrella and get ready for some rainy-day fun. Just choose the type of entertainment that appeals. Here are some great ideas to chase away any rainy-day blues in NYC.

What to Do on Rainy Days in NYC

Museums

New York City is a cultural capital. It’s a no-brainer to opt for a museum visit when it’s too nasty to walk the sidewa...

A super yacht cruise in the Adriatic is the bucket-list trip of the year

Rrestaurants in NYC for a breezy, by-the-water experience

CRUISING CROATIA

It was a marvelous five-day adventure through the Croatian islands, starting from the historic port of Split and tracing a roundtrip course that added a bonus stop in the medieval city of Trogir. The Adriatic Sea was beautiful, and the pace was exactly right, with enough time to savor and explore.

Super-yacht Freedom from Goolets chartered yachts has raised the bar when it comes to luxurious crewed cruising. With only eleven cabins, the cruise is a dream of luxury and indulge...

Alaska can conjure images of glaciers, the northern lights, and maybe moose, but cuisine might not cross your mind when thinking of the Great Land. Truth be told, Alaska has a host of must-try local dishes. From wild-caught seafood fresh from the North Pacific Ocean and wild berries grown in rich glacial soils to the distinctiv...

Where to dine for the best outdoor experience in New York City

And with the receding specter of COVID still looming, there’s more than enough reason to travel in a socially distanced environment that allows flexible family vacations.
Road trips became increasingly popular over the past two years, and the conversion of 50s and 60s motels into retro sleep stops has responded to the need for more accommodations as travelers hit the roads instead of the skies. While the term “rubber wheeler” has come into vogue as an unfortunate substitute for the more refin...

Where to eat, stay and play in New York City

The beautiful island of Curaçao is located just 60 miles from the coast of Venezuela. The island reflects not only its Dutch heritage but also the mix of nationalities that have come to form a vibrant fabric of cultural influences. Thanks to Curaçao’s deep-water harbor and strategic location, trade has flourished on the island for centuries, bringing with it foreign settlers attracted to the island’s climate and economy.

A strong Dominican presence along with Haitian, Indonesian, and some 45 ...

I’m longing to take my passport out of the drawer and dust it off but it’s not time yet. We still have a few more months until things settle down and the world starts spinning again.
This year without international travel, we can explore our own backyard with twelve di...

Alinea Review

About the restaurant and décor: Alinea demands participatory fun. It’s not for the faint of heart, or the timid eater; this restaurant is an entirely different experience. In a space that’s both elegant and simple, adorned with meaningful artwork and a spotless kitchen with chef's table, Alinea stands out as a showplace for chef Grant Achatz's creativity.
Our dinner at Alinea.
About the food: With a playfulness that belies the exceptional quality and presentation of the dishes, Alinea shine...

Sushi Ishikawa Restaurant Review

About the restaurant: Sushi Ishikawa isn’t for the faint of heart when it comes to sushi exploration. The small, upstart sushiya on the Upper East Side is a showcase for chef Don Pham’s creativity, a natural offshoot of his time spent at the inventive o ya, Geisha and Morimoto. The small, brick-walled restaurant seats 23, with the choi...