NYC is, among many things, the cultural hub of the United States. As a hotbed of artistic and creative energy, it's no wonder that New York's culinary achievements follow suit. But what enabled The City That Never Sleeps to become the wine capital of the Country? With sommeliers flown in from the world over, The Big Apple is the destination for an enterprising wine enthusiast.
Before the recession hit Las Vegas' restaurant scene in 2008, it was the top spot for the discerning diner. Rivaling Manhattan for those looking for four-star cuisine, Vegas had been hit hard by the economy, and forced to shift their focus away from fine dining. With no competition to draw sommeliers away, New York reclaimed their position at the top of the list for dining destinations. Now, experts are turning down work overseas in London and Asia, once considered the opportunity of a lifetime, to stay in New York.
The expanded size of NYC restaurants, allowing for 150 seats as opposed to the traditional 50, was initially viewed as a recipe for failure. The increase in size was primarily considered a negative because it would detract from the personal, close-quarters dining experience expected of a four-star restaurant. However, the larger floor space allowed for room to be used more efficiently, and the employ of several wine stewards thanks to the ample resources afforded by the increase in guest capacity. The more wine enthusiasts enjoying a night out, the more opportunities for trained professionals to ensure their needs are met.
While wine is considered to be the cornerstone of a good meal, it can often lead to rather high prices when acquiring quality bottles en mass. The NYC sommeliers have taken this into account, and oftentimes vary their selection to run the gamut from top shelf brands to more affordable, but still quality bottles. While a sommeliers services are still valuable to the private collector looking to bolster their own collection, you can still enjoy a quality night out in New York that meets your refined taste.
New York is a city defined by its personality. Bustling streets are filled with people, each going about their busy lives amidst towering skyscrapers. Whether your New York is the beautiful parks, busy sidewalks or shouting hot-dog vendors, images are immediately conjured when thinking of The Big Apple. Among these images, a sea of yellow cabs is easily among the most common that leaps to mind. However, a company has single handedly started to shift that fact. Uber, an innovative transportation service, has loosened the grip yellow cabs have had on the roads for decades. But Uber has more in-store for the people of New York.
Dubbed "UberRush," this new service is looking to add yet another benefit to Uber's ever-growing list of benefits. An on-demand delivery service, UberRush is being launched across the United States in all major cities for testing. Chicago, San Francisco and New York will each have access to UberRush, and the ability to order anything within their city and have it delivered same-day. Branching out to even more forms of transportation, bike messengers and hand-delivered packages will also be included in UberRush's services.
Unlike similar services that deliver from select stores, UberRush is capable of fitting into any merchants' business models. Opening a world of delivery for companies that otherwise would never have access, the ability to deliver products is beneficial for both business and consumer. Partnered with Shopify, e-commerce software has been developed that analyzes an order, and will list whether or not UberRush can deliver the package before the transaction is even completed.
As Uber made splashes in the transportation industry, so too will they impact the on-demand delivery business. Proving that they have the determination and drive to introduce real change where before none could be seen, what will this mean for New Yorkers? Will the days of yellow cabs and bike messengers be replaced with the Uber logo?