Fourth of July sparks will fly

Fourth of July weekend is a great time to be in New York City; especially when it comes to firework displays. Macy's has been at the game for more than 30 years, and this year its fireworks show is back at the Hudson River, promising a spectacle to delight all viewers.

The 35th Annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show will feature more than 40,000 fireworks expertly synchronized to a dynamic 25-minute score that includes a mix of American standards and the hottest pop favorites. The extravaganza will also include performances from such big names in the music biz as Beyonce and Brad Paisley.

Don't miss out on the show by choosing a poor viewing location. Check out this list from About.com for the best places to watch the fireworks in and around the city.

Need help getting to your Fourth of July destination? NYC Limousine is the answer. Contact us today to arrange your transportation.

Farm fresh and fabulous

The outdoor food market is a staple of many cultures, as locals from countries around the globe frequent them to find the very best in produce, dairy, fish, poultry and much more. Fortunately for residents and visitors alike, New York City has long embraced the outdoor market and offers a unique opportunity to purchase items directly from the farmers who produce them.

Throughout New York City, the non-profit group GrowNYC operates several greenmarkets. One of the largest and most popular of these is located in Manhattan's Union Square neighborhood, where hundreds of vendors gather to sell their wares. For a more scaled-down version, the Brooklyn Borough Hall market offers a nice selection in a less overwhelming environment.

For information on greenmarket locations and hours of operations visit www.grownyc.org/ourmarkets.

With spring around the corner, the local farmers will soon have quite a bounty to offer market-goers. Let NYC Limousine take you to a greenmarket, and you too can sample the best the area has to offer.

Punks pictured

Photography enthusiasts should be sure to get over to Deborah Bell Photographs to catch the last days of Marcia Resnick's exhibition, "Bad Boys: Punks, Poets and Provocateurs," ending on Feb. 26.

The exhibition focuses on the idea of being male and famous in New York City in the '70s and '80s, and subjects include Chuck Berry, Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Byrne and Divine.

Resnick is a renowned photography whose photographs have been featured in Museums across the country and right here in New York, including The Museum of Modern Art and The Jewish Museum, according to the Deborah Bell Photographs website.

This free exhibit is closing soon, so be sure to contact NYC Limousine to get you to the gallery or any of the other great art locations in the city.

Want more restaurant week? You got it!

Food lovers rejoice New York City's famous Restaurant Week has been extended until Feb. 27. Now locals and visitors alike have even more time to sample cuisine from such world-renowned places as Aquavit, David Burke Townhouse, Il Cantinori, Japonais, Mesa Grill and many more.

As always, prix fixe menus are available for lunch ($24.07 per person) and dinner ($35.00 per person), and reservations can be made by clicking here.

Whether you are looking for a romantic spot to celebrate Valentine's Day or need a place for a power lunch, New York has the restaurant you are looking for. And with Restaurant Week now extended, an affordable dining experience is well within reach.

Wherever you decide to dine, be sure to let NYC Limousine get you there. We are happy to take care of all your transportation needs.

Restaurant week of great deals

Restaurant week returns to New York City Jan. 24 to Feb. 6, offering visitors to this great food destination the chance to sample great cuisine for less.

Nearly 300 restaurants will offer prix-fixe lunch menus for $24.07 and dinner menus for $35. Choices range from old favorites to trendy newcomers, so there is sure to be a restaurant to suit all tastes.

To further entice people to visit New York for Restaurant Week, Travelocity is offering an additional $75 off hotel prices when they book their hotel using any American Express Card.

Click here for more information on Restaurant Week and make your reservations today.

NYC Limousine would be happy to provide transportation to and from your restaurant destination, as well as anywhere else around New York City. Just contact us for more information.

Cool Hunting for unique gifts

Tucked away in the middle of Manhattan's famed Fifth Avenue lies Cool Hunting, a Gap pop-up store produced in collaboration with Cool Hunting magazine offering one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season.

Housed in Gap's project space near the retailer's Fifth Avenue store, Cool Hunting for Gap has a cozy, ski-lodge type feel and is a welcomed retreat from the bustle of the street. The store features such items as Grado headphones, Amy Sedaris' new book and exclusive one-offs by Jonathan Adler, all selected by the discerning editor's at Cool Hunting.

Cool Hunting for Gap is open through January, but supplies are limited, so don't wait until the last minute to check it out.

If you'd like to explore Cool Hunting or any of the fabulous retail stores along Fifth Avenue, NYC Limousine can get you there.

New art in TriBeCa

NYC's hip TriBeCa neighborhood welcomed a new art gallery late September. RH Gallery, located at 137 Duane Street will feature works from such artists and designers as Paul Edmunds, Wolfgang Ellenrieder, Daniel Escobar and Micah Ganske.

The gallery, according to its website, will "adhere to an interdisciplinary and nuanced approach to community-building through critical dialog, exhibitions and events related to art, academic issues, business, fashion, and poetry."

RH Gallery's inaugural exhibition, "The Third Meaning," is on view through Nov. 10 and features works by Shao Fan, Dante Horoiwa, Rick Leong and many more.

If you are looking to expand your artistic horizons, let NYC Limousine be the one to get you there. We will be happy to take care of all of your transportation needs.

U.S. Open arrives in Flushing

The United States' premiere tennis event, the U.S. Open, starts Aug. 31 and promises to be an exciting display of the sport's best talent. Having had the pleasure of witnessing the athleticism of Serena Williams and Andre Agassi at a past U.S. Open, I can say first hand that it is not to be missed.

Even if you can't catch a marquee match starring the likes of Roger Federer, Andy Roddick or Venus Williams, there is plenty of tennis to experience throughout the tournament, which runs through Sept. 12.

While tennis is the focus of the Open, attendees will have plenty of other entertainment to experience, including performances by up-and-coming bands and special programs for children.

For schedule and ticket information, visit USOpen.org.

To experience everything the U.S. Open has to offer, contact NYC Limousine, and we will have you cheering on your favorite tennis pro in no time.

Independence Day will soon be upon us, and if you're lucky enough to be in New York City, than you must check out the Macy's July 4th fireworks show.

About.com offers some great information about the best places to view the fireworks display over the Hudson River. The show is said to begin at 9:20 p.m. and will feature more than 40,000 shells, with many reaching heights of 1,000 feet in the sky.

According to About.com, the best places to view the fireworks show is along the West Side Highway in Manhattan, Hoboken and Weehawken N.J., on board the USS Intrepid ($100 per person), on a NY Waterway Tour, as well as several other choices. Click here to see more.

No matter where you choose to watch the fireworks, getting around the city on July 4 can be a challenge, so leave it to the experts. Contact NYC Limousine and we'll get you to your destination with plenty of time to watch the sky light up.

Art through a child's eyes

There is nothing quite like the imagination and creative spirit of a child, and now visitors to New York's famed Guggenheim Museum can get a first-hand look at the artwork of local school children.

The Guggenheim's "Year with Children 2010" exhibit, running until June 20, showcases the art from students participating in Learning Through Art, an educational program provided by the museum that pairs elementary school teachers with professional teaching artists to develop art projects to help students explore their creative sides.

The students' work incorporate a variety of media including photography, clay sculpture, painting and collage.

For more information on the exhibit, click here.

If you'd like to see the exhibit for yourself, contact NYC Limousine for your transportation needs.

Tea Lounging in Park Slope

Tea Lounge in Park Slope, Brooklyn is more than your average coffee house. Sure it serves up a variety of quality coffees and teas from such places as Nicaragua and England along side some delicious food, including decadent red velvet cake. But that's just a part of what Tea Lounge has to offer.

Several nights a week, Tea Lounge becomes a hip place to relax and listen to live music while sipping on your coffee, tea or glass of wine. Yes, wine. In addition to its selection of coffees and teas, Tea Lounge serves up wine, beer, liquor and even offers up some of its own versions of such classic drinks as the mint julep.

Tea Lounge is located in the heart of Park Slope's thriving bar and restaurant scene, so there is plenty to check out in the neighborhood. Once you settle in on one of Tea Lounge's comfortable couches with a drink in hand, however, you may not want to leave.

Getting to Park Slope is easy when you contact NYC Limousine. We will have you exploring the neighborhood in no time.

Experience the arts LES style

The Lower East Side Festival Arts event is perfect for those who like variety. From comedy to dance to sculpture, this 15-year-old festival has something to offer from nearly every art form.

The LES festival begins on Friday, May 28 with a plays, music, comedy and much more. The events continue through May 30 and include youth performances, a film festival and other arts for all to enjoy.

The Lower East Side Festival Arts event is free for all, so come and check out the creative works NYC has to offer.

NYC Limousine will get you to the festival or any of the wonderful arts and cultural centers around the city.

House befitting of wine

Black Mountain Wine House is one of New York City's top-rated establishments, and after a visit, you will quickly no why.

Tucked away on the corner of Union and Hoyt Streets in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, Black Mountain Wine House feels like just that a house, or rather a home. And the staff there treats as if you were guests in theirs, whether its by selecting a delicious wine with the help of the manager or chatting it up with the chef.

The wines at Black Mountain are fine selections from around the globe, and for those who want to enjoy some light fare, delicious morsels are available. Staples include mac 'n cheese with wild mushrooms and truffle oil and crostini topped with white beans and pesto.

Black Mountain Wine House is the perfect place for a romantic evening with someone special or for catching up with a group of old friends. Be sure to check this place out next time you're in the mood for good wine and good conversation and let NYC Limousine help get you there.

Frick celebrates 75 years

The renowned Frick Collection on the Upper East Side is celebrating its 75th year of bringing world class art to the public.

During the anniversary celebration, a special exhibition "From Mansion to Museum" will chronicle how the Frick was transformed in 1935 from the private mansion of Henry Clay Frick to the public museum it is today. Throughout 2010, special anniversary events well be announced.

Don't miss the opportunity to view one of New York's best art collections during this momentous year.

And for travel to the museum, trust no other than NYC Limousine to get you there.

A different kind of holiday shop




The holidays are quickly approaching, and you don't want to get your loved ones the same boring gifts this year. Fear not, at the Union Square Holiday Market located outside of Union Square Park in Manhattan, you can find tons of unique gifts at a price that won't have you feeling like a Scrooge.

From Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, more than a 100 local vendors will be on hand to sell their one-of-a-kind items. Shoppers can also visit the information booth for coupons for local businesses.

While New York City has no shortage of places to shop for the holidays, those looking for something different, and a way to support the community, should stop by the Union Square Holiday Market.

Be sure to contact NYC Limousine for transportation to the market. We will have you hunting for holiday treasures in no time.

A night of music

Help welcome a new era at the NY Philharmonic, when Alan Gilbert takes over as conductor on opening night on Sept. 16. The audience will be treated to the orchestra's performance of Magnus Lindberg's new overture EXPO and to Messiaen's Poemes pour Mi, performed by Renee Fleming. Bringing this exciting event to a close will be Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique.

Tickets for the NY Philharmonic's Opening Night Gala range from $71.00 to $242.00 and are on sale now. If you want to get a taste of the event, check out the dress rehearsal, which is free to to the public.

A night at the Philharmonic is a special event, so be sure to start your evening off right by choosing NYC Limousine. We will get you to the performance in style and comfort.

A classical experience in Central Park

New York's Central Park will transform into a symphonic concert hall this Tuesday, July 14 when the renowned New York Philharmonic takes the stage in the park's Great Lawn.

The program will include performances of Mozart's Symphony No. 41, Jupiter and Beethoven Symphony No. 7. The concert will be followed by a fireworks display.

What better way to spend a summer evening in the city? And, it won't cost you a dime. Yup, the New York Philharmonic concert in the park is free for all. Just make sure to get there early to secure a good spot. Of course, that won't be a problem with NYC Limousine, we'll have you listening to sweet music in no time.

A garden good enough to eat

The New York Botanical Garden is a feast for the eyes and nose, and now, thanks to "The Edible Garden," a feast for the mouth as well.

Honoring the spirit of sustainability that has swept the United States, The Edible Garden, running from June 27 through Sept. 13, features a series of exhibitions and programs designed to encourage visitors to grow their own foods. Highlights of the series include: Martha Stewart's Culinary Herb Garden, Beginner's Vegetable Garden,Vegetables and Kids, and Farm to Table.

After a visit to The Edible Garden, you may be inspired to start your own garden, but first you have to get to The New York Botanical Garden. Not to worry, NYC Limousine will have you exploring produce in no time.

High Line opens to the public

The High Line was once an integral part of New York's transportation system, then in 1980 the trains stopped running. Now the High Line open once again -- this time as a public park. Section 1 of the High Line (from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street) is now giving visitors the chance to preview the park, which is still under construction.

Built in the 1930s, the High Line was part of a massive public-private infrastructure project called the West Side Improvement. In 1999, nearly 20 years after the last trains stopped running, Friend of the High Line formed to prevent the historic structure from being demolished. Thanks to their efforts the park is being completed, giving natives and visitors alike another green space to enjoy in the city.


NYC Limousine is the best way to get to The High Line, or any of the other great parks in the New York City area. We will be happy to arrange the transportation you need.

The ships roll in at Fleet Week

Every spring, U.S. Marine Corps., Coast Card and Navy Ships carrying thousands of servicemen and women dock in New York City for Fleet Week.

Taking place this year from May 20 to May 27, Fleet Week is a great way to show support for the United States' men and women in uniform, learn more about the U.S. military and enjoy a fun-filled day along the water.

Military buffs and enthusiasts will like touring the many ships docked along Pier 86 on Manhattan's West Side and viewing demonstrations from the Marines, Navy and Coast Guard. Those looking for something different can enjoy performances from the cast of Wicked and Stomp. Kids will have fun watching the military branches battle each other in the famous 'Tug of War' and 'Stem to Stern Relay Race'.

If you'd like to check out Fleet Week, just contact NYC Limousine to get you there or anywhere else you'd like to go in New York City.