Archive for September, 2010
Perhaps it’s because I just had a baby but my first post back on TheNYKnow.com is for all the kiddies out there!
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. There’s something about dressing up in silly costumes that just makes you feel young again. And the children. Oh, the children. How adorable all the little monsters and superheros and princess are. It’s really a super fun time of year.
Over the years, I’ve noticed that times have changed and I don’t get as many trick-or-treaters as I used too. Perhaps its because parents are more protective over their young ones. It’s a good thing that New York City offers wonderful alternatives to the Halloween door to door tradition.
With the smell of freshly fried cannoli’s filling the air, Italian opera tunes echoing off street signs, colorful parade floats glistening with the colors red, green, and white, and more than one-million people saluting the Patron Saint of Naples you know you can only be at one place, the Annual Feast of San Gennaro in New York’s Little Italy located in lower Manhattan. While the first feast took place in 1926 in Italy in celebration of the Patron Saint of Naples the celebration has continued into the streets of little Italy. This year will be the 84th Annual Feast of San Gennaro and will be held Thursday, September 16, through Sunday, September 26, 2010.
This celebration first started in 1996 by Figli di San Gennaro, Inc. (Children of San Gennaro), which is a non-profit community
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The Roosevelt opened it’s doors for the first time on September 22nd, 1924. To commemorate the “Grand Dame of Madison Avenue’s” 86 years, we will be offering a unique special at The Madison Club Lounge and Vander Bar. You can get a delicious meal for two for just $19.24 (get it?) just by mentioning “Happy Birthday” at either dining location.
The special includes a choice of two entrees and two non-alcoholic beverages:
Madison Club Entrees
Asian Chicken Wrap
Madison Burger
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Penne Pasta
Vander Bar Entrees
Cobb Salad
Turkey Reuben
Vander Burger
Promotion runs 9/22-9/30/2010.
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The “Grand Dame of Madison Avenue” is gearing up to celebrate its 86th birthday, and what better way is there to do it then to share the celebration with all!
As you may or may not already know, the Roosevelt Hotel opened up its doors for the first time on September 22, 1924. In the midst of the roaring 20′s, The Roosevelt rose and became a New York City icon that remained throughout the ages. It’s interior, which has been restored to its original grandeur, radiates the rich American History that has set apart The Roosevelt from other hotels. Such history includes Guy Lombardo’s first show, which then followed with 30 years of legendary performances including the first concert featuring “Auld Lang Sang” on New
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Don’t miss out on VanderBar’s NEW Daily Lunch Specials!! Each day we feature a different delicious entree. Monday is half off sliders; Tuesday is homemade turkey burgers; Wednesday is the deli style reuben sandwich; Thursday is the authentic Cuban pork sandwich; and Friday is the crispy tilapia sandwich. Also, ask your server for additional seasonal draft and bottled beers. See you at lunch time!
To keep up with all of our seasonal specials and promotions, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
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