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15 Reasons We Love NYC
By admins | December 19, 2009
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(In the midst of a major winter blizzard, we are taking a moment to appreciate this amazing place that we call NYC. So that is why we are republishing this older (but a favorite) post. This fashion flashback was originally posted in February 2008. So, grab a cup of hot cocoa on this blistery evening and please enjoy… )
In honor of the holiday season we dedicate this post to the one true love we all share, our city. So from everyone here at 39th and Broadway in New York City; the most beloved city in the world. In no particular order here are the top 15 reasons we love New York City.
#1. Because of our fashion. Fashion week, the best fashion schools, top notch shopping, and the Garment Center of course; wherever you are in the city, your fashion fix is only a block away.
#2. Because our mayor works for free. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who does not need the work, has done such an excellent job of managing the country’s biggest city, on a $1 yearly salary, that many politicians from both sides of the aisle encouraged him to run for the presidency.
#3. Because you’ll never be short of visitors. Living in NYC, family and friends will often visit because everybody wants to see New York. Not to mention, all the visits from people in town on business and anyone traveling overseas.
#4. Because Frank Sinatra was right when he said, “If you can make it here you can make it anywhere” and he wasn’t talking about Bismarck.
#5. Because wherever you were born, you are a New Yorker now. With the most diverse population, millions of us New Yorkers were not born in this state or even this country, but once you’re here you’re home.
#6. Because Britney Spears, George Bush, Simon Cowell, Sara Palin, Manny Ramirez, and Spencer Pratt don’t live here.
#7. Because Alicia Keys, Bill Clinton, Tim Gunn, Katie Couric, Derek Jeter, and Whitney Port do.
#8. Because you can travel the world without leaving your neighborhood. Where else can you stand on a street corner and hear 10 different languages spoken? And within 3 blocks encounter food from a dozen various countries yet still be in the United States.
#9. Because if it’s 1am on Tuesday evening and you want to hang a picture, eat sushi, drink a Brooklyn micro brew, and get lucky, you can have them all delivered, thanks to your local hardware store, Japanese restaurant, bodega, and “massage” parlor.
#10. Because our transportation snafus make worldwide front pages. NYC is the only place where US Airways flight 1549 could land in a river and have first responders on the scene within 60 seconds. Thanks, Sully!
#11. Because we still get our meat from the butcher, our fish from the fish market, our cheese from a cheese shop, and there isn’t a Wal-Mart or Meijers in town.
#12. Because when you tell people where you’re from, when you travel back home or abroad, their response tells more about them than about you. Either you get, “That’s awesome, how exiting, but I could never live there.” From the content with their life non-urbanite or you get, “Ew New York, so you think you are better than me, well at least I don’t have to worry about getting mugged.” From the insecure, jealous bumpkin, or lastly, “Really, oh my God, I would love to live there.” From the future New Yorker.
#13. Because a year riding the F train is like completing courses in Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Theology, Health, and Human Sexuality.
#14. Because it’s not New Jersey!
#15. Because our history is around every corner and on every block it’s a constant reminder of where we all came from and where we’re going. Our view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remind us how many of us got here and the prewar buildings we live in and work in, remind us of how we made it. In a city with thousands of landmarks, we are constantly living in our past, present and future and we think our neighborhood, the Garment Center, is the perfect example of this.
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December 19th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I love this post!! I want to live in New York sooo bad! I AM a future New Yorker!
December 20th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I still love this post! There is no place like NYC!
#16 the BEST pizza in the world!
#17 the most creative & artistic people in the world!
December 21st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
An excellent restaurant to hang out!!
Ok…I know I am a foodie and have travelled quite a bit and been to lot many places but the one city which is always an extension of mine is undoubtedly New York. I am proud to wear my Nike NY cap and cheer my Basketball team without fail. I have been to almost all the food joints, restaurants, pubs and bars located in Manhattan and I must say they all are pretty good considering this age of twittering and Face book wherein if you fail once your name pops up on all the social networking websites with negative comments. This is a welcome change becoz ultimately we the customers become the king as shoddy service or bad quality food can easily land the owners into trouble.
But the one place which has succeeded in amazing me is the newly refurbished Restaurant named Point Break. Formerly named as Nation Restaurant & Bar, Point Break is a new Surf Bar located in the heart of mid-town Manhattan. Now I remember sometime back I had been to this place when it had the old look and feel and I thought ok..seems to be an average place..what’s the big deal? But even during my last visit when it was still in its old shape it served me excellent food and the service was razor sharp. So last Saturday when one of my friend threw a party and told me the venue to be a swanky new outlet which he was speaking so highly about I thought ok..let’s try this one too. When he told me about the address I wasn’t sure it was the same place but when I reached there the whole look and feel from Outside was changed and once I entered in, the earlier known Nation was truly looking like a break from the past and hats off this guy, I don’t remember the name of the owner, but he has rightly renamed it as Point Break!! It appeals to the newer generation guys like me. We had a great time there. The menu featured old classics and new additions. I loved the wheel o’ shots which made me crazy!! I had the fish tacos which was delicious..yummeee and it has got plenty of room for parties, the DJ that they had was great, excellent sound system as well and the drinks were strong and I had a look at the menu and thought the prices were pretty good.
Guys on top of it the next day when I searched this place on the internet, this restaurant has a Face book page too wherein they post photos and updates of recent happenings/parties and upcoming events/parties/offers too. They tweet also which is really nice thinking by the owner.
Anyways not wanting to sound like a paid blogger I would say as a foodie this restaurant is a nice one and I would not hesitate to give my recommendation for it to my guests coming in from out of town. Go and try once and do not hesitate to leave a comment once you are there. I know I am only going to get thumbs up from you all!!!
Ciao…
John Smith, NYC
December 21st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
LOL to 6, 13 and 14!!! Happy holidays, darlings.
December 21st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
#14 says it all!
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