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[fantasycurse42]

We did a "French New Years" - Meaning the party we attended was for little children went from 4-7. Son was asleep by 930, wife around 1130. I watched Mad Men in bed with the wife, didn't even turn on the ball drop.

We ordered gourmet sandwiches to nosh on while watching Mad Men - They took two hours to get there and were cold and soggy by the time I received. Drank a few beers.

All in all, no complaints outside of the sammiches.

 

[Koya]

KITTENS!!!

ETA: This is why I love living in/around NY. Until I can afford a pied-a-terre (sp?) and a place out here, weekends and overnights is shall be.

But to be just over 30 min from a weekend where literally everything is right there for a low key weekend, while at the same time the kids and all went full on tourist and holiday is pretty sweet.

Oh, and about the Pancakes... I rarely ever order them. The caramelized banana and berry compote were awesome though.

 

[El Floppo]

caramelized banana and berry compote

drool.

but seriously, make a point of trying Clinton St- pretty sure they sprinkle crack in the batter. we tried to go on new year's day- 2 1/2 hour wait. wtf.

 

[Koya]

caramelized banana and berry compote

drool.

but seriously, make a point of trying Clinton St- pretty sure they sprinkle crack in the batter. we tried to go on new year's day- 2 1/2 hour wait. wtf.

Yeah, this was the 2nd, busy but no wait for a party of six at Bubby's. Boy, they move them in and out at that place.

On New Year's day, the over priced, but very solid breakfast at the hotel in sweats was fantastic.

 

[Reaper]

at 10:30, he stumbled over to me in tears.. "I just can't do this any more!". I laughed probably more than I should have... he hit the wall big time, but rallied admirably to walk home to LES EVil and asleep by 11:30

LOL... My 8 year old wrote in her School journal.... "Tried to stay up to watch the ball drop... Watched New year's Rockin Eve, saw One Direction and Fifth Harmony... Rested my eyes at 10pm,,,,, and then it was 9am... But, Dad Taped it all and we watched in in the morning"

 

[RC94]

Harsh review of Per Se in the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/dining/pete-wells-per-se-review.html?_r=0

I always thought Per Se's prices were obnoxious and I can't afford to eat there, so I can't say I agree or disagree with the latest NY Times review. It's going to be interesting to see how they react and what happens next.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Harsh review of Per Se in the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/dining/pete-wells-per-se-review.html?_r=0

I always thought Per Se's prices were obnoxious and I can't afford to eat there, so I can't say I agree or disagree with the latest NY Times review. It's going to be interesting to see how they react and what happens next.

. Huh. I was just there for lunch and didn't notice anything off.

 

[Koya]

Just came in to post the Per Se review. @ bongwater.

 

[El Floppo]

I've only been to Per Se once... years ago.

Here's what I wrote in the "most expensive meal" thread...

1700 for 4 at Per Se (French Laundry NYC). I don't remember bottles of wine- I know my buddy and I were ordering many glasses of gin and tonics while our wives were drinking champagne.

our friend was the pastry chef there, and we were all feeling like splurging (pre-kids for me). I knew it was going to be good/goofy when the butter steward came out to present butter pairings for the various types of bread they were offering when we sat down. butter steward. each butter had a ridiculous description the way sommeliers describe wines and were from all over the world. ummm... ok. many, many courses were served with many amuse-bouche and palette cleansers between.

the other memorable bit was that as we approached desert, our pastry chef friend (who wasn't even working that night) told her co-workers to set us up... to the point where I actually started dreading whether there'd be another plate of too-good-to-pass-up sweets marched out to us. there were between 7-10 of these.

the food was amazing, but I don't know that it was significantly better than the other luxe places we used to go (Aureole, Bouley, Le Bernadin) where the cost was typically half.

I do remember that the service was exemplary. stool for the women's purses, squadrons of staff noiselessly filling glasses, taking away plates, refreshing bread, etc. we ate at Le Bernadin recently- service and food was not as good as Per Se, IMO (caveat that Per Se was 10 years ago at least)... but I have no way of knowing if our service got a boost because of our pastry chef friend. the gluttonously copious amount of deserts definitely did.

it's a bit of shock to hear that service has gone done.

 

[rodg12]

Travelling to the city April 16-24 with my girlfriend. Already planning to hit up a Yankees game, the Met, High Line, 9/11 Memorial and Guggenheim. Probably go up in the Rock and Empire State Building. We're flying into LGA and staying near Times Square. Planning to use the subway to get around mostly. Any places we for sure need to see? Any great places to eat we shouldn't miss?

 

[oso diablo]

Travelling to the city April 16-24 with my girlfriend. Already planning to hit up a Yankees game, the Met, High Line, 9/11 Memorial and Guggenheim. Probably go up in the Rock and Empire State Building. We're flying into LGA and staying near Times Square. Planning to use the subway to get around mostly. Any places we for sure need to see? Any great places to eat we shouldn't miss?

we have both forums covered now

 

[El Floppo]

Travelling to the city April 16-24 with my girlfriend. Already planning to hit up a Yankees game, the Met, High Line, 9/11 Memorial and Guggenheim. Probably go up in the Rock and Empire State Building. We're flying into LGA and staying near Times Square. Planning to use the subway to get around mostly. Any places we for sure need to see? Any great places to eat we shouldn't miss?

Sounds like a great start- that's a long trip, so you should be able to take in a lot.

Don't think you need to do both Rock and Empire State- but given the length of stay, why not.

Definitely incorporate Brooklyn Bridge into your downtown segment (ground zero, etc).

What kind of food do you like?

What kind of things do you want to see?

Are you going to see a show?

eta: Guggenheim is an amazing building and has some amazing shows... but IMO is a crappy museum for art. You owe it to yourself to go to the Met (pay what you want) and/or MoMa.

 

[Sammy3469]

Throw the Whitney in with the High Line. There's no reason not to do one without the other these days. I'd also skip north of 28th these days as the construction from Hudson Yards is pretty extensive. There's the Standard Beer Garden at one end (along with a lot of other stuff in the Meatpacking/West Village) and Porchlight at the other end (28th and 11th) for drinks.

 

[mrip541]

stool for the women's purses

My gf put her purse on the floor as we sat down at le bernardin (on company dime) and the guy who sprinted over to place it on a stool looked genuinely horrified. I could barely stifle the laugh. We were sitting next to an elderly couple who snarfed each course down like a Wendy's 4 piece nugget. The whole experience was surreal.

 

[El Floppo]

Throw the Whitney in with the High Line. There's no reason not to do one without the other these days. I'd also skip north of 28th these days as the construction from Hudson Yards is pretty extensive. There's the Standard Beer Garden at one end (along with a lot of other stuff in the Meatpacking/West Village) and Porchlight at the other end (28th and 11th) for drinks.

Chelsea Market- even if perpetually packed- is worth it for the food too, if not in the mood for sitting down for a proper meal. Good options for lunch/snacks at the South end of the Highline.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Travelling to the city April 16-24 with my girlfriend. Already planning to hit up a Yankees game, the Met, High Line, 9/11 Memorial and Guggenheim. Probably go up in the Rock and Empire State Building. We're flying into LGA and staying near Times Square. Planning to use the subway to get around mostly. Any places we for sure need to see? Any great places to eat we shouldn't miss?

Sounds like a great start- that's a long trip, so you should be able to take in a lot.

Don't think you need to do both Rock and Empire State- but given the length of stay, why not.

Definitely incorporate Brooklyn Bridge into your downtown segment (ground zero, etc).

What kind of food do you like?

What kind of things do you want to see?

Are you going to see a show?

eta: Guggenheim is an amazing building and has some amazing shows... but IMO is a crappy museum for art. You owe it to yourself to go to the Met (pay what you want) and/or MoMa.

Yeah, I'd skip ESB. I *think* the lines are shorter at Top of the Rock, and one birds eye view is pretty much like any other amirite?

The new Whitney is cool. If you've been to Paris and love small museums you should check out The Frick. I see you don't have Statue of Liberty listed, I always tell people to skip that but go to Ellis Island. Also highly recommend the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

 

[rodg12]

Thanks for the tips. I'm not big on real spicy foods, so I generally avoid those. Italian, French, American those are usually my sweet spots. The girlfriend is more adventurous there. We figure pizza is a must on the food front. We're looking into going to a show. Trying to decide if tickets are in the budget for this trip. Any tips on getting good deals on show tickets would be appreciated. This will be my 4th time going there, so I've seen most of the big things already. Will be my girlfriend's first, though, so I want to hit those up for her sake. She's been wanting to go to the Guggenheim since she was a little girl (she's big into art), so that's pretty much a must. Good to know the Whitney is recommended, we've looked at going there. Will probably do that too then.

We've gone back and forth on going out to Liberty Island. Have talked about Ellis Island too, thanks for the tip there BL. I'll check out The Frick and Tenement Museum too. I haven't been to Paris, but she has and absolutely loved it there.

 

[Koya]

Thanks for the tips. I'm not big on real spicy foods, so I generally avoid those. Italian, French, American those are usually my sweet spots. The girlfriend is more adventurous there. We figure pizza is a must on the food front. We're looking into going to a show. Trying to decide if tickets are in the budget for this trip. Any tips on getting good deals on show tickets would be appreciated. This will be my 4th time going there, so I've seen most of the big things already. Will be my girlfriend's first, though, so I want to hit those up for her sake. She's been wanting to go to the Guggenheim since she was a little girl (she's big into art), so that's pretty much a must. Good to know the Whitney is recommended, we've looked at going there. Will probably do that too then.

We've gone back and forth on going out to Liberty Island. Have talked about Ellis Island too, thanks for the tip there BL. I'll check out The Frick and Tenement Museum too. I haven't been to Paris, but she has and absolutely loved it there.

Tenement Museum is great. Check it out in advance to see what walking tour you want to do. Lots to do right around there too - Katz' deli, some cool shopping. Yelp the area or whatever you do to see if any specific boutiques or something catch your eye.

Couple food rec's:

French - Le Gigot. SMALL place, country french. Super awesome and very authentic. Right in the Village to plenty around it, as well.

For less fuss, in the east '50's is La Mangoire. Tremendous Upside introduced me and my wife to that place... very reasonably priced, also country french and really good, but not the romantic super cool and exceptional food of Le Gigot, but still very much a winner imo.

Ippudo - By Astor Place in the Village area and a new location in midtown. I'd try the original. Best super authentic as in having it in Japan, ramen. Some other options as well, but this is my fav. Don't take reservations, can be a long wait (1-2 hours plus) so it requires a little forethought... Amsterdam Billards / Bar is one block north and a perfect place to hang and wait. They will call your cell when your turn is up.

 

[El Floppo]

The new Whitney is a really nice little museum- great building, great spot... the art... meh, IMO.

The Frick is pretty breathtaking for old-world NYC (housed in an old mansion) and Vermeers.

Again, the Met is a slam-dunk, IMO- as it covers everything artistically, has masterpieces from all genres, is as cheap/expensive as you want (you pay as much as you want- recommended donation), and is in Central Park to combine into a nice visit there too.

If the GF is a modern art fan, she can get some at the Met or... pack in the powerhouse of MoMA.

the Tenement Museum is all kinds of awesome. shows life in old-world working-folk NYC. combine with Katz's deli and walking around my Lower East Side/ E Village hood. Can also walk West from there and take in Little Italy/NoLita, bits of China Town (if you head South and walk across Grand st) and SoHo.

I personally love the Statue of Liberty- the inside is one of NYC's great spaces, IMO (I did a project based on it in Grad School). Ellis Island is also pretty amazing. Or just hop the Staten Island ferry and scope both out pretty up close from the water for a buck.

 

[Sammy3469]

Broadway shows can be had here:

https://www.tdf.org/nyc/7/TKTS-ticket-booths

They probably will have most shows besides Hamilton when you are here. I see they have Curious Incident of a Dog for sale today, so if they have that go see it.

The weather will be nice, so go to Central Park at some point to just walk around, picnic and/or rent a bike. You can also go to either the Met or Natural History Museum (Guggenheim is just off CP as well, but it's not around the touristy part of the park).

 

[rodg12]

Yeah, the Met is a no doubter, Floppo. Had that in the original list (may have thought it said Mets since I listed it right after Yankees ).

 

[Sammy3469]

Ippudo - By Astor Place in the Village area and a new location in midtown. I'd try the original. Best super authentic as in having it in Japan, ramen. Some other options as well, but this is my fav. Don't take reservations, can be a long wait (1-2 hours plus) so it requires a little forethought... Amsterdam Billards / Bar is one block north and a perfect place to hang and wait. They will call your cell when your turn is up.

Ramen in general has really gotten good in the city. Hell, the UWS has a very good spot in Jin and there are a couple of Ivan Ramen's around as well.

 

[El Floppo]

Yeah, the Met is a no doubter, Floppo. Had that in the original list (may have thought it said Mets since I listed it right after Yankees ).

 

[mrip541]

Speaking of Ramen, I'm addicted to Hide Chan on 52nd street. Soooo goood. That would start my food extravaganza, then I'd go to the Spotted Pig and get a burger. Then I'd probably head to Brooklyn and get pizza at Lucali's. Then wander into Talde and order everything on the menu. Back to Manhattan after that for an aged rib at Quality Meats. Stop at Murray's on the way back to my hotel to pick up cheese and salami for the midnight snack. If I had a craving for Italian and wanted to splurge I'd go to Marea.

 

[rodg12]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

 

[Koya]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

What neighborhood for brunch (it's often a stumbleable distance thing)? A lot of options in the City. Honestly, I've been to some of the "have you have brunch here" places and some just good places with decent or better brunch, and its not THAT different.

We just had a really good Brunch at Bubby's in TriBeCa, but that's likely out of the way for you.

 

[El Floppo]

I'm sure there are a number of brunch spots worth checking out.

In my hood (combine with Katz's/ Tenement museum, etc), Clinton St Bakery has the best pancakes on teh planet. rest of the food is amazing too... but unfortunately the planet knows this and waits on line. we order in from them because of this, but tried to go on new year's day- 2.5hr wait.

 

[Koya]

Jean George's; Nougatine, which is the more casual (and far less expensive, but not cheap either by any stretch) sibling literally the other "room" and kitchen of Jean Georges, proper. They probably still have the price fixe lunch or brunch. Located right at the south end of Central Park at Columbus Circle. Unfortunately it's in the Trump building (forget the racism, he just has awful, gauche taste imo)

At least last year it was a really good deal, for exceptionally well prepared food. And if ANYthing is not done to your liking, without any pretense and all they will make it so. Again, same food quality and all as Jean George and a much more relaxed and casual experience. More relaxed on the wallet, at least.

 

[BobbyLayne]

http://www.barstoolsports.com/newyork/homeless-dude-takes-a-dump-right-in-the-middle-of-nyc-starbucks/?utm_campaign=SFFB&utm_source=BarstoolUFB&utm_medium=Socialflow

Starbucks (not sure which location in NYC) wouldn't open up their bathroom for this homeless guy. So he dropped his pants to take a #### right there. FTR, I didn't see a turd.

"I'm not mentally ill at all. I got issues with detox."

Listen, barista, it's your choice. Let the man do what he's gotta do or be OK with grown ### man taking a #### on your floor. You are the de facto public bathroom system of NYC, after all.

 

[Reaper]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

What neighborhood for brunch (it's often a stumbleable distance thing)? A lot of options in the City. Honestly, I've been to some of the "have you have brunch here" places and some just good places with decent or better brunch, and its not THAT different.

We just had a really good Brunch at Bubby's in TriBeCa, but that's likely out of the way for you.

Man, I don' get the Brunch thing - Ppl wait on line in the cold and pay $$$$$..... Give me a good Diner, a $6 egg special and some coffee and I'm off enjoying the day.....

I see that line down at Friend of a Farmer in Gramercy and think the line is full of Jackasses.... lol

 

[Reaper]

BTW... Hockey Playoffs will start that week!!! NY Rangers at the Garden or Isles in Brooklyn!!!!!

Chance they could even play each other - Tough ticket but, may luck out!!

 

[dparker713]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

Brunch is a little different in Manhattan. Its when the locals go out to get hammered. There are plenty of nice options, but I generally gauge a place on its drink specials, not the food.

 

[El Floppo]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

Brunch is a little different in Manhattan. Its when the locals go out to get hammered. There are plenty of nice options, but I generally gauge a place on its drink specials, not the food.

opposite for me.

it's a chance to go out for a decent meal with the whole family (2 young kids, so we don't get to go out that much) and often friends.

Schillers, B-Bar, Angelina Cafe (not great, but easy seat around the corner with killer french toast and melt in mouth crispy bacon), and formerly Clinton St Bakery before the crowd got too big.

 

[El Floppo]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

What neighborhood for brunch (it's often a stumbleable distance thing)? A lot of options in the City. Honestly, I've been to some of the "have you have brunch here" places and some just good places with decent or better brunch, and its not THAT different.

We just had a really good Brunch at Bubby's in TriBeCa, but that's likely out of the way for you.

Man, I don' get the Brunch thing - Ppl wait on line in the cold and pay $$$$$..... Give me a good Diner, a $6 egg special and some coffee and I'm off enjoying the day.....

I see that line down at Friend of a Farmer in Gramercy and think the line is full of Jackasses.... lol

oxymoron.

 

[Koya]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

What neighborhood for brunch (it's often a stumbleable distance thing)? A lot of options in the City. Honestly, I've been to some of the "have you have brunch here" places and some just good places with decent or better brunch, and its not THAT different.

We just had a really good Brunch at Bubby's in TriBeCa, but that's likely out of the way for you.

Man, I don' get the Brunch thing - Ppl wait on line in the cold and pay $$$$$..... Give me a good Diner, a $6 egg special and some coffee and I'm off enjoying the day.....

I see that line down at Friend of a Farmer in Gramercy and think the line is full of Jackasses.... lol

oxymoron.

Not on the Island

 

[El Floppo]

Diners are like McDonalds.

you're getting something from the menu that has words that sound like food you normally eat... but isn't. some of it tastes ok for what it is in its own hermetic world- but french fries and chicken cordon bleu it ain't.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Thursday night ritual: pizza with my 2nd grade daughter at our neighborhood joint.

Sign below the menu opposite the counter:

Are you ordering? Then GET OFF YOUR PHONE!

 

[Koya]

Diners are like McDonalds.

you're getting something from the menu that has words that sound like food you normally eat... but isn't. some of it tastes ok for what it is in its own hermetic world- but french fries and chicken cordon bleu it ain't.

You need the right diner, but with the cost of real estate and the passing on of a generation (mostly from Greece) just aint many left.

and if you are eating chicken cordon blue at a diner, you are doing it wrong.

Pea soup, greek salad, open turkey sammich, fries w/ cheese and gravy... 12 pages of options for everyone so someone still can go with chicken strips or a surprisingly good Romanian steak. Or a breakfast sammich / eggs and homefries anytime. Dont forget a milkshake or the huge glass enclosed dessert display.

At 3.45 am. On a Wednesday.

 

[El Floppo]

Diners are like McDonalds.

you're getting something from the menu that has words that sound like food you normally eat... but isn't. some of it tastes ok for what it is in its own hermetic world- but french fries and chicken cordon bleu it ain't.

You need the right diner, but with the cost of real estate and the passing on of a generation (mostly from Greece) just aint many left.

and if you are eating chicken cordon blue at a diner, you are doing it wrong.

Pea soup, greek salad, open turkey sammich, fries w/ cheese and gravy... 12 pages of options for everyone so someone still can go with chicken strips or a surprisingly good Romanian steak. Or a breakfast sammich / eggs and homefries anytime. Dont forget a milkshake or the huge glass enclosed dessert display.

At 3.45 am. On a Wednesday.

the last bit is the more right part of all of that.

I keep my diner options to: turkey club... pretty much that. even standard breakfast stuff is bleh.

 

[Koya]

Diners are like McDonalds.

you're getting something from the menu that has words that sound like food you normally eat... but isn't. some of it tastes ok for what it is in its own hermetic world- but french fries and chicken cordon bleu it ain't.

You need the right diner, but with the cost of real estate and the passing on of a generation (mostly from Greece) just aint many left.

and if you are eating chicken cordon blue at a diner, you are doing it wrong.

Pea soup, greek salad, open turkey sammich, fries w/ cheese and gravy... 12 pages of options for everyone so someone still can go with chicken strips or a surprisingly good Romanian steak. Or a breakfast sammich / eggs and homefries anytime. Dont forget a milkshake or the huge glass enclosed dessert display.

At 3.45 am. On a Wednesday.

the last bit is the more right part of all of that.

I keep my diner options to: turkey club... pretty much that. even standard breakfast stuff is bleh.

The right diner knows how to make any egg, has great breakfast ham and a good one has great sausage links. Whatever pancakes but someone else is making them and usually good (Challah) french toast.

And any diner worth it's salt has great omelettes

 

[dparker713]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

What neighborhood for brunch (it's often a stumbleable distance thing)? A lot of options in the City. Honestly, I've been to some of the "have you have brunch here" places and some just good places with decent or better brunch, and its not THAT different.

We just had a really good Brunch at Bubby's in TriBeCa, but that's likely out of the way for you.

Man, I don' get the Brunch thing - Ppl wait on line in the cold and pay $$$$$..... Give me a good Diner, a $6 egg special and some coffee and I'm off enjoying the day.....

I see that line down at Friend of a Farmer in Gramercy and think the line is full of Jackasses.... lol

oxymoron.

In the city? Yeah. There are some good ones in Jersey though

 

[Reaper]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

What neighborhood for brunch (it's often a stumbleable distance thing)? A lot of options in the City. Honestly, I've been to some of the "have you have brunch here" places and some just good places with decent or better brunch, and its not THAT different.

We just had a really good Brunch at Bubby's in TriBeCa, but that's likely out of the way for you.

Man, I don' get the Brunch thing - Ppl wait on line in the cold and pay $$$$$..... Give me a good Diner, a $6 egg special and some coffee and I'm off enjoying the day.....

I see that line down at Friend of a Farmer in Gramercy and think the line is full of Jackasses.... lol

oxymoron.

I get 2 Eggs over easy Some toast maybe Bacon..... My kid eats a bagel.... We're out and about by 9 ; )

 

[rodg12]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

Brunch is a little different in Manhattan. Its when the locals go out to get hammered. There are plenty of nice options, but I generally gauge a place on its drink specials, not the food.

Interesting. Did not know this was the ritual. Probably not what we have in store since we'll want to do some touring that day. Probably looking more Floppo style.

 

[Sammy3469]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

Brunch is a little different in Manhattan. Its when the locals go out to get hammered. There are plenty of nice options, but I generally gauge a place on its drink specials, not the food.

Interesting. Did not know this was the ritual. Probably not what we have in store since we'll want to do some touring that day. Probably looking more Floppo style.

Yeah, we don't do "brunch"...we do do pastries in all their glorious forms as there's been a renaissance of great bakeries (mostly French chains) popping up in the city lately. Most have sit-down or take out options.

Lets start with Maison Kaiser. Then you can go Epicerie Boulud (also has good sandwich/picnic items for Central Park). Then there is Mille-Feulle.

The best is still Claude's on Bleeker St. Old crusty French guy that just makes croussaints.

Basically I wouldn't get hung up on the "brunch" or diner concept.

 

[Apple Jack]

Tom's Diner in Brooklyn on Washington St is as good a diner experience as you will ever have. They pass out coffee and orange wedges while you wait. Don't hang around after eating or they will probably ask you to leave as there is a line of people out the door waiting to get in. Drop a fork and you practically have a new one before it hits the floor. Also Tom's on UWS, unrelated, known for it's exterior being the Seinfeld diner. Both great.

 

[Koya]

Tom's Diner in Brooklyn on Washington St is as good a diner experience as you will ever have. They pass out coffee and orange wedges while you wait. Don't hang around after eating or they will probably ask you to leave as there is a line of people out the door waiting to get in. Drop a fork and you practically have a new one before it hits the floor. Also Tom's on UWS, unrelated, known for it's exterior being the Seinfeld diner. Both great.

Funny - one of the best diners out this way is also named Tom's and a very similar experience (sans pre-meal coffee and oranges). Technically it's Thomas' Egg and Hamery, close to Roosevelt Field Mall in Carle Place.

But most neighborhood diners are pretty solid out this way. Those which have not become retail or banking locations, that is.

 

[Reaper]

Tom's Diner in Brooklyn on Washington St is as good a diner experience as you will ever have. They pass out coffee and orange wedges while you wait. Don't hang around after eating or they will probably ask you to leave as there is a line of people out the door waiting to get in. Drop a fork and you practically have a new one before it hits the floor. Also Tom's on UWS, unrelated, known for it's exterior being the Seinfeld diner. Both great.

Funny - one of the best diners out this way is also named Tom's and a very similar experience (sans pre-meal coffee and oranges). Technically it's Thomas' Egg and Hamery, close to Roosevelt Field Mall in Carle Place.

But most neighborhood diners are pretty solid out this way. Those which have not become retail or banking locations, that is.

I know that place!!!!!! Wanna do Brunch ; )

 

[El Floppo]

Tom's Diner in Brooklyn on Washington St is as good a diner experience as you will ever have. They pass out coffee and orange wedges while you wait. Don't hang around after eating or they will probably ask you to leave as there is a line of people out the door waiting to get in. Drop a fork and you practically have a new one before it hits the floor. Also Tom's on UWS, unrelated, known for it's exterior being the Seinfeld diner. Both great.

Tom's on the UWS is dog food. I ate there way too many times. "make it nice".

Had diner for lunch. Chicken souvlaki. terrible.

 

[El Floppo]

Any great brunch spots we should check out?

ETA: Is the Yankee Stadium tour worth it? Went to the one at the old stadium and they took you down into the locker rooms and stuff on off days. Do they still do that at the new place?

Brunch is a little different in Manhattan. Its when the locals go out to get hammered. There are plenty of nice options, but I generally gauge a place on its drink specials, not the food.

Interesting. Did not know this was the ritual. Probably not what we have in store since we'll want to do some touring that day. Probably looking more Floppo style.

Yeah, we don't do "brunch"...we do do pastries in all their glorious forms as there's been a renaissance of great bakeries (mostly French chains) popping up in the city lately. Most have sit-down or take out options.

Lets start with Maison Kaiser. Then you can go Epicerie Boulud (also has good sandwich/picnic items for Central Park). Then there is Mille-Feulle.

The best is still Claude's on Bleeker St. Old crusty French guy that just makes croussaints.

Basically I wouldn't get hung up on the "brunch" or diner concept.

Maison Kayser is pretty great (we had a basket of stuff in the office this morning for some reason). Great pastries, breads and also have fantastic sandwiches and salads. Haven't tried Boulud or Mille-feuille... but Lady M makes mouth-watering mille-feuille.

I'm a fan of brunch- especially things I don't/can't/wouldn't make myself. eggs, bacon and toast... not as interested in. also, I'm not going to wait on line to eat somewhere. no gracias. enough spots in LES EVil that I don't have to muck around with lines.

that said- the drinking crowd seems to show up around noon. with the kids, we typically focus on places that are open early.

rod- if you give us a specific neighborhood where you'll want to eat brunch, I'm sure this group can figure out the right spot for you.

 

[RUSF18]

So Rodg, what you've learned ITT is that the population of the largest city in the US can tend to have different tastes when it comes to morning-time food intake.