Author: Maggie Mauro
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Freehand Hotel – Heart of Gramercy
The Freehand Hotel in the downtown Gramercy area of Manhattan screams cool. It is the location in the hip district just east of NYU. We found that everything about the hotel, from its lobby and design, has a cool, hipster feel but done well enough that I consider it family-friendly. The lobby has this…
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Chicago on Broadway – Amra-Faye Wright
Chicago has been running for 25 years on Broadway and is a Quintessential New York show. It is the perfect addition for any family with teens visiting New York. There is something unique that stands out about Bob Fosse‘s choreography and direction; you can understand it immediately upon seeing it. It has a unique…
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Conrad Midtown – Just Next to Broadway
The Conrad Midtown location is exactly where you’d want to be if you’re visiting NYC to see some Broadway shows and explore Times Square. It is close enough to get to the shows and the adventure of Times Square but far enough to get away when the commotion starts driving you crazy. Manhattan in…
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The Escape Game New York City
The Escape Game New York City has some brilliant games and provides a family bonding activity. There’s only so much Times Square I can handle! There are so many escape rooms that I felt we needed a different angle for this story. In this case, this had to be one of the most intricate games…
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La Grande Boucherie NYC reviews
Saying La Grande Boucherie is a French restaurant in Midtown, New York, is an understatement. The presence of its space hits you once you approach the restaurant. Not only does it look like a beautiful Parisian restaurant, but it’s also such an immense space that envelops you, transporting you to France. The restaurant itself extends…
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Ichiran New York – Authentic Ramen
As you pass through the curtain into the dining area, Ichiran provides the feeling of authenticity. It is set up with traditional rows of seating, separated by a removable partition. The sounds, smells, and noise in the kitchen are strongly reminiscent of being in Tokyo. The order form with the checkboxes also follows suit and…
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Wines of Sicily DOC – Sicilian Wines Are their Own Thing
I had to write this story, especially being a 50% Sicilian woman. I might be half greek, but I’m half Sicilian and just love this idea. See Sicily is its own thing. A lot of people initially think of Sicily as part of Italy, which it is politically but culturally, Sicily is so much its…
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Alexis Hotel – Seattle
The Alexis Royal Sonesta has a reputation among Seattle locals due to its rich history. The hotel has been in the West Edge Neighborhood of Seattle since 1901 and has been updated to include modern and luxurious amenities. You knew you were in a historic hotel but didn’t feel as if you were in an…
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Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, St Martin Review
If you’re researching the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, you will find many recent reviews have a high frequency of negative comments. I feel that any review has to address the elephant in the room because it would be disingenuous not to. This is one of those reviews you will want to read to the end…
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Do you collect Crazy Mugs Like Me?
 Collecting crazy mugs seems to be a thing. I feel like we start off with a standard beautiful set, and one brakes, and then we start to make a collection of crazy mugs. I myself once had a beautiful collection of Mikasa mugs. At this point, the original set of eight, only two…