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Mark Around the World Posts


The Pizza Block West Hempstead: A Riverdale Kosher Classic Comes to Nassau County
Kosher Pizza Store in West Hempstead, New York ✈ The Pizza Block Kosher Restaurant in West Hempstead, New York Walking into The Pizza Block in West Hempstead, Long Island , feels immediately familiar if you’ve ever spent time at the original kosher location in the Riverdale section of the Bronx . That sense of continuity matters. The Riverdale shop, which first opened its doors a decade ago, built a loyal following by focusing on consistency, comfort, and food that people ac
Mark Vogel
Dec 3, 2025


Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers: A Practical Alternative to Manhattan Hotels
3-Star Hotel in Yonkers, New York ✈ Hampton Inn & Suites in Yonkers, New York Staying just outside Manhattan does not have to feel like settling for less. My recent stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers showed why this Westchester County hotel works as a practical alternative to Manhattan properties, offering more space, easier logistics, and a calmer setting while still keeping New York City within reach. Located at 160 Executive Boulevard in Yonkers, this property balan
Mark Vogel
Nov 27, 2025


Fireside Kosher in Monsey, New York: A Modern Steakhouse Experience with Chef Uri Elbaum
Kosher Meat Restaurant in Monsey, New York ✈ Ribeye steak at Fireside Kosher in Monsey, New York Dining at Fireside Kosher , located inside the Town Square Mall at 59 Route 59 in Monsey, New York , goes far beyond just sitting down for a meal. It’s an experience that blends modern kosher cuisine, thoughtful design, and the story of a young chef whose journey has taken him from South America to national television and now to the heart of one of the most dynamic Jewish communi
Mark Vogel
Nov 19, 2025


Central Park Reservoir: A Fall Walk in New York City
New York City's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park ✈ Central Park Reservoir in New York City Walking through Central Park in New York City on a sunny fall day has a way of resetting your sense of time, and my visit to the Central Park Reservoir captured that feeling perfectly. The air was crisp without being cold, the sky was clear and intensely blue, and the sunlight reflected across the water in a way that felt calming rather than dramatic. Even though
Mark Vogel
Nov 17, 2025
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