http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press The Every Betty's Guide to New York City Life Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:47:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Inspired by last night's extraordinary Gossip Girl return, Betty and Co. got all decked out and headed to Butter (the featured hot spot of the episode along with Socialista), and rumored to be especially fun on Monday nights when the lounge downstairs becomes stocked with stars like John Mayer, Madonaa, ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/04/22/spotted-no-one-nothing-going-on-at-butter/ When New York City life gets a little crazy and Betty feels like slowing things down, she heads to Hill Country (60 W. 26th St between Broadway and Sixth) for some of the best barbecue in New York.  The whole experience is like a mini-trip to Frontier Land at Disney, complete with mason jars for ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/04/21/southern-betty/ Anywhere else in the country you can join "Planet Fitness" for $29.95, use one of the thousands of available eliptical machines, and cancel your membership at any time. Here in New York, joining a gym is a process equivalent to choosing a college - It's an expensive, long term ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/04/08/nyc-gyms-what-to-know-before-signing-on-the-dotted-line/   By now you have probably seen at least one of the yellow floral bags that Macy's has been handing out to its customers. They are all over Midtown and amidst a sea of black winter jackets, it's like a beacon - you just can't miss them. The truth ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/03/27/the-macys-flower-show-a-pleasant-surprise/   One sunny day last August, Betty found herself in Montreal, Canada. Minding her own business, she casually climbed the central mountain in the city, Mount Royal, to catch some good views of the metropolis when she began to see dozens of people wearing the same t-shirts, hurrying ahead of ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/03/27/the-city-chase-is-on/ Time Warner Cable is a dirty stain on New York living – hours wasted on hold, long “windows” for cable installations, and incompetent “customer service” soil our desire for quick and mindless service. When Betty’s DVR didn’t record the Project Runway finale, TV’s most momentous moment – she learned a ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/03/26/surviving-time-warner-cable/ Summon your inner Giada DiLaurentis and whip up your own homemade spaghetti sauce. It's a must have basic for your arsenal, so much better than jarred sauce and it can easily be transformed for multiple dishes. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 clove of Garlic 1 Can San Marzano Tomatoes Salt & Pepper Basil Heat Extra Virgin ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/03/24/upgrading-your-spaghetti-sauce/ If you've successfully found an apartment in Manhattan without using a broker, congratulations! It's truly a feat. But for most Betties, we need someone to help navigate the rat race, hunt down the keys, and get us in the door. Unfortunately, these "brokers" are often slimy, greedy, and just plain ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/03/19/broker-dos-and-donts/ It's fun to get to know the city that you live in from a totally different perspective. The locations in the following books may be familiar, but these New York characters live far more complicated, interesting and glamorous lives than Betty... Bergdorf Blondes - In this New York Times Bestseller, Vogue ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/03/19/betty-reads/ Betty is a huge fan of appetizers: mini portions mean you can try everything, eating with your hands is always fun and they are generally accompanied by tasty cocktails. Check out Betty's favorite super easy appetizers (these come in very handy for spur of the moment soirées and can be created ... http://www.bigapplebetty.com/press/2008/03/18/appetizers-goat-cheese-grapes-and-salmon-roll-ups/