Going to New York

[Lady Whistledown]

I can't imagine the new Aladdin is discounted yet either.

No idea. I just know that, of the established ones, BoM & [A N Other, probably Wicked] are never knocked down in price. I presume due to high sales. Tickets are available, I imagine, but just not from the TKTS places that everyone seems to go to (if they can be arsed to queue). I don't suppose they'd discount new shows either, as you say, unless they'd bombed.

 

[One Love]

What rubbish timing. Gutted me old mate.

Here's the list..............

Cara Mia (Italian) on 9th Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets nycrg.com/cara-mia/ Love this restaurant, food is excellent.

Mole (Mexican) on the corner of Jane St. and Hudson St. There are 4 Mole restaurants but this is the only one I’ve been to. Great Mexican food. www.molenyc.com/

Pastis (French Bistro) on the corner of 9th Avenue and Little 12th Street. This in in the meatpacking district in Greenwich Village www.pastisny.com/

Macelleria which is almost opposite Pastis (one small street down on Gansevoort Street); good choice when Pastis is full and I probably prefer this place. www.macelleria.com

Rare (Steakhouse). Owned by the Affinia Shelburne on Lexington Ave at 37th Street.

Hills Country Barbecue – bit of a novelty the way you order your food and depending what floor you’re on, you’ll either be listening to Blues or Country and Western. Situated on 26th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue. www.hillcountryny.com/

VYNL is great for lunch. My cousin owns this place. Musically themed and menus on LP's. Situated on 9th Avenue at 51st Street.

PLEASE visit the roof terrace bar that I always recommend. It’s actually called 230 Fifth. Situated on 5th Avenue between 26th and 27th Streets. www.230-fifth.com Absolutely stunning views across Manhattan and you’ll have the Empire State Building in your face.

And obviously I have to plug my mate Shaun's place Foleys on 33rd Street between 5th and 6th Ave. Right in the shadow of the ESB. Loads of Albion stuff in there but the memorabilia he has collected is very impressive. Many NSCers have been here.

Cheers.

Great info, thanks

 

[BlockDpete]

Well hoping that tomorrow I get an email saying I've got a place in this years New York Marathon.

When there back in 2009, and had a wonderfull time, even though I was on my own. There were loads of walking tour, and bar crawls if I fancied a bit of company. Plus the locals were very friendly. I remember one chap telling me about his cousin in Shoreham.

Best experience was the day I did the Brooklyn Brewery tour, then strolled down to Barcade, to spend the afternoon playing 80's arcade games and drinking lovely US Craft Beers.

 

[Monsieur Le Plonk]

Pastis (French Bistro) on the corner of 9th Avenue and Little 12th Street. This in in the meatpacking district in Greenwich Village www.pastisny.com/

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Careful with this one as I was told just the other day that it had shut down. Was one of my NY favourites too.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Ice cream parlour on the other side of Brooklyn Bridge.
Chill out in Bryant Park - a free rest from all the walking
John's Pizzaria near Times Square
Twin Towers memorial
Carriage ride in Central Park to keep the missus happy

 

[dwayne]

Can clear US immigration at Shannon on BA from London City too, for slightly more money..

Went to Miami the other week and they have esta machines there now when you land. You don't even need to speak to a customs Muppet. Took about 10 minutes. Dont know if this is in place in NYC.

 

[The Spanish]

Went to Miami the other week and they have esta machines there now when you land. You don't even need to speak to a customs Muppet. Took about 10 minutes. Dont know if this is in place in NYC.

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The new miami passport machines (great name for a band) are excellent, totally transformed probably one of the most painful US points of entry into a pleasure. Gone are the days of everyone who knew the score basically sprinting like their lives depended on it, off the aircraft, like some mad US immigration version of mike reads runaround.

Newark disn't have them when I went through a couple of months ago, no idea about JFK.

 

[TheCollectorMusic]

1) Walk the Highline
2) Take the Staten Island Ferry
3) Take the subway to Brooklyn, walk back into the city over Brooklyn Bridge.
4) Top of the Rock/Empire State Building to take in the views..
5) Have a Picnic in Central Park!

Wear sensible walking shoes (you’ll do a lot of it) and please forgive me but this gives me the opportunity to post this, filmed in New York exactly 1 years ago..

 

[Lower West Stander]

I'll be there on Thursday week. Will be going to MSG to see the Rangers. Been to NYC many times as my siblings live there and never get bored of the place.

I have a shed load of restaurant recommendations if anyone wants this?

Bozza, will you still be there on the 12th?

Which Rangers game you going to? Hope you've got tickets already!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Well hoping that tomorrow I get an email saying I've got a place in this years New York Marathon.

When there back in 2009, and had a wonderfull time, even though I was on my own. There were loads of walking tour, and bar crawls if I fancied a bit of company. Plus the locals were very friendly. I remember one chap telling me about his cousin in Shoreham.

Best experience was the day I did the Brooklyn Brewery tour, then strolled down to Barcade, to spend the afternoon playing 80's arcade games and drinking lovely US Craft Beers.

Yes. I did exactly the same and then went to Fetta Sau for more craft and some BBQ.

Good luck re the marathon.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Exactly that, yes.

I'm making progress - as of yesterday morning I now have somewhere to stay at Heathrow on Friday night and somewhere to park the car whilst away.

I lie the style, I couldn't do that, i have to have it all done at the same time, how long you going for?

 

[Bozza]

I lie the style, I couldn't do that, i have to have it all done at the same time, how long you going for?

5 days. Would have liked one or two more but it already feels like taking advantage a bit with my Mum looking after our 4-year-old.

 

[BlockDpete]

Yes. I did exactly the same and then went to Fetta Sau for more craft and some BBQ.

Good luck re the marathon.

Thanks, though TBH I fancy going anyway.

Those Norwiegan flights look interesting. Plus, I work not far from Heathrow , so have got free parking

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

All I remember was getting a CRICK in the neck from looking up

We did: Stretched Limo from JFK airport - Broadway 'Chicago' - Helicopter Ride to Central Park - Empire State daytime - Top of Rock night-time - Staten Island Ferry - Ride around Central Park in horse n cart - Site of Twin Towers - Taxi Ride Back - Sunny side up eggs/bacon at the Grand Central Station - Irish Pub in the pouring rain on Thanks Giving Parade plus loads of restaurants/bars - it cost an arm and a leg for four days - Brilliant!

Highlight was the Wife and Brother in Law being escorted out of The Chrysler Building by security

 

[LamieRobertson]

All I remember was getting a CRICK in the neck from looking up

We did: Stretched Limo from JFK airport - Broadway 'Chicago' - Helicopter Ride to Central Park - Empire State daytime - Top of Rock night-time - Staten Island Ferry - Ride around Central Park in horse n cart - Site of Twin Towers - Taxi Ride Back - Sunny side up eggs/bacon at the Grand Central Station - Irish Pub in the pouring rain on Irish Day Parade plus loads of restaurants/bars - it cost an arm and a leg for four days - Brilliant!

Highlight was the Wife and Brother in Law being escorted out of The Chrysler Building by security

That could have been bettered if it was your mother in law

PS which end of concourse tomorrow..or are you staying in to wash your hair

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

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That could have been bettered if it was your mother in law

PS which end of concourse tomorrow..or are you staying in to wash your hair

I'll meet you half-way

 

[papajaff]

Which Rangers game you going to? Hope you've got tickets already!

Sunday March 15th v Florida. My mate has 3 season tickets so all sorted. He works for the New Yorker magazine so entertains clients. Not that night though as I've nabbed em.

 

[papajaff]

Careful with this one as I was told just the other day that it had shut down. Was one of my NY favourites too.

Closed for renovations so they say; hope it's back open for when I'm there. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[AlbionPics&SouthCoastTwit]

I've never been in baseball season so have always missed out on the games, but I did go to the NYY Steak place Yeah, I realise it's probably like going to a Man United themed restaurant here, but my god, the steak was epic, and I'm not usually much of a red meat eater.

The nice thing about NY, LA, Chicago etc. is that during baseball season if the Yankees happen to be traveling on the road then the Mets (the other NY baseball team) are usually playing in NY and vice versa.

 

[Lower West Stander]

The nice thing about NY, LA, Chicago etc. is that during baseball season if the Yankees happen to be traveling on the road then the Mets (the other NY baseball team) are usually playing in NY and vice versa.

True, but Yankee Stadium is way easier to get to than where the Mets play in Flushing Park. Same with the Giants and the Jets who both play at Meadowlands so they have to alternate.