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Exclusive | Desperate Knicks fans pay line sitters big bucks to hold prime spots for historic parade: ‘There’s electricity in the air’

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Exclusive | Desperate Knicks fans pay line sitters big bucks to hold prime spots for historic parade: ‘There’s electricity in the air’

There’s a thin line between super fandom and flagrant infatuation. New York Knicks nuts, however, know no bounds.  Robert Samuel, founder of Same Ole Line Dudes, a place-holding concierge, exclusively tells The Post that diehards of the 2026 NBA Championship winners are hiring his team of professional line sitters — at $25 an hour — to spend … Read more

Something old, something new: These 250th anniversary historic spots have a ‘vow’ factor

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Something old, something new: These 250th anniversary historic spots have a ‘vow’ factor

There’s going to be a whole lot of sweaty physicality going down for the upcoming US semiquincentennial — a UFC fight at the White House, for one (on June 14, POTUS’s 80th birthday), but also weddings! Gobs and gobs of weddings. If you prefer a circular shiny ring to the bloody octagonal kind, read on … Read more

Shocked restaurant-goer spots mice running around celebrity chef’s restaurant: ‘I’d scream’

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Shocked restaurant-goer spots mice running around celebrity chef’s restaurant: ‘I’d scream’

Would you like a side of mice with that? Nothing can ruin a fine dining experience quite like little rodents scurrying around tables. Unfortunately, that’s supposedly what happened at one of celeb chef Gordon Ramsay‘s restaurants — and how the wait staff handled the situation is even weirder. Reportedly at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Richmond, … Read more

Throngs of tourists overrun Italian hot spots as high vacation season kicks off

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Throngs of tourists overrun Italian hot spots as high vacation season kicks off

The dream of chic Italian travel is basically crowd control at this point. Summer has barely begun, and already mobs of eager tourists pack shoulder to shoulder, squeezing through narrow streets in Positano, crowding train platforms in Cinque Terre with large backpacks, and congregating aimlessly around fountains in Rome, in what some critics have referred … Read more

Exclusive | New Yorkers are embracing NYC’s most frozen-in-time hot spots — from cool Jazz Age hideouts to ’70s punk emporiums

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Exclusive | New Yorkers are embracing NYC’s most frozen-in-time hot spots — from cool Jazz Age hideouts to ’70s punk emporiums

In a city that changes faster than a Midtown rent hike, some New Yorkers are doing the unthinkable: hitting pause — on the present. From Jazz Age cocktail bars to punk-rock basements that still smell like hairspray and rebellion, a growing set of young New Yorkers are spending their weekends time-traveling through the five boroughs … Read more

5 over-the-top milkshake spots in the US ice cream lovers need to try

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5 over-the-top milkshake spots in the US ice cream lovers need to try

From classic diners to award-winning ice cream shops, a handful of spots serving up milkshakes across the United States are drawing national attention for their standout flavors and devoted followings. A recent Tasting Table roundup highlighted top milkshake destinations in every U.S. state, based on strong customer reviews and local acclaim. The ranking looked at different varieties — malt, … Read more

Extra large pizza fest serves up slices from 40 different spots in LA this weekend

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Extra large pizza fest serves up slices from 40 different spots in LA this weekend

Downtown Los Angeles is about to get seriously cheesy this weekend as Pizza City Fest returns for its fourth year, running Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Founded by three-time Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky, the festival has expanded into a three-city operation covering Chicago, Nashville and Los … Read more

Artemis II crew spots something silly on lunar surface: ‘Moon is smiling’

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Artemis II crew spots something silly on lunar surface: ‘Moon is smiling’

Sometimes we get a little whimsy with our science, folks. A photo of a giant lunar crater taken by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts reveals that the man in the moon is not only real, but in a very good mood. “The Artemis II crew captured this image showing the rings of the Orientale basin during their lunar … Read more

Exclusive | Glam London club Annabel’s is coming to NYC as members-only spots continue to pop up

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Exclusive | Glam London club Annabel’s is coming to NYC as members-only spots continue to pop up

One of London’s most famous and exclusive clubs is opening a New York City outpost – poised to give a glam British jolt to the Big Apple’s growing world of members-only clubs, Side Dish can reveal. Annabel’s owner Richard Caring is soon setting up shop at Hudson and West 13th streets in the Meatpacking District, … Read more

Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots

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Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots

For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature, but in Europe, that instinct can backfire. While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on a table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warned. “You’re just raising the bar and messing up the local balance,” Steves wrote in a blog post. “And it’s … Read more

Sip on a Skims latte for $7.50 at one of LA’s trendiest spots

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Sip on a Skims latte for .50 at one of LA’s trendiest spots

Kim Kardashian’s comfort-wear phenomenon, Skims, has brewed up a new latte in collaboration with Community Goods — one of Los Angeles’ hottest coffee spots — for $7.50. To mark the first anniversary of their Los Angeles flagship, the brand is serving up the Caramel Latte, exclusively at the Skims Sunset shop and the Community Goods … Read more

Tourist overcrowding and bad behavior lead to more fines at popular international travel spots — here’s where you will pay more

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Tourist overcrowding and bad behavior lead to more fines at popular international travel spots — here’s where you will pay more

More popular destinations are fighting back with tourist fines to combat the hordes of Instagram-fueled itinerants, all vying for their chance to post the perfect #travel selfie. An influx of visitors can drive up local housing costs, pose safety risks and lead to unruly behavior. In response, some local governments have installed tourist taxes to … Read more

DR on the DL: Sniffing out a Caribbean hideaway’s hush-hush hot spots

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DR on the DL: Sniffing out a Caribbean hideaway’s hush-hush hot spots

From car trunk speakers thumping merengue, to marketeers hawking fresh mofongo, Dominicans have many talents — spoiler alert: quietude ain’t one of them. That is, however, until you ask about their secret beaches — then a silence washes across their vocal cords like so much seaweed upon their shores. Of course, quisqueyanos quickly find their words … Read more

Mexico beach named best in the world — right before wave of cartel violence at country’s top tourist spots

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Mexico beach named best in the world — right before wave of cartel violence at country’s top tourist spots

Following an operation that killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” a revolt broke out in Mexico by cartel members — causing chaos across popular tourist areas in the country Sunday. The US State Department has issued shelter in place orders while airlines have canceled flights due to ongoing … Read more

5 ‘golden visa’ hot spots where the world’s elites flocked to in 2025

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5 ‘golden visa’ hot spots where the world’s elites flocked to in 2025

So-called “golden” visas enjoyed a boom in popularity among America’s wealthiest over the past year. Mo Bennis, an associate vice president at Arton Capital, a global financial advisory and consultancy firm, told Fox News Digital that many Americans realized these special visas represent “the ultimate insurance policy against uncertainty.” Bennis shared the top five destinations his … Read more

Beach beauty: R&R at the best spots for primping and pampering in sunny South Florida

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Beach beauty: R&R at the best spots for primping and pampering in sunny South Florida

From a hits-the-spot hammam inspired by the golden age of the Ottoman Empire to a designer fragrance fantasia, here’s a look at five of Miami’s top spas and beauty destinations. Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa | 14652 Biscayne Blvd. As a self-proclaimed “celebration of Turkish bathing culture,” this marble-bedecked watery world is a shrine to … Read more

Celebrity chef José Andrés shares his favorite Miami hot spots

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Celebrity chef José Andrés shares his favorite Miami hot spots

“There is no city in the world like Miami — it has this energy that’s only possible when people from many different cultures and backgrounds are all coming together in a beautiful place,” restaurateur José Andrés, 56, tells Alexa. The co-founder of World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit that recently helped feed those affected by … Read more

Bride spots mystery woman in her wedding photos before making shocking discovery

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Bride spots mystery woman in her wedding photos before making shocking discovery

This bride got a wedding crasher — courtesy of one of her own guests. A woman on Reddit’s r/weddingshaming forum says she was stunned when her long-awaited wedding photos finally arrived — and she spotted a complete stranger mingling with her friends and family. “I saw a woman I didn’t know in our wedding photos … Read more

These are the world’s dirtiest cities — including one beloved travel destination that claims 4 of the top spots

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These are the world’s dirtiest cities — including one beloved travel destination that claims 4 of the top spots

Their grime rates are skyrocketing. Those who want to enjoy clean living might want to avoid Budapest, Hungary, which was recently named the world’s dirtiest city by global luggage storage firm Radical Storage. Meanwhile, Italy boasted a staggering four cities in the top ten — Rome, Florence, Milan and Verona — bringing new meaning to … Read more

Exclusive | NYC is one of the best cities in the world for unique, local businesses — shop these top spots on Small Business Saturday

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Exclusive | NYC is one of the best cities in the world for unique, local businesses — shop these top spots on Small Business Saturday

Shop like your city depends on it. In an ever-evolving New York, one thing remains the same, against all odds — we’ve got some of the greatest, most unique independent businesses on earth. And Small Business Saturday is one of the biggest days on the calendar for these cornerstones of Big Apple life — a full-on celebration … Read more