Tips for New York anyone?

[Raphael Meade]

Who goes out to 10th and 11th,..... backwater streets man...... lol

haha "lol" actually some pretty nice spots around there..

 

[Kick Ass Minton]

Fette Sau in Williamsburg for BBQ and Bourbon heaven

 

[Elvis]

Don't be heard saying

" I could murder a fag"

 

[Kick Ass Minton]

"What about those Knicks !"

 

[Kick Ass Minton]

Best burger in NYC at Du Mont Restaurant in Williamsburg - right next to the L train stop at Lorimer St

 

[BlockDpete]

Couldn't stay out of this place when I was over in NYC last year

Blind Tiger - Home

 

[Kick Ass Minton]

Couldn't stay out of this place when I was over in NYC last year

Blind Tiger - Home

Great shout - been there a couple of times - good few bars and restaurants along Bleecker St

 

[BlockDpete]

Great shout - been there a couple of times - good few bars and restaurants along Bleecker St

How about this place Barcade® - 388 Union Ave Between Ainslie Street and Powers Street!

Spent a very enjoyabe wasted afternoon there, after doing the Brooklyn Brewery tour

 

[tedebear]

It depends on what you're into....some of the things I miss are:

I used to live 5 floors up from a pick a bagel (75th and 2nd), and could smell them boiling away early morning, warm cream cheese and lox bagels are like nothing else...queue up first thing and make sure you don't dwardle on your order!

My favourite restaurant was Lexington Grill, (72nd and Lex) not OTT, mediumly expensive (to keep out the rif-raf, and attentive service, and if you're a carnivore like me, then right up your street. Another was Sunday Brunch at Atlantic Grill - how to be seen!!

Go visit Zabars on the Upper west side, its an emporium of world food in a block, truly amazing even if you don't buy anything...

Graces Market and its cafe (if its still there) was at the bottom of my second apartment building, again a foodie emporium in a shoebox.

The Met Museum and the Egyptians and the glass window onto the park are magnificent. Central Park zoo is incredible as a zoo in the middle of a park but probably not on the top ten but if you find yourself there with some spare change then pop in...

Union Square can be a day in itself, especially if there is a market on, Barnes and Noble can take hours for a bookworm like me, and more importantly the Strand Bookstore - all 18 miles aparently! noodles at republic and then walk back to your hotel or home, its the walking and looking which is the best part of NY, keep your head up and your eyes open and you don't have to pay a dime for it!

Go to Steinway Hall and look at the pianos - might not sound like fun, but to an old pianist for me it is...

and sit on a bench in Central Park and eat donuts and watch the world go past....it truly is amazing...

I miss New York I do...

 

[tedebear]

Shit - sorry waffled on a bit there....

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

It depends on what you're into....some of the things I miss are:

I used to live 5 floors up from a pick a bagel (75th and 2nd), and could smell them boiling away early morning, warm cream cheese and lox bagels are like nothing else...queue up first thing and make sure you don't dwardle on your order!

I live on 77th and York. Nice location for Central Park and the Museums. I know what you mean about the bagel places. Can’t beat sitting with a coffee and bagel reading the Sunday edition of the New York Times and watching the world go round. I’m also right next door to a Dunkin Donuts – bliss!

 

[tedebear]

I live on 77th and York. Nice location for Central Park and the Museums. I know what you mean about the bagel places. Can’t beat sitting with a coffee and bagel reading the Sunday edition of the New York Times and watching the world go round. I’m also right next door to a Dunkin Donuts – bliss!

Cool! Not mad on Dunkin Donuts but I did actually like their coffee!!

There was a sushi place near you I used to like!! can't for the life of me remember its name though....

 

[Billy Mays]

It's in the north. Avoid. Jump on a plane to Florida instead!

 

[ryeseagull]

Am going there on Tuesday morning for ten days.

Got NBA and NHL tickets and hope to see a few of the main attractions, but anyone been and got any tips of good places to go shopping, eating etc?

My wife will be in NYC. Hands off!

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

There was a sushi place near you I used to like!! can't for the life of me remember its name though....

That would be Aki Sushi.

 

[Jim in the West]

Went there in August - fantastic (but very hot). The subway system is fantastic - faster trains than the London Underground, and more frequent. Get one of the 7 day passes - they were about $25 if I recall for a whole week's travel anywhere on the system (plus buses).

Already mentioned, but would recommend the High Line walk (google it), and Chelsea Market. Walk over Brooklyn Bridge and explore Brooklyn Heights. Get the boat to Ellis Island (don't bother getting off at Liberty Island - you get all the views you could need from the boat). If you're into modern art, the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art is absolutely fabulous. If the weather's nice you might like to take the Long Island Railroad up to the Hamptons or to Shelter Island....approx two hours by train, but you get to see a completely different side of NY.

 

[Shegull]

Agree about the Rock. Much better than the Empire State Building. Also visit the intrepid museum. Really good. Concorde is there too. If you have an interest in planes you will will enjoy this.

We went to the bronx zoo. Had a great day there. So much to see.

 

[Brighton Breezy]

Thanks for the tips.

I basically like zoos, eating and shopping for clothes and trainers.

 

[jcdenton08]

Then you'll love the New York Zoological Fashion Diner on W. 999th

 

[albionalbino]

The Spotted Pig. Great pub with fantastic food. In meatpackers district.