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Meryl Pearlstein is a contributing writer to Crain’s 5boros, Where New York Magazine, The Daily Meal, www.wheretraveler.com, Fodor’s Guide to New York City and Fodors.com; a restaurant reviewer and writer for Gayot.com; and a travel columnist on AllNY.com. She is also a featured Travel Expert on Visit New York Online. Her travel writing can also be seen in New York Magazine Family, New York Magazine Weddings, New York Family, Global Traveler Magazine, Boston Herald, Fortune Small Business, GQ, Affluent Magazine, Travel Squire, The World Travel Guide, Trekaroo, SoGoNow and Family Vacation Survival Guide. Her book, Fodor’s Family: New York City with Kids is a “must” for families of all ages (even without kids). Meryl’s observations from her frequent travels worldwide can also be seen on her blog, Travel and Food Notes.

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Boomer Magazine

• Breathtaking Auroras

City Guide

• Cats on Broadway: One for the “Memory” Book


• Carrie St. Louis Is Having a Wicked Good Time on Broadway


• Richard H. Blake and Jersey Boys on Broadway—Oh, What a Night!

Travel Supermarket

• Revealed! How to do New York with kids

IN New York

• Where to Find the Trendiest Tables in Town

Where New York

• Hip, Family-Friendly Dining in NYC


• Exotic Dining in New York


• Dining at the Bar: 10 Great Choices


• Classic New York Eats


• Best Authentic Delis in NYC


• Famous Foods Created in New York


• Gourmet To Go


• Treat Your Sweet Tooth


• Top NYC Spots for Brew & Bloodys

Crain’s 5boros

• This Holiday, Give Them the Neon Lights


• Explore the Wild and Winsome World of Isaac Mizrahi


• 5 Things You Should Know About Norwood: March 29


• A New Circus Spectacular at New York City Center: April 16–26


• Ride the Subway on March 21, Hear a Free Classical Music Concert —It’s Bach’s Birthday


• Celebrate the First Days of Spring with Food Events — Despite the Snow


• Latin Dance Festival Kicks off with Cuban Dance Company on February 18


• Three Broadway Shows You Should See Before January 18


• Valentine’s Day Getaways for Procrastinators, New York Style


• Hurry! Al Hirschfeld Exhibit at The Algonquin Hotel ends January 9


• Where to Go Sledding in New York City


• New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Skip Times Square


• Need a Break from the Holiday Crowds? Take a Cruise around the City to Celebrate Winter


• Christmas Markets in New York City — Winter Village at Bryant Park


• Final Weekend to Visit the Whitney and the Jeff Koons Retrospective


• Free Classical Music at the Bulgarian Consulate


• Rock ’n Roll Photography Exhibit


• NYC Museums off the Beaten Path

The Daily Meal

• 5 Current Broadway Shows Offering Something for Everyone


• Mizrahi Retrospective at the New York City's Jewish Museum - through August 7


• Last Chance to See These Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows


• It's an All-Year Fancation When You're in a Sports Town Like Boston - Visit Fenway


• Prepare for Baseball 2017: Plan a Fancation to Citi Field to See the Mets


• Eating My Way through Lake Charles, Louisiana


• Valentine’s Day Packages for Procrastinators


• Snapshots of New York City's 2013 Holiday Windows


• More Music Travel: the Real Deal When it Comes to Harlem Jazz


• Along the Mississippi Blues Trail: Lucious Spiller at Red's in Clarksdale


• Regional Favorites Delivered to Your Door: Happy Thanksgiving!


• Food Truck Frenzy Tonight at the Intrepid: Village Voice's Choice Streets


• The Best Annual Tasting Event: Village Voice Choice Eats, March 19, NYC


• New Orleans and New York City: Hurricane Survivors and Mardi Gras Revelers


• Big Day for New York City News: Mayor Koch, Grand Central and Water Main Break


• Grand Central Terminal Celebrates 100 Years


• Immerse Yourself in All Things Travel This Weekend at the New York Times Travel Show


• Comfort Food and Red Bordeaux: A Heavenly Match on a Cold Day


• Paris Retro: Fine (or not so fine) Dining, Cheap Living and Offbeat Graffiti


• Pisco: The Favorite Liquor of Peru (and Chile)


• Christmas in Little Italy: December Events Starting this Weekend


• How to Weather Hurricane Sandy


• Time for the last Yankees-Red Sox Showdown in NYC -- October


• Renting an Apartment in Paris


• Backstreet Boys to Perform in Central Park August 31 - Free


• Celebrate the London Summer Olympics with a Stay at the Royal Horseguards Hotel


• New York City Restaurant Week (Month!) -- July 10-August 16


• Unclaimed Luggage: Treasure Shopping in Alabama

Travel Squire

• Ocean House, Westerly, R.I.


• Finland's Design Connection


• The Home of Santa Claus


• Wacky Finns


• Finland's Design Connection


• The Home of Santa Claus


• The New Little Italy


• Little Italy - Still Hanging Tight to Its Immigrant Roots

NorthShore Magazine

• FoxBoys Longboards


• Destination Beverly


• Good Spirits


• Marblehead

Travel and Food Notes

• European Christmas Markets: Festivity and Tradition


• A Weekend in Peru: Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu


• Travel and Food Notes

  Feature Articles from Travel and Food Notes

• New York Yankees: New York City Fancation in the Bronx


• December Festivities at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, Massachusetts


• Los Cabos: A Perfect Vacation at Land's End


• Haunted Happenings in Salem, Massachusetts


• Tampa Bay Rays: Florida Fancation in Tampa and St. Petersburg

Fodors

• 42 Things to Do with Kids in New York City


• Family–Friendly New York City: Where to Go If Your Kid Likes

Gayot

• Special Valentines in New York City


• Ocean House, Rhode Island


• Celebrate Restaurant Week Boston


• Celebrating Valentine’s Day From Coast to Coast


• The 2011 James Beard Awards


• A Night at the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards


• Host Tom Colicchio with GAYOT.com’s own Meryl Pearlstein


• Dijon Must’ Art in the US, The Capital of Burgundy Arrives with Flair in NYC


• More Ideas for Mother’s Day in New York


• The 2010 James Beard Awards


• Mother's Day Brunch in New York

AllNY.com

• 5 Broadway Shows to Add to Your Wish List This Year


• 7 Shows Closing on Broadway: Tickets Make Great Holiday Gifts


• Bach in the Subways: Free Classical Music Concerts in New York on March 21


• Cuban Dance Group Debuts in NYC, February 18-22


• Winter Getaway from NY: Ski, Yoga and Culinary Retreat in Vermont


• A Thanksgiving Escape to Rhode Island: Ocean House


• How You Can Help with Hurricane Sandy Relief for NY and NJ


• More “Mad Men” Bars to Keep You Warm and Cozy – Top Ten Plus Two


• Top 10 “Mad Men” Bars and Restaurants – Part I


• Enjoy the Bronx and a Baseball Fancation: Yankee Stadium – Part I


• Enjoy the Bronx and a Baseball Fancation: Yankee Stadium – Part II


• Enjoy the Bronx and a Baseball Fancation: Yankee Stadium – Part III


• Arts Festivals in Brooklyn – September 27-29


• Off-Broadway Week: 2-for-1 Tickets through October 6


• September Street Fairs, Parades and Concerts in NYC


• "Forever Tango" and "Let It Be": Dance and Music Take Broadway by Storm


• Last Call for Two Wonderful Off-Broadway Plays by Shakespeare and Potok


• Food Festivals Continue All Summer (into October)


• Staten Island – Free Concerts and Events in August


• Staten Island Offers Up Free July Family and Music Events


• Broadway Shows to See NOW (and soon)


• Outdoor Summer Exercise in NYC: Some for Free


• NYC Hidden Harbor Tours – Cruise the Waters and Learn about Sandy as well


• Get Ready for the Manhattan Cocktail Classic – May 17-21


• Escape from Manhattan: Drive a Race Car in April or May


• Valentine’s Day Dining Choices – Manhattan


• Valentine’s Day 2013 — Brooklyn Dining Choices


• Where to Sled, Cross-Country Ski, and Tube in New York City


• Mardi Gras Celebrations in NYC – February 12


• New York Times Travel Show: January 19 and 20


• Time for Tapas


• Holiday Activities from Trains to Dining — For the Whole Family


• Amazing Concert Line-up in NYC: Dec. 7-8


• It's Umbria Month in New York City — Time to Enjoy Great Wines and Cuisine


• Halloween Happenings in Manhattan


• Hurricane Safety in New York City – Stay Safe and Dry


• Hot New Restaurants in NYC: Foodies Rejoice! (Part I)


• Hot New Restaurants in NYC: Foodies Rejoice! (Part II)


• Broadway Week Offers 2-for-1 tickets and free dessert, September 4-16


• More Free Concerts in New York City — Downtown and Brooklyn


• Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series in NYC: Classical, Jazz, Opera, Broadway and more


• Everything You’d Want to Do in Coney Island and the Cyclone’s 85th Birthday


• Free Things to Enjoy in New York City This Summer


• Best Places to Visit in Central Park, Part 1


• Best Places to Visit in Central Park, Part 2


• The 3 Top Foodie Events This May in New York City


• Two Wonderful Ways to See Musical Theater in Manhattan


• April is Sagrantino Wine Month in New York City


• How to View the 9/11 Memorial and 1 World Trade Center


• 3-14 is Pi(e) Day: Where to Eat in Manhattan and Brooklyn


• Mad Men Returns: Places to Drink and Party — Starting March 25


• A Green Twist on Ways to Experience St. Patrick’s Day


• Where to Enjoy Dinner-and-a-Movie in New York City


• Great Winter Activities for February


• Broadway and Off-Broadway Tickets at Discount – for shows into early February


• New York City is the Place to Be to Celebrate Chinese New Year: January 21-February 5


• January Foodie Events


• A Great New Year's Resolution: Learn a Foreign Language (or Brush up on One)"


• The Best Classic and Unusual Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve in New York City


• Christmas Eve and Christmas Brunch Dining in Manhattan


• Christmas Eve and Christmas Brunch Dining on the Upper East Side and in Queens


• Winter Deals in New York City


• Chanukah Dining in Manhattan — December 20-28


• Enjoy the End of Thanksgiving with Winter’s Eve Festivities – November 28


• Best Single-Liquor Bars in New York City


• Taking a Tour of Manhattan’s High Line, Part 2


• Taking a Tour of Manhattan’s High Line, Part 1


• Meet, Plan, Go!


• Oktoberfest In New York City


• September Foodie Events — Some with a Charity Orientation


• September is Yoga Month in New York City — Free Activities


• Commemorating 9/11 in New York City


• Food Trucks and their Food Shop Siblings in New York City and Brooklyn


• Take a Tour of the United Nations


• Take a Tour of the United Nations


• Alexander McQueen at The Metropolitan Museum


• A Speakeasy Secret in Little Italy: the Coolest Place for Food and Drink


• July Food and Drink Events for a Good Cause


• How to Celebrate National Beer Month this July — Brooklyn and NYC Events and Specials


• NYC Fireworks From A Rooftop Lounge


• Food Events for a Good Cause in NYC: Eat Well and Be Charitable — June events


• Harry Potter Exhibit Arrives at the Discovery Times Square Expo — through September 5


• Si Cuba Festival Adds Arts Line-up to Complement Music Programming


• The Lucky Rice Asian Food Festival May 2-8 in Manhattan and Brooklyn


• How to Celebrate Earth Day in New York City


• The Reopening of the Tavern on the Green Food Truck Terrace Celebrates with Free Food and Music – Saturday April 16


• ¡Si Cuba! Arts Festival


• Creative Things to Do in New York City on Valentine's Day


• Where to Spend a Sexy Valentine's Day in New York City


• Where to Enjoy a Fabulous Christmas Dinner in New York


• Where to Celebrate Halloween in New York City


• Walking Tours in New York City


• Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest — New York-Style


• Manhattan's Two New Great Food Halls


• New York City Beaches — Where to Enjoy Surf and Sand


• August Festivals and Cultural Events Continue through End of the Month


• Gear Up for Summer Streets August 7, 14 and 21


• Free Music Concerts in August


• How to Celebrate Bastille Day in New York City


• Summer Workouts in Central Park


• Where to See Art Outdoors This Summer


• Visiting Museums on the Upper West Side: Where to Eat


• Mother's Day Dining in New York City


• Part I: Museums and Noshing on the Upper East Side


• Quiet New York: Where to Go to Escape the Noise and Crowds


• Where to Enjoy a Passover Meal in Manhattan


• Where to Drink Like a "Mad Man"


• Ready to Sing? Open Mic Nights in New York City


• Shopping and Snacking Breaks in Manhattan


• Winter in New York City: Lots of Free Things to Do


• Museums that Invite You to Soak up the Art with Drinks and Music


• Valentine's Day Dining in Manhattan

The Gutsy Traveler

• New York City Speak-Easy for Cocktails and Food

The Three Tomatoes

• Biking in Italy

Boston Herald

• Big Apple
• Family Fun
• A Pleasure Doing Business
• St. Paul, France
• Elvis
• Travel Nightmares

CheapOair

• Winter is a Wonderful Time to Visit New York City

City Listen Blog

• New York City by foot

Family Vacation Survival Guide

• Advice from an All-Inclusive Resort Expert
• Practical Tips for Better Family Trips
• Avoid Travel Nightmares with Advance Planning
• Traveling Abroad? Here's What You Need to Know
• Travel to an All-Inclusive
• Bring the Kids with You on a Business Trip

Global Traveler

• New York State of Mind

Mom Central

• Return to Altar
• Secrets of New York City
• Bar Mitzvah Tips
• Where Adults Can Play Like Kids With Kids
• Practical Tips for Better Trips
• Traveling in New York State with your Family
• French Village Clings to Past

Mommy Poppins

• Family-Friendly Restaurants near Lincoln Center

New York Family

• Air–Conditioned Escapes for When It's Too Darn Hot
• Family Travel Planner: Winter Wonderlands
• Winter Wonderlands

SoGoNow

• Terrific Trips for Teens
• Teen–Friendly US Cities
• New York State: The Hudson Valley, The Catskills and the Adirondacks
• French village of St. Paul clings to past In Search of the Perfect Lobster Roll from Massachusetts to Maine

Trekaroo

• Reviews
• Where Families Can Go When the Weather is Bad in NYC

World Travel Guide

• New York Cruise Holiday Guide

• Portfolio
• Travel
• Food and Restaurants
• Theater and Miscellaneous
• Hospitality Design
• Marketing

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