EuroCheapo's United States Articles

Jun 02 By Craig Nelson in New York— For the ultimate culinary adventure, nothing beats eating your way through New York’s Chinatown. Not only is it good for your stomach (at least most of the time), it also works wonders on your wallet. Here’s the only challenge: with hundreds of places to choose from, how can a » Read more

May 20 By Suzanne Russso in New York— We’ve heard the odd rumor that the cupcake is on its way out, but it doesn’t seem like New York is edging out those bites of happiness-with-sprinkles-on-top any time soon. In fact, new cupcake shops just keep popping up, which introduces the sweet freak’s dilemma: Where to get your » Read more

May 05 By Suzanne Russo in New York— Over the past few weeks, they’ve been filming a new movie just around the corner from EuroCheapo offices here in New York. Yes, we freely admit that we’ve craned our necks, when passing, for a glimpse of Robert Deniro. We also admit to a certain amount of pride in » Read more

Apr 22 By Sarah Amandolare in Brooklyn— It’s no secret that Brooklyn is well stocked with trendy shops and hipster eateries, but the borough also offers a wide array of fine independent bookstores. Here are five of my favorites, from DUMBO to Greenpoint: WORD 126 Franklin Street Brooklyn, NY 11222 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Web site » Read more

Apr 07 By Sarah Amandolare in Brooklyn— Do you enjoy strolling on a full belly? Maybe you’re drawn to warm doughnuts or fluffy pierogis, washed down with strong coffee or an icy pint? In Greenpoint, North Brooklyn’s Polish enclave, such casual delicacies are abundant. It’s unnecessary to arrive with a plan in this neighborhood, located just a » Read more

Mar 21 By Suzanne Russo in New York— You visit with them regularly, perhaps even nightly. They entertain you, keep you company on your travels, sometimes lull you to sleep. These are the magic, ubiquitous folks we call the personalities of late night, of course, and you can visit many of them in person in (where else?) » Read more

Feb 11 By Nicole Puhl in New York— Remember that amazing tiramisu you had in Rome? How about that chocolate éclair in Paris? Given New York’s international nature, you don’t have to hop a plane across the pond to rediscover your favorite international sweets. There are plenty of sweet shops around the city to satisfy a traveler’s » Read more

Jan 28 By Suzanne Russo in New York— Regular admission to the MoMA: $20. An adult ticket to the Guggenheim: $18. A calendar of free hours at New York’s favorite museums: priceless. Hang on to your hats, Cheapos. Follow our list and you can spend an entire week in New York museums without forking out a cent » Read more

Jan 27 By Meredith Franco Meyers in New York—Baby Cheapos grow up so fast. Before you know it, they’ve gone from diapers to economy seating and they’re flashing you a passport. When this recently happened to me, I had to hop into action fast (especially since I had already booked a plane ticket for me and my » Read more