Tag Archives: Outdoor

Have you ever thought of seeing the best of New York City by motorcycle? Let us give you a few pointers on how this could be an amazing experience!

New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in America, attracting more than 60 million guests each year. This, thanks to its world-famous landmarks, eclectic cuisine, and unique culture.

If you’re looking for something other than the typical take on the NYC experience, ditch the buses and walking tours! They are quite touristy anyway… Instead experience the best of New York City by motorcycle.

Exploring by bike makes it easy to see parts of the city secrets that other tourists rarely get to enjoy, and it also makes it easy to snap pictures, grab some street food, or simply take in the view.

Exploring Landmarks Downtown

Downtown, you can find many of the major landmarks of Manhattan, including the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, and Freedom Tower. You can also explore more hole-in-the-wall places, including small restaurants and specialty shops in Chinatown, Little Italy and the up and coming, South Seaport.

You can also see the filming locations of certain famous movies, including the Ghostbuster Firehouse, the Tiffany & Co. flagship store from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and many more. For a thrilling ride, you can cruise through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, the longest continuous underwater road in the U.S.

Experience Uptown Scenery

Uptown is known for its stadiums, like the famous Yankee Stadium, and museums through out the artsy Museum Mile. But, primarily tourists head up to see the scenery.

From the perspective of an automatic motorcycle, you can get some of the best possible views driving up the West Side Highway along the Hudson River. You might also see the palisades that rise over five hundred feet above, cross the George Washington Bridge, head up to the Medieval inspired MET Cloisters and wander through the less well known northern areas of Central Park.

Tour Midtown Monuments

Midtown Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and other impressive bastions of culture and architecture.

Are you looking for something a little bit more out of the ordinary? You can visit sites such as the mysterious Rose Hill Historic House, the historic C.O. Bigelow Apothecary, or the quirky Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library.

You’re looking to avoid the crowds and experience New York City from a unique angle? So, simply tour the city by motorcycle. Traveling by bike makes it easy to get around. You’ll be able to find all of the hidden gems that NYC has to offer.

Whether you’re riding through the streets of downtown New York, enjoying the sights of midtown, or exploring the refined uptown area, touring New York City by motorbike gives you a unique and exhilarating look at the city.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sandra Frey
*Last Update on March/2020.*

This Is How New Yorkers Like To Eat Out!

November 12, 2018

BTSNYC

Dining No Comments

Do you know how New Yorkers like to eat out? We will show you how Olive Tree Cafe & La Lanterna di Vittorio together, make the perfect night out! This incredible duo will make you travel to Middle Eastern to Italy in a blink of an eye.

That NY is a really diverse city, we all know. But do you know how some native New Yorkers like to eat? I mean, how would be a perfect dinner for them? I’m sure the opinions are divided. But, according to a group of friends I’ve got, all of them “native New Yorkers”, have an interesting and uncommon way of having a night out.

Ok, so the cool thing here is: having dinner at one restaurant and dessert at another. This is a tradition many New Yorkers keep since their college years. It seems curious, doesn’t it? And let me tell you, after being introduced to this New Yorker style meal, I can say it’s definitely fun and quite adventurous.

I’ll describe below my first experience trying out the combo:

It was a winter evening when my group of friends decided we’d have dinner at Olive Tree Cafe and dessert at La Lanterna Di Vittorio, both on MacDougal Street, located in the West Village. I didn’t know any of these restaurants at that time, so I was super excited about what that night would look like.

First stop: Olive Tree Cafe – Middle Eastern

When we got into the restaurant I was immediately impressed by the tables.

They were like chalkboards. Yeah, we could draw, write or doodle on the table, while we were eating. I loved it!

As soon as we were seated I grabbed a chalk and started writing some silly, fun things to get entertained.

The place was cute, decorated with some lamps across the saloon, brick walls and some frames.

The menu offered Middle Eastern salads and main dishes, in addition to hamburgers and sides. As I’m really into Middle Eastern food I tried to order the best I could.

To start, we split a falafel dish. I’m a huge fan of falafel and thought it was great!

For the main course I had chicken kebob that was served with rice or mashed potato – I picked rice – and a salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and a few spices. It was really rich!

My friends ordered different dishes, all of them pretty tasty. But, one of them got my attention. It was a combination of falafels, baba ganoush, kefta kebob and a salad.

So, I couldn’t hold myself back from asking my friend to try a little bit of his dish, and what can I say, fantastic!

After eating and playing a lot with the chalk, we were ready to head for dessert.

Note: Olive Tree Cafe is part of the Comedy Cellar, a notorious comedy club located right below it.

Hours:
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 4am
Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 2:30am

Location: 117 MacDougal Street

www.opentable.com/OliveTreeCafe

Second stop: La Lanterna di Vittorio – Italian

First of all, the ambience of the place was extremely cozy. The dimmed lights made me feel as my simple dessert hunt with friends, was a real special occasion.

I highly recommend for a date, although it was not my case. I was just having fun with my friends.

It was winter so the fireplace was lit. My friend asked for a table in the back, which made me question: in the back??

Oh! What I didn’t know was they have a charming winter garden tucked away in their back area!

The space is decorated with some colorful and fun details like the lamps in a Greekish-Italian style.

Surely, a lovely place to spend the rest of a great night with friends.

Time to order, and they had a great variety of desserts or dolci, like you’ll see written on their menu.

From American to Italian and other European cakes and sweets, I felt like Alice in “Dessertland”.

They also displayed the desserts close to the entrance so I decided to get up and chose mine, with my eyes. I chose a delicious chocolate mud cake and it was actually my first time having one. So delicious!

My friends had cannolis, fruit pie and the gelati.

The result: Every single one of us left extremely happy and satisfied! It was truly the perfect duo, specially considering they are located on the same street, just steps from each other.

Note: La Lanterna has a room downstair with live music, so do ask about it!

Hours:
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 3am
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 2am

Location: 129 MacDougal Street

https://lalanternacaffe.com

That night was just the first experience I had in this “New Yorker” style.

I loved it so much that I’ve repeated it countless times, but in different restaurants. It’s a great way to also optimize your stay in New York and explore more places at once.

I do want to emphasize that both Olive Tree Cafe and La Lanterna di Vittorio serve really tasty food. I do eat full meals at both places too. Plus, I’ve always had a great time.

But, if you enjoyed this duo-restaurant adventurous night out, get ready! Have fun, meet different people after all, that’s what NYC is all about!

In addition, if you visit these restaurants, do tag us on your Instagram and let us know what you thought about your dish!

Lastly, to explore other restaurants in the West Village, you might want to check out: Shuraku, for a high-end Japanese option; and Hudson Clearwater, for a mysterious and secluded dining experience.

Text by our Contributor: Rafaela Azevedo
Photo Credits: Courtesy of Jimmy Kuang for Olive Tree Café, and courtesy of venues
*Last Update on Feb/2020.*

Abandoned Bannerman Castle: Mystery On A Hudson River Island

August 26, 2018

BTSNYC

Day Trips & Travel Entertainment Ongoing Experiences Tours & Experiences No Comments

We are huge fans of exploring the abandoned places around New York City and it’s no different when we head upstate. The abandoned Bannerman Castle is located on a super tiny Hudson River Island.

This video is fantastic, right? The abandoned Bannerman Castle is definitely one of the spots we recommend visiting if you decide to head upstate.

We love the thrill of exploring mysterious locations, with some of the most incredible historical facts. The stories are always intriguing!

See below what our friends from Untapped Cities said about it:

“Recently, we shared a drone video by the crew Abandoned NY. Don’t to be confused with Abandoned NYC, the website and book by Will Ellis, of North Brother Island.

At the time, they told us their next video would be of Bannerman Island. This former munitions facility designed like a fairy-tale European castle looms over the Hudson River Valley.

That video was recently released, reinforcing the group’s penchant for extremely dramatic soundtracks and stunning aerial shots of storied, abandoned places.

Since our last visit there, stabilizing elements have been added. That somewhat make the impact of the castle, but it’s still an amazing place to see.

The best part: you can actually visit Bannerman Island yourself. Tours are led in partnership between the Bannerman Island Trust and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.”

In addition, their most sought-after tours last 2.5 hours and leave from Beacon. They cost $35/person.

By the way, since you’ll be boarding the ferry from Beacon, you might want to visit before or after the tour, the renowned contemporary museum Dia: Beacon.

But, they do have a great variety of options.

There’s even an option to the sport-lovers: “Bannerman Island Guided Tour & Mini Hike to the Summit” where you arrive at the top neat sunset time! Gorgeous view, guys!

Lastly, many of our readers and clients don’t have time to organize these type of activities, so they ask our team of experts to set it all up. It’s also a great option of companies that want to offer unforgettable upstate experiences to their clients or team.

www.bannermancastle.org

Day Trips and Travels Bannerman Castle Island Hudson Valley — Photo Credit: Untapped Cities by Michelle Young

Excerpts and Photo Credit: By our friends from UntappedCities
*Last Updated on March/2020.*

Uncovering Narrowsburg And Surroundings In Upstate NY

October 13, 2017

BTSNYC

Day Trips & Travel Entertainment No Comments

The State of New York is extremely gorgeous and green! But, most visitors don’t know how many amazing people and places they can find in Upstate NY. Narrowsburg is one of these spots!

Insider Interviews Juliette Hermant Narrowsburg Fish and Bicycle Restaurant Appetizers Horizontal

Insider Interviews Juliette Hermant Stickett Inn Barryville Hammock

Insider Interviews Juliette Hermant Mildreds Lane Beach Lake Pennsylvania Outdoor Seating

Insider Interviews Juliette Hermant Narrowsburg Tusten Heritage Community Garden General View

Insider Interviews Juliette Hermant Narrowsburg One Grand Books Façade

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Narrowsburg-Le-Petite-Cabine

Insider Interviews Juliette Hermant Ba and Me Restaurant Honesdale Full Table

Insider Interviews Juliette Hermant Narrowsburg Dyberry Weaver Tapestry

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Narrowsburg-Fish-and-Bicycle-Restaurant-Appetizers-Horizontal

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Stickett-Inn-Barryville-Hammock

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Mildreds-Lane-Beach-Lake-Pennsylvania-Outdoor-Seating

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Narrowsburg-Tusten-Heritage-Community-Garden-General-View

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Narrowsburg-One-Grand-Books-Façade

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Narrowsburg-Le-Petite-Cabine

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Ba-and-Me-Restaurant-Honesdale-Full-Table

Insider-Interviews-Juliette-Hermant-Narrowsburg-Dyberry-Weaver-Tapestry

Our Founder, Fê Paronetto, fell in love with Maison Bergogne, an antique, decor and design services shop. The store is located in the town of Narrowsburg, so she decided to interview Juliette Hermant, the owner, for our Insider Interviews section!

Juliette shares stories of places to visit in Narrowsburg, Barryville, Honesdale in Pennsylvania, and more!

What type of places you can expect?

Well, from local farmer’s markets, to bookstores, handcrafted tapestry work by a famous local artisan and delicious spots to have lunch or dinner.

Plus, she talks about her own antique, decor shop, the upcoming bar/café she’s opening. Also, a few places that you can book to spend the night or a long weekend, if you don’t want to go back home on the same day. Day trips can be a little tiring for a few people.

Take a look at Juliette’s interview for the complete list of the tips and beautiful pictures. If you’re planning to escape the city and want a unique place to go to for a day trip, Narrowsburg it a great option. You might also decide to stick around for the whole weekend!

It’s just a little over 2hours from Manhattan, right on the boarder with the state of Pennsylvania.

Wanna give yourself a perk? Why don’t you just hire a driver to drive you up there and pick you up later? Or, you might just want to rent a luxurious Land Rover or Porsche Cayenne and drive up!

For corporate activities and outings, contact our experts.

If you’re not sure where Narrowsburg is located, take a look at the map below:

Photo Credits: Courtesy of Gentl & Hyers and of the venues.

Tastings In New York And Upstate That Will Blow Your Mind

August 25, 2017

BTSNYC

Day Trips & Travel Dining No Comments

We contribute with Glamour Brazil magazine and on this post we wrote about great spots for tastings in New York and Upstate.

Here is the Portuguese version and below, the English version:

New York is not only a perfect place for people who love art, shows, nightlife, shopping, gastronomy, but the “city that never sleeps” offers great options for those who enjoy wine, beer, whiskey and gin tastings.

Since several of these tastings take place inside their own factories, many are located in Brooklyn – a neighborhood big enough to host these huge buildings.

Another cool spot is a winery only 2 hours from Manhattan with tastings, outdoor yoga classes and happy hours with jazz music.

The Red Hook Winery

Dining Red Hook Winery Tastings Glamour Mag Outdoor

Dining Red Hook Winery Tastings Glamour Mag Table

Dining Red Hook Winery Tasting Glamour Mag Chardonnay

Dining Red Hook Winery Tastings Glamour Mag Empty Glass

Dining Red Hook Winery Tastings Glamour Mag Aging

Dining Red Hook Winery Tastings Glamour Mag Seeds

Dining Red Hook Winery Tastings Glamour Mag Sunset

Dining-Red-Hook-Winery-Tastings-Outdoor-by-Hctsbeat

Dining-Red-Hook-Winery-Tastings-Table

Dining-Red-Hook-Winery-Tastings-Chardonnay

Dining-Red-Hook-Winery-Tastings-Empty-Glass

Dining-Red-Hook-Winery-Tastings-Aging

Dining-Red-Hook-Winery-Tastings-Seeds

Dining-Red-Hook-Winery-Tastings-Sunset

Located at the far end of Brooklyn, the Red Hook Winery is one of the coolest places to experience a wine tasting session.

You’ll walk into a super rustic, brick building, founded in 1088 by a real Brooklynite, Mark Snyder and two friends born in Napa that have always worked with wineries – Abe Schoener and Robert Foley.

Red Hook Winery offers amazing tastings served with beautifully arranged cheese plates. Prices range from $5 to $35, which is surely reasonable, right?

Hours: Tastings take place every day from 11am – 5pm

Location: Pier 41 – 325 A, 175 – 204 Van Dyke Street, in Red Hook, Brooklyn

www.redhookwinery.com

Brooklyn Brewery

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tastings Glamour Mag Beer Appetizers

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tastings Glamour Mag Production

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tastings Glamour Mag Black Cans

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tastings Glamour Mag Guys

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tastings Glamour Mag Friends

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tastings Glamour Mag Spices

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tastings Glamour Mag Selling

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tastings Glamour Mag Food

Dining Brooklyn Brewery Tasting Glamour Mag Girls

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Full-Table

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Appetizers

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Beer-Appetizer

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Production

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Black-Cans.jpg

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Guys-Tasting

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Friends

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Spices

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Selling

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Food

Dining-Brooklyn-Brewery-Tastings-Girls-Food

The Brooklyn Brewery founded in 1988, offers delicious craft beer that are incredible for a lunch or dinner experience.

The brewery has been producing tasty beers that enrich life, tradition and culture within the community it’s part of.

Also, its award-winning roaster that works year long produces seasonal and specialty beers that brought notoriety to the brewery as one of the best producers of craft beers in the world.

NY Distilling Company

Dining NY Distilling Company Tastings Glamour Mag Gin

Dining NY Distilling Company Tastings Glamour Mag Rye

Dining NY Distilling Company Tastings Glamour Mag Roch Rye

Dining NY Distilling Company Tastings Glamour Mag Flavors

Dining NY Distilling Company Tastings Glamour Mag Bronze

Dining-New-York-Distilling-Company-Tastings-Bar

Dining-New-York-Distilling-Company-Tastings-Bottles

Dining-New-York-Distilling-Company-Tastings-Gin

Dining-New-York-Distilling-Company-Tastings-Rye

Dining-New-York-Distilling-Company-Tastings-Roch-Rye

Dining-New-York-Distilling-Company-Tastings-Flavors

Dining-New-York-Distilling-Company-Tastings-Bronze

Produced with sustainable ingredients and prioritizing grain producers from New York, the NY Distilling Company, in Brooklyn produces gin and rye whiskey, sometimes just called “rye”.

The work of the New York Distilling Company was inspired by the career and passion of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry, part of the Brooklyn Navy Yard between the years 1841-1843. And also, by the famous Poet and American writer Dorothy Parker, who was an iconic gin enthusiast.

The Rye is still going through the aging process so it may take a while to get the ideal tasting stage. In time, the owners Allen Katz, Bob and Tom Potter Potter decided to open a full cocktail bar.

In addition to whiskey and rye, they also offer different beers. Certainly one of the great spots for tastings!

Hours: Weekends: 3pm – 5pm, with live music that starts at 4pm

Location: 79 Richardson Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

http://nydistilling.com

Wolffer Estate Vineyard

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Outdoor

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Entrance

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Stone Stairs

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Farmhouse

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Yoga

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Outdoor Wedding

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Wedding

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Grapes

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Sunset

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Aging

Dining Wolffer Estate Vineyard Tastings Glamour Mag Bottles

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Afternoon-Guests

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Stairs

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Outdoor

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Entrance

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Stone-Stairs

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Farmhouse

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Yoga-Class

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Outdoor-Wedding

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Wedding

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Grapes

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Sunset

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Aging

Dining-Wolffer-Vineyard-Upstate-Tasting-Bottles

The Wolffer Estate Vineyard is one of the most famous wineries near New York City, located in the heart of the Hamptons (the supreme summer refuge of cool New Yorkers), and one of the most beautiful regions of the State.

The property is a former potato farm and today was transformed into more than 71 hectares, being 23 hectares exclusive to wine.

The place is wonderful and they offer several cool programs for those who want to spend the day there. Activities such as: “casual” Friday with good music, Saturday afternoon wine tastings, yoga at the winery, wine classes, Wednesdays harmonization, on Tuesdays their “Twilight Tuesdays” with wine tasting and live jazz music. They even offer exhibition of amazing artists throughout the year.

Do take a look at their website and try to see which option you prefer. If you’re in doubt, try them all!

Location: 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, NY

www.wolffer.com

If you have no time to organize any of these tastings in New York and need help, see below what we can do for you! After all, they are great spots for tastings!

Do you need help to organize any of the tours of the day trips? Contact our experts so they can tell you about our Concierge Services!

Are you a company wanting to host a special event for clients or your top employees? Take a look at how our Corporate Concierge Services can help you out and how we can do all the work for you.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of venues and Hcts Beat (featured image)
*Last Update on Feb/2020.*

The Hidden World Of Hudson Clearwater In The West Village

August 10, 2017

BTSNYC

Dining No Comments

The hidden world of Hudson Clearwater, a mysterious and secluded dining experience is impossible to find, unless you know exactly where to look!

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Outdoor-Area-by-GrandLife-Hotels

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Bar-by-The-e-list

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Smoothies

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Seafood

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Salmon-Tartare

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Flowers

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Cheesecake

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Drinks

Dining-Hudson-Clearwater-Entrance

And the good news? We do!!! HA! So you came to the right place for the most unique NYC spots!

As you walk down Hudson Street in the West Village, you might see a common restaurant façade that doesn’t say much. When you walk in, and head to the back of the restaurant, you’ll find with beautiful courtyard, nestled in the middle of Manhattan.

We all know how crazy about outdoor areas New Yorkers are, and even though, we’d love to keep this spot a secret, it’s our job to share it! Lucky you!

The food can be characterized as American Nouveau with Chef Wes Long and Chef Peter Phillips at the helms.

Therefore, do try the seared duck breast; the ricotta gnocchi with hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, herb romesco, charred leek vinaigrette, piave cheese; their lunch time sandwiches are a great option; and during the weekends, for brunch, we love the poached eggs & roasted tomatoes with crème fraîche and grilled country bread; and the Hudson scrambled eggs with cheese, tomato, avocado, chives, mushrooms and grilled country bread.

Aren’t you already salivating, just reading about the dishes above? Well, we are, just by writing!

In the warmer months, tables are set up in the courtyard for al fresco dining and cocktailing, as we mentioned above.

Oh! You can make a reservation for the even-more-hidden private dining room downstairs. A perfect option for a private event.

Do you need help in organizing your private party? Take a look at our Concierge Services.

Wait! Are you a company, and need help in putting together a dinner for your team? Read about our Corporate Services!

We are sure you will enjoy exploring the hidden world of Hudson Clearwater!

Hours:
Mondays: 7:30am – 12am
Tuesday – Thursday: 7:30am – 1am
Fridays: 7:30am – 2am
Saturdays: 9am – 2am
Sundays: 9am – 11pm

Location: 447 Hudson Street

www.hudsonclearwater.com

Photo Credits: Courtesy of Hudson Clearwater, GrandLife Hotels, The E-list

A NY Style Picnic At The Park Where We Worry About The Details

May 18, 2017

BTSNYC

Dining Home & Kids Ongoing Experiences Specialties No Comments

Organizing a NY style picnic at the park with friends, during the hotter months, is one of the best activities you can do! Plus, it’s a great idea for a special celebration!

CONTACT US WITH YOUR REQUEST!

BTSNYC Experiences On Going Picnic by Laura Okita — Photo Credit: Laura Okita (@lauraokita_official)

New York City has definitely some of the most beautiful parks in the world, right?

Going to Central Park can be an overwhelming experience due to all the tourists roaming around. But, going to Central Park, with the right information of the best hidden spots for a delicious, unique picnic, can be priceless!

New Yorkers love a typical NY style picnic at the park and just gathering friends for outdoor activities.

So, how about planning your upcoming weekend or your trip to New York City, with a picnic day with delicious food, drinks, and sports & games rental? If you are vegetarian or prefer organic food, don’t worry, there are options for every style!

You just need to know how many people you’ll be inviting, what type of picnic you’re looking for and the different types of activities you’d like to have during the day. Activities can range from frisbee, card games, paddle ball, football, soccer, badminton and so many other great ideas!

Even other accessories that are cool to have like bluetooth speakers, you can request. And still! Lazy to pass by Duane Reade for the mandatory sunscreen lotion? We’ll take it for you!!!

If you have any peculiar request, don’t be shy to let us know!

The best part? …There is “still” a best part besides all this? Yes! You don’t need to worry about a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g!

The entire experience is organized for you from beginning to end! You just arrive, have fun, and leave everything there to be collected at the appointed time.

Here are some of the options:

Picnic #1

One of the full serviced picnics. A special picnic experience featuring the best meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and crudités New York City has to offer – just for you.

And there is always something special for dessert. When you arrive at your picnic spot, one of the picnic experts will have everything set up, ready and waiting for you when you arrive!

And when you’re finished, simply walk away. They’ll take care of the clean up!

CONTACT US!

Picnic #2

The only thing that can make brunch better, is enjoying it picnic style!

The Brunch Picnic is a custom created experience and serves two and will surely make your weekend even more special.

The bunch comes with pastries, bagels and lox, fresh fruit – the finest New York City has to offer.

Coffee and Tea are available and a complimentary sparkling beverage is included.

CONTACT US!

Picnic #3

We love love and we love helping our customers create memories! Being part of putting together a beautiful Wedding Proposal is always thrilling.

Based on your requests and input we will customize the perfect picnic to guarantee your special someone says yes, yes, yes!

When you arrive at your picnic spot, one of the picnic experts will have everything set up, ready and waiting, including a complimentary bottle of Prosecco to toast the moment.

And when you’re finished, simply walk away. We take care of the clean up!

We can also book a photographer that will capture every special moment and make it eternal!

CONTACT US!

Picnic #4

This picnic serves 10-12 people (or more, if necessary) and is a super fun way to show your friends and family a great time! And, you all you have to do is show up! WUHU!

It comes complete with the entire picnic set up including blankets, pillow and parasols, even corn hole!

The meal is a sampling of baguettinis, roast chicken, potato salad, seasonal greens, local cheese platter, lemonade, water and something sweet for dessert!

CONTACT US!

Picnic #5

Let’s make it custom! Consider us your picnic concierge!

Whatever the occasion, whatever your tastes or dietary restrictions, we will custom create the most delicious, most decadent, picnic experience imaginable.

First, we’ll help you select a spot (indoors or out). When you arrive at your picnic, one of the experts will have everything set up, ready and waiting for you. You’ll dine with real glassware, plates and linens.

Fresh flowers and beautiful serving platters, all selected to accent the theme or mood of your picnic, will complete the look. And of course you will feast on the picnic of your dreams, complete with all of your favorite foods – meats, cheeses, caviar, smoked fish, salads, pastries, breads, desserts.

Just let us know what you like and we’ll create with a repast you’ll absolutely love! And when you’re finished, simply stroll away. These experts will clean it all up for you.

CONTACT US!

Picnic #6

This is the ultimate picnic experience taking you outside New York City, straight to the Hamptons!

This experience begins with a private helicopter flight from Manhattan to East Hampton, where a luxury sedan awaits to take passengers to a nearby beach picnic spot.

A fully catered picnic is arranged beautifully with the event designer Nicole Cataffo with blankets, pillows and fresh flowers.

Guests enjoy their favorite foods and drinks from real china and glassware.

After a 2-hour oceanside picnic, guests are driven back to East Hampton Airport and conclude the day with a smooth helicopter flight back to Manhattan.

CONTACT US!

There is still a Grab & Go / Side & Add On options:

Our individual picnics are the perfect accompaniment to any activity.

They are individually packed in their own reusable tote, easy to grab & go. Whether you are looking for lunch for one or need to feed hundreds, this is a delicious and easy option.

And the Sides & Add Ons will let you add additional treats to your picnic basket!

Contact us for further information and just enjoy your NY style picnic! For Corporate requests, see your our experts can assist you and your team.

Note: We need at least 48h to be able to manage your request and organize everything!

Photo Credits: Courtesy of Laura Okita and our partner
*Last Update on Feb/2020.*

Storm King Art Center: The Perfect NY Cultural Escape

March 28, 2017

BTSNYC

Day Trips & Travel Entertainment No Comments

It’s getting warmer, guys! Our friend and contributor Vicky Toni, that is super into cultural stuff, has suggested a great day trip getaway that we love: Storm King Art Center. It’s the perfect NY cultural escape!

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Picnic Tables

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Vast Fields

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center House

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Mirror Installation

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Field

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Man on Head

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Red Trees

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Red Installation

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Far View

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Fall Trees

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Pathway

Day Trips and Travels Storm King Art Center Cylinders

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Picnic-Tables

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Vast-Field

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-House

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Mirror-Installation

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Field

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Men-on-Head

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Red-Trees

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Red-Installation

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Far-View

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Fall-Trees

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Pathway

Day-Trips-and-Travels-Storm-King-Art-Center-Cylinders

Here is what Vicky shares with us about her experience at Storm King!

Sounds like the perfect timing to escape the city and explore the Hudson Valley. One of its gems is the Storm King Art Center – a contemporary outdoor sculpture museum where you can enjoy a nice cultural day outdoors.

To start, it’s located in the lower Hudson area, one hour north of New York. The property has 500-acre landscape of fields, hills and woodlands.

This outdoor museum features a collection with more than 100 sculptures created by renowned artists like Barnett Newman, Louise Bourgeois, Maya Lin and Richard Serra.

A great way to experience their landscape has to offer is touring the gardens on a bike!

Rentals are first-come, first-served, so be sure to see that as soon as you get there.

They also offer a small kiosk with food and drinks, but don’t expect a huge sit down lunch. Options are limited and if you have any food restrictions, we recommend you bringing something from home to guarantee you’ll be fine!

In addition, one of the options to get to Storm King is via Metro North train from Grand Central Terminal, to Beacon. Then, you can get a taxi from Beacon to the Storm King.”

Lastly, Storm King reopens Wednesday, April 5th at 10am!

They are offering a free Storm King Family Membership to their first visitor on the 5th! So, if you’re interested, don’t forget to hurry up there.

So, we can’t wait to be back there this year!

And, not to mention, Storm King Art Center is the perfect place to organize not only a visit with friends & family, but also a cultural corporate activity with your team!

Admissions:
$18 – Adults
$15 – Seniors (65+ with valid ID)
$8 – Ages 5 – 18 and Students (with valid ID)
Free – Children under 4 and Members

Hours:
April 5 – August 31: Wednesday – Sunday: 10am – 5:30pm
Extended Summer Hours: May 26 – September 2: Open until 8pm Friday & Saturday
September 4 – October 31: Wednesday – Monday (closed Tuesday): 10am – 5:30pm
Early Weekends: September 2 – October 29: Open at 9am Saturday & Sunday
November: Wednesday – Sunday: 10am – 4:30pm

Location: 1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY

http://stormking.org

Text: Victoria Toni
Photo Credits: Victoria Toni
*Last Update on March/2020.*

Meet, Work, Play at Freehold in Brooklyn

February 22, 2017

BTSNYC

Dining Nightlife & Bars No Comments

One of our favorite spots to work from is Freehold in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It’s definitely the perfect place to simultaneously meet, work, play. We love Freehold!

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Full Bar

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Outdoor

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Seating

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Bagel Coffee

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Mini Burger Beer Frieds

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Appetizers

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Oysters Wine

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Cocktail

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Working

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Tables

Dining Freehold Brooklyn Restaurant Coffee Shop

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Full-Bar

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Outdoor-Area

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Seating

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Bagel-Coffee

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Mini-Burger-Beer-Fries

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Appetizers

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Oysters-Wine

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Cocktail

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Working

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Tables

Dining-Freehold-Brooklyn-Restaurant-Bar-Nightlife-Coffee-Shop

In other words: meet interesting people, work is welcome with free wifi and play during the day or after work hours, when they start bringing the music’s volume up! That’s what Freehold in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is all about!

The space is literally amazing, and from the outside you’d never imagine it! It’s a mixture of coffeeshop, bar, restaurant with a great courtyard.

It has natural light all over the place, which is definitely one of the highlights here. There is nothing better that seeing the light of day during a fun lunch, and specially during your work hours!

The menu is very diverse, ranging from bagels & pastries, to breakfast specials, salads, snacks, sandwiches and desserts. I’m vegetarian and usually eat their salads (we love the Farro Salad), or the sandwiches. One of the waitresses is also vegetarian and knows me, so they are also good and trying to improvise a sandwich for you! We love it!

There are numerous drink options too like cocktails, house classics, shooters, beer, wine, liquor, and obviously tea and different types of coffee! Ah! And for happy hour, drinks are 50% off!

It’s opened for everyone to just walk in, sit, work, have fun, meet young, interesting people, curious minds and have great food.

Wifi is free and you have energy plugs all around, so it’s perfect for people that come in and work. It’s certainly a freelance friendly place!

Oh, and the “play” happens after work hours. The place gets quite full, loud music and great people! No tourists! At night hours, things really get exciting, music is loud, lights are dimmed and people are dancing and having so much fun!

I’m sure you will have a great time there, and maybe, even bump into me! Come say “Hi” and Meet, Work, Play at Freehold.

What’s close by?

You can go grab a cocktail or dinner at Sunday in Brooklyn, then head to Little Choc Apothecary for a to-die-for vegan crepe (the best one in town). On your free time, roam around the neighborhood exploring these vintage stores that sell brands like Missoni, Chloé, Oscar de la Renta and Stella McCartney!

Hours:
Coffee Shop: Monday – Sunday: 7am – 8pm
Lobby Bar: Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 2am | Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 4am
Courtyard: Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 11pm | Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 1am

Location: 45 South 3rd Street, Williamsburg

www.freeholdbrooklyn.com

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Freehold
*Last Update on Feb/2020.*

Tentrr: The Airbnb Of Camping For Adventurers & Private Landowners

February 3, 2017

BTSNYC

Day Trips & Travel Entertainment Fitness & Health No Comments

Have you ever thought about going camping, but just thinking about the logistics, you got turned off? Well, we have great news and found the perfect solution! Tentrr is a considered the Airbnb of camping!

Day Trips and Travel Tentrr Camping Sunset

Day Trips and Travel Tentrr Camping Tent

Day Trips and Travel Tentrr Camping Inside Out

Day Trips and Travel Tentrr Camping Under Tree

Day Trips and Travel Tentrr Camping Green Field

Day Trips and Travel Tentrr Camping Night Time

Day-Trips-and-Travel-Tentrr-Camping-Sunset

Day-Trips-and-Travel-Tentrr-Camping-Tent

Day-Trips-and-Travel-Tentrr-Camping-Inside-Out

Day-Trips-and-Travel-Tentrr-Camping-Under-Tree

Day-Trips-and-Travel-Tentrr-Camping-Green-Field

Day-Trips-and-Travel-Tentrr-Camping-Night-Time

We know that not everyone is an expert when the subject is camping. It demands a reasonable amount of time for preparation and forgetting something can be crucial during your adventure. Plus, putting up your tent might be a real challenge for some folks out there!

And still, even finding a great and safe spot to camp, might give you a headache.

On the other hand, if you are a land owner of a beautiful property and you might be interested in sharing the beauty of your place with the adventurous souls out there.

That said, we discovered the perfect solution for both scenarios: Tentrr!

“Tentrr is an online marketplace that connects local landowners with anyone seeking to explore the great outdoors. Through a streamlined search and booking system, people with extra space can share their land and create remarkable experiences for a growing network of happy campers.
Tentrr eliminates the stress of planning and executing a camping trip by providing insurance, customer support, and top quality equipment — including the tent.”

In other words, they are the Airbnb of camping, for adventurers and private land owners!

The weather is getting better with every new day! Summer is almost here and Upstate New York is surely a gorgeous and perfect destination for camping and escaping the city’s craziness.

Not sure how to get there? Well, renting a car was never easier!

For assistance to organize company outings and gatherings, or even unique team building experiences, contact our experts so they can make this work, flawless!

Let us know and have fun!

www.tentrr.com

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Tenrr and Maison Bergogne
Tent on the featured image was designed by: Woolheater Wares and Maison Bergogne
*Last Update on March/2020.*

Have you ever thought of seeing the best of New York City by motorcycle? Let us give you a few pointers on how this could be an amazing experience!

Exploring Landmarks Downtown

Experience Uptown Scenery

Tour Midtown Monuments

Do you know how New Yorkers like to eat out? We will show you how Olive Tree Cafe & La Lanterna di Vittorio together, make the perfect night out! This incredible duo will make you travel to Middle Eastern to Italy in a blink of an eye.

First stop: Olive Tree Cafe – Middle Eastern

To start, we split a falafel dish. I’m a huge fan of falafel and thought it was great!

Second stop: La Lanterna di Vittorio – Italian

From American to Italian and other European cakes and sweets, I felt like Alice in “Dessertland”.

That night was just the first experience I had in this “New Yorker” style.

We are huge fans of exploring the abandoned places around New York City and it’s no different when we head upstate. The abandoned Bannerman Castle is located on a super tiny Hudson River Island.

In addition, their most sought-after tours last 2.5 hours and leave from Beacon. They cost $35/person.

The State of New York is extremely gorgeous and green! But, most visitors don’t know how many amazing people and places they can find in Upstate NY. Narrowsburg is one of these spots!

We contribute with Glamour Brazil magazine and on this post we wrote about great spots for tastings in New York and Upstate.

The Red Hook Winery

Brooklyn Brewery

NY Distilling Company

Wolffer Estate Vineyard

If you have no time to organize any of these tastings in New York and need help, see below what we can do for you! After all, they are great spots for tastings!

The hidden world of Hudson Clearwater, a mysterious and secluded dining experience is impossible to find, unless you know exactly where to look!

In the warmer months, tables are set up in the courtyard for al fresco dining and cocktailing, as we mentioned above.

Organizing a NY style picnic at the park with friends, during the hotter months, is one of the best activities you can do! Plus, it’s a great idea for a special celebration!

The best part? …There is “still” a best part besides all this? Yes! You don’t need to worry about a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g!

Picnic #1

Picnic #2

Picnic #3

Picnic #4

Picnic #5

Picnic #6

There is still a Grab & Go / Side & Add On options:

It’s getting warmer, guys! Our friend and contributor Vicky Toni, that is super into cultural stuff, has suggested a great day trip getaway that we love: Storm King Art Center. It’s the perfect NY cultural escape!

A great way to experience their landscape has to offer is touring the gardens on a bike!

One of our favorite spots to work from is Freehold in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It’s definitely the perfect place to simultaneously meet, work, play. We love Freehold!

It’s opened for everyone to just walk in, sit, work, have fun, meet young, interesting people, curious minds and have great food.

Have you ever thought about going camping, but just thinking about the logistics, you got turned off? Well, we have great news and found the perfect solution! Tentrr is a considered the Airbnb of camping!

Pin It on Pinterest