Nowadays there are millions of apps for smartphone users to choose from but if you live in NYC or even if you’re just visiting there are a few apps that you need to have in your arsenal. These apps promise to make life in NYC a little more convenient and at the very least easier to navigate; so whether you want to get glam, get drunk, or just get around we’ve found an app for that. In this edition of the urban guidebook were going tech.

Top 5 Apps for life in NYC:
-Drizly
-Glamsquad
-SitorSquat
-NYCSampleSales
-Urban Wonderer

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When you think of NYC “street meat” it conjures up images of cold hotdogs and greasy kabobs; but in recent years these curb-side vendors have gone gourmet, with chefs from some of the finest of NYC eateries taking their show on the road. Nowadays, you can get everything from lobster to creme brûlée from the side of a truck. So if you are willing to skip the wait-staff and ditch the silverware you might want to get your grub to-go. But in true Urban Guidebook style we aren’t making you wander the streets alone, we’ve made our top five picks for the best fried, frozen, and frosted food trucks NYC has to offer and our host, Annamaria Chen, is sampling some our staff picks all for you.

Our Food Truck Picks:
– Waffles and Dinges
– Korilla BBQ
– Carpe Donut
– Mac Truck
– Sprinkles ATM

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The saying goes that a woman should always keep her head, heels and standards high; but if you aren’t as confident in your ability to walk in sky-high heels as you want to be, there is actually a class for that. CorporateProfile/ClearVISION host, Annamaria Chen, stops by the LEGWORK “Walking in High Heels Workshop” to pick up some tips from shoe designer Victor Chu. The class pulls exercises and tricks from the famed NYC Rockettes, so whether you are prepping for the Catwalk or the Sidewalk you’ll leave walking with grace and control.

LEGWORK
www.legworkclasses.com
www.legworkdvd.com

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The holiday windows in New York City are so spectacular they are guaranteed to bring out the holiday spirit in even the most cynical of new yorkers. This year we braved the crowds and the cold to give you a front row look at some of the most breathtaking displays we’ve ever seen behind glass. This year NYC retailers are taking you around the world, through the holidays, to the future, and back into time; with some of the windows even letting shoppers become part of the show. CorporateProfile/ClearVISION host Annamaria Chen is guiding viewers through the best 2013 holiday windows NYC has to offer; including Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys, Lord & Taylor, Bloomindale’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy’s, Tiffany & Co., and Henri Bendel.

They say “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” but that’s not the case with the Sugar Factory. This world renowned sweet spot has made its way to 46 Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District and they aren’t just selling candy.

If you like your food sweet, your drinks smoking, and your candy sparkling; Sugar Factory American Brasserie is the place for you. Corporate Profile/ClearVISION Host Annamaria Chen sits down with owner Tom Recine, and then rolls up her sleeves behind the bar and in the kitchen to learn how to make their 60 ounce Lollipop Passion Goblet and a King Kong Ice Cream Sundae big enough for 12.

Sugar Factory American Brasserie
46 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014
www.SugarFactory.com

Annamaria Stewart (Chen) takes viewers on an interactive tour of American Girl Place New York. At American Girl Place, girls can not only pick out a new doll, they can bring their favorite for a new hairstyle at the Doll Hair Salon, get a check-up at the Doll Hospital, and treat her to a special meal at the American Girl Cafe.

American Girl Place New York
609 Fifth Avenue at 49th Street, New York, NY 10017
www.AmericanGirl.com

We’ve received a lot of feedback on the Urban Guidebook from New Yorkers who want to know why we haven’t included walking in New York. In this edition of the Urban Guidebook we hit the polls to get your opinions on the most annoying things about walking around new york city and our host Annamaria Chen breaks down your top picks.

The NYC Urban Guidebook is a comedic video series which aims to help visitors better understand the in-and-outs of New York City. The series is currently streaming on the ClearVISION Network, an innovative in-airport TV network which features the best entertainment, news, music, and sports programming for travelers.

If you have ever wanted to run away and join the circus or you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to get in shape then the STREB LAB for ACTION MECHANICS (S.L.A.M.) will be your new favorite place. Flip and roll inside of the German Wheel or swing away your calories at the España/STREB Trapeze Academy. If heights aren’t your thing try out one of Streb’s other action packed classes that include POP ACTION, Tightrope, Trampoline and Parkour. Our Host Annamaria Chen visits S.L.A.M. to learn how to flip, fly, and free fall from the STREB Extreme Action Company.

S.L.A.M. (STREB LABORATORY for ACTION MECHANICS)
51 North 1st Street
Brooklyn, New York, 11249
www.STREB.org

Corporate Profile visits Occult Store Enchantments, East Village, NYC