Blizzards, Broadway, and Big Bites

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Winter may be roaring in with snow forecasts and icy temperatures, but Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas prove that New York City never hibernates. They kick off Fun Friday by tackling storm prep, sunshine myths, and why NYC winters still beat Chicago—especially when the city’s cultural calendar is bursting at the seams.

The heart of the show is Winter Restaurant Week, and the conversation turns delicious with Andrea Roman of the Fireman Hospitality Group. The group’s iconic restaurants—Bond 45, Trattoria del Arte, Red Eye Grill, Paris Bar, and Le Jardin Rooftop—take center stage as Andrea shares insights on menu design, consistency, and honoring the late Shelly Fireman’s massive culinary legacy in New York City.

Listeners get a vivid tour of Restaurant Week menus, from honey‑pepperoni pizza and Roman‑style artichokes at Bond 45 to Korean popcorn chicken at Red Eye Grill and pork Normandy with butter‑brown apples at Paris Bar. The trio explains why Restaurant Week menus are a mix of greatest hits and chef‑driven creativity—ensuring both comfort and discovery.

Beyond dining, Kevin and Cristyne spotlight indoor-friendly winter activities: the Tournament of Champions squash at Grand Central, BroadwayCon, the New York Travel & Adventure Show at Javits Center, and art and antiques at the Winter Show at the Park Avenue Armory. The message is clear—if the weather outside is frightful, NYC indoors is delightful.

The episode wraps with rapid‑fire weekend tips, from discounted hotels through NYC Winter Outing to Pac‑Man’s 45th birthday celebration. With food, culture, sports, and spectacle all under one snowy skyline, Fun Friday reminds listeners that winter in New York is best enjoyed with a full calendar—and a full plate.