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A Stroll Down Nachalat Binyamin

By Jspace Staff on 3/1/2012 at 6:30 PM

A Stroll Down Nachalat Binyamin

Magen David Square is perhaps the most interesting square in Tel-Aviv: Not only is it one of the busiest points in the city, where five major streets meet (Alenbi, King George, Sheinkin, Ha’Carmel and Nachalat Binyamin. Six in fact, if you count both parts of Alenbi, the same number as the points on a Star Of David, a “Magen David”). It is also where two very special markets meet: The Carmel Market, which offers food, cheap clothing and pirated DVDs and is active every day except Saturday, and …More

Exploring the Jewish Lower East Side

By Jspace Staff on 2/29/2012 at 2:16 PM

Exploring the Jewish Lower East Side

The Lower East Side of Manhattan is now filled with lots of young hipsters, restaurants and trendy bars but many people don’t know is that it is filled with lots of Jewish history. At the Lower East Side Tenement museum, visitors can get a first-hand look at a tenement apartment that was home to working class immigrants. Guests will see how immigrants survived the depression. Social activist Ruth Abram founded the tenement house when she wanted to build a museum that honored America’s immigrants. The …More

Power Breakfast

By Jspace Staff on 2/29/2012 at 12:14 PM

Power Breakfast

Many people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s the one that gives you nutrients for the entire day. There’s no reason not to have it in a beautiful setting. In New York City, there are plenty of restaurants that are not only known for their food but also for the environment. After all, the expression says— it’s not where you are, but whom you’re with, that matters. At these hotspots, you’ll be dining with the beautiful and the powerful. 540 Park at …More

The Best Burger in NYC

By Jspace Staff on 2/27/2012 at 5:01 PM

The Best Burger in NYC

There are many lots of places to get a delicious burger in New York but where is the best place—that’s the question. Ask five different people and you’ll get five different answers. Here’s a list of some of the best places to grab a burger. Don’t take Jspace’s word for it, try them out for yourselves. Inside the Parker Meridian Hotel is The Burger Joint. It’s hidden—just look for the adorable burger made of florescent lights and the smell of a burger, and …More

Bringing Your Best Friend to New York

By Jspace Staff on 2/27/2012 at 4:14 PM

Bringing Your Best Friend to New York

Admit it—your dog is your best friend. You want to take him with you everywhere. Head to New York City, one of the most pet friendly cities. At The Benjamin Hotel your dog gets treated like a celebrity. Depending on his size, each pet gets a bed—small dogs gets a sofa bed, and orthopedic beds are available for small medium and large dogs. Unlike many other hotels there’s no pet fee. Just contact the hotel prior to your arrival. What makes this hotel so special? Many things—first of all …More

Eating in the Dark

By Jspace Staff on 2/27/2012 at 2:23 PM

Eating in the Dark

Ever wonder what it would be like to eat in complete darkness? Would food taste differently? Does physical appearance impact the perceptions of people? How much of our experiences are related to what we can see? Diners will find out the answers to all these questions after visiting Dans Lenoir?, a new restaurant where diners eat completely in the dark. The successful chain already has spots open in Paris, London, Barcelona, Moscow, Bangkok and Warsaw. Conveniently located right in the heart of Times Square, the …More

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