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[Nick Vermeil]

Since this is the FFA, I know several of you must be very familiar with the Hamptons. Wife and I are going to spend 3 days out that way this weekend. The house is actually in Hampton Bays. Does anyone have restaurant, bar, beach location recommendations? Obviously we won't be do a lot of swimming, but a beach that is good for it would be preferred.

bump for the morning crowd.

You're in Hampton Bays which is pretty much West Hampton aka Worst Hampton . I can give you recommendations to places in East Hampton, Montauk and Sag Harbor but those are roughly a 30-60 minute drive for you. Really beautiful towns though and worth the commute. Have fun! It's nice to be out there when the weather is still accommodating post Labor Day - not as much of a scene and very relaxed.

Recommend away. We will be sleeping in Hampton Bays but traveling around most of the time.

 

[jamny]

Got to spend the whole weekend working a gig at the Park Avenue Armory for Travel and Leisure magazine. What a cool building. Amazing architecture and really interesting history. Took a lot of pics if anyone is interested.

flickr

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Got to spend the whole weekend working a gig at the Park Avenue Armory for Travel and Leisure magazine. What a cool building. Amazing architecture and really interesting history. Took a lot of pics if anyone is interested.

flickr

Don't have permission to view picsYeah, that place is pretty cool...We do a couple of events a year there (including an antique & art show coming up this weekend)

In high school we used to have track & field events in the Drill Hall

I love to walk around and look at the pictures and read the history

The Armory was built by New York State’s prestigious Seventh Regiment of the National Guard, the first volunteer militia to respond to President Lincoln’s call for troops in 1861. Members of what was known as the “Silk Stocking” Regiment included New York’s most prominent Gilded Age Families including the Vanderbilts, Van Rensselaers, Roosevelts, Stewarts, Livingstons and Harrimans. Built as both a military facility and a social club, the reception rooms on the first floor and the Company Rooms on the second floor were designed by the most prominent designers and artists of the day including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Stanford White, Herter Brothers and Pottier & Stymus. The Armory’s 55,000 square foot drill hall, reminiscent of the original Grand Central Depot and the great train sheds of Europe, remains one of the largest unobstructed spaces of its kind in New York. A marvel of engineering in its time, it was designed by Regiment veteran and architect Charles W. Clinton, later a partner of Clinton & Russell, architects of the Apthorp Apartments and the famed, now demolished, Astor Hotel.

 

[jamny]

Got to spend the whole weekend working a gig at the Park Avenue Armory for Travel and Leisure magazine. What a cool building. Amazing architecture and really interesting history. Took a lot of pics if anyone is interested.

flickr

Don't have permission to view picsYeah, that place is pretty cool...We do a couple of events a year there (including an antique & art show coming up this weekend)

In high school we used to have track & field events in the Drill Hall

I love to walk around and look at the pictures and read the history

The Armory was built by New York State’s prestigious Seventh Regiment of the National Guard, the first volunteer militia to respond to President Lincoln’s call for troops in 1861. Members of what was known as the “Silk Stocking” Regiment included New York’s most prominent Gilded Age Families including the Vanderbilts, Van Rensselaers, Roosevelts, Stewarts, Livingstons and Harrimans. Built as both a military facility and a social club, the reception rooms on the first floor and the Company Rooms on the second floor were designed by the most prominent designers and artists of the day including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Stanford White, Herter Brothers and Pottier & Stymus. The Armory’s 55,000 square foot drill hall, reminiscent of the original Grand Central Depot and the great train sheds of Europe, remains one of the largest unobstructed spaces of its kind in New York. A marvel of engineering in its time, it was designed by Regiment veteran and architect Charles W. Clinton, later a partner of Clinton & Russell, architects of the Apthorp Apartments and the famed, now demolished, Astor Hotel.

Hmm, I have it set to "public" viewing, but yeah, walking around all the rooms was really fun. Douglas MacArthur and Louis Armstrong both had their casket viewing after their deaths. Really like stepping back in time but they could put some money into the place for some needed repairs.eta: fixed the link...I hope.

 

[jamny]

Some cool color photography of New York in the 1940's

The guys whole collection can be found here.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Some cool color photography of New York in the 1940's

The guys whole collection can be found here.

I'm pretty sure they haven't dusted in McSorley's since that first photo was taken.

 

[El Floppo]

Some cool color photography of New York in the 1940's

The guys whole collection can be found here.

I'm pretty sure they haven't dusted in McSorley's since that first photo was taken.

or mopped

 

[jamny]

I know there's a bunch of BBQ fans here so thought I'd mention going out to Neely's BBQ Parlor on 62nd and 1st. (used to be Merchants). Not bad, they're going for a higher end clientele so it's a bit more pricey than most. I had the Rib Sampler. The baby backs were really good but the Memphis Ribs were a bit tough. My wife's brisket was really good and the sides were good too. The owners are apparently from Memphis and had some cooking/reality show. Only opened in July and was very crowded.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Where do you New Yorkers who rent get your renter's insurance?

 

[Redwes25]

Where do you New Yorkers who rent get your renter's insurance?

When I was renting I got it from Allstate who also had my car insurance. Usually a discount if you use them for multiple things.

 

[El Floppo]

Where do you New Yorkers who rent get your renter's insurance?

chubb

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Where do you New Yorkers who rent get your renter's insurance?

chubb

Sure, the topic is exciting. But seriously. Where do you get your insurance?

 

[Redwes25]

Where do you New Yorkers who rent get your renter's insurance?

chubb

Sure, the topic is exciting. But seriously. Where do you get your insurance?

Chubb is an insurance company - http://www.chubb.com/

 

[Major]

Where do you New Yorkers who rent get your renter's insurance?

chubb

Sure, the topic is exciting. But seriously

. Where do you get your insurance?

 

[Major]

Since this is the FFA, I know several of you must be very familiar with the Hamptons. Wife and I are going to spend 3 days out that way this weekend. The house is actually in Hampton Bays. Does anyone have restaurant, bar, beach location recommendations? Obviously we won't be do a lot of swimming, but a beach that is good for it would be preferred.

bump for the morning crowd.

You're in Hampton Bays which is pretty much West Hampton aka Worst Hampton . I can give you recommendations to places in East Hampton, Montauk and Sag Harbor but those are roughly a 30-60 minute drive for you. Really beautiful towns though and worth the commute. Have fun! It's nice to be out there when the weather is still accommodating post Labor Day - not as much of a scene and very relaxed.

Recommend away. We will be sleeping in Hampton Bays but traveling around most of the time.

Sorry I missed this. How was the trip?

 

[urbanhack]

Was back in NYC last weekend. My lady and I bought plane tickets and a hotel in advance of the Radiohead tickets being released. We didn't end up getting tickets, but we got to spend 3 full days and 2 nights. It was great to be back....I really forgot how much I miss NYC. I tried not to re-trace too many footsteps that I did with my ex. So we spent a lot of time in Hell's Kitchen, a place I never really hit when I was there a few years ago.

 

[El Floppo]

Where do you New Yorkers who rent get your renter's insurance?

chubb

Sure, the topic is exciting. But seriously

. Where do you get your insurance?

 

[Nick Vermeil]

So I finally got to eat at The Dutch last Friday. This is a great meal. I highly recommend checking it out. We got an early reservation at 6 before a show but they don't take reservations past that. When we left at about 7:15 we asked how long the wait would be if we walked in right then. She said 45 minutes which isn't bad considering they have a nice roomy bar.

BBQ Shrimp with bacon and fried egg? Yes please.

 

[El Floppo]

So I finally got to eat at The Dutch last Friday. This is a great meal. I highly recommend checking it out. We got an early reservation at 6 before a show but they don't take reservations past that. When we left at about 7:15 we asked how long the wait would be if we walked in right then. She said 45 minutes which isn't bad considering they have a nice roomy bar.

BBQ Shrimp with bacon and fried egg? Yes please.

We were just talking about The Dutch today. And then we ordered in and put the kids to sleep and watched crappy TV.Speaking of... when's your life over wife due?

 

[El Floppo]

and my god... nicer weather?

 

[Donsmith753]

Heading to New York for 5 days and 4 nights over Christmas (arrive 22nd, staying at the W (on Lexington). So far we've booked to see Wicked and to go to the Capital Grill on the 26th, just looking for some other suggestions of things to do/places to eat. We both like pretty much all foods, and budget isn't really an issue.

Last time we visited ( summer 2009) we tried a few different restaurants and really enjoyed the Gramercy Tavern and Tao , although they are very different to each other. We're going to Dizzy's Jazz club on Christmas Eve for the late night show and were also going to try Employees Only on the back of reading about it in this thread.

Looking for recommendations for a few nice restaurants, a couple of brunch places and any decent bar suggestions. I'd like to find somewhere that'll be good to watch the Jets/Giants game on Christmas Eve and somewhere to eat on Christmas Day (I realise quality/options will be lower). My wife wants somewhere with christmas music and a warm atmosphere, which I don't imagine we'll find in the top restaurants?

Having read through this thread and tripadvisor, there are so many good places to choose from but a mix of lower and higher end suggestions for restaurants would be good.

Would like to stay away from super touristy places as we did all that on our last visit, so maybe want to try some neighbourhood type places this time.

 

[Donsmith753]

Heading to New York for 5 days and 4 nights over Christmas (arrive 22nd, staying at the W (on Lexington). So far we've booked to see Wicked and to go to the Capital Grill on the 26th, just looking for some other suggestions of things to do/places to eat. We both like pretty much all foods, and budget isn't really an issue. Last time we visited ( summer 2009) we tried a few different restaurants and really enjoyed the Gramercy Tavern and Tao , although they are very different to each other. We're going to Dizzy's Jazz club on Christmas Eve for the late night show and were also going to try Employees Only on the back of reading about it in this thread.Looking for recommendations for a few nice restaurants, a couple of brunch places and any decent bar suggestions. I'd like to find somewhere that'll be good to watch the Jets/Giants game on Christmas Eve and somewhere to eat on Christmas Day (I realise quality/options will be lower). My wife wants somewhere with christmas music and a warm atmosphere, which I don't imagine we'll find in the top restaurants?Having read through this thread and tripadvisor, there are so many good places to choose from but a mix of lower and higher end suggestions for restaurants would be good.Would like to stay away from super touristy places as we did all that on our last visit, so maybe want to try some neighbourhood type places this time.

bump for the morning crowd.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

So I finally got to eat at The Dutch last Friday. This is a great meal. I highly recommend checking it out. We got an early reservation at 6 before a show but they don't take reservations past that. When we left at about 7:15 we asked how long the wait would be if we walked in right then. She said 45 minutes which isn't bad considering they have a nice roomy bar.

BBQ Shrimp with bacon and fried egg? Yes please.

We were just talking about The Dutch today. And then we ordered in and put the kids to sleep and watched crappy TV.Speaking of... when's your life over wife due?

December 21st!

 

[Eephus]

Heading to New York for 5 days and 4 nights over Christmas (arrive 22nd, staying at the W (on Lexington). So far we've booked to see Wicked and to go to the Capital Grill on the 26th, just looking for some other suggestions of things to do/places to eat. We both like pretty much all foods, and budget isn't really an issue. Last time we visited ( summer 2009) we tried a few different restaurants and really enjoyed the Gramercy Tavern and Tao , although they are very different to each other. We're going to Dizzy's Jazz club on Christmas Eve for the late night show and were also going to try Employees Only on the back of reading about it in this thread.Looking for recommendations for a few nice restaurants, a couple of brunch places and any decent bar suggestions. I'd like to find somewhere that'll be good to watch the Jets/Giants game on Christmas Eve and somewhere to eat on Christmas Day (I realise quality/options will be lower). My wife wants somewhere with christmas music and a warm atmosphere, which I don't imagine we'll find in the top restaurants?Having read through this thread and tripadvisor, there are so many good places to choose from but a mix of lower and higher end suggestions for restaurants would be good.Would like to stay away from super touristy places as we did all that on our last visit, so maybe want to try some neighbourhood type places this time.

bump for the morning crowd.

You're right near Ess-a-Bagel for a quick breakfast

 

[Donsmith753]

Heading to New York for 5 days and 4 nights over Christmas (arrive 22nd, staying at the W (on Lexington). So far we've booked to see Wicked and to go to the Capital Grill on the 26th, just looking for some other suggestions of things to do/places to eat. We both like pretty much all foods, and budget isn't really an issue. Last time we visited ( summer 2009) we tried a few different restaurants and really enjoyed the Gramercy Tavern and Tao , although they are very different to each other. We're going to Dizzy's Jazz club on Christmas Eve for the late night show and were also going to try Employees Only on the back of reading about it in this thread.Looking for recommendations for a few nice restaurants, a couple of brunch places and any decent bar suggestions. I'd like to find somewhere that'll be good to watch the Jets/Giants game on Christmas Eve and somewhere to eat on Christmas Day (I realise quality/options will be lower). My wife wants somewhere with christmas music and a warm atmosphere, which I don't imagine we'll find in the top restaurants?Having read through this thread and tripadvisor, there are so many good places to choose from but a mix of lower and higher end suggestions for restaurants would be good.Would like to stay away from super touristy places as we did all that on our last visit, so maybe want to try some neighbourhood type places this time.

Any more thoughts on this?

 

[BobbyLayne]

Went to the Park Slope Food Co-op for the first time this weekend to pickup Thanksgiving provisions ($80 bird and a bunch of deserts). HFS I was blown away. Phenomenal quality, better produce than Fairway, more varieties of organic than Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Prices were hit or miss - sometimes quite low, sometimes about right or a tad high.

Went as the guest of some friends who live here in Midtown and schlep over to do their work shifts and shop there a few times a month. Def thinking about joining.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Heading to New York for 5 days and 4 nights over Christmas (arrive 22nd, staying at the W (on Lexington). So far we've booked to see Wicked and to go to the Capital Grill on the 26th, just looking for some other suggestions of things to do/places to eat. We both like pretty much all foods, and budget isn't really an issue.

Last time we visited ( summer 2009) we tried a few different restaurants and really enjoyed the Gramercy Tavern and Tao , although they are very different to each other. We're going to Dizzy's Jazz club on Christmas Eve for the late night show and were also going to try Employees Only on the back of reading about it in this thread.

Looking for recommendations for a few nice restaurants, a couple of brunch places and any decent bar suggestions. I'd like to find somewhere that'll be good to watch the Jets/Giants game on Christmas Eve and somewhere to eat on Christmas Day (I realise quality/options will be lower). My wife wants somewhere with christmas music and a warm atmosphere, which I don't imagine we'll find in the top restaurants?

Having read through this thread and tripadvisor, there are so many good places to choose from but a mix of lower and higher end suggestions for restaurants would be good.

Would like to stay away from super touristy places as we did all that on our last visit, so maybe want to try some neighbourhood type places this time.

Any more thoughts on this?

Jake's DilemmaDizzy's is around 65thish in the new building? Or is it still at JALC in the Time Warner? Either way, it's a quick jaunt straight down from 80th/Amsterdam. Bit of a dive bar, bit of a frat house, but whatevs, it's fun. Foosball, darts, great drink special, decent bar food. It is what it is - zero attitude, great place to watch sports.

Hibernia (50th/9th Ave) is another great place to watch a game, but I usually only recommend that to Stillers fans (nothing but black & gold every Sunday). AFAIK, not a lot around Lincoln Center where you are going to the late night show.

Christmas Dinner...tough call here, never been stuck in town looking for a place. If you had asked me 10-12 years ago I would have said Shun Lee Palace because that's what all the Hebrews do on Christmas (that or order in Chinese). But things have changed - lot more places are open and have traditional holiday menus. No specific suggestions but I bet you will be pleasantly surprised at your options.

 

[El Floppo]

Hey guys- looking for a new/nice/trendy/romantic spot to take the missus for our night-we-met-but-not-day-we-got-married anniversary. taking advantage of grandma in town for this one...Also- I really want to get her U2 tickets for Meadowlands- great seats near the stage (not GA)- as a way to go for the whole baby thing present. Help! Stubhub is showing crazy prices- am I SOL?

Ok... doing this again, but for our "real" anniversary next monday. (eta: not the U2 or grandma part)Maybe The Dutch, but I don't think she'll like the menu (don't ask... and don't get me started on that). Brushstroke? IIRC, that has a tasting-menu only, which probably also won't fly for her. She only eats fish and foul (no red meat, except for... you know... ... no- not that- we're married for chrissakes... I'm talking about bacon.) and she doesn't like spicy foods. IHOP on 14th St? I'm drawing blanks once again.

 

[Eephus]

Hey guys- looking for a new/nice/trendy/romantic spot to take the missus for our night-we-met-but-not-day-we-got-married anniversary. taking advantage of grandma in town for this one...Also- I really want to get her U2 tickets for Meadowlands- great seats near the stage (not GA)- as a way to go for the whole baby thing present. Help! Stubhub is showing crazy prices- am I SOL?

Ok... doing this again, but for our "real" anniversary next monday. (eta: not the U2 or grandma part)Maybe The Dutch, but I don't think she'll like the menu (don't ask... and don't get me started on that). Brushstroke? IIRC, that has a tasting-menu only, which probably also won't fly for her. She only eats fish and foul (no red meat, except for... you know... ... no- not that- we're married for chrissakes... I'm talking about bacon.) and she doesn't like spicy foods. IHOP on 14th St? I'm drawing blanks once again.

Tasting menus usually aren't good for picky eaters or people with restricted diets.

 

[jamny]

Finally got a chance to check out Dinosaur BBQ. Easily the best BBQ I've had in the city, and I've tried most of them. We went on Friday afternoon and it was fairly busy. What's the parking like around there at night?

Will definitely be going back.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Finally got a chance to check out Dinosaur BBQ. Easily the best BBQ I've had in the city, and I've tried most of them. We went on Friday afternoon and it was fairly busy. What's the parking like around there at night? Will definitely be going back.

Easily my favorite in nyc

 

[money.never.sleeps]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC

love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat?? Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists: * Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

 

[dparker713]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat?? Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists: * Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

The main difference? The consumers know better, so the best places survive.

 

[PinkydaPimp]

IMO Hill country is the best BBQ in the city. their Brisket is better than i have had in lockhart texas!

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

IMO Hill country is the best BBQ in the city. their Brisket is better than i have had in lockhart texas!

Yep love their brisket.

 

[PinkydaPimp]

anyone in here been to LowCountry?

went last night and the food was pretty good! and they have some tasty bourbons! We did a boubon pairing with each course.

 

[PinkydaPimp]

IMO Hill country is the best BBQ in the city. their Brisket is better than i have had in lockhart texas!

Yep love their brisket.

THier jalepeno cheese sausage is also amazing. they fly it in from Kreuz market.

 

[El Floppo]

So I finally got to eat at The Dutch last Friday. This is a great meal. I highly recommend checking it out. We got an early reservation at 6 before a show but they don't take reservations past that. When we left at about 7:15 we asked how long the wait would be if we walked in right then. She said 45 minutes which isn't bad considering they have a nice roomy bar.

BBQ Shrimp with bacon and fried egg? Yes please.

We were just talking about The Dutch today. And then we ordered in and put the kids to sleep and watched crappy TV.Speaking of... when's your life over wife due?

December 21st!

pm sent, senor.

 

[Koya]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat?? Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists: * Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

NY does a lot of things better than anyone in the world - or at least amongst the best.BBQ is not one of them. Dino is good, but its nothing compared to any number of options down south. Just as you can't really get true NY pizza or bagels elsewhere, great BBQ is not to be found in NYC, sorry. I wish it were otherwise. But reality is meh BBQ at best as compared with what you can get down south.

 

[Major]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat?? Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists: * Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

NY does a lot of things better than anyone in the world - or at least amongst the best.BBQ is not one of them. Dino is good, but its nothing compared to any number of options down south. Just as you can't really get true NY pizza or bagels elsewhere, great BBQ is not to be found in NYC, sorry. I wish it were otherwise. But reality is meh BBQ at best as compared with what you can get down south.

it's like people telling me about great Mexican food in NYC. It just doesn't exist. There are some decent spots to get my fix but most fail.

 

[dparker713]

IMO Hill country is the best BBQ in the city. their Brisket is better than i have had in lockhart texas!

Yep love their brisket.

THier jalepeno cheese sausage is also amazing. they fly it in from Kreuz market.

Its much much better fresh in Texas.

 

[money.never.sleeps]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat?? Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists: * Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

Born/Raised in Dallas which has several great BBQ places so maybe Im biased..Ive had good BBQ in NYC but I more meant its not comparable to some places Ive been to in the Dallas/Ft. worth area.. Memphis, Kansas City, Mississipi, ArkansasIve been to Dino.. it was really good which surprised me but I eat anything.. Ive also been to Archibalds which was great. Guess im nit picking here..

 

[money.never.sleeps]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat?? Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists: * Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

NY does a lot of things better than anyone in the world - or at least amongst the best.BBQ is not one of them. Dino is good, but its nothing compared to any number of options down south. Just as you can't really get true NY pizza or bagels elsewhere, great BBQ is not to be found in NYC, sorry. I wish it were otherwise. But reality is meh BBQ at best as compared with what you can get down south.

it's like people telling me about great Mexican food in NYC. It just doesn't exist. There are some decent spots to get my fix but most fail.

From my experience.. this is also true... My ex GF took me to a "good" mexican restaurant in the city.. It wasnt close to anything in texas.

 

[jamny]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC

love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat??

Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists:

* Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas

* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa

* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

Born/Raised in Dallas which has several great BBQ places so maybe Im biased..Ive had good BBQ in NYC but I more meant its not comparable to some places Ive been to in the Dallas/Ft. worth area.. Memphis, Kansas City, Mississipi, Arkansas

Why do people insist on jumping all over a comment. I can get good BBQ, good Mexican, good anything in NY. I never said world's best. I've had BBQ in places like Dallas, Memphis and other "BBQ Capitals of the World" that weren't very good either.

 

[money.never.sleeps]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC

love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat??

Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists:

* Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas

* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa

* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

Born/Raised in Dallas which has several great BBQ places so maybe Im biased..Ive had good BBQ in NYC but I more meant its not comparable to some places Ive been to in the Dallas/Ft. worth area.. Memphis, Kansas City, Mississipi, Arkansas

Why do people insist on jumping all over a comment. I can get good BBQ, good Mexican, good anything in NY. I never said world's best. I've had BBQ in places like Dallas, Memphis and other "BBQ Capitals of the World" that weren't very good either.

to be honest.. if you put enough BBQ sauce on anything I'd eat it.

 

[Eephus]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC

love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat??

Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists:

* Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas

* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa

* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

Born/Raised in Dallas which has several great BBQ places so maybe Im biased..Ive had good BBQ in NYC but I more meant its not comparable to some places Ive been to in the Dallas/Ft. worth area.. Memphis, Kansas City, Mississipi, Arkansas

Why do people insist on jumping all over a comment. I can get good BBQ, good Mexican, good anything in NY. I never said world's best. I've had BBQ in places like Dallas, Memphis and other "BBQ Capitals of the World" that weren't very good either.

to be honest.. if you put enough BBQ sauce on anything I'd eat it.

good barbecue doesn't need much sauce

 

[dparker713]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC

love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat??

Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists:

* Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas

* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa

* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

Born/Raised in Dallas which has several great BBQ places so maybe Im biased..Ive had good BBQ in NYC but I more meant its not comparable to some places Ive been to in the Dallas/Ft. worth area.. Memphis, Kansas City, Mississipi, Arkansas

Why do people insist on jumping all over a comment. I can get good BBQ, good Mexican, good anything in NY. I never said world's best. I've had BBQ in places like Dallas, Memphis and other "BBQ Capitals of the World" that weren't very good either.

to be honest.. if you put enough BBQ sauce on anything I'd eat it.

good barbecue doesn't need much any sauce

Fixed.

 

[money.never.sleeps]

^ True... but we werent talking about good BBQ....

 

[PinkydaPimp]

who even thinks they're gonna get good BBQ in NYC

love Le Bernardin.. Petit Oven.. and Golden apple.

I love hearing people make these comments.What is so different about BBQ-ing in the south vs. the north, is the air different, the wood, the meat??

Dino voted #1 on Good Morning America beating out the 3 other finalists:

* Cousin's BAR B Q in Fort Worth, Texas

* Woody's Smoke Shack in Des Moines, Iowa

* Archibald's BAR B QUE in Northport, Ala.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/dinosaur_voted_americas_best_b.html

Born/Raised in Dallas which has several great BBQ places so maybe Im biased..Ive had good BBQ in NYC but I more meant its not comparable to some places Ive been to in the Dallas/Ft. worth area.. Memphis, Kansas City, Mississipi, Arkansas

Why do people insist on jumping all over a comment. I can get good BBQ, good Mexican, good anything in NY. I never said world's best. I've had BBQ in places like Dallas, Memphis and other "BBQ Capitals of the World" that weren't very good either.

to be honest.. if you put enough BBQ sauce on anything I'd eat it.

good barbecue doesn't need much any sauce

Fixed.

really, we all know that New York doesnt have their own style of bbq like those other places. However, there is some ok bbq in NYC. and i will put Hill Country BBQ against any bbq around the country. at least when it comes to their brisket. Like i said, i have been to lockhart(and had some outstanding bbq all throughout this country) and i think Hill Country does their brisket better!

Now mexican food, i dont know any decent mexican places in NYC. Jersey city has a taco place that is pretty legit. But to be honest, after going to mexico and really getting a chance to eat the food there, i have yet to find decent mexican anywhere in the country! Even at border towns in texas or cali!