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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.

summer doesn’t have to end so soon…

Posted on September 5, 2012 by cara protzko

Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow; the students having been filtering back into the city and taking over the subways; the US Open is coming to the end of its 2012 season; and Summer Friday’s no longer exist.  It all sounds … Continue reading →

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diner en blanc

Posted on August 19, 2012 by cara protzko

(8/22/12 – and now for my full report)   By now, you’ve probably seen a ton of press regarding Monday night’s flash mob secret all white dinner party.  My report is that yes, it was THAT exciting, it was THAT elegant … Continue reading →

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indoor rock climbing

Posted on August 17, 2012 by cara protzko

I purchased a Bloomspot deal to Brooklyn Boulders almost a year ago and finally cashed it in last weekend.  The package included the Learn the Ropes class, 2 – one day passes with all of the gear and a drink … Continue reading →

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sleep no more

Posted on August 10, 2012 by cara protzko

I had seen Sleep No More (ok “seen” isn’t the most accurate description), more like attended the Sleep No More show shortly after it first opened in March 2011, knowing that it wasn’t going to be in NYC too long.  I walked … Continue reading →

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joseph leonard

Posted on August 1, 2012 by cara protzko

Thank goodness for NYC brunch.  I lived in Boston for 8 years and brunch isn’t something that is necessarily “done” there.  As all New Yorkers know, brunch in NYC is the perfect way to spend the day of rest – … Continue reading →

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restaurant week summer 2012

Posted on July 28, 2012 by cara protzko

I usually don’t participate in Restaurant Week because I rather not be limited to any particular menu options.  I feel if I’m going to pay to eat at the restaurant, I want to choose the most popular dish or the … Continue reading →

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anniversary dinner

Posted on July 23, 2012 by cara protzko

Jayson and I recently celebrated our 2nd anniversary with dinner at Saxon & Parole on Bowery.  We had been to the gin based “speakeasy” bar Madam Geneva that is adjacent to restaurant when the restaurant was still Double Crown, but … Continue reading →

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mini broadway performances

Posted on July 16, 2012 by cara protzko

(photos courtesy of playbill.com) Beginning this Thursday July 10th through August 14th, from 12.30pm – 1.30pm, Bryant Park is hosting a series of brief performances of Broadway musicals.  This weekly lunchtime fun is hosted by and 106.7 LiteFM includes performances of Pippin, Matilda, Heathers, ONCE and more. … Continue reading →

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dinner and a movie

Posted on July 5, 2012 by cara protzko

I don’t go to the movies very often, but when I do, my new go-to spot is the NiteHawk Cinema in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  What’s great about this theater is that you can enjoy food and drinks while sitting and watching … Continue reading →

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mind over madness yoga

Posted on June 23, 2012 by cara protzko

Wednesday evening, the first day of Summer, I participated in the Athleta sponsored Solstice in Times Square with thousands of other yogis.  Beginning at 7pm, it was an hour and a half long yoga class set up along Broadway between 43rd and … Continue reading →

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