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Enjoy NYC “Restaurant Week” Take a Limo to One of These Great Dining Places

August 6, 2010

Experience all of what NYC Restaurant Week has to offer in a Five Towns limo.

Annual “Restaurant Week” in NYC allows New Yorkers and visitors to the city to dine at some of the trendiest restaurants across Manhattan at reasonable prices. The week usually runs July 12-25, however this year, “Restaurant Week” is extended through Labor Day (September 6).

Pick from one of the 170 restaurants that chose to opt in for the extended event where you can enjoy elaborate three-course lunches for $24.07 and three-course dinners for $35. Although these special are not offered on Saturday, many restaurants are offering deals on Sunday. Since you’ll be saving so much on a luxurious meal in NYC, now is the perfect time to rent a limo with friends for a fun-filled night of dining out and dancing.

Aside from the amazing lunch and dinner deals at some of the most fabulous Manhattan restaurants, “Restaurant Week” also offers participants a chance to win prizes including free meals, Broadway show tickets, vacations and more. The Jet Blue Loves NYC Sweepstakes will give one lucky winner a round-trip airline ticket to any of Jet Blue’s 60+ destinations.

To make an online reservation at any of the participating restaurant visit The NYC & Company New York City Restaurant Week site. If you can’t get a dinner reservation at your first choice, try booking a table for a luxurious three course lunch, or try one of the 169 chic restaurants in the area. To make a night of it, book an eye-catching NYC limo, visit Five Towns Limo to make a reservation.

Take a NYC Limo to a Fabulous Piano Bar This Weekend

July 23, 2010

Bemelmans Bar is a sophisticated piano bar and restaurant.There’s plenty to do in the city that never sleeps, shopping, sightseeing, dining out and of course, experiencing the night life. What many people may not realize is that NYC offers a variety of piano bars that will give visitors a unique experience unlike any other. If you’ve never been to a piano bar in NYC, grab some friends, rent a limo and get ready for a fun night out at one of these fun places.

The Duplex: The Duplex is NYC’s legendary piano bar and cabaret, located in West Village. Every night starting at 9:00pm, the Duplex staff hosts a party in the piano bar, where guests can watch their bartender pour them a drink while belting out a popular pop song.

Don’t Tell Mama: Located on Restaurant Row in the Theatre District, Don’t Tell Mama is an award winning venue that offers daily cabaret, comedy and live music. It was once featured on the TV show “Friends,” and is celebrating over 25 years of live performances. It’s also a restaurant, so whether you are looking for a relaxing dinner or an entertaining live performance, Don’t Tell Mama will satisfy your needs.

Bemelmans Bar: Located on Madison Avenue, this piano bar features murals from Ludwig Bemelmans’ memorable scenes from Madeline as well as some of his other stories, adding a younger element to the bar’s otherwise “Old New York” vibe. It attracts a more mature crowd and is the perfect place to experience a classic piano bar, a bottle of wine and the company of your friends in a peaceful atmosphere.

So what are you waiting for? Get a group of friends, dress up in your finest going-out wear and rent a NYC limo for a night on the town at one of these glamorous piano bars. If you want to read about more piano bars or other nightlife that NYC has to offer, read the full list at 10best.com.

Top 5 Attractions You Can’t Miss for a NY Sightseeing Adventure

July 16, 2010

The Statue of Liberty is a must-see while you're out in NY sightseeing.

If this is your first trip to NY, you must make sure to reserve at least a day to go sightseeing. There’s plenty to do in the city that never sleeps, so deciding which attractions to see can be tough. You’ll need all the time you can get so reserve a NYC limo to chauffeur you around the city. You won’t waste time flagging down a taxi to take you to each destination and you won’t have to worry about getting lost. According to 10best.com, these are the top 5 attractions you can’t miss while NY sightseeing.

The Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island: The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island represent freedom for millions of people and is a must-see for anyone visiting NYC. You can experience a tour complete with historic details and technical aspects of the statue. Inside the base of the statue there are exhibits, concessions and an observation deck that you have to see.

Central Park: This famous 843-acre park has a variety of recreational activities such as jogging, biking, and a carousel as well as the Central Park Wildlife Center. Don’t miss the 2.5-acre Strawberry Field with the black and white “Imagine” mosaic or the Conservatory Garden.

Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Met houses over 2 million works of art. The museum displays works from artists all over the world from different genres, styles and time periods. Don’t miss the Cloisters, which displays the museum’s medieval art collection.

Staten Island Ferry: Check out the Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island ferry as well as a magnificent view of the city skyscapers and the Brooklyn Bridge. Best of all, it’s totally free!

The Frick Collection: Once a private mansion, the Frick is now home to a variey of works by Rembrandt, Whistler, Vermeer and El Greco as well as some special exhibitions. There’s also an indoor garden court, breathtaking glass ceiling and stunning water fountain all available for your viewing pleasure.

There’s so many interesting attractions in NY, it’s hard to pick just a few to visit. If you have a few days to go sightseeing and need more suggestions for where your limo driver should take you, read the full list of attractions, restaurants and shopping destinations to visit at 10best.com.