Even though it was closed because it's under construction I was able to go into the entrance and…read morethey still had the palm trees up and I was able to see through the mesh covering to see how beautiful the seating area is and it's still going to be an amazing place to sit and have lunch or dip into away from the rain. It stated they will be reopened by this year in the summer maybe the end of the summer. I can see it will be worth the wait

Nice place to sit and chill over coffee. The breakfast croissant was very good. Very spacious and…read morethe waiters were attentive. Nice ambiance.

Art is all around us.... I was walking on Hudson Street and…read morenoticed two beautiful murals and was extremely curious as to who created them. "The "Ellis Immigrants" mural in New York City was painted by the renowned Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra. Located on the facade of the City-As-School at 16 Clarkson Street in the West Village, the massive 20,000-square-foot artwork features portraits of five actual immigrants who passed through Ellis Island over a century ago.The mural is a prominent part of Kobra's "Colors for Freedom" series and blends his signature kaleidoscopic geometric patterns with historic archival photography." I have visited Ellis Island many years ago and it looks like it is time to revisit. This mural inspires me to review my family heritage as my grandparents passed through Ellis Island emigrating from Poland and Russia. The mural is massive and breathtaking. The other mural "Soul Ancestors" was painted by Magda Love. "The artist says that "Soul Ancestors" is a celebration of femininity, "a song to all women who are putting their souls in what they do." The colorful artwork is a bright addition to the school building and the neighborhood." There are a multitude of murals not just in the Village but in other areas in Manhattan. I hope to pursue this "treasure hunt of art" in the future. More to come!

We visited this area on our many meanderings around NY and look forward to return trips. Plenty of…read morefamous landmarks, terrific dining, and great entertainment every day of the week. This part of the city definitely never sleeps, although it does have a relaxed vibe. I loved the artsy bohemian neighborhood feel and easy to navigate.

When I'm in New York City, Financial district for work, each time I'm in the area, I visit the…read moreStone Street Historic District. It has cobblestone road and outdoor dining! There are a lot of different bars and restaurants on this street. Stone street is one of the oldest surviving streets in New York City. Stone Street's history started back to the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam. It was originally built in the 17th century and was one of the city's first paved streets! Today, Stone Street is between Coenties Slip and Hanover Square. Its filled with restaurants, bars, outdoor seating and there is always a festive atmosphere, especially during the evenings. Some of the restaurants currently in the area are the following Stone Street Tavern Mad Dog & Beans (I come to this restaurant often and get the chicken fajitas! The food here is delicious!) Route 66 Smokehouse Adrienne's Pizza bar and much more! There are a lot of annual festivals held at Stone Street St.Paddy's Day Cinco De Mayo Oktoberfest Oysterfest and a lot more! This is a must visit if you're traveling to Lower Manhattan and the financial district. It does get busy in this area, but it's totally worth stopping by!

I came here for Oktoberfest ,and it was so much fun. It was chaotic, busy, but overall a great…read moretime. Let me tell you I'm not a beer person, but the German lager beer was delicious. I came here with one of good friends. By the end of the night she texted me "thank you for keeping me young". The texted made me so happy. Sometimes it's so easy to get used to a routine, but it's these core memories we build that truly make life magical! I'm all about good life work balance. I love building memories with my peeps! Oktoberfest you were the bomb!

Meh, not what I remembered. A couple of stores with ridiculous priced clothing , a bakery with…read moreCookies only and a book store that was decent. There was an outside bar which was quite comfortable and nice, but the pricing was also astronomical. But I guess being in NYC you should be used to high pricing on everything.

So might I add that we Visited South St., Seaport ... to attend Food Networks food and wine…read morefestival what a total success this was the up the price but they upped what we got for our dollar better quality over quantity the Chef superb the VIP treatment was amazing and my food was to die for I never made it to the desserts, but that's OK. High quality, alcohol high-quality soft drinks great people in a perfect evening to do it in. I cannot wait to return to next year's. They need to keep this up. This was amazing and thank you so much for so much fun one evening and to top it off I got to meet a world known chef Tyler Florence ... amazing his first night made my whole evening worthwhile wagu beef perfectly done !

Nice little public park and greenspace that is actually a triangle shape. Located in the Nolita…read moresection of Manhattan I had a chance to explore this space after a run down Summer Streets. Dedicated to a heroic police officer, Lt Joseph Petrosino, you can read his story and exploits in the name of justice many years ago on the plaque and newspaper article reprint on the main entrance columns. Some trees, benches, and shade. Seems well maintained.

Petrosino Square is a very very cool park especially if you are going to the multitude of…read morerestaurants in Soho and you just want to eat alfresco. For example you can pack a picnic from Jack's wife Freda, which is across the street or the market that I just visited , DeEspana Café. Eataly is also nearby. It is a very small space , very intimate but it's great to just relax. get some fresh air and people watch. Come springtime, this little park will be littered with people who are just trying to enjoy a very nice spring day . Or a good five minute meditation space, for now, not crowded and you can find piece of mind in a very small space in Soho. Ok.. close your eyes.. breathe in.. breathe out Repeat and enjoy!

Located at the entrance of Prospect Park, is this stunning landmark and plaza. It is a large…read more19th-century Civil War monument. On Saturdays there is a farmers market . It is the second largest in New York City It has a large selection of fresh produce, meats, farm-fresh eggs, local dairy, honey, and a large variety of fresh plants and flowers. It can get pretty hectic, but definitely worth visiting.

The original name was prospect park Plaza and in 1926 was renamed grand army Plaza for the 60th…read moreanniversary of the fraternal group of former union soldiers. Called the army of the republic. It was designed to shield the noise from the city away from the park. I would've given 4 stars because of the dangerous and confusing adjoining roadway I have tried to navigate on foot and in a vehicle. But today 4/13/26 hizzoner the mayor has announced a redesign of this space for more public space .looking forward to this landmark redesign.

The Hudson Yards 28 acre mixed use development has gone viral. It's now one of the busiest and…read morepopular tourist attractions because it is new. Not yet opened is the observation deck (coming 2020) to be called the Edge. Or some of the proposed hotels surrounding the area. They are starting to sell residences within however. In addition to the main building with a shopping center and restaurants as well as the Jose Andres-led Spanish food court on the ground floor, among other outlets.... There's the Shed, an arts center that officially debuted in early April. The Shed looks like a big square white bubble. It has rollers in a couple places so that the "building" size can be expanded. They're already advertising various concerts, etc. to be held there. It's not much to look at from the outside (only; you can't enter), but will be another draw to the area. Then, there's the most famous architectural element, already. It's called "Vessel" -- not "the" in front of it. Basically it's a place name for the artsy "sculpture". It will be renamed at some point by crowdsourcing. Standing 150 feet tall, Vessel consists of 154 interconnecting flights of stairs. The structure offers views of the Hudson Yards complex, midtown Manhattan and the Hudson River. The outside appears coppery chrome and reflects various sites. Plus it serves as the most photographed -- with selfie reflections being very popular. And it's been a hit on Instagram. Tickets are free to enter, and climb, but there was a very long line to get them. The earliest entry time was 4 hours later and we weren't going to wait. Supposedly you can also reserve times on line. We walked around inside the mall building... just to see some of the high end shops. Everything is quite spread out on 5 floors. And then went to to the Spanish food court downstairs. You even had to stand in line to take the escalator down. They controlled the number of people entering.. Signage is not the best throughout the main building. I'd suggest studying the layout on line before coming. And if you want to climb Vessel, try to book online ahead of time. But make sure to see the other major sights in New York City first before coming here...

It's a nice Park. There's food carts, the train station, and benches. I'm sure the landscape will…read moreimprove when flowers bloom. Well, I'm not telling the truth. What I saw was in need of a facelift. I'm a fan because I felt comfortable there. It's a nice place to stop after walking over to Hudson Yards. I wouldn't set aside time to go see this park unless you visit the High Line and the park in the other side near the High Line Entrance. That's by the Vessel. I'm reviewing the part by the public transportation entrance to the 7 Train. Go see and you'll understand what I'm talking about....

"Eastern Parkway, a 3.8 mile boulevard in Brooklyn, New York, was the first parkway in the world…read more Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux between 1870 and 1874, it was intended to connect New York City to the outer boroughs and provide scenic access to Prospect Park. The parkway features a six-lane roadway, tree-lined pedestrian malls, and service roads. The section between Grand Army Plaza and Ralph Avenue was named a National Historic Landmark in 1978. " Wow! I'vce been intrigued by EP starting as a little girl driving in my daddy's car passing through on our way home. Little did I know that this beautiful tree lined stretch of land would bring such meaning to my life; starting with my first job post college in this area to present day writing this review in Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Here's my summation: E: Extends 3.8 miles across Brooklyn from east to west A: Attractions such as BBG, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Central Library, Prospect Park, Children's Museum S: Scenic access to Prospect Park. Amazing that two gardens are next to each other. If one exits BBG from the Children's playground, then cross the street to Prospect Park T: Transportation from 2,3,4,5 trains and B14 bus E: Events such as J'Ouvert ( West Indian Parade), Brooklyn Half Day Marathon, Brooklyn Museum hosting special exhibits R: Restaurants galore N: Nostalgia; there used to be a roller skating rink in the 1960's PARKWAY: My favorite street: Washington Avenue Favorite path: Exiting BBG at Washington Avenue to walk to Grand Army Plaza then to Bergen Street. Discoveries: I've found many hidden treasures from Washington Avenue to St. John's Place Feast: Eating on the street courtesy of Food trucks galore for "international" feasting from Middle Eastern, Mexican, Jewish and American. Flea Markets every weekend in front of Brooklyn Museum Second Lady Liberty???; Second Statue of Liberty in Brooklyn Museum Parking Lot History: Grand Army Plaza includes the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch; the Bailey Fountain; the John F. Kennedy Monument; statues of Civil War generals Be Still: take in all the beauty of Eastern Parkway, find a spot anywhere and admire all the wonders of this special boulevard I like to compare Eastern Parkway to Champs-Élysées in Paris: the French deserved a beautiful boulevard as do Brooklynites! Some favorite websites: www.bbg.org www. brooklynmuseum.org www.nyc-govparks.org/parks/eastern-parkway The Othmer Library CBHReference@bklynlibrary.org ( this library has archives on all things Brooklyn) :

A main Street that goes throughout Brooklyn very reliable to get from one into Brooklyn to the…read moreother. In various areas of Eastern Parkway you can access restaurant, Brooklyn botanical gardens,, train stations. Brooklyn museum etc.