The TEP Times | Fall 2014
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THE NYC INSIDER
You Are 13 Apps Away From Living Like a New Yorker
If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, right?
BY ISABELLE RINGNES
within the app.
Available for iPhone and Android.
W
hile making it in New York
may not be as easy as one
would like, one of the many
benefits of living in the city is the variety of unique services that tailor to your
every need. New Yorkers are constantly
connected to their phones and use their
apps religiously to complete tasks amidst
their busy lives. So for your convenience,
we decided to compile a selection of apps
that make the transition to living like a
native New Yorker a breeze.
www.nytimes.com/
thescoop
The Scoop - This app was
developed by the New
York Times staff and is a
compilation of favorite
bars, restaurants, stores, performances,
outings, and other New York experiences.
It also has an "only in New York" section
that allows you to find unofficial scoops
that you may not have known about. The
app allows you to keep track of what you’ve
done by checking experiences off the list.
Available for iPhone.
Transportation
www.hopstop.com
HopStop - is a useful app
for navigating the city.
Similar to Google maps
you can either plug in a
starting address or use
your current location to find the quickest
route to your destination, whether you’re
traveling by public transit, taxi, bike, or
foot.
HopStop estimates the cost of the trip if
you're using public transit or taxis. For the
health- and eco-conscious, the app will also calculate the calories you burn on your
route and the carbon emissions you save
compared to driving.
Available for Android and iPhone
www.letsembark.com
Embark NYC - Google
maps fans, don't be dismayed by the lack of
Internet signal underground. Embark NYC is a
data-free app with an easy-to-read built-in
subway map and integrated train schedule.
Just know your current location and destination (by the appropriate subway stop
name), and the selected train schedule will
display, along with options for connection.
Available for iPhone.
www.citibikenyc.com
Citi Bike – This app provides Citi Bike station locations, bike availability,
and even a route planning
option from station to station. You can mark favorite stations as well
as find out what restaurants, stores, and
attractions are in the area of each station.
Available for Android and iPhone
Simple Life In New York
www.Taskrabbit.com
Task Rabbit - Did you
just buy an entire living
room of IKEA furniture
and can’t find the time to
assemble it? Does your
closet need organizing? Or maybe you
have a party coming up and need catering? Consider it done! Task Rabbit is the
app that lets you post any task you can
imagine. Just specify when you need it
done and how much you’ll pay. When a
“Task Rabbit” accepts your task, all you
have to do is agree on a time with him/
New Yorkers are constantly connected to their phones and use a variety of apps to make their
lives easier.
her. Let the app know when the task is
completed and the payment happens automatically.
Available for iPhone and Android.
www.seamless.com
S eamless - Craving
B elg i an Waf f le s? Or
Chinese Noodles? In New
York instant food delivery
has become as common as
taking the subway. Seamless is the convenient app that lets you browse through a
vast library of nearby restaurants, order
whatever you want, and have it on your
doorstep in no time. Payment and tipping
is automated within the app. An alternative to Seamless is GrubHub, which offers
a similar service.
Seamless is available as a website or an app
for both iPhone and Android
www.drizly.com
Drizly - Throw ing a
party and forgot to stock
up on beer? No problem!
Drizly “brings the liquor
store to you.” The Drizly
app allows you to browse
through various kinds of beer, wine, and
liquor and order your choice of alcohol
directly to your door - delivered within
20-40 minutes. Available for iPhone and
Android.
www.useshout.com
Shout - Standing in line
or getting that exclusive
restaurant reservation
you have been hoping for
is often an issue for New
Yorkers. Shout is a new app that allows
you to sell, trade, or buy a spot in line, a
restaurant reservation, or a spot at the
beach. No need to stand in line for hours
at the DMV or waiting to get one of those
fresh Cronuts! Simply open the app and
enter the price, location, and a short de-
scription. Chat, trade, and pay seamlessly
within the app.
Available for iPhone.
www.instacart.com
Instacart - Haven’t found
the time or energy to do
your grocery shopping?
Don’t worry, Instacart has
you covered. Instacart is
a new grocery delivery service that does
your grocery shopping for you. The app
connects you to “Personal Shoppers” in
your area who pick up and deliver your
groceries from your favorite local stores.
The service charges a small fee depending on how fast you want your groceries
delivered and is available between 9 a.m.
and midnight, depending on store hours.
Available for iPhone and Android.
Discover New York
www.opentable.com
OpenTable - Want to try
every restaurant in New
York but find yourself
going to the same places
out of habit? Get out of
your rut and stimulate your curiosity with
OpenTable. The app allows you to browse
through nearly every restaurant in New
York, read reviews, see menus, and make
reservations directly within the app.
Available for iPhone and Android.
www.urbandaddy.com
Urban Daddy - What
day is it? Where are you?
Who are you with? What
are you in the mood for?
Answer these questions
and the Urban Daddy app will guide you to
the best restaurants or bars nearby tailored
to your specific needs. Or you can choose
the “surprise me” option and stumble upon some unconventional suggestions. You
can also make reservations directly from
www.timeout.com/newyork
Time Out New York - Out
and about and want something fun to do now? The
Time Out New York app
provides a great overview
of all the stuff goin