Can you believe that I lived in NYC for 9 years and had NEVER been to Governors Island? It has been on my bucket list of things I need to do in NYC this year and I finally decided to go check it out! What better reason than to celebrate Halloween?

This year the RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns had a special event on Governors Island called "Night of a 1,000 Jack O'Lanterns". I will say, I really don't think there were 1,000 pumpkins. More like 200. But the event was a lot of fun and the ferry views of Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge, and NJ were AMAZING.

Speaking of the ferry, it's open year round. For adults it's only $2 to Ride the ferry and it's totally free on weekends! And children are always free! The views of NYC are spectacular, so I highly recommend taking the time to visit.

I had the pleasure of having Native New Yorker and wine connoisseur, Ron Kapon, attend my Midtown Architectural Tour with Inside Out Tours. He wrote a great review on his blog!
Check it out: www.ronkapon.com

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I have just been featured as the Levy's Unique New York Tour Guide of the Month! A fabulous company run by native New Yorkers Mark and Matt Levy, they provide some of the most entertaining tours in NYC. It's an honor to be their TGoTM!

​Check out my article here: TGoTM June

If you watch Sex and the City, you will definitely recognize this NYC staple! The world renowned Magnolia Bakery.

Magnolia Bakery is famous for their cupcakes and their banana pudding recipe. I will admit, I was a banana pudding skeptic. However, on one of my recent tours, our group insisted on trying some and we all agreed- the pudding was AMAZING!!

I also love the fact that Magnolia Bakery is NYC based- all started in their West Village location in 1996. What's not to love?

We might be getting an exciting new skyscraper in NYC called The Big Bend! Architecture studio oiio has a new design that would become the "longest building in the world" with elevators that can run horizontally. What?!?!
                                        Read all about The Big Bend HERE!

When I first moved to NYC, I wondered how everyone was able to buy affordable Broadway tickets! Well, here is an app designed to make all of your Broadway dreams come true: TodayTix. A free app you can download directly to your phone, you can view prices for each Broadway show listed. Prices change daily, but they are THE BEST prices (I am talking $39 to see the Rockettes, $49 for Wicked, etc). Of course, the prices vary depending on the time of year and amount of tickets previously sold. On top of the good news, all you need to view prices is an e-mail address! Once purchased, a TodayTix rep will meet you outside of the theatre with your tickets, 15 minutes before showtime. No lines, no waiting, and easy peasy. 

There are SO many restaurant options in Greenwich Village that it can be overwhelming. Actually, that goes for all of NYC as there are 24,000 restaurants in Manhattan alone. But, here are some restaurants that I highly recommend based on my own NYC (and NYU) experience!

• For Weekend Brunch, check out Primo 135's bottomless brunch menu. I have personally tried the French Toast and Egg Florentine, both of which are delicious. A relatively new establishment, it is run by a gentlemanly native New Yorker named Garry!
  For more information and a full menu, visit their Yelp and Facebook page
• Looking for an exciting, unqiue and flavorful dinner? Check out Favela Cubana. A Mixture of Cuban and Brazilian Cuisine, you will not regret coming here for a romantical date night. I highly recommend the Frango Ipanema (chicken and rice) and don't forget to check out their impressive drinks list!
• Maybe you already had dinner and just want some drinks with friends... go to Half Pint! If you're into the football game, you will feel right at home.
• Ok, you're probably wondering "BUT WHAT about the best pizza in NYC?". In the West Village, check out John's Pizzeria On Bleecker Street. A family run business open since 1929, John's is supposed to be THE best and original pizza on Bleecker Street. Keep in mind, they do not sell slices, only whole pies! (if you're wondering why I am mentioning "pie" that's NY slang for a whole pizza)

​If you have any other suggestions, please do let me know! I love exploring new restaurants in NYC (as long as they have a letter grade of A for cleanliness!)