After Thanksgiving Sale at the Commons

Now is a good time to visit New York. The Chelsea Premium Outlets just announced the coming After-Thanksgiving Midnight Sale. You know what this means... Woodbury Commons will be a shopper's paradise!

Now remember for you Pinoys who just landed in NYC. If you must drive to Woodbury Commons on your own, remember that typing "Woodbury, NY" into the GPS does not take you to Woodbury Commons. The exact address is 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, NY 10917.

Better yet, if you're booked at B&B:NY, then you can arrange for a day-trip to Woodbury Commons in a chauffeur-driven van and you won't have to worry about driving and parking, just like in Manila!

Cheaps Eats in NYC

So you're in NYC. Most likely, you're staying with relatives or you're fortunate enough to find affordable accomodations such as B&B:NY (http://pinoytraveler-bunny.blogspot.com/?spref=fb). Now where do you go to get decent meals under $10? Here's a few that I tried from an article I read at Time Out New York (http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/restaurants-bars/38681/35-best-new-cheap-eats):

Ballaro Caffe Prosciuteria on 77 Second Ave between 4th and 5th Streets (nearest subway station: V). This is an Italian café that offers espresso & panini. Its top picks: Mortadella with artichokes on spongy focaccia ($8), caffe macchiato ($1.50). For the constantly wired, Baralla offers free wi-fi.

Bouley Bakery on 120 West Broadway at Duane Street (nearest subway station:
Chambers Street). New Yorkers call this the "Poor man's Bouley", but hey at least you can say you've tried David Bouley! When you reach the corner of W. Broadway and Duane Street, the Bouley eateries occupy 2 corners of this intersection so make sure you go to David Bouley's casual cafe and market. If you enjoy Terry's in Salcedo Village, you will also enjoy this place. Everything is self-service (no tip!). Order the freshly made sandwiches like the chicken-avocado sandwich served on a crusty baguette ($7.50) and sample their dessert.

Of course there were another 33 restaurants in the Time Out NY article but I just did not have the time and the courage to eat sooo much. So if you happen to be in NYC, please try to explore the other restaurants and let me know what you think.

Bed and Breakfast NYC

Vacationing in New York? Consider this 13-room Bed and Breakfast just 20 minutes away from Manhattan. Owned and managed by a gracious Filipina, this can be your home away from home.

A Standard Room can accommodate 2 adults while the Superior Room can sleep 4 adults. Rates start at US$50/room/night and include a choice of Continental or Filipino breakfast.

Transportation to Manhattan is literally just 57 steps away from B&B:NYC's driveway. Take NJ Transit bus no. 156R and you're at Port Authority (42nd & 8th Avenue) in 45 minutes. Bus fare is $3.40 per adult, one way.

Airport transfers to and from JFK International Airport or Newark International Airport can be arranged.

Book a flight and email: juanitageronimo@gmail.com.

Now, let's talk about strutting down 5th Avenue or watching the latest play in Broadway!