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May 2, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Elevator Service and Consulting (2006-present)

Big Apple Elevator Service and Consulting is a family-owned business that is located at 244 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. CIS Construction Information Systems states that Big Apple Elevator has been…

July 5, 2004
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Fame and Fortune

In the February 1994 issue of Irish America (available at HighBeam), I published the story of John J. Fitz Gerald and the Big Apple. It was the only periodical that (then and now) accepted my work.…

April 25, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Fashioned (cocktail, 2012)

"Big Apple Fashioned" (Big Apple + Old Fashioned cocktail) was created by Hayley Jensen, beer sommelier of Taproom No. 307 (307 Third Avenue in Manhattan), in 2012. The cocktail is…

August 10, 2004
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Fest (2004)

The Big Apple Fest was organized for the summer and fall of 2004. Like the 2000's Cow Parade before it, huge sculptures are painted and auctioned off for charity. This time, they're Big…

April 24, 2005
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Fest (2005)

[UPDATE: The second Big Apple Fest was announced for 2005, but it never took place. The following was written in early 2005.] The Big Apple Fest is continuing for 2005. The Big Apple Fest website…

April 25, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Film Festival (2004-present)

The Big Apple Film Festival began in 2004 (and is not to be confused with the New York Film Festival). Big Apple Film Festival -- About Big Apple Film Festival, named one of MovieMaker…

May 30, 2022
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Flag (North American Vexillological Association, 1983)

The North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) held its annual meeting (NAVA 17) at the Hotel St, Moritz in New York City, October 14-16, 1983. A special flag for the occasion featured the…

April 30, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Florist (1991-present)

Big Apple Florist is located at 228 East 45th Street in Manhattan. The florist opened in 1991, when it was located at 401 Seventh Avenue (at 33rd Street). Big Apple Florist212.687.3434228 E 45th…

May 6, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Games (video games, 1986)

"The Big Apple" (Big Apple Games) was an arcade video game manufactured by Merit Industries in 1986 and 1987. "Big Apple" featured several games, such as card games.…

April 25, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Greeter (1992-present)

"Big Apple Greeter" (www.bigapplegreeter.org) was started in 1992 by Lynn Brooks. It's New York's version of Welcome Wagon. Volunteer residents show visitors what's what…

May 1, 2021
The Big Apple1940s-1950s: Assorted Big Apple citations

Big Apple Grocery Store (Harlem, 1945-1949)

Manhattan telephone directories are partially available through Ancestry.com (a pay service) and Archive.org. "Big Apple Shine Parlor 2306 7Av AU dubn 3-8985" was entered in the 1942…

February 16, 2024
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry PopikFood/Drink

Big Apple Hard Cider (2014-present)

Big Apple Hard Cider is a New York City-based company that began in 2014. Products include "Big Apple Hard Cider Brooklyn," "Big Apple Hard Cider Upper East Cider" and "Big…

May 2, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Hostel (1994-2014)

The Big Apple Hostel was at 119 West 45th Street, the the heart of Times Square in Manhattan. It opened in 1994 and closed in 2014, when the building was sold for $12 million. The location is now…

January 31, 2024
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry PopikFood/Drink

Big Apple Hot Dogs (UK hot dogs, 2010-present)

Big Apple Hot Dogs are based in the United Kingdom, and were established in 2010. Hot dogs are sold at a hot dog cart, or through the website. Big Apple Hot Dogs are New York-style hot dogs. Big…

April 23, 2021
The Big Apple1930s: Jazzing the Big Apple

Big Apple Inn (Jackson, MS restaurant, 1939-present)

The Big Apple Inn on Farish Street in Jackson, Mississippi, was started by Juan “Big John” Mora in 1939. The name was taken from the “Big Apple” dance, a national craze in 1937. Farish…

February 21, 2026
The Big Apple1930s: Jazzing the Big AppleRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

Big Apple Inn (Somerdale, NJ, 1937-1999)

The Big Apple Inn, at Somerdale Road and White Horse Pike in Somerdale, New Jersey, opened in 1937. It was surely named after then then-popular "Big Apple" dance craze. In 1964, it became…

January 25, 2024
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Innovation Awards (LISC NY, 2003-present)

Local Initiatives Support Corporation -- New York (LISC NY) states that it "supports local partners across New York State whose services and programs aim to create a more equitable, inclusive,…

June 19, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Jazz Tours (1997-present)

“New York, the ‘Big Apple,’ the jazz mecca” was printed in Hart’s Guide to New York City (1964) by Harold H. Hart. New York City has also been called a "jazz capital." "Big…

June 9, 2021
The Big Apple1930s: Jazzing the Big Apple

Big Apple kiosk (Mumbles, Swansea Bay, Wales, 1930s-present)

Cidatone (sometimes incorrectly stated as "Cidertone") was a UK company in the 1930s that wanted to promote its apple cider drink. It developed "Big Apple" refreshment kiosks in…

January 20, 2024
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple logo for Javits Center (1985-present)

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (usually called the Javits Center) is a large convention center on Eleventh Avenue between 34th Street and 38th Street in Manhattan. The logo of the Javits…

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