Tourism is always high in New York City and the summer is no different. There were 62.8 million visitors in 2017, which was “the eighth consecutive year it earned record-breaking tourism.” As such, NYC clearly makes an effort in all it has to offer in the leisure/entertainment industry and locals can benefit from this as much as tourists. Here, we take a look at some of the highly recommended events.

Opry City Stage is happening on Times Square. Pick from a variety of shows featuring Marc Vincent Sica, Rodney Foster and more. Don’t forget Central Park and its free outdoor concerts over the summer. The 2018 SummerStage Performance series began in May and is continuing until the end of September. There is really something for everyone there.

Last week began The Rosé Mansion event. This 14 room pop up museum is held in midtown (at what was once a two story Charming Charlie) and features a different experience in each room, providing an educational experience on learning more about rosé and its history. You can “bathe” in rose petals, customize your wine, smell the roses (for real) and a whole lot more.

Don’t be stressed about tourism in New York over the summer….use it to your advantage!

Restaurants these days cater to a wide range of patrons. New York City is home to everything from fancy black-tie venues to noisy grill bars with ash trays on the tables. Sometimes, though, it’s the in-between that’s really unique. Tucked between two big streets in Queens is a corner restaurant called Il Triangolo, and it’s all old school Italian- both its menu and its dress code. The owner, Mario Gigliotti, considers the venue his home. All staffers wear suits, and he chats with his guests naturally as though they were personally invited. He has strict rules in his home, too, including no cellphones, no shorts and no tank tops.

When asked about his dress code and cellphone rule, Gigliotti said: “I feel this is my home. I expect people to respect that. People said that I was crazy having all these rules, especially with the phones, but they thank me now because they taste the food and enjoy their company. And they look nice, too.”

And he’s right, they do, since the place is always bustling and weekends call for reservations. The dishes are authentic and creative, complete with Italian staples, weeknight specials and original creations such as the “Homemade Tagliolini di Mamma Angela” which honors Gigliotti’s mother.