Meryl Pearlstein

The Best British & Irish Pubs in New York
Pubs have been centers for socializing in big cities and small hamlets in England and Ireland for hundreds of years. Their American counterparts carry on that same tradition, as well as providing a fun atmosphere to watch the ball game on a big screen TV.
Pubs are places to relax, enjoy a pint or two, and tuck in to pub grub like shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and bangers and mash. Browse GAYOT's list of the Best British & Irish Pubs in New York, pre...

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...

This is the year to pack your bags and explore the world. Valentine’s Day gives you another excuse to share the gift of travel with someone you love. However, shouldn’t love be celebrated year-round?

The following list of diverse romantic getaways is sure to inspire you and make your significant other, friend, or family member swoon. Gift them now, book them later. Pick a time that works for you and celebrate Valentine’s Day at your convenience. Bonus points if you know the love songs in this...

Make the most of the wintery weather with a pampering, fun getaway at the Miraval Berkshires. Writer Meryl Pearlstein did and tells Real Food Travelers what it’s really like.
Winter is the perfect time for a wellness refresh, a season when gray skies and cold weather beg for something to kick you into gear. A spa holiday with a focus on personal discovery is just what I needed for a jumpstart.
Miraval Berkshires
Located in the western corner of Massachusetts, in Lenox, Miraval Berkshires embr...

NYC Winter Outing Discounts Include Broadway Week Specials for Shows Like The Lion King (©Brnkhoff Mogenburg) with NYC Winter Outing Discounts Available January 20 Through February 12

Winter is a great time to visit New York City. The annual NYC Winter Outing program, Broadway Week, Restaurant Week, and Hotel Week kick off now with major discounts offered January 20 through February 12. Details are available through New York City Tourism + Conventions.

Winter is a great time to visit New York City. The annual NYC Winter Outing program, Broadway Week, Restaurant Week and Hotel Week kick off now with major discounts offered January 20 through February 12. It’s a great opportunity for some serious deals if you’re attending IMM, The New York Travel Show, or just enjoying the Big Apple. Details are available through New York City Tourism + Conventions.

Just over an hour’s drive from San Antonio and Austin, Fredericksburg blends small-town Texas hospitality with European flair. A winter visit to this Hill Country town offers the chance to shop, sip and saunter along streets lined with historic limestone buildings dressed in holiday finery. With its deep German roots, Fredericksburg celebrates both European and American traditions, where heritage, resilience and winemaking are woven together.
Determination and a Desire for Harmony
Fredericksb...

I had never stayed in an overwater villa before. I had only admired them from a distance when I visited Tahiti on a cruise.

But finally, staying at Sun Siyam resorts in the South Malé Atoll in the Maldives provided me with the visceral experience of waking up to an endless view of blue above, below, and extending to the horizon. It was as if I had entered an underwater world without a snorkel.

Tired from my 20-hour trip but stimulated, I couldn’t resist the glistening ocean. I donned my swims...

Fine wines are one thing. But enjoying them in a beautiful setting is another. That makes a visit to Long Island Wine Country an ideal way to enjoy the sippable bounty that comes from the area in New York. Writer Meryl Pearlstein is back with a guide for RealFoodTraveler.com readers for where to experience some of the best.

Exploring Long Island Wine Country

A beautiful day on Long Island’s East End is as lovely as they come. Open fields, grand estates, and some of the world’s top-rated beach...

If you’ve ever read Dr. Beach’s “Top Ten Beaches” list, you can understand the appeal of the Hamptons. Beautiful beaches combined with stunning landscapes and vineyards, mansions inconceivable in their extent, sitting beside traditional shingled cottages. Also, some of the best produce in the country.

The Hamptons, on the South Fork of Long Island in New York, are a group of hamlets, villages and towns lying along the Atlantic Ocean.
The area is a perpetual playground for the rich and famous ...

You don’t need a passport to feel like you’ve gone to Europe when visiting these 12 US cities.

Mexican chef Enrique Olvera has introduced a new dining concept to New York: all-day tapas with a vegetarian slant. Atla is the sibling of Olvera’s groundbreaking Cosme, the restaurant that offers upscale modern Mexican cuisine. In a setting that’s more casual, with a menu that’s more accessible (no reservations needed), Olvera creates food that spans the day from breakfast to post-dinner. You could enjoy poached ranchero eggs with hoja santa in the morning, grab an ea...

The story’s eerily familiar: the king who doesn’t exactly behave kingly and, in the process, loses the support of his subjects. While William Shakespeare couldn’t have predicted the similarities to today’s political scene, the play certainly makes a statement that’s undeniable. In this new version, Richard II remains one of Shakespeare’s most intense psychological dramas about power, image and corruption.

The off-Broadway production of Shakespeare’s Richard II at the Astor...

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 ...

The Best Mexican Food in New York

True fans of Mexican cuisine want to know who makes the best tamales in town. Who has their own tortilleria, making the flour and corn staples right before your very eyes?
Whose hot sauce provides the most flavor? Who has the best selection of tequila? Who makes their margaritas fresh?
Presented in alphabetical order, here are the Best Mexican restaurants in New York.