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Lawrence Block
This is a very personal choice, because most Americans don’t know who Lawrence Block is. Even among those who are diligent readers,...
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Flatiron Building, New York City
Not as tall as the Empire State Building or as graceful as the Chrysler Building, the Flatiron nevertheless stands as one of...
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Blue Note Jazz Club
Is there any location in the America more appropriate for a world-class jazz club than Greenwich Village? The Blue Note on West 3rd St. in...
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Travel: The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel
You’ve stayed in those hotels where if you’ve seen one room, you’ve seen them all? That’s not how they do it at the...
Read MoreArchitecture: The Brooklyn Bridge
It takes an abundance of confidence to decide to build a suspension bridge that’s fifty percent longer than the longest one in...
Read MoreFood: Le Bernardin
This elegant restaurant, located in midtown Manhattan, is consistently ranked as one of America’s finest restaurants. Since its...
Read MoreFood: Clam Chowder
Let’s not fight the battle of clam chowders here. Most Americans outside of New England know of basically two variations on...
Read MoreAmericana: Macy’s New York
Not many retail establishments can trace their roots back before the Civil War. But R.H. Macy opened his eponymous store at the...
Read MoreFilm: The Movies of 1979
What makes some movie years better than others? Perhaps it’s better studio executives making good decisions about which movies...
Read MoreHistory: Ellis Island
For the twelve million immigrants who came through Ellis Island, and their now 100 million descendants, these 27.5 acres are sacred...
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