Category: I Love New York

• Culinary Giants At the Bocuse D’Or USA!

  In 1987, Chef of the Century, Paul Bocuse, created the  Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest, and these culinary olympics have since been held once every two years in Lyon, France, the city of Chef Bocuse’s premier restaurant, Auberge du Point de Collognes. Twenty three countries have competed to bring home the gold statue, but only…

  kimsswidler

  February 1, 2012

  bocuse d’or, culinary institute of america, daniel boulud, Foodie Finds, General, I Love New York, New York Travel, Stories, thomas keller, Travel dining

• Will we be able to see the Aurora in upstate New York tonight?

  The Washington Post reports that, over the weekend, the earth received the largest solar storm since 2005. This occurrence created colorful northern lights called auroras after the Sun released a solar flare of radiation and plasma. Click here to read the whole story and to see an incredible gallery of pictures. Many who have seen…

  kimsswidler

  January 25, 2012

  Adventure travel, aurora borealis, General, I Love New York, Stories, Tips

• Mom Gives Birth on Train To NYC

  The Associated Press reports that a 31-year-old New Jersey woman gave birth on a PATH train to New York City yesterday. The AP reports that “PATH officials turned the train into an express, bypassing most stops so that it would get to its final stop, 33rd Street  in midtown Manhattan, as soon as possible. Emergency…

  kimsswidler

  January 17, 2012

  Family event, Family Travel, I Love New York, New York City, New York Travel, Stories, Train travel

• Pitcher for the Mets Training To Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro this Month

  Expedition News says that 37 year old Mets pitcher, R.A. Dickey, is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro by running in his Nashville neighborhood with a black mask covering his eyes, nose and mouth to limit his oxygen intake. Expedition News says the Wall Street Journal (Dec. 27) reports that it’s part of a lifelong ambition…

  kimsswidler

  January 8, 2012

  African Travel, General, I Love New York, Mountain travel, New York City, New York Travel, Sports and travel, Stories

• CSI: The Experience! at the Discovery Center

  For years, CSI has been one of the most popular dramas on television so I was happy to be invited to take a look at CSI: The Experience! at the Discovery Center in New York City’s Times Square. This hands-on exhibit lets you play the role of a crime scene detective. Once my friend and…

  kimsswidler

  December 19, 2011

  General, I Love New York, New York City, New York Travel, Senior Travel, Stories

• Zagat’s Gluten-Free Guide to New York City

  Click here to check out Zagat’s new gluten-free guide to NYC. This list includes: 1. Rosa Mexicano 2. Risotteria 3. Lilli And Loo 4. S’Mac 5. Bistango 6. Tu-Lu’s Gluten-Free Bakery 7. Zengo 8. Bar Breton 9. Peter’s Restaurant 10. Friedman’s Lunch

  kimsswidler

  December 7, 2011

  Gluten-free travel dining, I Love New York, New York City, New York Travel, Travel dining, Travel restaurant tips

• New Fashion Gifts on the C. Wonder Bus

  A few months ago I had the wonderful opportunity to spend the day at Harper’s Bazaar Magazine in New York City. While I was there,  I was invited to board the promotional bus for C Wonder that was parked outside the publication’s headquarters at  Hearst Towers. I was asked to wait to show you the…

  kimsswidler

  November 28, 2011

  Fashion and Travel, General, Hearst Towers, I Love New York, New York City, New York Travel, Stories

• Sea Stories at NYC’s Explorers Club-November 19, 2011

  The Explorers Club in NYC will be hosting “Sea Stories” a day long series of seminars that will be focused on exploration, conservation, scuba diving, shipwrecks, nautical history and marine life. This will be a great opportunity for those who are interested in the ocean to interact. Tickets will NOT be sold at door. When:…

  kimsswidler

  November 15, 2011

  I Love New York, New York City, New York Travel, Senior Travel

• Sailing aboard the Half Moon

    On our way aboard the Half Moon-photo by TU/Will Waldron   If you’ve read enough of my posts, you probably know by now that I have a great interest in sea exploration and that, wherever I’ve traveled, my experiences have usually been fueled by one major factor- I love to learn. I’ve had quite…

  kimsswidler

  November 7, 2011

  General, Historical Travel, Hudson River, Hudson Valley Region, I Love New York, New York Travel, Senior Travel, Stories

• NYC Marathon-Where to Eat Nearby

  The NYC Marathon is November 6, 2011, and Zagat.com has a Marathon dining guide, with recommendations by mile marker. Click here to read..

  kimsswidler

  November 5, 2011

  I Love New York, New York City, New York Travel, Travel dining, Travel restaurant tips