The Empire State Building Turns 82

Next to the Statue of Liberty the Empire State Building is the most iconic structure of New York City. The historic office building, which was the world’s tallest building for forty-two years is now celebrating it’s eighty-second birthday amid a battle to make it public. TIME has noted the occasion with a great collection of old photos of the Queen of the Manhattan skyline. Depending on how the legal battle goes to make it public, the day may be coming soon where you can own a share of New York’s most iconic building!

The Empire State Building in 1955

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Coming Soon in New York City: Paying for a Taxi With Your Smartphone

According to CNET, within sixty days it will be possible to hail and pay for a cab ride without ever touching your wallet. Currently in New York you can find a cab with smartphone apps like Uber but you have to pay for your fare in the cab with the more traditional cash or credit card. The New York Taxi & Limousine Commission is very close to approving the use of apps like Hailo which will allow you to call for and pay for a cab ride all from your smartphone. If you’re new to New York, this will make your life a whole lot easier.

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10 Best Cities for Finding Employment

In need of a new job? Forbes.com has listed the 10 Best Cities for Employment. These cities were chosen by Adecco Staffing US, a Human Resources firm. They have the fullest employment, according to the Department of Labor, as well as internal data around job growth and demand. They then determined which areas in the US are the best for finding a job.

1. Bethesda, MD
2. Austin, TX
3. Jacksonville, FL.
4. Grand Rapids, MI
5. Columbus, OH
6. Seattle, WA.
7. Phoenix, AZ
8. New York, NY
9. Richmond, VA
10. Oklahoma City, OK

Bethesda, MD

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America’s Best Public Parks

Weather.com has compiled a list of the best public parks around the country. The list would not be complete without some of the most iconic parks in America including:

Central Park: New York City
Yellowstone National Park: Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Piedmont Park: Atlanta, Georgia
Grand Teton National Park: Wyoming
West Potomac Park: Washington D.C.
Yosemite National Park: Mariposa County, California
Grant Park: Chicago, Illinois
Acadia National Park: Maine
Griffith Park: Los Angeles, California
Rocky Mountain National Park: Colorado
White Rock Lake Park: Dallas, Texas
US Glacier National Park: Montana
Encanto Park: Phoenix, Arizona
Everglades National Park: Florida
Golden Gate Park: San Francisco, California

Central Park, NYC

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South Boston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17th

The country’s second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place this weekend in South Boston. Viewed by over 600,000 people and broadcasted on live TV, the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade is sure to be a memorable day!

The parade kicks off at 1pm on Sunday, March 17. It starts on West Broadway heading East and ends on Dorchester Avenue. You can view the parade route on a map located here. A list of participating restaurants and bars can also be found on the event’s official website.

Below is a list of other major St. Patrick’s Day events going on this weekend:

1. NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

2. St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Washington DC

3. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

4. Newport Rhode Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

5. California St. Patrick’s Day Events

“May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright, happy hours. That stay with you all the year-long.” Have a fun, safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Best French Fries in the United States

Come on admit it, there is nothing better than a crispy, golden brown, salted French fry. Right?

CNN Travel‘s article, lists where to get the “Best French fries in the United States.”

1. Boise Fry Company, Idaho: Their slogan is “Burgers on the Side” and with Idaho being known for their potatoes, this place was destined to have killer fries. Customers can choose from six varieties of potato, then the cut, then the dressing. What could be better than a fry customized to your craving?!

2. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room, NYC:This hip place is known for their thrice-cooked chips. Long, medium-thick slices of Idaho russet potatoes are first boiled, then fried twice in a sunflower/canola oil blend. Then they get a pinch of salt. Try them with the restaurant’s Cuban mayo.

3. The Original Hot Dog Shop, Pittsburgh:Known for dishing out fries piled a mile high, The Original Hot Dog Shop makes their fries using hand-cut, and peeled Idaho potatoes which are friend twice in peanut oil. Served perfectly golden and crunch on a cafeteria tray, this place will bring back the nostalgia of the good old days.

4. Duckfat, Maine:Duckfat uses locally grown potatoes for their famous fries which are fried twice in duck fat allowing the outside to get super crisp while the inside remains tender. Served in a paper cone alongside specially made dips like mussel mayo and chopped egg and caper mayo, these fries are unusually made but delicious.

5. Jasper’s Corner Tap, San Francisco: With a menu devoted specifically to fries, this place has to be a winner! Choose your fry, thin, thick, or sweet potato, then your seasoning. Folks say that the smoked cheese fondue that is served as a side for dipping is “to die for.”

6. Pike Street Fish, Seattle: Known for Seattle’s best fish and chips, this place serves hand-sliced fries that are fried to “perfection,” along with delectable dipping sauces. The tangy chili mayo is a favorite. Even better, fries are FREE every third Friday of the month from 5PM to 7PM.

7. The Green Room, South Carolina: The Chef here, Patrick Long, specializes in Parmesan truffle fries, shoestring cut, and immediately tossed in truffle oil after being taken from the fryer. He then finishes them with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

8. Bourbon Steak, Miami: Celeb chef Michael Mina offers mid-thick cuts of potato that are dunked in duck fat for the ultimate flavor and crispiness. An order covers three seasonings and sauce combos including rosemary herb with spicy ketchup, onion-dusted with sour cream sauce, and smoked paprika with smoked BBQ sauce. YUM!

9. Jonesy’s EatBar, Denver: Continually voted as Denver’s best fries, these thick-cut, extra crispy spuds are out of this world. They also come in four “World Famous” and original varieties like Buffalo (loaded in wing sauve and blue cheese crumbles with a side of dressing) and Bacon Mac & Cheese.

10. Thrasher’s, Maryland: Simply put, these are the ultimate “Boardwalk Fry.” These hand-cut fries are freid in peanut oil with the skins still on and served with salk & vineagar in a big bucket. The smallest bucket is 16oz and the largest weighs in at 53oz!

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The 12 Most Outstanding Restaurants of 2013

GQ.com has compiled a list of twelve of the most outstanding restaurants around the country. According to the article’s author, Alan Richman, we yearn for restaurants that are like us: casual, kindhearted, original, and a little too loud. All we ask is that the chef exhibit a little inspiration and the owner understand that customers can’t have a good time without great service. These days, American spirit has triumphed over European tradition. The twelve restaurants redefining fine dining are aware of what we want in a perfect night out. Here is the full list of restaurants:

1. Little Serow, Washington DC: Transformative Thai
2. Hog & Hominy, Memphis TN: Italian-American Veers South
3. Vedge, Philadelphia PA: Amazing Vegan
4. Curate, Asheville NC: A New Spanish Revolution
5. Uchi, Houston TX: Spectacular Sushi
6. West Bridge, Cambridge MA: French Cuisine
7. Oxheart, Houston TX: Texas Without The Brisket
8. Central Kitchen, San Francisco CA: California’s New Champ
9. BÄCO MERCAT, Los Angeles CA: L.A. on the Mediterranean
10. St. Anselm, Brooklyn NY: The Steak House Rebooted
11. The Ordinary, Charleston SC: High Times In Low Country
12. La Vara, Brooklyn, NY: Spain Like You’ve Never Tasted It

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC

The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the city’s greatest traditions, marching for the first time on March 17, 1762 – fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Today it is the largest parade in the world. To this day, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade remains true to its roots as a traditional marchers’ parade by not allowing floats, automobiles and other commercial aspects to participate. Every year, the Parade Committee hosts 150,000- 250,000 marchers in front of approximately two million spectators lining Fifth Avenue. The Parade is also televised for four hours on New York’s WNBC Channel 4 to over half a million households and was web-streamed for the first time in 2008.

The Parade starts at 44th Street at 11 am and marches up Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 50th Street all the way up past the Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Irish Historical Society at 83rd Street to 86th Street, where the parade finishes around 4:30 – 5:00 pm.

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8th Annual Coffee & Tea Festival

On March 23rd & 24th, join more than 60 exhibitors from around the globe for the 8th Annual Coffee & Tea Festival as they pour samples of their finest coffees and teas and introduce you to new and award-winning product. This international extravaganza celebrating all things coffee and tea will take place at the 69th Regiment Armory on Lexington Avenue in NYC and will offer two days of programs from well-known industry pros and pioneers, pairings, tastings and more! The 25,000 square foot exhibit hall will also feature some of the most delectable sweet and savory foods to compliment the spectacular collection of coffees and teas. Tickets are $20 for Saturday or Sunday, and $30 for both days.

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NYC’s East Side Access Project

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)’s East Side Access project will connect the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Main and Port Washington lines in Queens to a new LIRR terminal beneath Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. The new connection will increase the LIRR’s capacity into Manhattan, and dramatically shorten travel time for Long Island and eastern Queens commuters traveling to the east side of Manhattan.  The project which carved 5.6 miles of tunnels and the massive caverns that will house the new station under Grand Central started in 2006.  It was scheduled to be operational in 2014, but has been delayed to 2019 due to the complexity of the project.  Weekly progress photos for all East Side Access contracts can now be found on the MTA’s Flicker photostream.

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Courtesy of mta.info

Courtesy of mta.info