This is one of the easiest stops. No fuss way to get to and from the city from Jersey City…read more Clean and clear traffic pattern.

My second visit here for a salad, this time the "Grains and Greens". Tasteless combination of…read morenothing fresh. About 1 hour later there was the beginning of 3 hours of diarrhea and stomach pain. Go at your own risk.

Being it's a couple of days before Christmas, my partner and I were in the mood to see some…read moreChristmas displays without the hassle of long lines or costly charge. Luckily I was contacted by one of our friends yesterday about this location as she took her family. The town of Lyndhurst in NJ is only a few miles south of our home. Located on Forest Avenue, these 3 homes were decked out with their Christmas displays as the lines of cars full of spectators trying to get that great photo. We parked a couple of blocks away and walked as well as other onlookers. Tonight's crowd was manageable where social distancing was apparent as everyone wore masks. There was one home in the middle of the three was all covered with lights even on the roof. At that same house, there's a small donation box to assist these homeowners' expenses. If you are in this area around this time, we highly recommend it.

Someone in our group was a fan, so this was on our list as a must visit. Nice visit to just stop by…read moreand take a picture. Quiet neighborhood, respectable people taking photos. Although not Central Perk and not set up as Central Perk, the exterior of the restaurant below was shown in the show and you can dine in here.

When in NY, had to pay homage to one of the most comforting shows on television, F*R*I*E*N*D*S…read more Here's my experience. VIBES: Welcome to Greenwich Village it's a historic neighborhood with nice buildings and cafes. The iconic spot is nestled in a lively corner of NYC with lots of foot traffic (tourists and locals alike), so parking isn't ideal -- I'd suggest subway or ride-share. The place has big energy: you feel like you're in an iconic, storied part of the city, which makes it fun and a little nostalgic thinking about all the episodes and references. I took no longer than like 15 minutes. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. If you're looking for a spot that mixes pop-culture nostalgia, solid fare, and a lively NYC neighborhood vibe -- this one's worth a stop. It leans more "moment experience" than "hidden gem," but its fun factor and overall quality make it memorable. I'll definitely keep it on my list for future visits and maybe bring F*R*I*E*N*D*S (ba-dum-tss) looking for an iconic NYC moment. TIPS: * The area is residential and mixed-use: be respectful, keep noise down if visiting early or late, and avoid blocking entrances.

Come hungry. Portion sizes are almost comical, especially the excellent chicken parm and eggplant…read moreParmigiana. Table for 6 mid week lunch. Decor offers a taste of Italy and adds to the charm. Started with a few apps and a chicken parm for the table to share. The Carciofi alla Giudia, the classic Jewish-Roman deep fried artichokes were beautifully presented. A good bit firmer than you'd find in Rome but were still well enjoyed and recommended. Tonno salad with fresh seared tuna was plentiful and packed with flavor. Speaking of flavor the porchetta sandwich was rich and delicious. Really this is closer to a bbq pork than authentic porchetta but still recommended. The star of the show is the chicken parm and eggplant parm. The eggplant was delicate, thinly sliced melt in your mouth. Luckily you get a huge plate. Chicken parm is also excellent and HUGE. While there is $10 plate fee if sharing a main they are fine if you order several items and share all. Very generous with their shaved Parmesan if requested. Prices on the higher side but not all that bad considering the quantity. This feels more like the type of place you come to with a large group than as a couple. Unless of course you are very hungry. Service is excellent.

Are you kidding me! What a meal!! We meet some friends right off the plane. We drove to this nice…read morelittle restaurant in Montclair that was amazing! We ordered a bunch of stuff to share amongst 6 of us today. We started with the Fried Artichokes, Meatballs, and a chicken Parmigiana. Huge portion of chicken Parmigiana, very flavorful meatballs 3 in an order and the 3 very sizable fried artichokes. Joshua our waiter, was amazing and made sure we tried lots of different items from the menu. Then after we finished that, we had the beet salad, a salad with rare tuna, Eggplant Parmigiana and a pork panini. The Eggplant parm was so light and delicious! not a huge fan of fennel but the salads were delicious. The sandwich was full of flavor and made perfectly. This was a great meal at a great price.

Everything I ate was amazing!! The drinks are ok. The service is good. Would definitely go back and…read morerecommend.

Oh yes..Italian eatery with a swanky bar and creative cocktails. It's as advertised...and then…read moresome.. We tried a number of items enjoyed every bite. The service was excellent. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the cocktails. Overall a great experience.. Carbonara was well made & delicious. Amazing.

Awesome! If you ever imagined What visiting the Shire would be like this comes very close. It's a…read moremagical place with hills of grass and a house that only fairytales are made of. Because of its proximity to shore road & the Botanic gardens you can see and hear all kinds of birds on the grounds. Take a walk around the neighborhood and you'll forget you're in Brooklyn! Truly a hidden Gem in Bay Ridge ..well not so hidden because it's massive!

My wife joked, "this house must be worth $40 million." It probably isn't so far off. This is a…read morebeautiful stone architectured house. It also has a huge yard. Considering the neighborhood it has to be a high valued property.

A calming respite in the midst of the hustle and bustle of midtown…read more It's a peaceful glass enclosed spot with plenty of light, nice views. plenty of seating, and nice landscaping. Some small birds in here too. Clean and well maintained. Great spot to escape and take a rest to check your emails, have a coffee, and decompress. No bathroom but there is an Obica Mozzarella eatery kiosk inside here to grab a cold drink, bite, or hot coffee beverage,

Don't go by the closing time as we got there 15 mins before closing and they were locking the doors…read morebefore we got there. Says 10pm close but I would go with at least 20 mins before that. Such a shame as 10 mins would have been all we needed to take photos but were ignored by staff inside. Gutted as close to end of our trip and we have had to cram so much into visit.

Been to Freeman Alley a couple of times. Yesterday went and to my surprise there were some…read moregraffiti artists painting. One of them named SoHo took a liking to my nephew and helped him paint & helped my niece paint as ℓℓ. The graffiti alley is constantly changing & is the only place in NYC that it's legal to do graffiti. I love going to all graffiti alleys.

Freeman Alley - Graffiti - Freeman Alley is a true paradise for street art lovers. Every inch of…read morethe walls is covered with graffiti and artworks that are constantly changing. The place feels raw, creative, and highly authentic. A short but intense stop where you can feel the pulse of contemporary urban art in its purest form.

Yeah, it's kind of a goofy audio science phenomenon due to the architecture in Grand Central…read more Located in the lower level near the Oyster Bar you'll locate the whispering gallery, and in fact you might find other people doing the same thing smiling into a corner, whispering, and the other person on the opposite side of the arch can clearly hear you as if you're next to them. That's pretty much it. I tried it with a friend and it works.

We visited the Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Station in the heart of New York City on Friday…read moremorning. The architecture here is absolutely stunning and reflective of our recent past. I can't imagine what it took to build this magnificent masterpiece of historical architecture. It's well worth a visit...