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Food

The ultimate list of the best “cheap & tasty” restaurants in Manhattan (updated)

One’s definition of “cheap” becomes skewed when they live in a city like New York for a long enough time. Cheap becomes relative.

By stuart

December 3, 2014July 6, 2017

New York

Best of East Village: TopSec Security & Locksmith

I rarely review a business unless I’ve used their service or been to their establishment at least twice, but in some situations where it’s a one-time thing or exceptional service, a review is merited from just one experience.

By Benjamin Rose

November 25, 2014February 23, 2017

New York Race

Are Asian immigrants being targeted for MTA subway attacks?

This is an article that I originally wrote for American FOBs. I corrected a mistake and made some slight edits to this version for clarity.

By stuart

November 24, 2014November 28, 2014

City

Free Wi-Fi hotspots in New York City if you subscribe to Time-Warner Cable

If you subscribe to Time-Warner Internet and you leave your house, you don’t have to leave your Internet behind.

By stuart

November 19, 2014November 26, 2014

City

Are Asian immigrants being pushed onto subway tracks a coincidence or something else?

I don’t know what number constitutes a pattern, but after a 61-year Chinese immigrant was pushed onto the tracks of the oncoming D train in The Bronx.

By stuart

November 17, 2014November 27, 2014

City New York

Here’s why you should use Amazon’s Subscribe & Save service (especially if you live in NYC)

Living in New York for the last 15 months has also been the first time in my life without access to my own car.

By stuart

November 15, 2014January 1, 2015

City Food

Best of East Village: C-Town Supermarket

Having recently moved closer to Avenue C, only a block east and a couple streets south of my old apartment, the stores, markets and cafes I now frequent have almost completely changed.

By stuart

November 14, 2014November 27, 2014

City Food

How to navigate the insane long lines at Trader Joe’s in Union Square (New York)

The lines at the Trader Joe’s Union Square are unlike any other Trader Joe’s in the country. The queue for the cashier is more akin to the release of the new iPhone. Really.

By stuart

November 13, 2014November 27, 2014

City Society

Here’s what it feels like to walk in women’s shoes (and not be a drag queen)

As humans, our experiences as who we are influence how we view the world.

By stuart

October 31, 2014November 26, 2014

City

I’ve had to talk with Time-Warner Cable at least 16 times this last month

I’ve been holding off writing a post about Time-Warner Cable for the last couple weeks solely because the agents have been so helpful and friendly.

By stuart

October 23, 2014October 24, 2014

New York Shopping

Where is the IKEA Brooklyn shuttle bus stop located?

Apparently, there are three IKEA shuttle stops in Brooklyn. In this post, we’re going to talk about locating the Borough Hall bus stop.

By stuart

October 9, 2014September 24, 2015

Food New York

Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles (What’s in a name?)

What’s in the name? When in Chinatown, the names of stores and restaurants can be nonsensical, include random numbers, and state ridiculous claims

By stuart

September 4, 2014August 30, 2015

Culture New York

The Confucius Plaza Apartment Building in New York’s Chinatown

I have relatives that live in Confucius Plaza, sometimes referred to as Confucius Tower. Confucius Plaza is an expansive apartment complex with historical significance found in Manhattan’s Chinatown.

By stuart

August 31, 2014April 6, 2018

City Culture New York Race

Spike Lee vs. Michael Rapaport: The gentrification of New York City

Gentrification is a complicated issue. It becomes even more complicated an issue when you’re brand new to a city like I am to New York.

By stuart

August 24, 2014September 24, 2015

New York

What are the Chinese cable channels on Time-Warner in New York

I wish there were as many options as the logo collage above. With my mom and dad visiting New York a few times a year, I need something to keep them busy while I’m working or we have some down time.

By stuart

August 21, 2014September 24, 2015

City New York Travel

Red/Yellow/Green: What does it mean when I get a red light on a Citi Bike dock?

It’s been about a month now since I started my Citi Bike membership. I love the program; it’s completely changed how I access the city.

By stuart

August 16, 2014October 21, 2015

City

Citi Bike Review: Is Citi Bike Worth $100? Hell Yes.

I resisted Citi Bike for nearly a year. I liked the idea of the city’s bikeshare program, but since I already had a monthly MTA pass, my own bike sitting at home, I pushed off Citi Bike as a nice-to-have, but was more a luxury that I would only use from time-to-time.

By stuart

August 9, 2014March 21, 2017

Food New York

Best of East Village: Punjabi Grocery & Deli

Outside of pizza, chicken+rice, hot dogs, and dumplings, there’s not a lot of diverse meal options in Manhattan where you can plop down a fiver, maybe get some change back, and be satisfied afterwards. Enter Punjabi Grocery & Deli

By stuart

August 1, 2014July 18, 2015

City Tech

Lyft to start in New York (and why I don’t use Uber)

Lyft was my service of choice in San Francisco, so I was happy to read that we’ll be finally seeing Lyft cars in New York, specifically starting out in Brooklyn and Queens (though not without the expected barriers from the taxi commission).

By stuart

July 10, 2014October 5, 2015

City

A Murderer Destroyed a Family (And We Go On With Our Lives)

A sad, heart-wrenching note was posted on Facebook a couple days ago in the aftermath of Wen Hui Ruan’s from two months ago.

By stuart

July 9, 2014July 9, 2014

New York

Noodle Village: Clay pot of gold, crispy rice in Chinatown

I rarely write up a review after just one visit, but I’m confident that I’m going back to Noodle Village again (and again and again).

By stuart

June 24, 2014August 30, 2015

Surprise Surprise 25 years in East Village

New York

Best of East Village: Suprise! Surprise! (is closed)

I haven’t been in New York for very long, so I haven’t established deep relationships with local businesses. Still, in my short time, there’s a few businesses I’ve been lucky enough to “discover” that have long-term relationship potential

By stuart

June 23, 2014November 27, 2014

New York

Best of the East Village: No Relation Vintage

There’s a good share of thrift stores in the East Village, but there aren’t many that I actually frequent.

By stuart

June 19, 2014June 19, 2014

New York

Best of East Village: Lin’s Laundry

After finding myself without my own washer and dryer for the first time in almost a decade, I quickly discovered the luxury of having one’s laundry sent out and delivered.

By stuart

June 17, 2014June 18, 2014