They Had Fun: New York City Stories

Even though we're off until June 21st when we return with the FOURTH SEASON, I missed you guys! So, I thought I'd bring you some Rachel's Recs to once again badger you into going out and having some fun, and some outtakes from season three! Check out the Rachel's Recs: 28 Scott Vintage and Union Pizza Works See you in two weeks! What did you think of this week's episode? Th...

On this week's season three finale episode, the Creative Director of East of Normal, Nico Ramirez, tells us about an unplanned night that turns into sitting courtside at a Nets game, enjoying copious amounts of Carbone pasta and Champagne, dive bars, a Halloween party at the hottest club in Manhattan, and ending with a memorable discussion with a close friend! New York, you always deliver......

On this week's episode, the man behind everyone's favorite NYC historical account, Landmarks of New York, Tommy Silk, tells us about attending an amateur boxing match in the parking lot of the Hunts Point Produce Market! Check out Tommy on Instagram Have fun like Tommy? Donate to City Harvest What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our web...

On this week's episode, the pizza entrepreneur, Paulie Gee, tells us about getting hit in the head with a foul ball at a Yankees game but it all being worth it in the end when he meets homerun king, Aaron Judge! Check out Paulie Gee and Paulie Gee's Slice Shop Have fun like Paulie Donate to Slice Out Hunger What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTub...

On this week's special, peak NYC obsession collab episode, the man behind Eating with New York, Jarel Hill, tells us about why he started his food blog, moving to NYC on a whim, and the night he won a dance-off against an Academy Award-winning celebrity in the West Village! Check out Eating with New York and Jarel Have fun like Jarel? Donate to Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief Video of Jarel&ap...

On this week's episode, lifelong East New York resident, Chastity, tells us about her family's history in NYC, the reason she'll never leave, and having her block's support to run the Brooklyn Half Marathon! Check out Chastity on Instagram Have fun like Chastity Donate to NYC ASPCA What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our webs...

On this week's episode, the author of The Delmonico Way , Max Tucci, tells us about his family's rich history in New York City, including running the famed restaurant, Delmonico's. He also tells us about a night on the town with his adopted grandma featuring tango dancing, Curry in a Hurry, a drag show, and a last stop at night court! Check out Max on Instagram Have fun like Max Don...

On this week's episode, habitual pleasure seeker, Mike Famous, tells us about his family's history in Queens and having the most fun of his LIFE at the Brooklyn dance party, The Rub! Check out Mike Famous on Instagram Have fun like Mike Donate to Queens Community House What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the owner of Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours, Allison Huntington Chase, tells us about pretending to be AN Efron to get into Nobu in 2006! Check out Allison on Instagram and Madame Morbid's Have fun like Allison Donate to New York Cares What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, comedian, Gus Constantellis, tells us about sneaking out of work at the Daily Show to meet a crush at the Lady Gaga concert at Madison Square Garden! Check out Gus on Instagram Have fun like Gus Donate to The Center What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, nail artist and hospitality professional, Julia Murphy, tells us about running into Chazz Palminteri while grocery shopping with her dad in the Bronx! Check out Julia on Instagram Have fun like Julia Donate to Planned Parenthood of Greater New York What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, professional charity auctioneer, CK, tells us about hitting three boroughs in one night in 2010. A nacho crawl, being stopped by The Sartorialist, a robbery gone right, the Olive Garden, and ill-chosen costumes all included. New York City baby! Check out CK on Instagram Have fun like CK? Donate to TDF Costume Collection CK on his most fun night Article on the Nacho Cra...

On our Season Three Premiere, the Director of Events & Marketing for Authentic Hospitality and Managing Partner of Jac's on Bond, Kaitlin Prince, tells us about throwing and attending Warhol Ball at The Georgia Room on New Year's Eve! Aluminum foil gone wrong, Pop art decor, champagne at midnight, and staying up listening to country music until 6:30am with your best friends... just a...

On this week's episode, historian and author, Tony Perrottet, tells us about the first time he ever visited New York City in 1988... Tunnel in Chelsea, free drugs, Soho artist lofts, and more! Check out Tony on Instagram and at NYisnotdead Have fun like Tony? Donate to NY Writer's Coalition What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our websi...

On this week's episode, artist and muralist, Beau Stanton, tells us about doing his first illegal art installation in Williamsburg and narrowly getting away from the cops! Check out Beau on Instagram   Have fun like Beau? Donate to City Harvest See some of Beau's work throughout the city: Gadfly , Sunken Harbor Club , Fort Defiance Visual references of Ron English's billboards What...

On this week's episode, artist and garden designer, Chelsea Wagner, tells us about renting a giant moving truck and in less than three hours transforming the inside into a salsa dance club! The truck was brought to an abandoned area in Queens as part of the (secret)Lost Horizon Night Market! Check out Chelsea on Instagram and her company, Junipr Have fun like Chelsea Donate to Dance/NYC Chels...

On this week's episode, Eleven Madison Park alum and hospitality professional, Corwin Kilvert, tells us about his wedding at City Hall, followed by lunch at The Odeon, dinner at Carbone, and drinks at the Django! What a perfect NYC day! Check out Corwin on Instagram Have fun like Corwin Donate to ROAR What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our...

On this week's episode, the pizza entrepreneur, Paulie Gee, had a few too many great stories, so I decided to share an "outtake" story with you. Be sure to tune in for his full episode and MOST FUN story later this season! We're taking off Dec 21st and 28th for the holidays but we'll be back January 4th with another amazing story about New York City! Check out Paulie Gee o...

On this week's episode, singer and musician, Angela Grey, tells us about growing up and going to college in NYC, partying with club promoters, and possibly meeting the guy of her dreams at Tao Downtown! Check out Angela on Instagram and on Spotify Have fun like Angela Donate to MusiCan The Rachel's Rec gifts featured in this episode: Michele Varian pearl ring Sullivan St. tea and spice s...

On this week's episode, storyteller and contractor, Ed Gavagan, tells us about hitting rock bottom in NYC but finding a little hope after having some fun all by himself in Soho! See Ed's story from the Moth, Drowning on Sullivan Street Check out Ed on Instagram Have fun like Ed? Donate to Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Carl Andre's sculpture featured in the story What did you think of thi...

On this week's episode, the model and illustrator behind @jenscribblesny, Jen Toth, tells us about attending the Vice 15-year anniversary party on Halloween in Brooklyn! Check out Jen on Instagram Have fun like Jen? Donate to Kioo Project Visual references of the party What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the entertainer and Karamo Show warmup entertainer, J Hype, tells us about surprising literally just-married friends and 50 of their guests with an all-expenses paid party bus tour of NYC! Check out J Hype's Summer Streets video Check out J Hype on Instagram Have fun like J Hype Donate to The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative What did you think of this week'...

On this week's episode, the photographer and author of the new book, Romantic Lowlife Fantasies, Laura June Kirsch tells us about going from an NBA All-Star party in Brooklyn to schmoozing her way into the SNL 40th anniversary party in Manhattan! BUY LAURA'S NEW BOOK Check out Laura on Instagram Have fun like Laura? Donate to Girls Write Now What did you think of this week's episode?...

On this week's episode, the "disco mastermind", Richie Weeks, tells us about unexpectedly becoming a music superstar in 1970s New York City, all while still working at the post office! Over 300 of his songs were recently discovered and are being released by Still Music and Past Due Records in 10 volumes. This music is made for dancing! Thanks to Richie’s absolutely mind-blowing work...

On this week's episode, comedian and actress Anna Roisman tells us about going out to Señor Frog's in Times Square and still managing to find love after a few too many giant margs! Follow Anna on Instagram and TikTok If you want to have fun like Anna Donate to Broadway Cares What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram , YouTube , and our website 🥳