Posted on 02/01/2006 4:24:51 PM PST by Licensed-To-Carry
Hello my fellow Freepers. My wife, daughter, son-in-law, and me are going to NYC tomorrow for the first time for a weekend get-away. I would like some recommendations on some good restaurants and things to see and do, nothing to fancy, but nice.
We are staying at the Waldorf Astoria and the only thing on our schedule is a Broadway show on Thursday night.
If any NYC Freepers can recommend something, I would appreciate it. I will definately go to Ground Zero and say a prayer.
I hope the locals can understand me, after all I have lived in Texas all my life. But I have been practicing to say "How yoooo dooooiin". Thanks in advance.
1. De La Concha, sixth between 56th and 57th. Run by the Macabi family, formerly of Cuba. GREAT selection, and alot of celebrity sightings.
2. Nat Sherman. Oldest in the city. On 5th and 42nd, across 42nd from the New York public library. Not as good selection as the above, but what they have is OUTSTANDING. Try some of the house brand, you will not be disappointed.
As far as drinking is concerned, you can only smoke and drink outside, with a paper bag covering your beer, open container laws being rather odd in NYC.
Best bar to have the New York experience is the Oak Bar in the Plaza Hotel on 5th and Central Park South. Famously featured in North by Northwest.
Visiting New York need advice ping!
Thanks, summer. I freepmailed him.
Thanks so much for the info. I'm sure we will have a great time. De La Concha sounds like the place to try. I will be taking a few of my own sticks, the Waldorf says they have a cigar lounge. We will see. Thanks again.
I agree with Clemenza about the Oak Room Bar in the Plaza hotel. If you don't want to get all dressed up, the best thing is to show up about 11 a.m. and linger over one of their Bloody Mary's (about $12 to $15 each but practically a meal in itself with boiled shrimp garnish, etc.) Then, order your lunch, which will be exemplary. Try to get a seat by the windows so that you can "people watch". You'll likely see lots of famous faces.
Oh yeah....also, if you're there on the right day, try to go down to the Farmers Market in--is it Union Square, Clemenza? I remember there is a Barnes & Noble nearby, it seems like.....
>Umberto's Clam House in Little Italy. [If they haven't moved,
They're still there and so am I almost weekly.
While in the subways, don't forget to stop at Grand Central station.
Correct. It is right on 14th street across from the park.
Check your pings. I pinged you to a good story about the world's most expensive cities. New York is number 27 in the world, but first in the U.S.
Hey, thanks for the info. I been checking some of the restaurants on the internet and their prices don't seem to bad. 30 to 50 dollar entree. I can live with that. What about Sparks Steak House or Knickerbocker Bar and Grill. They look like my kind of place.
I can't venture a guess, haven't been there in 15 years and no doubt prices have doubled or tripled since then. But you should be able to get a lot of info about visiting NYC on the net. Even some very small places have info about where to eat and where to find lodging. Probably some of the places in NYC have prices listed.
But its a vacation, and even a one week vacation to a small place will cost some bucks. NYC has EVERYTHING! I don't think you will be the least bit disappointed and you'll have some stories to tell for the rest of your life. Remember to post some pictures of your trip when you get back.
"Sparks" is where John Gotti clipped Paul Castellano.
It's a parking lot. The Polo Grounds is covered with high rises.
Sparks Steak House: Reservations recommended.
Great food - expensive but well worth the price. Attentive service. Great wine list." - sbk
posted Wednesday, September 1, 2004
"This is one fine steakhouse!! Well worth the short wait and the expensive price. It's on my list for a return visit everytime I go to New York City." - tw
posted Monday, November 17, 2003
There is a map on the net and more info. The net is great!
If you like beer, head to McSorley's Ale House [2d Ave and 7th Street]. Ambience up the wazoo, and some great brew. Plus the ham and cheese with onion and mustard will knock your socks off].
10) The Steakhouse at Monkey Bar
**Best Bargain** Six nights a week the Monkey Bar offers a different cut of meat for $24, a significant savings over other New York steakhouses. This restaurant has a vibrant bar scene, complete with restored monkey murals from the restaurants earliest incarnation as a supper club in the 1930s.
Yeah, I know. But the wife wants to see where it was. If nothing else we'll get a picture of the street signs and if there's still a plaque, that as well.
Yeah, the net is where I found out about these places. I was just wondering if anyone had been there, if it was good, is it worth the time and money, not a tourist trap in other words. That Monkey Bar sounded pretty good alseo.
Hell. Take her up to the Bronx - Yankee Stadium [they have tours - may need a reservation]. She can see where the Dodgers lost all those World Series [except '55].
You are getting lots of great advice from other FReepers. Here's my 2 cents:
With all of these great ideas, it sounds like you should plan on having a bit of cash to pay for those taxi fares. NYC is pretty large, and I would recommend doing the different areas a bit at a time and in close location to each other to minimize travel time.
Whenever we go to the Big Apple, my family is a sucker for getting a few dirty water dogs and (honey?)roasted nuts from the street vendors.
Be careful crossing the streets, the taxis will just about run you over if you're not careful!
The concierge can give you maps of the subway routes. Sometimes that will help with the transportation costs.
There is so much to see and do, there's no way you'll be bored. You are sure to have a great time there. This city literally doesn't sleep.
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