Ugh... anytime someone suggests the Magnolia Bakery I want to hit them. I don't know one person who is actually from NY who has been there in like, 5 years. At least.
If you're into cupcakes, try the Cupcake Cafe @ 9th avenue & 40th st. Awesome cupcakes for the $ (which is to say, less than Magnolia) and you don't have to wait 45 stupid minutes in line.
If you're looking for someplace fun & unique before the show (that is not likely to be way crowded with the bridge & tunnel crew) the Trailer Park Lounge on 23rd & 8th is totally worth checking out. Awesome frozen margaritas- careful of these though, my cousins & I call them "blackout margaritas", or PBR in the tall cans if that's your thing, and tater tots or mac & cheese on the menu. The decor alone is enough for a visit.
That's all.
Try to steer clear of anyone who might suggest checking out the giant graveyard/ hole in the ground known as Ground Zero. Not fun.
"If you're looking for someone to pull you out of that ditch, you're out of luck."
A couple transportation questions for you New Yorkers. (We are country hicks from Southern Illinois).
It looks as if we will be flying into Laguardia. Should we take a cab to the Wingate? or
I looked at the MTA website and it looks like we could take a bus to Line 7 to get to Midtown and then catch 1, 2, or 3 to get to the hotel. I imagine we can walk from a subway station to the hotel. Depending on how much luggage we have this might be a hassle..
Don't get on a bus. Too big a pain in the ass. When I fly into LaGuardia, I always take a cab into the city. It's fairly quick, and won't be extravangant.
Take the subway everywhere else.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
A couple transportation questions for you New Yorkers. (We are country hicks from Southern Illinois).
It looks as if we will be flying into Laguardia. Should we take a cab to the Wingate? or
I looked at the MTA website and it looks like we could take a bus to Line 7 to get to Midtown and then catch 1, 2, or 3 to get to the hotel. I imagine we can walk from a subway station to the hotel. Depending on how much luggage we have this might be a hassle..
Don't get on a bus. Too big a pain in the ass. When I fly into LaGuardia, I always take a cab into the city. It's fairly quick, and won't be extravangant.
anyone know a good club/lounge to hit on the saturday in manhattan. doesnt have to be rock......thx
I'm a big fan of restaurants that turn into clubs, because you don't have to deal with velvet rope. If you're going to be staying in the MSG area, I had a birthday party at Pranna on Madison Avenue and 28th St. The food's pretty good (if a bit overpriced) it's a really nice space and around 10 or 11 it turns into a club. The music was mostly hip hop (Rihanna, Kanye etc..). If you get there around 9:30 to get a few drinks and apps, you'll be in before the crowd makes it there to carve out a space.
Try googling Pranna NYC to see what people say about it, don't just take my word
anyone know a good club/lounge to hit on the saturday in manhattan. doesnt have to be rock......thx
I'm a big fan of restaurants that turn into clubs, because you don't have to deal with velvet rope. If you're going to be staying in the MSG area, I had a birthday party at Pranna on Madison Avenue and 28th St. The food's pretty good (if a bit overpriced) it's a really nice space and around 10 or 11 it turns into a club. The music was mostly hip hop (Rihanna, Kanye etc..). If you get there around 9:30 to get a few drinks and apps, you'll be in before the crowd makes it there to carve out a space.
Try googling Pranna NYC to see what people say about it, don't just take my word
I've been told by many to stay away from Times Square, but I can't go to NYC for the first time and not check it out.
I imagine it'd be better to check out Central Park on a weekday rather than a weekend, eh?
Some great advice in here! Thanks.
do a walk by of times square at night. Central park in may is cool and strawberry fields is right in central park also. That's cool if you like lennon and the beatles.
Thanks! I'll be sure to check out Strawberry Fields.
if it's a nice day, take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. Also if you happen to be in the East Village, there's a really good place called "Nolita House". And if you feel like venturing to Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Brewery is very relaxing and the beer is good.
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Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
if it's a nice day, take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. Also if you happen to be in the East Village, there's a really good place called "Nolita House". And if you feel like venturing to Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Brewery is very relaxing and the beer is good.
oh yes - the bridge!
also, idk how i left this out! :shock:
the guggenheim! spectacular too - and easy to get thru. take the elevator to the top, be awed by frank lloyd wright's architecture....and then just spiral down looking at all the art. bliss!
really should not be missed.
also, thought it mentioned it earlier, but guess it was another NYC thread, i second, or third, the MoMA suggestion. if you at ALL love modern art, tis THE place! also, their photography collection is drool-worthy.
if it's a nice day, take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. Also if you happen to be in the East Village, there's a really good place called "Nolita House". And if you feel like venturing to Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Brewery is very relaxing and the beer is good.
oh yes - the bridge!
also, idk how i left this out! :shock:
the guggenheim! spectacular too - and easy to get thru. take the elevator to the top, be awed by frank lloyd wright's architecture....and then just spiral down looking at all the art. bliss!
really should not be missed.
also, thought it mentioned it earlier, but guess it was another NYC thread, i second, or third, the MoMA suggestion. if you at ALL love modern art, tis THE place! also, their photography collection is drool-worthy.
i may be biased ....but NYC rocks.
also if you like art and don't mind a trip to the tip of upper manhattan, the cloisters are very nice.
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
if it's a nice day, take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. Also if you happen to be in the East Village, there's a really good place called "Nolita House". And if you feel like venturing to Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Brewery is very relaxing and the beer is good.
oh yes - the bridge!
also, idk how i left this out! :shock:
the guggenheim! spectacular too - and easy to get thru. take the elevator to the top, be awed by frank lloyd wright's architecture....and then just spiral down looking at all the art. bliss!
really should not be missed.
also, thought it mentioned it earlier, but guess it was another NYC thread, i second, or third, the MoMA suggestion. if you at ALL love modern art, tis THE place! also, their photography collection is drool-worthy.
i may be biased ....but NYC rocks.
also if you like art and don't mind a trip to the tip of upper manhattan, the cloisters are very nice.
omg...the cloisters!
FANTASTIC!
tho i will say, if one has never been to NYC before and/or has limited time....might be best to save for another visit. one should always come back.
A couple transportation questions for you New Yorkers. (We are country hicks from Southern Illinois).
It looks as if we will be flying into Laguardia. Should we take a cab to the Wingate? or
I looked at the MTA website and it looks like we could take a bus to Line 7 to get to Midtown and then catch 1, 2, or 3 to get to the hotel. I imagine we can walk from a subway station to the hotel. Depending on how much luggage we have this might be a hassle..
Don't get on a bus. Too big a pain in the ass. When I fly into LaGuardia, I always take a cab into the city. It's fairly quick, and won't be extravangant.
Take the subway everywhere else.
it depends on when you land ... i used to fly in for work and it would take over an hour to get to midtown ... last time i flew in and my gf couldn't pick me up ... i took a cab to roosevelt station (boy was the cabbie pissed) and took the train into her school ... $10 cab ride to the metro station and then $2.50 for your subway ride ...
for some craziness that you won't be able to experience anywhere else:
you can make a night out of going to sammy's steak house on the lower east side. old timey jewish food and roumanian steaks. the food is good enough, but its definitely a unique, fun experience. order a bottle of vodka, listen to the kitschy keyboard player, make some new friends. the staff will make you feel involved, you'll have a blast.
also, if you're feeling adventurous..go to brighton beach for a night and eat at one of the russian restaurants ont he boardwalk. the food is ok, but you'll get pissfaced and dance and experience an interesting atmosphere that you really won't find anywhere else.
i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
for some craziness that you won't be able to experience anywhere else:
you can make a night out of going to sammy's steak house on the lower east side. old timey jewish food and roumanian steaks. the food is good enough, but its definitely a unique, fun experience. order a bottle of vodka, listen to the kitschy keyboard player, make some new friends. the staff will make you feel involved, you'll have a blast.
also, if you're feeling adventurous..go to brighton beach for a night and eat at one of the russian restaurants ont he boardwalk. the food is ok, but you'll get pissfaced and dance and experience an interesting atmosphere that you really won't find anywhere else.
Now you're talking!!
To heck with the out of towners, I'm going
for some craziness that you won't be able to experience anywhere else:
you can make a night out of going to sammy's steak house on the lower east side. old timey jewish food and roumanian steaks. the food is good enough, but its definitely a unique, fun experience. order a bottle of vodka, listen to the kitschy keyboard player, make some new friends. the staff will make you feel involved, you'll have a blast.
also, if you're feeling adventurous..go to brighton beach for a night and eat at one of the russian restaurants ont he boardwalk. the food is ok, but you'll get pissfaced and dance and experience an interesting atmosphere that you really won't find anywhere else.
sammys is fun
but bring your lipitor
for beers near the garden-pass on gingerman and stout and go to rattle and hum instead
a block from the empire state building and close to the garden-thats where I will probably be
The only question is whether we will be hitting Blue Smoke for MSG 1 or 2. Probably 2 just before the epic show to end the US Leg of the Tour. Love it when I transition a couple of Blood Oranges right into Release like in '08.
The only question is whether we will be hitting Blue Smoke for MSG 1 or 2. Probably 2 just before the epic show to end the US Leg of the Tour. Love it when I transition a couple of Blood Oranges right into Release like in '08.
The only question is whether we will be hitting Blue Smoke for MSG 1 or 2. Probably 2 just before the epic show to end the US Leg of the Tour. Love it when I transition a couple of Blood Oranges right into Release like in '08.
the are damn good thats for sure
but now the whole pit crew will be there
thanks a lot hurricane :evil: :twisted:
The only question is whether we will be hitting Blue Smoke for MSG 1 or 2. Probably 2 just before the epic show to end the US Leg of the Tour. Love it when I transition a couple of Blood Oranges right into Release like in '08.
the are damn good thats for sure
but now the whole pit crew will be there
thanks a lot hurricane :evil: :twisted:
No worries. The whole crew will be at one of the overpriced and overcrowded bars on 7th Avenue that you pointed them to earlier. Nice work!!
Lots of good suggestions here. Subway/walking is the way to go. Go to mta.info for subway maps looks confusing but very simple. Walking around west village is great to just wander always find something new interesting over there. Highline is a nice walk too. Shake shack in Madison square park 23rd/Madison ave but be prepared to wait on line!!! East village has good laid back restaurants and bars. Artichoke on 14th bet 1 & 2 ave for pizza. Also check out bigonion.com for walking tours around different parts of the city or just for ideas of where to go on your own.
no, you need to take the airtrain to the subway. Get off the airtrain at Howard beach and then you can take the A to 34th street ( or whichever stop is closest to where you are staying)
And if you are feeling for a cupcake and don't want to stand in line at Magnolia's- then you can go to the Buttercup Bake shop on 2nd ave between 51st and 52nd street. It was founded by one of the owners of Magnolia's (if I'm not mistaken). Great cupcakes and banana pudding.
For burgers- there is 5 napkin burger on 9th between 44th and 45th. Shake Shack is good (but I used to work for the Group-and can't eat another one)
If you want to get out of the city- you can go to City Island. Its a bit touristy- but great vibes and the seafood is not to bad.
Just remember to have fun, and you will definitely not see everything on just one trip, so don't rush it. I would suggest just sticking to 4-5 things you want to really see and take your time.
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If you're into cupcakes, try the Cupcake Cafe @ 9th avenue & 40th st. Awesome cupcakes for the $ (which is to say, less than Magnolia) and you don't have to wait 45 stupid minutes in line.
If you're looking for someplace fun & unique before the show (that is not likely to be way crowded with the bridge & tunnel crew) the Trailer Park Lounge on 23rd & 8th is totally worth checking out. Awesome frozen margaritas- careful of these though, my cousins & I call them "blackout margaritas", or PBR in the tall cans if that's your thing, and tater tots or mac & cheese on the menu. The decor alone is enough for a visit.
That's all.
Try to steer clear of anyone who might suggest checking out the giant graveyard/ hole in the ground known as Ground Zero. Not fun.
It says the fare + tip will be about $30 from Laguardia to the Wingate.
This thread is reminding me why I love this city so much!!
Don't get on a bus. Too big a pain in the ass. When I fly into LaGuardia, I always take a cab into the city. It's fairly quick, and won't be extravangant.
Take the subway everywhere else.
for the least they could possibly do
I'm a big fan of restaurants that turn into clubs, because you don't have to deal with velvet rope. If you're going to be staying in the MSG area, I had a birthday party at Pranna on Madison Avenue and 28th St. The food's pretty good (if a bit overpriced) it's a really nice space and around 10 or 11 it turns into a club. The music was mostly hip hop (Rihanna, Kanye etc..). If you get there around 9:30 to get a few drinks and apps, you'll be in before the crowd makes it there to carve out a space.
Try googling Pranna NYC to see what people say about it, don't just take my word
http://prannarestaurant.com/late-night-lounge
thanks!
Does that include tolls and stuff? Also, I heard NY cabbies were horrible for overcharging tourists, which makes me a little nervous.
Thanks! I'll be sure to check out Strawberry Fields.
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
oh yes - the bridge!
also, idk how i left this out! :shock:
the guggenheim! spectacular too - and easy to get thru. take the elevator to the top, be awed by frank lloyd wright's architecture....and then just spiral down looking at all the art. bliss!
really should not be missed.
also, thought it mentioned it earlier, but guess it was another NYC thread, i second, or third, the MoMA suggestion. if you at ALL love modern art, tis THE place! also, their photography collection is drool-worthy.
i may be biased
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
also if you like art and don't mind a trip to the tip of upper manhattan, the cloisters are very nice.
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
omg...the cloisters!
FANTASTIC!
tho i will say, if one has never been to NYC before and/or has limited time....might be best to save for another visit. one should always come back.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
it depends on when you land ... i used to fly in for work and it would take over an hour to get to midtown ... last time i flew in and my gf couldn't pick me up ... i took a cab to roosevelt station (boy was the cabbie pissed) and took the train into her school ... $10 cab ride to the metro station and then $2.50 for your subway ride ...
you can make a night out of going to sammy's steak house on the lower east side. old timey jewish food and roumanian steaks. the food is good enough, but its definitely a unique, fun experience. order a bottle of vodka, listen to the kitschy keyboard player, make some new friends. the staff will make you feel involved, you'll have a blast.
also, if you're feeling adventurous..go to brighton beach for a night and eat at one of the russian restaurants ont he boardwalk. the food is ok, but you'll get pissfaced and dance and experience an interesting atmosphere that you really won't find anywhere else.
To heck with the out of towners, I'm going
but bring your lipitor
for beers near the garden-pass on gingerman and stout and go to rattle and hum instead
a block from the empire state building and close to the garden-thats where I will probably be
the are damn good thats for sure
but now the whole pit crew will be there
thanks a lot hurricane :evil: :twisted:
No worries. The whole crew will be at one of the overpriced and overcrowded bars on 7th Avenue that you pointed them to earlier. Nice work!!
sorry, i'm a so cal car person...this whole train thing is confusing :oops:
http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm
no, you need to take the airtrain to the subway. Get off the airtrain at Howard beach and then you can take the A to 34th street ( or whichever stop is closest to where you are staying)
For burgers- there is 5 napkin burger on 9th between 44th and 45th. Shake Shack is good (but I used to work for the Group-and can't eat another one)
If you want to get out of the city- you can go to City Island. Its a bit touristy- but great vibes and the seafood is not to bad.
Just remember to have fun, and you will definitely not see everything on just one trip, so don't rush it. I would suggest just sticking to 4-5 things you want to really see and take your time.