Archive for July, 2009

We did a post a few weeks ago about the very cool Coca-Cola display on 46th Street and Madison Avenue (right near the entrance to our rooftop lounge, mad46!).

With hot summer days upon us, it’s been changed out to feature Dasani bottles water.  Looks like we’re not the only ones who think it’s pretty neat.

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New York City is the absolute mecca for shopaholics. We’ve got everything from Saks Fifth Ave to discount shops like Century 21 to the smaller eclectic boutiques of downtown. I’ll admit that I have done my share of spending around this city, so I do have some insight on the best of the best when it comes to shopping.

Department Stores. There are some pretty amazing (and overwhelming) department stores in NYC. There’s Barney’s New York , Bloomingdale’s, Henri Bendel , Saks Fifth Avenue and of course, Macy’s. If your looking for discounts, head to one of my
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Every summer, the Grand Central Partnership puts on the 10-week concert series called “Celebrate Summer in Midtown” in and around the Grand Central neighborhood. During lunch hours through the end of August, you can enjoy the sounds of smooth jazz, classical, salsa, blues and good old rock and roll (all for free).  Check out the schedule of bands here.

Take a break from the office (or hotel room), pick up a sandwich and head down to enjoy lunch in the heart of Manhattan with a little music.
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There has never been a better marriage than that of music and drinking! But what’s the BEST song to have a drink to? We are looking to you for that answer.

mad46 has just launched an online survey for the “Best Music to Drink To”. Just post your song submission by replying to @mad46 on
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The High Line Park is officially open! Well, at least the first section of it. From Gansevoort Street to 20th Street, you can now enjoy the newest park to New York City. This elevated park is a mile-and-a-half-long and runs throught the West Side of Manhattan through neighborhoods like the Meatpacking District, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen. The landscape, designed by James Corner Field Operations, and Diller Scofidio + Renfro, combine concrete pathways with naturalistic plantings.

Here’s a little history about the High Line. The High Line itself was built in the 1930s to move freight trains off the West Side streets. It was abandoned in the 1980s and the rail line was threatened with demolition until the
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