Not a fan of Valentine's Day? Then welcome to Ferris Wheel Day! Also celebrated on February 14th, and held in honor of American engineer and inventor George Ferris (who was born on this day in 1859). As you may have guessed, Ferris is the reason we've got a Wonder Wheel in Coney Island—he invented the amusement ride for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893.
1
Results tagged “ferriswheel”
Forget Valentine's, Happy Ferris Wheel Day!
Drink Up:Circus on Ninth
A couple weeks ago, LuLu's in Greenpoint brought our drinking together with carousel horsies, this week we guzzled under crazy clown paintings at Circus- next week we fully expect to be handed a frozen drink on a Ferris Wheel. Until Coney Island reopens, though, we'll happy go back- the popcorn may have been sitting on the bar for awhile, the peanuts may need to be shucked and hot dogs may not be kosher but it's all free. And nothing washs down a free hot dog like a $2 beer, right after work. Bottles and drafts (this is not a mixed drink establishment) are $3-$4 and because this is brought to you from the former manager of Rudy's Bar & Grille, it is open 11 am-4am every single day. Behind the candy apple red booths in the main area are vintage posters from Ringling Bros, Barnum and Bailey ("A collosal combination of what is great in circus entertainment") and dancing acrobats are hung from the ceiling.The back room is quiet, filled with more frightening circus themed art and posters from every movie that used the word in the title (the Famke Janssen one looks especially frightening- we've already Netflix'd it). Beyond that is a patio that, while in no way scenic, is going to be well-used by the group from the neighborhood that seemed to be comes instant regulars and where when we visited there were more stools in bright colors were being finished.
Goo Goo Ga Ga in Union Square
Does this mean we're going to see more babies in Union Square? If so, will all adults in the area start with their silly faces and baby noises? Gothamist is ready with our permanently silly faces. Will this mean a baby renaissance or the East side of Union Square? We have an idea! Piggybacking off the success of the Babies "R" Us location, open up a day care center next door that would cater to the parents who could shop and then go across the park for lunch or early dinner.
Pepper Spray: The Latest at Toys R Us Times Square
Did you have any nightmarish experiences while shopping this weekend? What are some of the non-harmful-spray tactics people use to get their goods?
"No" More Toys at Toys "R" Us
Analysts report that much of their business comes during the holiday season (does it really take analysts to realize that?), so the announcement was not a final decision, but a potential shift in their business.
Ferris Wheel to Downtown Manhattan?
The Post reports that the Tussauds Group, the people behind the freaky yet fascinating wax museum, are talking to the city about bringing a huge Ferris Wheel to the South Street Seaport. Similar to the London Eye (pictured), which has been a huge hit, with $70 million in annual ticket sales, the proposed NYC ferris wheel would offer dazzling views, with the top of the wheel 450 feet above ground. The Economic Development Council has asked the Tussauds Group to apply, as the EDC tries to find a number of possibilities to "anchor" waterfront development. Remember, the Guggenheim had planned to build a $900 million, Frank-Gehry-designed, lower Manhattan museum on the East River, but those plans went bust a year and a half ago. Gothamist likes the idea of a "New York Eye," since the London Eye is pretty cool, but we're not sure if it would work as well at the South Street Seaport. When thinking about how the London Eye is situated, crudely speaking, the ferris wheel should be placed on the east side of the East River. We'll interested for more details, should the Tussauds Group decide to move forward.
more ›
« Previous
1
Next »
send a tip
tips@gothamist.comsubscribe
Use an RSS reader to stay up to date with the latest news and posts from Gothamist.