Meryl Pearlstein

New Yorkers love a good bargain, and they especially love to shop outside of large department stores at indoor and outdoor flea markets, specialty markets and greenmarkets. Jewelry, art, food, clothing… you can pretty much find anything you’d want at these great markets at excellent prices.

Brooklyn Flea Williamsburg
Saturday is the day to head for the uber-popular outdoor Williamsburg market. With stands galore specializing in vintage and handmade goods...

The new 2024 season is filled with performances by powerhouse women as well as shows about women. In what might be considered a “who’s who” of top female stars, plays and musicals currently running or soon to open feature Broadway royalty including Sutton Foster, Audra McDonald, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles and Patti Lupone. Look for Kristen Chenowith, Bernadette Peters, Lea Salon...

Best Restaurant Patios in New York
Enjoy dining al fresco? Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a restaurant's patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars.

Check out GAYOT's list of the Best Restaurants for Outdoor Seating in New York, presented in alphabetical order.

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.

STAY
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...

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...

Anyone who has read Eat Pray Love will understand the mystique of Rome. There’s the appeal of the food, the history, the “dolce vita” lifestyle, and of course, the beauty of the people and the country. Like the author of the book, I ventured to Italy on my own but to a yoga retreat instead of an Italian language immersion.

Not far from Rome in the tiny medieval town of Pitigliano, I enjoyed the camaraderie of a small group of like-minded “friends,” all eager to explore Tuscany’s small towns a...

Warm weather is the perfect time for a wellness tune-up. After the recent ups and downs, earthquakes, eclipses and other all-involving stressors, an escape with a focus on oneself is the prescription, a chance for personal spring-summer cleaning.

I feel the cleansing spirit best when I’m in a desert-like setting. There’s something magical about open spaces --healthful living with a dose of spirituality mixed with physical activity -- that makes everythin...

Winesday, the new off-Broadway musical from lyricist and writer Jenne Wason with music by Joseph Benoit, has a premise that you’re bound to agree with: enjoying wine with musical theater makes everything that much rosier (or is it rosé-er?). Hence, the subtitle, “the wine tasting musical.”

Opened at the Jerry Orbach Theater at the Theater Center, 210 West 50th Street, on the northern edge of New York City’s Theater District, Winesday: the wine tasting musical presents a no...

New York City has some of the most exciting culinary experiences to be had, from classic fine dining to trendy and new. As a restaurant reviewer and NYC resident, I schedule my social life around finding top places to discover. Here is a baker’s dozen of my favorite dining spots.

If Fine Dining Is Your Passion

Le Bernardin
Le Bernardin is the kind of restaurant that inspires romantic...

As the wine culture has developed on the North Fork of Long Island, so have the opportunities to sip reds, whites, and rosés and soak up the beautiful scenery. Some wineries stay open year-round, others re-open in the spring and close after the fall harvest. Some require res...

Flower lovers have it made this Spring. If you missed Philadelphia’s Flower Show at the beginning of March, there’s the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx to wow you. This year’s theme, “Florals in Fashion,” is all about color and mixes orchid design with a fashionista flair. You have time to see the exhibit – it runs through April 21. It’s also the beginning of daffodil and magnolia season, but the main draw in New York City is the arrival of the c...

The Best St. Patrick's Day Pubs in New York

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.

Celebrate on March 17th with a trip to one of the Best St. Patrick's Day Restaurants...

Savor The Season In London & Paris

Paris and London in March! Why not? They are the perfect cities to appreciate history, culture, and a bit of romance. Wander with wonder, become a flâneur as they say in France, and take in the ambiance.

LONDON: ROMANCE & HISTORY IN ONE

The Royals in The Crown may have inspired you to look differently at London. Or perhaps it was the romance-filled scenes of Bridgerton and Downtown Abbey. Romance in London combines with history, transporting you to times pas...

The area known as The Hamptons is a destination in itself but its dining scene makes it even more so. Writer Meryl Pearlstein guides RealFoodTraveler.com readers through some of the best Hamptons restaurants to try.

What’s Cooking in the Hamptons: 8 Don’t-Miss Newcomers, Transplants and Re-dos
A new spate of eateries has taken root on the restaurant landscape in the Hamptons. On both the North Fork and the East End of Long Island, you’ll find globe-spanning choices that are open almost year-r...

Boston in winter affords many pleasures and unique opportunities for exploring the historical city. Writer Meryl Pearlstein shares some ideas with RealFoodTraveler.com readers for places to eat and drink, take in culture, and things to do.

A Winter Getaway to Boston: A Trip Rich in History and Culture
For a long weekend that’s full of culture, great eats and history, Boston should be on your list for travel. But, why winter would you ask? The answer is simple: it’s less crowded than in height...