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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.

drinking clean… well mostly

If you speak to the new yorkers that spent quite a bit of time in the dance/club scene, they would probably tell you that it’s a shame that the good places closed down and that there aren’t too many true … Continue reading

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eating clean

Happy New Year!  We’ve begun a new year and have claimed our new but maybe some repeat resolutions. I would bet some if not all of them are along the lines of eating healthier, drinking less, indulging less and/or being … Continue reading

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brooklyn night bazaar …. new and improved

(updated November 3rd, 2013)  This past Friday, November 1st, Brooklyn Night Bazaar debuted in its new permanent Greenpoint space on the corner of Banker and Norman Streets (rather than in Williamsburg as it was last year). The below post was … Continue reading

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only $100

If every household (not even individual) donated $100 to the red cross, think about how many supplies, how much food and water, how many blankets and socks will be able to be provided to those who are living through such … Continue reading

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big wheel race

in Central Park, adults dressed in costumes…. their big wheels, or the likes of, decorated… racing down a hill in the upper east quadrant of the park…. It was a gorgeous perfect Fall day to do nothing but just hang … Continue reading

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antoinette

New York is, of course, great in that there are quite a number of vintage and thrift stores that are more like shops than stores in which the inventory is more high-end and trendy than just some old, used clothes. … Continue reading

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ny transit museum

I know, I know. The last thing some of us probably want to do is pay more patronage to the place we already spend too much money for and spend too much time in, BUT, this is a great way … Continue reading

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sheep in bryant park!

A few weeks ago, Prince Charles brought his “Campaign for Wool” to the US, particularly to Bryant Park September 27th to promote the wool industry calling it “Wool Uncovered”. 30 sheep were brought in from an upstate farm and were … Continue reading

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porchetta with a hard k

After a good workout, the last thing we should be eating is a high carb, high fat meal but let’s face it – that is what we really want.  After a solid 7 mile run, finding a lunch spot on … Continue reading

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are all workouts created equal?

No, they aren’t. In my opinion, the personality of the instructor can make or break the workout.  Any workout is what you make of it but lets face it – we all need some motivation to help get us through … Continue reading

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