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Watchmaking is both a precise science and an incredible art, and the Horological Society of New York celebrates both. It hosts fascinating panels and has educational programming, beloved by collectors, aficionados, salespeople and even journalists looking to hone their knowledge. It offers four classes called Horology 101-104. Each class has a different focus. Beginning with... View Article

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Aquavit New York, one of the city’s finest restaurants, is encouraging its diners to get out and enjoy the sunshine by offering a new summer picnic basket for takeout. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant usually serves some of the best Scandi food in North America but has been closed since March because of the Covid-19 outbreak. In... View Article

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More than just a bridge connecting the two boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge is a National Historic Landmark (designated so in 1964). It was first built in the late-19th century and became so famous because it was the first bridge of its kind, which was the first steel-wire suspension bridge and the... View Article

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One of the most unique ways to see New York City is aboard a luxury yacht. Sail around the island, along the Hudson River and East River, while having a sunset dinner or happy hour with you and some of your closest friends. Metro Yacht Charter of New York offers some of the most luxurious... View Article

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Christmastime is magical in New York City, and there are several places to check off your bucket list. One of New York’s most magical Christmas experiences is at Rolf’s, a traditional German restaurant in Gramercy Park. Each holiday season, the restaurant takes festive decorations to a new level, hanging thousands of Christmas ornaments and lights... View Article

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One of the city’s most exciting summer pastimes is Grand Banks, a floating restaurant in the Hudson River known for its delicious oysters and impressive cocktail and champagne and rosé list. The restaurant is aboard a historic wooden schooner from 1942, Sherman Zwicker, and although it’s always docked, it offers a vastly different experience than... View Article

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New York is one of the world’s fashion capitals, and the city’s many shopping options can be overwhelming. The city is home to several famous department stores, iconic boutiques and specialty shops. Fifth Avenue is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and expensive shopping streets in the world, home to myriad designer boutiques and department... View Article

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