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About cara protzko

A wanderlust at heart, I believe there is no better city to explore than NYC. With so much culture to experience, both old and new, my mission is to share my under the radar findings to enhance the experiences of the locals and the full-time NYC wanderers. I want my experiences and this blog be your go-to place for insider tips as you travel and explore this great city.

mexcian and bingo

Posted on May 2, 2012 by cara protzko

Last night I made my way back to Tortilla Flats with my friend Jen to some good Mexican food and a few rounds of Bingo.  Tortilla Flats is an oldy and good which is located on the cusp of Meatpacking and … Continue reading →

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luckyrice festival

Posted on April 28, 2012 by cara protzko

(photo courtesy of the Huffington Post 2011) The LUCKYRICE Festival begins in NYC May 1st.  LUCKYRICE is an integrated media and marketing company and is hosting this festival to shine a spotlight on Asian culinary culture.  There are 8 events … Continue reading →

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Tribeca Film Festival and a Bollywood Dance Party

Posted on April 22, 2012 by cara protzko

As you may have seen the logo to the left all over town, the Tribeca Film Festival kicked off its 2012 season Wednesday night with a great line-up of movies, shorts and documentaries.  I have tickets for this upcoming Saturday … Continue reading →

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the hole

Posted on April 14, 2012 by cara protzko

The Hole is a raw art space at 312 Bowery, just north of Houston, that houses an interesting roster of experimental exhibitions as well as organizes numerous events and community services.  Right now through April 24th, The Hole has turned … Continue reading →

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dekalb market

Posted on April 10, 2012 by cara protzko

    This past weekend was the launching of the 2012 season for the Dekalb Market along Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn.  It’s an open-air market apropos of all things New York and for every New Yorker.  It isn’t your average farmer’s … Continue reading →

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workout with the NFL

Posted on April 5, 2012 by cara protzko

NFL players (past and present) will be leading cardio conditioning classes held at various Equinox gyms to raise money and provide you with fun and challenging workouts.  The cost is $100 per class and all proceeds will go to the United Way … Continue reading →

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roller skating dance party

Posted on April 3, 2012 by cara protzko

YES! It does exist!  It’s a unique experience that will remind most of us of just how old we really are – and how out of touch we are with the abilities of our younger years.  That is, unless, you’ve … Continue reading →

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sometimes a home cooked meal rises above all

Posted on March 27, 2012 by cara protzko

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to check out 2 new restaurants that were on my list to try – 1) Back Forty West in SoHo and 2) Miss Lily’s in the Village; all the while mixing in 1 night … Continue reading →

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Brucennial 2012

Posted on March 21, 2012 by cara protzko

  If you happen to find yourself on Bleeker Street in the West Village (159 Bleeker Street to be exact) with a few minutes to spare, swing into the Brucennial 2012 for some fun and light culture.  It’s being referred … Continue reading →

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pizza!!!!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by cara protzko

My husband woke up craving pizza.  We found an article by Alan Richman, from the June 2009 edition of GQ, claiming Lucali’s in Brooklyn to be the 2nd best pizza place in the country. Unfortunately, it isn’t open Saturday afternoons.  … Continue reading →

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