Alan Varghese
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EuroAlb Market
Great prices and selection at this nice Albanian and Eastern European grocery store with helpful staff. Finding the shop felt like finding a hidden gem in Arthur Avenue. Definitely
They have exotic items such as Rose hip and sour cherry preserves ($7), ajvar (red pepper paste, a great dip $7), spreads made of Chicken, salmon and tuna (<$3), Eastern European snacks (including Jafka cakes) and chocolates ($1-3) and drinks such as the famous Golden Eagle energy drink from Albania, reguonal soft drinks and Albanian spring water.
They also have CDs with Albanian music.
They have exotic items such as Rose hip and sour cherry preserves ($7), ajvar (red pepper paste, a great dip $7), spreads made of Chicken, salmon and tuna (<$3), Eastern European snacks (including Jafka cakes) and chocolates ($1-3) and drinks such as the famous Golden Eagle energy drink from Albania, reguonal soft drinks and Albanian spring water.
They also have CDs with Albanian music.
Everglades National Park
A spectacular escape with natural beauty of local trees such as mangroves, exotic birds, gators, crocs and low night pollution that lets you gaze the stars. Plan for at least a one-day stay and ideally visit in the winter to avoid mosquitoes. Very strongly recommend.
They have a great camping site, boat tours (strongly recommend), visitor center and an open area where you can see Crocs, gators and also manatees.
There are also tons of hikes but network coverage is very limited at the camp grounds.
They have a great camping site, boat tours (strongly recommend), visitor center and an open area where you can see Crocs, gators and also manatees.
There are also tons of hikes but network coverage is very limited at the camp grounds.
Pier 57
One of the few wonderful places with great views, daily events (at least half free), amazing food options (15+ with multiple cuisines) in Manhattan that is not always crowded, making it a gem worth visiting and spending entire afternoon/night. Strongly recommend.
It has a wonderful view of the One World Trade Center, Little Island, downtown NYC and the Hudson river, especially from the Rooftop that is open. For food there are Indian (Ammi canteen), seafood (the galley, Mother Shuckers), Chinese (Nom wah), ice cream (Malai, Paleta), soul food(Harlem Pop), Mexican, Cajun and so much more.
Events tend to change from free Ukulele classes, cooking classes, science talks, open artist forums, free guided gallery tours etc, which can be found on the website.
It has a wonderful view of the One World Trade Center, Little Island, downtown NYC and the Hudson river, especially from the Rooftop that is open. For food there are Indian (Ammi canteen), seafood (the galley, Mother Shuckers), Chinese (Nom wah), ice cream (Malai, Paleta), soul food(Harlem Pop), Mexican, Cajun and so much more.
Events tend to change from free Ukulele classes, cooking classes, science talks, open artist forums, free guided gallery tours etc, which can be found on the website.
PLNT Burger
Decent burger joint with an all vegan menu. The selection is quite good and prices are decent. Portions are okay and you likely will need more than just a burger.
We got the mushroom barbecue and the steakhouse burger. The mock meat did have a meaty taste and the cheese also had a good melt. It was just slightly sweeter than we would have preferred.
They do not have much seating however, but since it's close to Union Square it's fine.
We got the mushroom barbecue and the steakhouse burger. The mock meat did have a meaty taste and the cheese also had a good melt. It was just slightly sweeter than we would have preferred.
They do not have much seating however, but since it's close to Union Square it's fine.
Proong Noodle Bar
Good Thai and Japanese food with a good set of options to choose from and a pretty good lunch deal ($15 for entree and appetizer). The spice level is not high so if you do like spice definitely ask for it.
Our favorites were the spicy tonkatsu ramen, the pork bun and the matcha cheesecake. The tom yum and seafood noodle could both have used some more spice but were otherwise flavorful.
They also have boba and alcoholic beverages.
Our favorites were the spicy tonkatsu ramen, the pork bun and the matcha cheesecake. The tom yum and seafood noodle could both have used some more spice but were otherwise flavorful.
They also have boba and alcoholic beverages.