Martha Stewart Pulls an Anti-Martha; Eats Out at Per Se for Thanksgiving

Domestic goddess Martha Stewart defied everyone’s expectations this Thanksgiving, opting for a meal out rather than a day laboring in the kitchen to cook a Thanksgiving feast.  Stewart confessed on Friday via Twitter, and later on her show, that she did not cook the traditional holiday meal this year.  Instead, she went to Per Se [...]

My Upper West Takes a Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving is here, and it’s time for all of us to eat ridiculous amounts of food, keep our fingers crossed that Uncle Jack doesn’t get too drunk and bring up embarrassing stories, and most importantly, take time to appreciate the good things in our lives.  My Upper West staffers are no exception to this tradition… [...]

Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from NYSEC’s Roof

Looking to get a great view of tomorrow’s major event, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?  Are you Madonna?  If not, don’t worry… even if you don’t have a fabulous CPW apartment, you can still get a prime CPW view of the parade.  The New York Society for Ethical Culture (Central Park West at 64th) is [...]

Thanksgiving Day Parade Band at Rubenstein Atrium

Time to enjoy the Rubenstein Atrium (Broadway between 62nd and 63rd) with a fun Thanksgiving Day event.  The newly renovated atrium will be filled with music when the Majestic Marching Knights of Ballou Sr. High from Washington, D.C. perform tomorrow evening.  The 77-piece band has performed high-profile gigs from a performance for Hillary Clinton and [...]

How To Pair a Great Wine with Thanksgiving Dinner

To help you get ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow, guest blogger Sarah Sutel of Pour Wines (Amsterdam at 75th) offers advice on pairing the perfect wine with your holiday meal.
At your Thanksgiving table this year, why have wines that are ho-hum when you can have, “Oh, YEAH!”?
While turkey takes center stage during this holiday, letting your [...]

2009 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Route

Since the 1920’s when it began, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has marched down Broadway to end at Herald Square near 34th Street.  Brace for a change!  Because of the updates to Broadway in Midtown which allow for pedestrians, bikes, and general hanger-outers to use portions of the street, the parade route will change this [...]

See the Macy’s Floats Inflate on Thanksgiving Eve

Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and crews are working hard to prepare for the big annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The parade begins at 77th and Central Park West, makes its way through the Upper West Side, and heads downtown to end at Macy’s Herald Square.  Each Thanksgiving Eve, crews prepare for the parade by [...]

Turkey Tasting and Carving Techniques at Whole Foods

Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods (Columbus at 97th) tomorrow for a free event to help you prepare for Thanksgiving.  Get a taste of free range turkeys (raised on Jaindl Farms in nearby Pennsylvania) while picking up a few tips on how to carve the turkey to perfection.  While you’re there, Whole Foods will [...]

UWS Restaurants Offer Thanksgiving Dinners

Thanksgiving is coming up in only three weeks, but if you aren’t planning a home-cooked dinner with the family, that’s no reason to deprive yourself of a tasty traditional Thanksgiving meal.  Restaurants throughout the city remain open on Thanksgiving Day, and many offer a prix fixe dinner to satisfy your turkey and stuffing needs.  Here [...]