Experiences and the people we love make life grand. Gift a special NYC or Brooklyn experience. The ultimate in creative gift giving for the traveler, foodie and urban explorer! Read on for a special discount code!
Joya Studio is a New York City-based fragrance design studio founded by Frederick Bouchardy. They opened their flagship location in 2016, in a retrofitted 19th century garage in the Clinton Hill neighborhood. It is Brooklyn’s first industrial perfumery. They host tours, events, workshops and interactive art installations. The hybrid studio space launch was featured in Vogue, The New York Times, WWD, Wallpaper and Hypebeast. Read on to learn more about the person behind it all.
We love the winter holidays in NYC. Partially because of all the amazing holiday markets! We map out our favorite markets, when they open and what you can find there.
We are excited to have a personal connection to a hot new hotel opening, Mondrian Park Avenue, in their Head Concierge, Steven Zangrillo. “…The property boasts sweeping New York City views from the rooftop lounge, a retreat overlooking the bustling city with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as Cleo, the award-winning Mediterranean culinary concept…”
Join us on this 3 hour, food and fun filled experience in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It’s a great way to meet locals, see street art, learn the history and have a meal! For only $50, this tour is a steal! Read on to learn more…
The Flatiron District and Union Square are wonderful neighborhoods in winter! From beautiful Madison Square Park, great views of the Empire State Building on Fifth Avenue to the majestic Flatiron Building and of course all the wonderful restaurants and delicious foods that we have in store for you on our Flatiron Food Tour. Plus Eataly has a special rooftop surprise and there is an incredible public art piece…
I am so excited for this interview / catch up with longtime friend of Like A Local, TJ Provenzano. We first got to know TJ at Brooklyn Oenology in Williamsburg and he’s now at recently launched, sustainable sushi restaurant, Mayanoki (my-ya-no-key), which focuses on serving locally and sustainably sourced seafood. He’s also General Manager at Rooftop Reds.
Halloween in NYC is one of our favorite things ever. This year’s costumes will be all about Wonder Woman, the kids from Stranger Things and Pennywise from IT — I am scared just thinking about that one! Here’s our top party list.
I am so pleased to announce a new experience! Love BBQ? Go behind the scenes and meet some of the pit masters with a licensed tour guide who used to run a BBQ Joint in Brooklyn! From Williamsburg to Red Hook and in between, we’ve got you covered. We know what to order where.
The summer blockbuster shows at the big museums might be over, but there is still some really great art to be seen at both the big venues and smaller galleries.