Abbamonte lived in NYC for 21 years, witnessing the concrete jungle evolve and the perseverance of locals following the devastation of 9/11.
But the real reason the Big Apple is one of his favorite cities in the US is because “it has the best of everything,” he said, from delicious food and incredible museums to cultural diversity and awe-inspiring architecture.
“It’s a trendsetting place,” Abbamonte said, adding that he can only really compare it to other international hot spots like London, Paris, Tokyo, and Sydney.
Simply put, Abbamonte said, NYC is “a world-class city.”
The only downside, in his opinion, is that is can be expensive.