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

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

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

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

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

Being a kid in New York City can be an extremely daunting experience— all the restaurants, lights and people can often make them feel like there isn’t anything designed just for them. There’s no need to worry, they don’t just have to take a back seat to their parents. Keep reading for lots of unique destinations designed for children. Of course—don’t forget the biggest toy store in the world—F.A O Schwarz. The store is a favorite of New Yorkers and tourists alike. Kids …More

In a city like New York it is very challenging to be balanced and find a bit of tranquility. There are people everywhere, everyone asking you for something else. There is no need to worry though. There are yoga studios in every direction you go. Here are some of the top three yoga studios to get your Om on. If you’re in the mood for spirituality and a great work out get yourself to Virayoga, a beautiful 2500 square foot loft space in Soho. While the studio began as an exclusive anusara (John Friend) yoga …More

There’s nothing better than being up close and personal with musicians. Here’s a list of some of the best venues to catch live music in New York City. Mercury Lounge is a classic New York music venue. Lots of big names got their start here including The Strokes and Interpol. Walk past the velvet curtains and get transformed to another world. Remember this isn’t Carnegie Hall; there aren’t that many places to sit. On the plus side, the venue is small and intimate so it’s very hard to …More

Sure, one can stay at a typical big name hotel, but there’s so much more character at a bed and breakfast. There's more charm, and the innkeepers can offer more invaluable advice than a concierge could ever dole out. Many of these adorable establishments offer kitchens, which is a plus when trying to save money. The Ivy Terrace, located in Midtown East, lets guests enjoy tea on their own private terrace. Part of the charm of this bed and breakfast is that it comes completely stocked with breakfast items, so …More

As a recent transplant from Philadelphia to New York City, I am currently caught up in my most favorite thing— shopping for synagogues. I moved to New York after four years on a college campus in Philadelphia, where Hillels and Chabads and prayer services abound. Now, as I’m paying my own rent, doing my own laundry and making my own dinner, I’ve taken all this independence a step further – into my religious life. One of the things I love about New York – in time-honored, city-centric …More

Almost anything can seem festive over the holidays. The lights, music, libations and good cheer make even shopping malls seem bedazzled. But the open-air markets in New York City – both the mainstay Union Square Holiday Market and the smaller Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, among many others – are in a class by themselves. Modern holiday markets are modeled after the European Christkindlmarkt, or an open-air market set up during the four weeks preceding Christmas. Union Square's market, in its 17th …More

Is Ripley’s Believe It or Not! too touristy for you? Hungering for an offbeat Manhattan experience? Want to do something really worth writing home about? Tired of the daily grind and need something to shake it up? Try one of these quirky experiences to discover another side of the Big Apple. Get airborne with the Trapeze School New York. The year-round location in a tent on West 30th Street is a great place to learn the basics, with group classes ranging in skill levels from couch potato to extreme …More