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WABC-TV Channel 7 is a well-known entity in my five blocks. Tourists and New Yorkers alike line up daily for tickets to see “LIVE! with Regis and Kelly,” and the offices take up the entire square block between 66th and … Continue reading →

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Magnolia Bakery has gone pink. For every “Pink Ribbon Cupcake” purchased throughout the month of October, Magnolia will donate 50 cents to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Each “Pink Ribbon Cupcake” costs $3.75. … Continue reading →

A new healthy food cart hit the upper west side last weekend, setting up shop in front of the Lululemon store on Broadway between 64th and 65th, right across from Lincoln Center. It’s called NYC Healthy Bites. And since it’s … Continue reading →

Lincoln Center has been bustling the past two weeks with Fashion Week but is now settling back into the more typical cultural offerings of Music, Ballet, Opera and Plays. Even if you’re not planning to attend one of the many … Continue reading →

In time for Fashion’s Night Out, HELMUT LANG has moved into the space formerly occupied by Theory, which moved down a block to the corner of 69th street and Columbus Avenue. HELMUT LANG — Columbus Avenue between 70th and 71st … Continue reading →

My five blocks is bustling as Fashion’s Night Out approaches tonight. In case you’re hungry along the shopping route or just want a fun (short-term) memento, stop by Magnolia Bakery for specially decorated cupcakes showcasing shoes, bags, dresses and hats. … Continue reading →

Mini cupcakes are my favorite size cupcake at Magnolia Bakery…just the perfect amount; however, they are only available via special order. You can order them with chocolate or vanilla buttercream in your choice of Magnolia’s own pastel colors and hand … Continue reading →

Peanut Butter seems to be the rage around my five blocks in September…must be in honor of Back-to-School season. As an example, Magnolia Bakery has designated September Peanut Butter Month. In addition to its traditional Peanut Butter Ice Box Pie, … Continue reading →

As evidenced by the crowded streets right now, New Yorkers in my five blocks of the Upper West Side were eager to get back outside. Although many restaurants and stores are still closed, several have opened already and more are … Continue reading →

Among the many retail stores overcrowded with New Yorker’s preparing for Hurricane Irene was Bed, Bath and Beyond on Broadway between 64th and 65th st in my five blocks. It’s easy to walk by this store and mistake it for … Continue reading →