Music festivals are becoming some of the largest crowd drawing events now a days. For us New Yorkers the most gigantic ones, like Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, etc., not only require your event ticket but a...

If you love great BBQ and Live Music (who doesn’t) and you are not afraid of crowds then the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is the place to be this weekend. Entering  its 13th year in Madison Square Park,...

There’s nowhere in this city where you can enjoy a four course tasting menu from a pedigreed chef for $50 per person. Much less with happy hour drinks. And forget about being able to wear comfortable jeans...

I often declare that if I could only eat one food for the rest of my life it would be avocado sushi. I could eat sushi every day for every meal and even if it was just avocado sushi I would be a happy girl....

Growing up it was the norm for many of my friends to have a mandatory Shabbat dinner with their families every Friday night. For those not familiar with this Jewish tradition, Shabbat is defined as the Jewish...

The Fourth of July in Brooklyn is so amazing that you don't even need to leave the borough in order to have a fabulous  holiday this year. From lazing around in Prospect Park, having a picnic with your loved...

When I think of watermelon I think of summer. Whether I’m grilling outdoors with the family or spending lazy days by the pool with friends, fresh watermelon plays a key role in my summer activities, cooling...

I couldn't be happier that beach season is finally upon us! Whether you're an experienced beachgoer or a DFD (Down for the Day), this beach bum has found everything you need for the perfect day in the sun and...

When it comes to facts about New York City, us New Yorkers like to believe we know them all. I mean after all isn’t being a know it all part of the requirements and characteristics of being a New Yorker?...

This is one of my favorite times of year at the farmers market.  Not only are all of my favorite foods available but once again families and puppies are all doing their shopping too. I was patiently...

Consider this Eat Up New York’s graduation present to you, for your broken unemployed self we bring you, our guide to cheap eats in NYC! Ennju As an addict of sushi but not always having the pockets for...

Watching Fireworks in NYC is an incredible experience. Seeing those gigantic fireworks exploding in the dark skies, lighting up the beautiful NYC Buildings, is breathtaking to say the least. So with that said,...