On Sunday, July 17, the 6th Annual Jamaican Jerk Festival will be held at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. Enjoy the tastes, sights and sounds of the Caribbean!

Abigail EkueJune 30, 2016Jamaican Jerk Festival, jerk chicken, Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, reggae, soca, food eventComment

{The} Native Creative Concierge Shortlisted for Luxury Travel Guide Global Award

I, {The} Native Creative Concierge, have been shortlisted for the 2016 Holiday & Tour Specialist Awards presented by the Luxury Travel Guide! I'm thrilled about the nomination -- Thank You!

Photo of the Week - Panoramic Shore

On an unusually cold April afternoon I went for a walk along the Hudson River. This is NYC.

Abigail EkueApril 6, 2016New York, Native Creative Concierge, Hudson River, Photo of the week, panoramic shot, This is NY, SamsungComment

Brunch Eats: Breakfast-for-Dinner Event Presented by the Village Voice

The Village Voice presents its newest food event, Brunch Eats to be held on the deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Wednesday, May 11 from 8 to 11 PM. Brunch Eats will feature over 20 New York restaurants and bakeries sharing their breakfast and brunch bites and cocktails.

Abigail EkueMarch 30, 2016New York, Brunch Eats, breakfast, brunch, Village Voice, food event, VIP, bakery, IntrepidComment

Photo of the Week - Roosevelt Island Tram

This week's Photo of the Week is actually a video! I always make sure my clients have an unlimited metrocard for our excursions because there's no telling how we're going to get around NYC!

New York International Auto Show Drives Into Town

The New York International Auto Show returns to the Jacob Javits Convention Center from March 25 to April 3. It's a great way to spend the day for car enthusiasts and novices and have the opportunity to meet locals. It's a Native Creative Concierge recommended event!

Photo of the Week - Bus Stop

{The} Native Creative Concierge got a new toy - the Samsung Galaxy S7... so Photo of the Week is back!

Around The World in 80 Sweets

For one night only, on Monday, April 4, Around the World in 80 Sweets will take place at Eventi Hotel. From 6:30 to 8:30 PM pastry chefs and artistes de chocolat will share their creations with attendees. Champagne and beer will be available to accompany the tastings and as a result it is a 21 and over event. 100% of the proceeds go to benefit City Harvest.

Public Drinking in New York City Given the Go-Ahead (Kinda)

In New York City (Manhattan) low-level offenses such as public consumption of alcohol (boozing it in the streets), public urination, and littering would no longer be punished by arrest. No this doesn't mean Times Square will become even more like The Strip because summons can be issued and arrests will still be made at NYPD discretion.

"New York", "New York City", "New Yorker", "alcohol", "bar", "Long Island", "NYC", "opinion", "vodka", "wine bar", "wine"Abigail EkueMarch 7, 2016Comment

Local Alternatives to Your New York City Travel Guides Recommendations

Many travel guides offer suggestions on where to go while exploring NY. Unfortunately, some of those tips are to same places, even for travelers seeking a local experience. I offer my alternatives to a handful of the usual stops recommended in New York City travel guides.

Why Did I Start Native Creative Concierge?

My submission for a post on CEO Blog Nation about why entrepreneurs started their business wasn't selected for publication so I'm sharing it here!

Wines to Drink For Your Summer Wind Down

With summer ticking away and the temperatures seemingly rising, we all could use a drink. {The} Native Creative Concierge asked a few of her favorite "wine guys" here in New York for their suggestions on the perfect summer wine.

The New York Coffee Festival - Coffee, Music and Art September 25-27

On Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, The New York Coffee Festival will take place at the 69th Regiment Armory. The event held in honor of the go-to drink for breakfast, lunch, dinner and apertif for many will feature gourmet street food, The Espresso Martini Bar, live music from The Coffee Music Project music competition and The Coffee Art Project Gallery, which is open to artists in all mediums who have original artwork that present a unique and personal connection to coffee and/or the coffee shop experience.

#AbbieSnapsPhotos in NYC!

On Thursday July 16, #AbbieSnapsPhotos around NYC. I'll tweet my location throughout the day using the hashtag #AbbieSnapsPhotos. Find me and get your photo taken! I will be in high-traffic areas of New York City as well as some quieter locales.

Abigail EkueJuly 15, 2015#AbbieSnapsPhotos, New York, Abigail Ekue Photography, People, portraits, street photographyComment

Best Cities for Tour Guides - My 2 Cents

{The} Native Creative Concierge was interviewed for an article on ValuePenguin - Best Cities for Tour Guides. Although New York isn't that high up on the list, I was able to share the reason why I started Native Creative Concierge and give a little insight into what I include on my excursions.

Abigail EkueJuly 10, 2015Best Cities for Tour Guides, Value Penguin, New York, Native Creative Concierge, tour guidesComment

The NYC Food Bucket List (or Foods New Yorkers Eat Because We Have To or Because We Love To)

This is in response to an article I read recently listing 11 foods that should be on a New Yorker's food bucket list. Dollar pizza, dirty chicken and bodega sandwiches were not included on that list, but they are on mine.

These are foods many New Yorkers eat because it's 3 AM and/or we've been drinking, because it's what we can afford or because they're simply delicious.

Abigail EkueJuly 6, 2015New York, food, bucket list, Chinese food, dollar pizza, bodega sandwich, bagel, fried chickenComment

First Show/Last Show at 190 Bowery

I took 2 clients to visit 190 Bowery for the First Show/Last Show art exhibit during their private excursion while visiting New York. The graffiti covered building has been sealed off to the public for decades.

Native Creative Concierge is an Official UrbanBuddy Partner

{The} Native Creative Concierge is now an official UrbanBuddy Partner! Anyone who books a 3 or 6 hour Private Excursion through UrbanBuddy will receive 10% OFF! I'm looking forward to connecting with all the families, couples and solo travelers in search of an UrbanBuddy!

Travel on the Water in New York City

Whenever the weather warms up, I find myself drawn to the water more than during the winter. Even if I'm not getting my feet wet but just watching the waves, ducking deranged seagulls and making up stories about the people on their boats, being by the water is like setting a reset button for my energy.

The water is also a great way to get around. And I'm surprised more people don't take advantage of it. In New York, the most recognizable ferry for commuters and the one with the highest ridership is the Staten Island Ferry. With NY waterfronts in all boroughs being developed there will be a need for more transportation. In the coming years, New York Water Taxi, The East River Ferry and the rest of the ferries run by New York Waterway will see an increase in ridership.

Mary Lee - A Great White Shark in New York

Have you heard the one about the shark in New York? No, NOT Sharknado. Mary Lee the Shark is making waves off the coast of New York!

Abigail EkueMay 11, 2015New York, NYC, Mary Lee the Shark, Great White Shark, Jaws, spirit animalComment

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