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Broadway Up Close & Personal: A Review of Feinstein’s / 54 Below

February 12, 2017 by Dominique Gagnon 2 Comments

During a spring weekend jaunt to NYC, we finished our 3-day getaway with a bang in the form of a Sunday evening at Feinstein’s / 54 Below. It all began after I saw Next to Normal on Broadway and was blown away by Aaron Tveit’s haunting performance as the son. Afterwards, I admit it: I cyber stalked… 

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Filed Under: N. America, New York, USA Tagged With: broadway, city breaks, New York City

Spring Fling in NYC: The Perfect Weekend Getaway

April 1, 2016 by Dominique Gagnon 2 Comments

When I left NYC for the West Coast seven years ago, I promised myself one thing: I will return every year. I envisioned a glorious annual overdose on Manhattan magic, a year’s fill of Broadway, museums, dining, art and culture, all condensed in one long weekend. And it only took seven years to make it… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, N. America, New York, New York, Urban Adventures, USA Tagged With: city breaks, New York, Spring Fling, weekend getaway

Phillips Club in New York : 3 reasons to stay there!

October 25, 2014 by Denis 2 Comments

  Phillips Club at Lincoln Square in New York City : Three great reasons to stay there! My favorite place to stay on the Upper West Side of New York City is the Phillips Club at Lincoln Square, on west 66th street.   Here are three great reasons for my choice:   1. You get an… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, N. America, New York, USA Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Hotels, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, New York, Phillips, Phillips Club, Quebec City, Travel, USA

Carnegie Deli : the not-to-be-missed New York deli!

May 26, 2014 by Lynn 14 Comments

Carnegie Deli. Read our previous posting: “Woody Allen’s New York : Sistina Ristorante!”   Speaking of walking in Woody Allen’s footsteps! Our last meal in NYC was at the Carnegie Deli in the theatre district where we aptly selected what the menu bills as THE SANDWICH THAT MADE “BROADWAY DANNY ROSE” FAMOUS… “THE WOODY ALLEN”… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, N. America, New York, New York, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures, USA Tagged With: around the world, Carnegie Deli, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, New York, Quebec City, Travel, Woody Allen

Woody Allen’s New York: Sistina Ristorante !

May 26, 2014 by Lynn 16 Comments

Sistina Ristorante.   When given a choice of restaurant, Denis will almost always choose Italian cuisine, and it looks like Woody Allen may have the same preference. This past January, he opted out of attending the Golden Globes and instead took his family to a Broadway show and then on to Sistina Ristorante on the… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, N. America, New York, New York, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures, USA Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, New York, Quebec City, Sistina, Sistina Ristorante, Travel, Woody Allen

Russian Tea Room : the perfect Pre-Theater dinner!

May 26, 2014 by Lynn 2 Comments

Russian Tea Room.   Founded in 1927 by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet, the Russian Tea Room has long been a haven for members of the entertainment industry and has hosted scenes not only from Woody Allen’s movie, Manhattan, but also from Nora Ephron’s film, When Harry Met Sally, as well as Dustin Hoffman’s… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, N. America, New York, New York, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures, USA Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, New York, Quebec City, Russian Tea Room, Travel, Woody Allen

John’s Pizza or Dim Sum for lunch?

May 25, 2014 by Lynn 1 Comment

John’s Pizza or Dim Sum for lunch? Decisions, decisions. When in doubt, restaurant hop, or as I like to call it “food-hop”! After all, who says you can’t have it all, or that life is too short? If you can’t decide between or among several great recommended places to eat when you are traveling, then… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, N. America, New York, New York, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures, USA Tagged With: around the world, Bleecker St, city breaks, John's Pizza, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, New York, Nom Wah, Quebec City, Travel, Woody Allen

21 Club : For a special occasion in New York City

May 25, 2014 by Lynn 9 Comments

  Read our previous posting: “My best moments with Woody Allen in New York City!”   For ambiance and unique décor, a big slice of NY 20th century history, elegant traditional cuisine, top-notch service and panache — head to the 21 CLUB, located almost opposite the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art)  in Midtown Manhattan.  … 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, N. America, New York, New York, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures, USA Tagged With: 21 Club, around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, New York, Quebec City, Travel, Woody Allen

My best moments with Woody Allen in New York City

May 24, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Nestled comfortably in our recliner seats of the Royal Sprinter luxury mercedes van service, we are heading home to Washington after four days in the footsteps of Woody Allen in New York City. Our program for the trip, as detailed in a previous posting on this blogsite, had been loaded with events. Yet, I am… 

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Filed Under: N. America, New York, New York, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures, USA Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, New York, Quebec City, Travel, Woody Allen

Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus

May 21, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus! The distance between New York City and Washington DC is a mere 200 miles or so, but the area is one of the most densely populated in the United States and if you want to minimize travel time, cost or stress, you may want to… 

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Filed Under: N. America, New York, New York, Travel Tips, Urban Adventures, USA Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, New York, Quebec City, Travel, Vamoose, Washington

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TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at BonVoyageurs@gmail.com.

A NEW addition to the BonVoyageurs team is Atlanta-based travel writer and culinary expert Dominique Gagnon, and travel photographer Justin Ellis. By day, Dominique designs and grows new meaningful consumer brands, while Justin is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist researching early brain development. By night, they are watching Chef's Table while plotting their next culinary and sport adventure.

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