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How to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth on a Road Trip to Niagara Falls

Where: 79 Canal St [map], Lockport, NY, United States, 14094
June 13, 2013 at 1:04 PM | by | Comments (0)

Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream's motto is "it's never too cold for ice cream." That said, it's a real treat to visit the newly revamped ice cream mecca in Lockport, NY in the summertime.

The locally owned and operated Lake Effect began in a small storefront and became popular with locals for their Ice Wine and Frozen Hot Chocolate flavors. No wonder! Now, they're keeping up with insane demand with a newer, bigger location in Lockport just across the street from the Erie Canal.

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Neighborhoods to Know and Go: Brooklyn's Gowanus

May 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM | by | Comments (0)

Someone told us the other day that the word 'Brooklyn' has entered the French lexicon—as an adjective, used to describe something that's super trendy. While we think that's going overboard, nobody can deny how fashionable the borough has become over the past 10 years, and that popularity isn't likely to dwindle anytime soon.

Most tourists tend to migrate towards northern Brooklyn when they visit, and while we love us some Williamsburg and Bushwick, there's another new 'hood that's emerging as a ground zero for art, culture and lip-smackin' good eats: Gowanus.

For better or worse, the neighborhood is best known as the home of the Gowanus Canal—a.k.a. one of the most toxic bodies of water in the country—though that's all about to change, as city officials recently announced a multi-million dollar project to clean up the gunky waterway and make Gowanus a little easier on the eyes (and the nose).

This is all great news for visitors, though locals have been tuned into this spot—with its growing artillery of cool performance venues, cozy coffeeshops, and (yes) clam shacks—for quite some time.

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The Top 5 Must Do Attractions In Coney Island This Summer

May 10, 2013 at 1:31 PM | by | Comments (0)

It's one of NYC's oldest and best attractions, and on May 24th, it opens for the season. Here are all the thrills you need to experience next time you visit...

Wonder Wheel: The king of rides at Coney Island contains 24 fully enclosed passenger cars, which can each hold up to 6 people (though if you're here on a date, you can keep the whole car to yourself). Not only are the views of the Atlantic Ocean awesome, but each individual car is on an 'S'-shaped track, so as the wheel turns, there is some lurching action that's sure to make your stomach flip.

Four more after the jump!

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Two Non-Wine Stops to Make on Upstate New York’s Wine Trail

April 2, 2013 at 11:17 AM | by | Comments (0)

Upstate New York is becoming known as a wine aficionado’s dream and we've even reviewed some of the wineries ourselves. However, if you’re not a huge wine fan or simply want to bypass some of the bachelorette party groups in Hummer limos, there are two great spots worth checking out in the region:

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Raise a Glass to Spring with March Beer Festivals

March 6, 2013 at 9:52 AM | by | Comments (0)

March has arrived, and believe it or not—the weather will get warmer. We already have spring on the brain, so what better way to celebrate then with some seasonal libations. Take some time out of your schedule, and raise a glass at a pair of spring beer festivals:

Spring Craft Beer Festival - Long Island, New York

Make your plans for the weekend now, as the Spring Craft Beer Festival is arriving on Long Island this weekend. The taps begin flowing on March 9 at the Nassau Coliseum, as local hop-heads look to toast to the warmer weather—and flavor—of springtime. The festival has been doing its thing for around the last seven years or so, and they promise that 2013 will be the best year yet.

In total there will be well over 100 different beers from which to choose, and they’ll be arriving from around 50 different breweries. There’s both an afternoon and an evening section, and tickets will set you back $45 if you order in advance online. Otherwise it’ll be $55 at the front door. With your ticket you’ll enjoy all-you-care-to-drink samples right out of your souvenir tasting glass, but we’d recommend bringing some extra cash for the food that’ll also be available. Just be sure to go slow and steady, as sips and samples from Montauk Brewing Company and Long Ireland Brewing Company shouldn’t be missed.

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Hudson Valley's New Hotness, Thanks to the Film 'Hyde Park On Hudson'

December 7, 2012 at 11:08 AM | by | Comments (0)

This weekend, Bill Murray returns to the big screen as FDR in Hyde Park on Hudson. The film shines a light on the relationship Roosevelt had with a distant cousin, Daisy, who lived near his Hudson Valley, NY estate, and the historical visit made by the British monarchs George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the estate before the dawn of World War II.

Producers weren't granted approval to film at Springwood, so the film was shot at similar location in the U.K., but Hyde Park is hoping is that all of the references to Hudson Valley attractions in the film, like Beacon and the Wilderstein House, are enough to attract visitors.

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Eight Cities with Blinged Out Christmas Trees

November 29, 2012 at 1:48 PM | by | Comments (2)

Say goodbye to the days of Christmas trees decked out with strands of popcorn and cranberries or even homemade decorations. Cities around the world have turned to the Austrian crystal-iers of Swarovski to decorate their grand Tannenbaums.

If you're one to drive around the neighborhood oohing and ahhing at the Christmas displays, get your passport ready because we have the list of far-off (and not so far-off) places for you to check out the razzle-dazzle. Here's our list of trees with that special sparkle:

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New Taxis for New York City to Make That Airport Ride Even Smoother

September 26, 2012 at 10:53 AM | by | Comments (0)

We knew that New York City had their eyes on a new design and model for their ubiquitous taxis, but now it looks like the plan is finally considered official.

Last week, the Taxi and Limousine commission approved the Nissan NV200 as the city’s new go to mode of transportation. It’s not going to be an instant upgrade for drivers and passengers, as the plan is to phase in around 13,000 of the new vehicles as older cabs are up for repair, replacement, and retirement.

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It's Not Too Late: Last-Minute NY Comic Con Passes Still Available

September 20, 2012 at 2:48 PM | by | Comments (0)

Last year's New York Comic Con left some fans disappointed after they spent the weekend fighting through crowds and waiting in endless lines, but this year the con might be able to redeem itself.

NYCC has recently announced a pretty impressive schedule filled with panels (including The Walking Dead, Carrie, Robot Chicken, and the upcoming ABC series 666 Park Avenue), an opening night concert with Ben Folds Five, dinner with Marvel writer Jonathan Hickman, Sci-Fi Speed Dating, and lots of other fun stuff.

Online 3-Day and 4-Day NYCC passes are sold out but there still some available at local comic retailers in the tri-state area, like Midtown Comics and Forbidden Planet in New York City. You can find a full list of ticket retailers at newyorkcomiccon.com but you better hurry, these tickets are sure to be gone soon too!

[Photo: OLV]

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It's Not Too Late to Get Tickets to The New Yorker Festival

September 18, 2012 at 3:37 PM | by | Comments (0)

Tickets for this year's New Yorker Festival went on sale Friday and, surprisingly, there are still plenty available for more than a dozen events.

The New Yorker Festival will take place Friday, October 5th through Sunday, October 7th and will feature talks with Portlandia's Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, Lena Dunham, Viola Davis, Sarah Silverman, Patti Smith, Lisa Kudrow, Ben Stiller, and other notable voices.

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There's a Giant Ark on Long Island and It's All Darren Aronofsky's Fault

August 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM | by | Comments (0)

If a massive flood happens to hit Long Island this fall, Darren Aronofsky has it covered.

The Black Swan director is currently working on Noah, starring Russell Crowe as the famous ark-builder of the Old Testament. Instead of recreating an Ark with CGI, Aronofsky has kept it real by building a life-size, 5-story tall Ark on the grounds of Planting Fields Arboretum in Upper Brookville, New York.

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Three Labor Day Weekend Food Festivals to Finish Off the Summer

August 22, 2012 at 12:06 PM | by | Comments (0)

With the summer weather winding down we figured it was worth celebrating Labor Day with a bit of outdoor fun and overindulgence. The seasonal food festivals are winding down, but there are still a few worth the price of admission. Here’s our picks for a few fun Labor Day food events to close out the summer season:

Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival – Buffalo, New York

When it comes to buffalo wings the annual party up on Buffalo, New York is pretty much the granddaddy of them all. The National Buffalo Wing Festival is set to do its thing at Coca-Cola field on September 1 and 2. Events include the US wing eating championship, bobbing for wings, and of course the Miss Buffalo Wing pageant. Admission will set you back just $5 per person, and the food tickets for the chicken wings start at $1 each. Restaurants and vendors—some as far away as Georgia—will all be there preparing their crispy-skinned delicacies, so if you’re in the neighborhood this is a don’t miss event.

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