The Grotto opened in 1924, when 3 thousand people gathered for the first Mass & dedication. A depiction of Mary holding the body of her son after his crucifixion is placed above the stone altar.
Montreal smoked meat gives New York pastrami run for its money as Zagat names the “Montreal Jewish delicatessen in Brooklyn,” the best deli in New York City. More at the link: En savoir plus .
In the 1840s, Dutch and German immigrants farmed this land. In 1887, it became the Nine Mile Farm, named for its distance from Wisconsin Avenue.
Christine Ngo (Digital Strategist, Team Intel at Ogilvy PR) says to try the Kobe Beef burger. You will never look at burgers the same way again.
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This 440-acre patch of wilderness offers guided nature hikes. 4 miles of beautifully maintained trails & boardwalks meander through bay swamps, marshes, cypress swamps pine flat lands & Florida scrub.
It may be only 500-square-feet, but this shop is packed with all the labels of right now: Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, Phillip Lim, Vena Cava. Our pick for Best Downtown Boutique. En savoir plus .
Always games going down..great place to run when you can't hit up McCarren Park. Love the locals.. <3
There is a BOWL of FREE CANDY at the register. And they'll let you use the public restroom if you ask politely. 2 more reasons to not go to Mood.
The Italian-born owners here get their stock abroad, which means a great selection of brands like Valentino, Missoni, and Gucci. This year's Best of New York pick for vintage party dresses. En savoir plus .
When to go: A recent change of ownership means a new cocktail list and an array of DJ nights. En savoir plus .
Kidz Jam inspires a love of music, culture, and creativity, while providing a safe haven for children and parents alike. There will be performances, interactive games, sports, and more! En savoir plus .
The food takes a backseat to the scene here (skip the gummy gnocchi) but you can’t go wrong with chef Joey Campanaro’s famous meatball sliders. There’s a good burger, too – but only at lunch. En savoir plus .
In this colourful antique and flee market with over 2000 stalls on Saturdays, there are so many wonderful bargain finds to be made!
James Latta purchased 100 acres in 1799 & eventually owned more than 700 acres, much of which was planted in cotton. In 1975, Latta Place, Inc., deeded the house and land to Mecklenburg County.
Its trendsetting pieces are also ultra-comfortable. DV by Dolce Vita—an even more affordable line—is on offer in a small space a few doors down.
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Let the pasta wars begin: This well-established French franchise of fast-food pasta restaurants is opening its first U.S. location here in July 2010, 13 blocks south of competitor Hello Pasta. En savoir plus .
I love Karma!! This is the best place in seaside. Me and my Jersey Shore fam rocked this place every weekend. - Jenni, Jersey Shore
You'll spot more drama over fashion here than Project Runway delivers. Don’t believe me? Read about S and B's catfight over Chloe in I Will Always Love You.
Me and Pauly took the night here. We had it packed out. Deff a great time. - Jenni, Jersey Shore
