Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan
Marseille Brunch Review: A Spontaneous Stop in Hell’s Kitchen
Our first brunch at Marseille in Hell’s Kitchen: tasty shakshuka and steak Benedict, attentive service, filling portions, and an $83 bill for two before tip.
Home / New York
New York City
Our home city, one meal, game night and day out at a time. Firsthand experiences, what we paid, and what we’d happily do again.
From Manhattan to Brooklyn and Queens, with room for more across all five boroughs.
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Midtown, Manhattan
Brunch at Le Café Louis Vuitton NYC: Was It Worth It?
Our brunch at Le Café Louis Vuitton on 57th Street: booking through Resy, breakfast and desserts, small portions, excellent service, and our $179 bill before tip.
Manhattan West / Hudson Yards
Zou Zou’s: The Manhattan Restaurant We Keep Going Back To
Our go-to Manhattan restaurant for date nights, friends and work dinners. Inside Francis’s birthday dinner, the $79 Chef’s Menu, and the must-order dip tower.
Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Pistons vs Nets at Barclays Center: Our $168 Seats Near the Player Entrance
Our $168 seats in Section 16, Row D at Barclays Center: Pistons vs Nets, Cade Cunningham signing for fans, and the view beside the player entrance.
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan
Knicks at MSG: Our $526 Last-Minute Seats Near the Bench
We booked Knicks tickets at MSG just before tip-off: $526 for two seats near the bench. Our experience, seat review and tips for buying last minute.
Javits Center, Manhattan
Is Fanatics Fest Worth It? My 2026 Review & Tips for 2027
A second-time attendee’s honest Fanatics Fest review: athlete encounters, Amex Platinum access, nearly $1,000 on photos, and what to do differently next time.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Queens
Was Seeing Federer at the U.S. Open Worth $1,400? Our Second-Row Experience
Our first U.S. Open visit: second-row seats for Roger Federer’s exhibition, last-minute tickets, and an evening with McEnroe, Roddick and Agassi.
Manhattan & Liberty Island
10 things we did over four days in New York, USA
Explore New York’s iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park. Expand your experience with dining at the World Trade Center and visiting the 9/11 M
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Trips with a New York stop
Eastern Canada & USA · NYC tour finish
Best of Eastern Canada and USA: Our 2018 Insight Vacations Tour
Our 2018 Insight Vacations trip through Eastern Canada and the USA: Niagara Falls by boat and helicopter, Québec City, Maine, Acadia and two travel films.
Brooklyn & Philadelphia
Three Sixers Preseason Games, Seats Near the Court: What We Paid and Learned
We paid $150–$350 each for seats near the court at three Sixers preseason games. Our ticket strategy, seat comparisons, and lessons for your own visit.