kingcarr21 Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Hey guys. Im off to New York City tomorrow with the wife for her 30th. We are doing the usual site seeing like Empire state, rockefeller, 9/11, history museum, statue of liberty etc but i wondered if anybody here had been and can remember any hidden gems. Restaurants, shops, photo opportunities etc. Just checked in online and printed boarding passes so getting excited for this now.
VLC86 Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 I've made a few long posts in the holiday thread mate, might be worth a read. how long are you there for?
ealingfox Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Chelsea Market is a good place to take the missus. Also The Met Museum. I wouldn't go up the Rockefeller building if you're also going up the ES as its like 30 quid to go up the Rockefeller. Both are very impressive from the ground anyway.
GaelicFox Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 1 hour ago, kingcarr21 said: Hey guys. Im off to New York City tomorrow with the wife for her 30th. We are doing the usual site seeing like Empire state, rockefeller, 9/11, history museum, statue of liberty etc but i wondered if anybody here had been and can remember any hidden gems. Restaurants, shops, photo opportunities etc. Just checked in online and printed boarding passes so getting excited for this now. How I met your mother a US sitcom was written and inspired by a proper Irish bar McGee's in Midtown, Great spot Tiffany's next to trump tower is well worth a visit the 3rd floor is the realistic price jewellery section , that opel green bag with a little trinket will make her day ! the Met Musseum of art is amazing but the new Met Breuer is stunning If your in Brooklyn check out Le Boudoir a stunning speak easy style cocktail bar grand central station find the whispering gallery , it's outside the famous oyster bar it's stunning and the whisper is freaky take the Roosevelt island tram some great scenes and decents enjoy buddy
Turtles Head Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Just been for my 30th. For my birthday we went to Williamsburg - cool area, nice little shops and bars. Maison Premiere in the evening, 1930s New Orleans style oyster and cocktail bar. Loved it. See a show on Broadway. Go to a TKTS booth, there's a few around - we went to the one in Brooklyn, no queue. Got tickets for that night, 50% off, really good seats: we saw Jersey boys, really enjoyed it. Walk over brooklyn bridge. We were awake at 6am so did it then, pretty much empty, perfect for photos. Walked it again a few days later at midday, it was packed. Shopping, I'd recommend Century 21, it's right next to 9/11 memorial. Huge place, really good discounts. Macy's has a sale on too, that's even bigger. Food, I could recommend a lot (we went for 2 weeks and ate out every meal). I'd go to Earls beer and cheese, it's one stop from the Met. Also try Joes Shanghai in Chinatown - dumplings are incredible. Balthazar is really good as well, busy French place. Chelsea market is ok, not as good as some markets over here I think. Borough market in London is full on random food, Chelsea market is more or less the stuff you see all over NYC. The High Line close by is worth a look.
kingcarr21 Posted 13 November 2016 Author Posted 13 November 2016 2 hours ago, Costock_Fox said: I've made a few long posts in the holiday thread mate, might be worth a read. how long are you there for? 4 nights. Can't wait
kingcarr21 Posted 13 November 2016 Author Posted 13 November 2016 2 hours ago, ealingfox said: Chelsea Market is a good place to take the missus. Also The Met Museum. I wouldn't go up the Rockefeller building if you're also going up the ES as its like 30 quid to go up the Rockefeller. Both are very impressive from the ground anyway. I brought the New York City pass so will do both anyway
urban.spaceman Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 If you have the time to spare (at night time) get the F train to Roosevelt Island then walk round the corner the to Tram (cable car) which goes over the East River and through the city. It's quite surreal and beautiful and definitely what I'd consider a hidden gem. From there the subway is only a block or two's walk away or you can carry on walking west a few more blocks where you'll find Central Park - lots of gems there too. (Strawberry Fields is on the other side of the park for one) Grand Central station is beautiful and definitely worth visiting. Empire State building is great but be aware that it's a massive tourist attraction so prepare to spend a lot of money getting in and a lot of time queueing. Instead I'd probably go to the Rockefeller building which has some stunning views of the city including the Empire State building itself. Up to you though; either of them are worth it. If you're still there when City are playing and have the time to spare go to the Legends Bar opposite the Empire State building and watch the game with the New York Foxes. Other places worth seeing - Times Square, Macy's, Flat Iron building, Liberty Island. New York is a huge city and there's so much to see and do - I've been there about 5 times over the last 12 years and there's still loads that I haven't done. Make sure you download the MTA app and definitely sign up to Uber instead of getting yellow cabs.
Webbo Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Sounds brilliant. New York is definitely on my to do list.
RedSoxUK Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Best time i've had in NYC, stay out of the tourist areas - it's not worth it. Go to a place like http://www.fatcatmusic.org/ If you prefer light-hearted, nice beer (cheap beer considering NYC prices) for night life. It's usually filled with more post-uni, just out of college city 20s -30s and above. They play jazz music and have live jazz bands consistently, just check the schedule if you're interested. It's very relaxing, entertaining, and something the workers and dwellers would do.
VLC86 Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Think I mentioned it in another thread but a sunset boat tour around the island is a fantastic way to see the sky line. The one I went on started at Chelsea Pier and turned around after Brooklyn Bridge. Loved it. If you don't do that, Walk over Brooklyn bridge, walk down onto the waterfront. The areas is called Dumbo, stunning views.
Merging Cultures Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Great City. Lots of great suggestions on here! Have fun!
ealingfox Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 2 hours ago, RedSoxUK said: Best time i've had in NYC, stay out of the tourist areas - it's not worth it. Go to a place like http://www.fatcatmusic.org/ If you prefer light-hearted, nice beer (cheap beer considering NYC prices) for night life. It's usually filled with more post-uni, just out of college city 20s -30s and above. They play jazz music and have live jazz bands consistently, just check the schedule if you're interested. It's very relaxing, entertaining, and something the workers and dwellers would do. Quality gaff that. Open til well late as well.
Smudge Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Try the Bel Aire Diner, 21st street in Queens. http://www.belairediner.nyc
stripeyfox Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Have a good trip mate. Make sure the missus enjoys herself. You've had a lot to deal with so may as well let your hair down.
Vacamion Posted 13 November 2016 Posted 13 November 2016 Just got back from a week there. No major political developments during my stay. Walk the highline. It's an oasis of relative calm in the city, and you come out in a really up itself hipster area. Get a subway to the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge and walk over it, preferably early doors before the other tourists turn up in masse. Would recommend massive meat sandwiches at Sarge's Deli and 2nd Ave Deli. If you can stand the sadness, the memorial fountains they placed where the twin towers stood are impressive and moving. Try and get to a rooftop bar at night. If you are a runner, the track around the exterior of Central Park is 6 miles or so and is stunning at this time of year. Enjoy.
foxoffderby Posted 14 November 2016 Posted 14 November 2016 Some good food places in Little Italy. Forget about it
Tommeh Posted 14 November 2016 Posted 14 November 2016 Stumbled across this place trying to escape the crowds of Times square and have been back 3 times since. Comfortably the best Pizza I've ever had and the staff are superb, well worth a visit. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g60763-d2165918-Reviews-Patzeria_Family_Friends-New_York_City_New_York.html Have a great trip.
foxy boxing Posted 14 November 2016 Posted 14 November 2016 new york, neeewwwwww yooooooorrrrrkkkkkkk as sinatra would say?
Durnerz Posted 14 November 2016 Posted 14 November 2016 Lombardi's in Little Italy does some great coal-fire pizza from what I remember, sensible portion sizes too. Soho is a nice calm area for shopping too with good boutique stores.
SemperEadem Posted 14 November 2016 Posted 14 November 2016 Walk the high line, go to Williamsberg in Brooklyn and defo do the rockafella building over the empire state.
boots60 Posted 14 November 2016 Posted 14 November 2016 On 13 November 2016 at 21:17, Smudge said: Try the Bel Aire Diner, 21st street in Queens. http://www.belairediner.nyc This place is the real deal, family run diner with huge choice & enormous portions a quarter of the price of Manhattan eateries. if you visit Queens eat here.
Nick Posted 14 November 2016 Posted 14 November 2016 Book in to Aretsky's restaurant. It's some of the best food I've had in NY and in my top ten restaurants I've ever been to. I didn't go for a pint in the football factory last time I was there and regret it now! If you have an afternoon to kill the skyline walk (I think that's what it's called is a nice bit of air) it's quite funny watching people fawn over flowers and small patches of grass..... but it's a nice walk and you see a bit of the old meat packing district and get an idea of things beyond the main streets.
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