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So whats good in the big apple!, by victorwilliams on Feb 12, 2011 19:26:30 GMT 1, I'm heading to New York for a week at the end of March and beings all you lot on here have impeccable taste I'm after your suggestions on where to go and what to do. Its my first time visiting NY so any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
I'm heading to New York for a week at the end of March and beings all you lot on here have impeccable taste I'm after your suggestions on where to go and what to do. Its my first time visiting NY so any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
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So whats good in the big apple!, by mungojerry on Feb 12, 2011 19:49:48 GMT 1, go to the top floor of the rockefeller center at night time the view is great!!
And the top of empire state building in the day time!!
Hope you have a great time ya lucky sod
go to the top floor of the rockefeller center at night time the view is great!!
And the top of empire state building in the day time!!
Hope you have a great time ya lucky sod
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So whats good in the big apple!, by solar77 on Feb 12, 2011 20:34:54 GMT 1, Head down to Chelsea for Joshua Liner Gallery's Ian Francis show (open for most of March). While you're there, walk the entire district and check out all the a-list galleries (Gagosian, Pace, Boone, etc). Jonathan LeVine Gallery is also in that area, but I'm not sure what they're showing at the moment.
Also some good galleries on the Lower East Side (Eleven Rivington, Lisa Cooley, etc). Definitely check out the George Condo show at the New Museum in the Bowery.
Head down to Chelsea for Joshua Liner Gallery's Ian Francis show (open for most of March). While you're there, walk the entire district and check out all the a-list galleries (Gagosian, Pace, Boone, etc). Jonathan LeVine Gallery is also in that area, but I'm not sure what they're showing at the moment.
Also some good galleries on the Lower East Side (Eleven Rivington, Lisa Cooley, etc). Definitely check out the George Condo show at the New Museum in the Bowery.
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So whats good in the big apple!, by victorwilliams on Feb 12, 2011 21:42:36 GMT 1, Brilliant cheers so far, I'm staying in Chelsea so thats all good. Also looking for bars and restaurants!
Brilliant cheers so far, I'm staying in Chelsea so thats all good. Also looking for bars and restaurants!
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So whats good in the big apple!, by victorwilliams on Feb 19, 2011 16:01:22 GMT 1, Thanks a lot everyone. if anyone else has got anything to offer don't be shy.
Also looking for less touristy things so if any locals get on here give me a shout! 
Thanks a lot everyone. if anyone else has got anything to offer don't be shy. Also looking for less touristy things so if any locals get on here give me a shout! |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by alistairkhalil on Feb 19, 2011 16:05:43 GMT 1, Brooklynite Gallery for sureeeeeee!
Brooklynite Gallery for sureeeeeee!
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So whats good in the big apple!, by victorwilliams on Mar 15, 2011 22:32:25 GMT 1, Just one week until I head off, just trying to book a nice restaurant for my girlfriends birthday. Somewhere a little swanky but not completely crazy! Any ideas? 
Just one week until I head off, just trying to book a nice restaurant for my girlfriends birthday. Somewhere a little swanky but not completely crazy! Any ideas? |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by 13loco on Mar 15, 2011 22:43:27 GMT 1, Freeman's without a doubt.
www.freemansrestaurant.com/
Enjoy it
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So whats good in the big apple!, by victorwilliams on Mar 15, 2011 23:45:58 GMT 1, we have looked at that restaurant, only problem we had is that its non reservation would we have a problem getting a table for two?
we have looked at that restaurant, only problem we had is that its non reservation would we have a problem getting a table for two?
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So whats good in the big apple!, by ilmambo on Mar 16, 2011 0:01:08 GMT 1, I've been on holiday in NY few years ago so my adive will be very tourist-like, but I think that this restaurant is indeed very cool and unique.
www.theviewny.com/
I've been on holiday in NY few years ago so my adive will be very tourist-like, but I think that this restaurant is indeed very cool and unique. www.theviewny.com/ |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by boaty on Mar 16, 2011 0:09:21 GMT 1, Just one week until I head off, just trying to book a nice restaurant for my girlfriends birthday. Somewhere a little swanky but not completely crazy! Any ideas?
no shortage of nice restaurants in NYC, but personal favorites which may fit your req...
check out The Standard Grill in the Meatpacking District - good atmosphere - you can also have drinks at the top of the Standard Hotel (would be lucky if they have live jazz playing that evening...) - I go there often and have never been disappointed...
for a great breakfast, particularly if you're around on the weekend...highly recommend the Clinton Street Bakery...
I'm a foodie, so could go on forever...
Just one week until I head off, just trying to book a nice restaurant for my girlfriends birthday. Somewhere a little swanky but not completely crazy! Any ideas? no shortage of nice restaurants in NYC, but personal favorites which may fit your req... check out The Standard Grill in the Meatpacking District - good atmosphere - you can also have drinks at the top of the Standard Hotel (would be lucky if they have live jazz playing that evening...) - I go there often and have never been disappointed... for a great breakfast, particularly if you're around on the weekend...highly recommend the Clinton Street Bakery... I'm a foodie, so could go on forever... |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by boaty on Mar 16, 2011 0:28:26 GMT 1, one more...check out the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal(don't need to get oysters, tho)...I used to swing by there alone for lunch often and "people watch" ;D
Bryant Park is a wonderful spot to visit as you do the Times Square, Rockefeller Center, 5th Ave etc. route (gotta cover these as a 1st timer in NYC...)
one more...check out the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal(don't need to get oysters, tho)...I used to swing by there alone for lunch often and "people watch" ;D
Bryant Park is a wonderful spot to visit as you do the Times Square, Rockefeller Center, 5th Ave etc. route (gotta cover these as a 1st timer in NYC...)
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So whats good in the big apple!, by bullet on Mar 16, 2011 0:35:55 GMT 1, one more...check out the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal(don't need to get oysters, tho)...I used to swing by there alone for lunch often and "people watch" ;D Bryant Park is a wonderful spot to visit as you do the Times Square, Rockefeller Center, 5th Ave etc. route (gotta cover these as a 1st timer in NYC...)
one more...check out the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal(don't need to get oysters, tho)...I used to swing by there alone for lunch often and "people watch" ;D Bryant Park is a wonderful spot to visit as you do the Times Square, Rockefeller Center, 5th Ave etc. route (gotta cover these as a 1st timer in NYC...) |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by dasium on Mar 16, 2011 0:36:44 GMT 1, if your into music check out the 'Bowery Presents' they book for a couple of real good venues, Mercury lounge etc www.bowerypresents.com/fullcalendar often able to catch decent bands trying to break in the states....
if your into music check out the 'Bowery Presents' they book for a couple of real good venues, Mercury lounge etc www.bowerypresents.com/fullcalendar often able to catch decent bands trying to break in the states.... |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by boaty on Mar 16, 2011 0:42:47 GMT 1, one more...check out the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal(don't need to get oysters, tho)...I used to swing by there alone for lunch often and "people watch" ;D Bryant Park is a wonderful spot to visit as you do the Times Square, Rockefeller Center, 5th Ave etc. route (gotta cover these as a 1st timer in NYC...)
brilliant!
one more...check out the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal(don't need to get oysters, tho)...I used to swing by there alone for lunch often and "people watch" ;D Bryant Park is a wonderful spot to visit as you do the Times Square, Rockefeller Center, 5th Ave etc. route (gotta cover these as a 1st timer in NYC...) brilliant! |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by Wearology on Mar 16, 2011 3:54:56 GMT 1,
Deli
- second avenue Deli
- katz' deli
- sammies
Romantic
- pio poi
- one if by land
Steak
- old homestead
- smith and wolensky's
Brunch
- good eats
- isabella's
- sarabeth's
Italian
Carmine's
Desert
Ferrara's
Serendipity's
Juniors cheesecake
Crumbs
Deli
- second avenue Deli
- katz' deli
- sammies
Romantic
- pio poi
- one if by land
Steak
- old homestead
- smith and wolensky's
Brunch
- good eats
- isabella's
- sarabeth's
Italian
Carmine's
Desert
Ferrara's
Serendipity's
Juniors cheesecake
Crumbs
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So whats good in the big apple!, by Deleted on Mar 16, 2011 4:05:43 GMT 1, I'd recommend the New York Timeout guide
I'd recommend the New York Timeout guide
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So whats good in the big apple!, by hal9001 on Mar 16, 2011 5:25:21 GMT 1, Deli - second avenue Deli - katz' deli - sammies Romantic - pio poi - one if by land Steak - old homestead - smith and wolensky's Brunch - good eats - isabella's - sarabeth's Italian Carmine's Desert Ferrara's Serendipity's Juniors cheesecake Crumbs
Thanks for listing everything a tourist would go to for an average meal at a jacked up price (Juniors is a must hit Katzs and Second ave deli are also great picks), everything else is what two years ago at least? Like what you can't get a smith and wolensky's steak at any of their 9 other locations throughout the US?
Deli - second avenue Deli - katz' deli - sammies Romantic - pio poi - one if by land Steak - old homestead - smith and wolensky's Brunch - good eats - isabella's - sarabeth's Italian Carmine's Desert Ferrara's Serendipity's Juniors cheesecake Crumbs Thanks for listing everything a tourist would go to for an average meal at a jacked up price (Juniors is a must hit Katzs and Second ave deli are also great picks), everything else is what two years ago at least? Like what you can't get a smith and wolensky's steak at any of their 9 other locations throughout the US? |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by naughtyshorty on Mar 16, 2011 6:15:27 GMT 1, i dont know what a smith and wolensky steak is - should i feel stupid?
i dont know what a smith and wolensky steak is - should i feel stupid?
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So whats good in the big apple!, by hal9001 on Mar 16, 2011 7:09:53 GMT 1, i dont know what a smith and wolensky steak is - should i feel stupid?
No, not at all. Large chains like this will cause all restaurants to become taco bell ala "Demolition Man" try to patronize independent joints with fresh local products and we will all be better off when it comes to the quality of our establishments. Lets not get into the whole tesco argument again though ;D .
Just note that there are a lot of new restaurants with young hot talent in the kitchen, and if you go a bit out of your way by reading food blogs just like you read this art board then you will be supporting innovators and not 75 year old men who stopped caring about quality 10 years ago.
REFUSE TO MILK THE CASH COWS! Find a new spot! Im not trying to say that going to the same place your parents went to is wrong, far from it, go there when they pick up the check! When our generation goes out I wish they would try the new and exciting and not the old and stuffy!
i dont know what a smith and wolensky steak is - should i feel stupid? No, not at all. Large chains like this will cause all restaurants to become taco bell ala "Demolition Man" try to patronize independent joints with fresh local products and we will all be better off when it comes to the quality of our establishments. Lets not get into the whole tesco argument again though ;D . Just note that there are a lot of new restaurants with young hot talent in the kitchen, and if you go a bit out of your way by reading food blogs just like you read this art board then you will be supporting innovators and not 75 year old men who stopped caring about quality 10 years ago. REFUSE TO MILK THE CASH COWS! Find a new spot! Im not trying to say that going to the same place your parents went to is wrong, far from it, go there when they pick up the check! When our generation goes out I wish they would try the new and exciting and not the old and stuffy! |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by robinprint on Mar 16, 2011 8:29:46 GMT 1, 5 points, Empire Diner, MOMA, Basketball at Madison Squre Gardens, and the Brooklyn Bridge as the sun comes up usually around 7.00.a.m.
5 points, Empire Diner, MOMA, Basketball at Madison Squre Gardens, and the Brooklyn Bridge as the sun comes up usually around 7.00.a.m.
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So whats good in the big apple!, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Mar 16, 2011 10:32:47 GMT 1, When the misses went to Centuary21 shopping, i spent a few hours trainer shopping  if you happen to come across a 'corduroy pair of addidas adi speed' can you bring me back a UK size 11, mine are worn out...
When the misses went to Centuary21 shopping, i spent a few hours trainer shopping if you happen to come across a 'corduroy pair of addidas adi speed' can you bring me back a UK size 11, mine are worn out... |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by victorwilliams on Mar 16, 2011 11:03:18 GMT 1, i dont know what a smith and wolensky steak is - should i feel stupid? No, not at all. Large chains like this will cause all restaurants to become taco bell ala "Demolition Man" try to patronize independent joints with fresh local products and we will all be better off when it comes to the quality of our establishments. Lets not get into the whole tesco argument again though ;D . Just note that there are a lot of new restaurants with young hot talent in the kitchen, and if you go a bit out of your way by reading food blogs just like you read this art board then you will be supporting innovators and not 75 year old men who stopped caring about quality 10 years ago. REFUSE TO MILK THE CASH COWS! Find a new spot! Im not trying to say that going to the same place your parents went to is wrong, far from it, go there when they pick up the check! When our generation goes out I wish they would try the new and exciting and not the old and stuffy!
Thanks everyone for their input really nice. hal9001 you seem to be knocking on the same door as me but can you throw a few suggestions in the hat, I haven't got time to look through food blogs!
i dont know what a smith and wolensky steak is - should i feel stupid? No, not at all. Large chains like this will cause all restaurants to become taco bell ala "Demolition Man" try to patronize independent joints with fresh local products and we will all be better off when it comes to the quality of our establishments. Lets not get into the whole tesco argument again though ;D . Just note that there are a lot of new restaurants with young hot talent in the kitchen, and if you go a bit out of your way by reading food blogs just like you read this art board then you will be supporting innovators and not 75 year old men who stopped caring about quality 10 years ago. REFUSE TO MILK THE CASH COWS! Find a new spot! Im not trying to say that going to the same place your parents went to is wrong, far from it, go there when they pick up the check! When our generation goes out I wish they would try the new and exciting and not the old and stuffy! Thanks everyone for their input really nice. hal9001 you seem to be knocking on the same door as me but can you throw a few suggestions in the hat, I haven't got time to look through food blogs! |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by boaty on Mar 16, 2011 16:02:23 GMT 1, i dont know what a smith and wolensky steak is - should i feel stupid? No, not at all. Large chains like this will cause all restaurants to become taco bell ala "Demolition Man" try to patronize independent joints with fresh local products and we will all be better off when it comes to the quality of our establishments. Lets not get into the whole tesco argument again though ;D . Just note that there are a lot of new restaurants with young hot talent in the kitchen, and if you go a bit out of your way by reading food blogs just like you read this art board then you will be supporting innovators and not 75 year old men who stopped caring about quality 10 years ago. REFUSE TO MILK THE CASH COWS! Find a new spot! Im not trying to say that going to the same place your parents went to is wrong, far from it, go there when they pick up the check! When our generation goes out I wish they would try the new and exciting and not the old and stuffy!
being a die hard foodie and all, enjoy trying out the new spots all the time...but, continuing to support some of the tried and true, reputable and established restaurants is also a good thing if the quality has not diminished...
must remember, most of these established restaurants started out small too - they were just very successful (unlike most restaurant start ups)...can't just stop supporting them because they were successful and been around for more than a minute...me opinion is all...
i dont know what a smith and wolensky steak is - should i feel stupid? No, not at all. Large chains like this will cause all restaurants to become taco bell ala "Demolition Man" try to patronize independent joints with fresh local products and we will all be better off when it comes to the quality of our establishments. Lets not get into the whole tesco argument again though ;D . Just note that there are a lot of new restaurants with young hot talent in the kitchen, and if you go a bit out of your way by reading food blogs just like you read this art board then you will be supporting innovators and not 75 year old men who stopped caring about quality 10 years ago. REFUSE TO MILK THE CASH COWS! Find a new spot! Im not trying to say that going to the same place your parents went to is wrong, far from it, go there when they pick up the check! When our generation goes out I wish they would try the new and exciting and not the old and stuffy! being a die hard foodie and all, enjoy trying out the new spots all the time...but, continuing to support some of the tried and true, reputable and established restaurants is also a good thing if the quality has not diminished... must remember, most of these established restaurants started out small too - they were just very successful (unlike most restaurant start ups)...can't just stop supporting them because they were successful and been around for more than a minute...me opinion is all... |
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So whats good in the big apple!, by victorwilliams on Mar 21, 2011 15:24:58 GMT 1, Just want to say thanks alot to everyone for their suggestions, last chace to throw any last minute ideas into the hat.
Just want to say thanks alot to everyone for their suggestions, last chace to throw any last minute ideas into the hat.
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So whats good in the big apple!, by alliswell on Mar 21, 2011 17:40:01 GMT 1, I say dont miss "Fette Sau" in Brooklyn
Best BBQ and good beers
Busy but you will thank me later
Nice Dolk peice on the corner near there as well but the food is what you will be raving about
I say dont miss "Fette Sau" in Brooklyn
Best BBQ and good beers
Busy but you will thank me later
Nice Dolk peice on the corner near there as well but the food is what you will be raving about
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So whats good in the big apple!, by boaty on Mar 21, 2011 22:38:09 GMT 1, I say dont miss "Fette Sau" in Brooklyn Best BBQ and good beers Busy but you will thank me later Nice Dolk peice on the corner near there as well but the food is what you will be raving about
nice williamsburg mention - people swear by this place!...I don't eat the types of meat they are famous for, but have gone with family and friends who were darn near licking their plates...
I say dont miss "Fette Sau" in Brooklyn Best BBQ and good beers Busy but you will thank me later Nice Dolk peice on the corner near there as well but the food is what you will be raving about nice williamsburg mention - people swear by this place!...I don't eat the types of meat they are famous for, but have gone with family and friends who were darn near licking their plates... |
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if you happen to come across a 'corduroy pair of addidas adi speed' can you bring me back a UK size 11, mine are worn out...
