Coney Island to Crumpets: Food From New York to London<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/span> $\"Body-$ <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
New York is nothing if not a foodie\u2019s dream. It\u2019s doesn\u2019t matter if you grab a slice in Brooklyn or sit down for a fine French meal on the Upper East Side, this city brings the grub like nobody\u2019s business. Putting off a decidedly Pippa attitude, New York is a bit nonchalant about being a mecca for cuisine: Of course it has every type of food under the sun, no need to put out a billboard. Even a messy, overflowing, gets-your-hands-dirty Coney Island hot dog will be the best thing you\u2019ve eaten all year. \u00a0Still, like the event planner she is, this Pippa-like city dots its \u201cI\u2019s\u201d and crosses its \u201cT\u2019s\u201d in the food department \u2013 you will always find something you love, because every guest must leave the city satisfied.<\/p>\n
On the flip side, London may not be known for phenomenal local cuisine, but it can throw together the tea party to end all tea parties in about two minutes flat. (#Humblebrag.) Much like elegant Kate can casually waltz into a room looking like she stepped out of \u201cVogue,\u201d London will present you with a stunning afternoon tea display like it\u2019s just an everyday affair. And really, it is. Of course, you can also find mouthwatering Indian food, fish and chips, and bangers and mash (not like that) in London. Still, it is the white-gloved, fancy pants tea parties with crumpets and finger sandwiches that are practically trademarked in London culture. And you know Kate approves.<\/p>\n
Big Ben and Big Lights: Famous City Sights<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/span> $\"Photo$ <\/a><\/span>
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New York and her sister city London most clearly go head-to-head Pippa and Kate style in one department: public squares crammed with tourists and giant neon signs. Neither to be outdone by the other, Times Square and Piccadilly Circus each put a significant dent in their local energy grids every single day. In New York\u2019s Times Square, visitors are met with ostentatious signs, lights, and street vendors hocking \u201cI Heart NY\u201d merchandise like it\u2019s going out of style. Hey, Pippa\u2019s silver spoon isn\u2019t as shiny, so she\u2019s gotta make that money. In London, Piccadilly Circus also makes its name as a tourism hub, though to be fair they class it up a bit with the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain. Also, the buses here are notably cleaner than what you might hop on in New York. Aside from their famous squares, both cities share a love of theater (Broadway in New York and the West End in London), shopping (SoHo in the NYC and Oxford Street in the Big Smoke), and are a hub for cultures from around the world. Naturally, London also boasts Parliament and other government buildings. Because Kate runs this biz.<\/p>\n
Mind the Gap: Getting Around NYC and London Town<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/span> $\"Body-$ <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
As Kate and Pippa will attest, it\u2019s pretty easy to get around London and New York. These sister cities both have an efficient network of underground trains and no shortage of taxi cabs. Now, one way New York\u2019s subway differs from the London tube is\u2026.well\u2026there\u2019s no delicate way to say it: the tragic epidemic that is manspreading. In New York, the transportation authority had to launch an official campaign to encourage men to close their dang legs when they sit down on the subway. From Queens to Manhattan, women are often relegated to standing room only, clinging to grimy subway car poles, teetering in their heels at the end of a long day. All because folks with a Y chromosome have a habit of taking up two seats by spreading their man thighs far and wide. That\u2019s right, Pippa will take up all the space she needs for her large fascinator and Burberry bag, thankyouverymuch.<\/p>\n
Now, while London\u2019s tube has its own crowding issues, a lady can generally find a seat. If she can\u2019t, it\u2019s rush hour \u2013 Londoners just don\u2019t tend to get as leggy on the train. Kate is always concerned with etiquette, and she wouldn\u2019t be caught dead committing such a social faux pas.<\/p>\n
One Thing You Can\u2019t Miss in These Sister Cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/span> $\"Body-Big$ <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
You can find thousands of things to experience in New York and London. Sister cities like these are can\u2019t-miss destinations, but some attractions stand out more than others. If you\u2019re in New York, Central Park is the one thing you simply have to visit. In fact, one of the formal itineraries Pippa puts together for one of her events would come in pretty handy. From live music and ice skating rinks to the Central Park Zoo and sports fields aplenty, this urban park is just showing off. In London you should always make a stop at the Houses of Parliament. It\u2019s not every day the Kates of the world lift the curtain and let you see the inner workings of government and society. Not only can you tour the Houses of Parliament, but you can sit in on live debates and committees in both the House of Commons and House of Lords.<\/p>\n
From London to New York, these cities representing the Middleton sisters are really bringing it in the tourism department. Prepare your pinky finger for some serious tea drinking, or practice your Long Island accent. Whether you\u2019re headed from JFK to LHR<\/a> or LHR to JFK<\/a>, this city partnership delivers the class and the sass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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