***New York*** (2 Viewers)

[El Floppo]

Have a great trip Jayrod!

Don't forget the cardinal rule of NYC- our sidewalks are like streets everywhere... follow ypical traffic rules while walking and you'll be fine. Dont be the guy stopping short , zig-zagging or walking more than 2 abreast. Oh- and there's always somebody walking faster than you, so use your mirrors.

 

[Jayrod]

So, our flight out of St. Louis was cancelled yesterday.

What do we do? Rent an SUV and drive....4 adults, a 1-yr old and 21 hours straight of driving. Left at midnight CST and got here at 10pm EST. Just strolled around downtown a bit to get oriented last night, but got up early today to hit the museums.

Breakfast from Champs Gourmey Deli off Broadway & Rector...Western Omlette with cheese, toast, bagel, hashbrowns & 2 bananas was only $8.75. I thought this city was expensive? Decent greesy breakfast at a great price and just a couple of blocks from our hotel.

Now we are off on the E-line to the MoMA. (and BTW, my room is on the 28th floor corner and I can see the Statue of Liberty out one window and ground zero out the other)

I freaking love this town!!! Happy New Year, FFA! And thanks for the Original Vincents recommendation, Twin Turbo. I'll be hitting that up at some point.

 

[BobbyLayne]

So, our flight out of St. Louis was cancelled yesterday.What do we do? Rent an SUV and drive....4 adults, a 1-yr old and 21 hours straight of driving. Left at midnight CST and got here at 10pm EST. Just strolled around downtown a bit to get oriented last night, but got up early today to hit the museums.Breakfast from Champs Gourmey Deli off Broadway & Rector...Western Omlette with cheese, toast, bagel, hashbrowns & 2 bananas was only $8.75. I thought this city was expensive? Decent greesy breakfast at a great price and just a couple of blocks from our hotel.Now we are off on the E-line to the MoMA. (and BTW, my room is on the 28th floor corner and I can see the Statue of Liberty out one window and ground zero out the other)I freaking love this town!!! Happy New Year, FFA! And thanks for the Original Vincents recommendation, Twin Turbo. I'll be hitting that up at some point.

Alright, way to make lemonade, skippy!Yeah, flights have been screwed up all week with the storm - literally thousands of cancellations this week - and it took me 2-3 extra days to the Griswalds out the door this week.That's HILARIOUS you went to Champs. My first NYC apartment was at 71 B'way, worked at 39 B'way, and hit Champs 4-5 times a week either for breakfast or after working a late night. Totally forgot about that place, good to know they survived a couple of severe downturns since then.Enjoy your time here. When in doubt, just slow down and enjoy the next thing you do. Seriously, a jam packed itinerary can be soul sucking. Just enjoy each moment.Happy New Year!

 

[Sammy3469]

Have a great trip Jayrod!

Don't forget the cardinal rule of NYC- our sidewalks are like streets everywhere... follow ypical traffic rules while walking and you'll be fine. Dont be the guy stopping short , zig-zagging or walking more than 2 abreast. Oh- and there's always somebody walking faster than you, so use your mirrors.

Ran into this tourist in Times Square this morning (I have to work today) doing this exact thing. I do have to say its nice to see the cities priorties are in order. Times Square is basically snow free and they've have the speakers up for the past 3 days. Well played, Mike.

 

[BobbyLayne]

For future reference:

http://www.champsdelinyc.com/

Don't go out of your way for it, but if you are stuck in FiDi and need a good cheap/quick option, this is it.

Thanks, Jayrod! Now I'm wondering if my old dive bar is still down there...

 

[Statorama]

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I'm just gonna go ahead and admit this was the worst idea/suggestion I've had all year.

Didn't think the snowplow thing was worthy of it's own thread Captain Buzzkill.

 

[BobbyLayne]

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I'm just gonna go ahead and admit this was the worst idea/suggestion I've had all year.

Didn't think the snowplow thing was worthy of it's own thread Captain Buzzkill.

Captain Buzzkill? NEWSFLASH pal - you could suck the life out of any thread.This is a fun thread, e.g., you don't belong here.

Every fun positive thread that stays or keeps popping up on page 1 of the FFA that I frequent generally has zero posts from you.

Take you political b.s. somewhere else.

Here would have been a good place post a story about plowing snow in NYC. It was right next to this thread yesterday when you posted that garbage. It's a thread about NYC, sanitation, and plowing snow - perfect place for that trash you linked.

 

[Sammy3469]

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I'm just gonna go ahead and admit this was the worst idea/suggestion I've had all year.

Didn't think the snowplow thing was worthy of it's own thread Captain Buzzkill.

Captain Buzzkill? NEWSFLASH pal - you could suck the life out of any thread.This is a fun thread, e.g., you don't belong here.

Every fun positive thread that stays or keeps popping up on page 1 of the FFA that I frequent generally has zero posts from you.

Take you political b.s. somewhere else.

Here would have been a good place post a story about plowing snow in NYC. It was right next to this thread yesterday when you posted that garbage. It's a thread about NYC, sanitation, and plowing snow - perfect place for that trash you linked.

 

[RC94]

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I'm just gonna go ahead and admit this was the worst idea/suggestion I've had all year.

Didn't think the snowplow thing was worthy of it's own thread Captain Buzzkill.

Captain Buzzkill? NEWSFLASH pal - you could suck the life out of any thread.This is a fun thread, e.g., you don't belong here.

Every fun positive thread that stays or keeps popping up on page 1 of the FFA that I frequent generally has zero posts from you.

Take you political b.s. somewhere else.

Here would have been a good place post a story about plowing snow in NYC. It was right next to this thread yesterday when you posted that garbage. It's a thread about NYC, sanitation, and plowing snow - perfect place for that trash you linked.

 

[Statorama]

Captain Buzzkill? NEWSFLASH pal - you could suck the life out of any thread.

Who you callin Pal, Friend?ETA: I was contributing on this board before you knew what the internet was chief.

 

[El Floppo]

So, our flight out of St. Louis was cancelled yesterday.What do we do? Rent an SUV and drive....4 adults, a 1-yr old and 21 hours straight of driving. Left at midnight CST and got here at 10pm EST. Just strolled around downtown a bit to get oriented last night, but got up early today to hit the museums.Breakfast from Champs Gourmey Deli off Broadway & Rector...Western Omlette with cheese, toast, bagel, hashbrowns & 2 bananas was only $8.75. I thought this city was expensive? Decent greesy breakfast at a great price and just a couple of blocks from our hotel.Now we are off on the E-line to the MoMA. (and BTW, my room is on the 28th floor corner and I can see the Statue of Liberty out one window and ground zero out the other)I freaking love this town!!! Happy New Year, FFA! And thanks for the Original Vincents recommendation, Twin Turbo. I'll be hitting that up at some point.

we just got back from lovely, balmy Ocean City (Ocean Pines, really) MD. looking forward to hearing how the rest of the trip went for Jayrod.

 

[Jayrod]

So I'm finally back in Southwest Missouri. Ended up flying back with my sister and nephew since we both had to be at work today.

The rest of the trip was awesome.

Spent the bulk of the day on Friday (12/31) at the MoMA & the Met....I skipped the Whitney due to time and just went to the Guggenheim for about 10 minutes to see the building. The MoMA was amazing and the Met was overwhelming. Had some less energetic family members tag along, so I took it at a slower pace than I would have alone.

After that, met up with the majority of the family, including the bride and groom to be (both had lived in the city for a while) at the Brooklyn Bridge. It was windy and cold, but we walked up to the center and back. From there we went to Katz's Deli for NYE dinner. Cool place and that's when I started drinking. From there we walked a long freaking ways to some midtown dive bar/pub. I can't remember the name of the place because I spent the rest of the night getting absolutely hammered on a combination of Monster Ale and Sangria. I didn't pass out, but was pretty close and had to be helped out of the place and back to the hotel were I puked my guts out.

Worst part about getting so drunk was that I couldn't do anything until the afternoon on New Years Day. I was floored and ended up spending the day watching bowl games at the hotel. Did finally get up to Central Park before sundown and strolled around for about 2 hours then we headed back to the hotel for dinner there. I was still beat, so I went to bed about 10:00. Overall a wasted day and it is still painful to think about how stupid I was to get that drunk on NYE.

But then on Sunday, I woke up at 7:30 ready to take on the world and well rested. So I took a quick shower and got the heck out of the hotel by myself before anyone else was up. I didn't have to be at the wedding until 1:30, and I was going to get as much of the city in as possible before I had to leave.

I started out by walking to Trinity Church downtown...supposed to be the oldest church in the US or something. They opened the doors for a prayer service at 8:15, so I walked around the cemetary until then. Saw Alexander Hamilton's grave. Went in after the bells rang and had my own little 15 minute Sunday morning service where I asked for forgiveness for my public display of drunkeness and for blessing on the rest of my trip. I'm pretty sure God understood.

From there I headed to Wall Street and actually had to fight an early Sunday morning Chinese tour to take a picture of the bull. Took the subway up to Rockefeller center and then went to the Top of the Rock for some early morning views of the city. It was awsome and I took about 30 minutes up there. I can't imagine that the Empire State Building had any more to offer. Checked out the Rockefeller rink and Christmas Tree. I was surprised at how small they both were, actually. From there, I walked to Times Square where there was just a few pieces of confetti left. Pretty remarkable place..the nerd accountant in me kept wondering how much all of the electric bills were on those signs and if the companies actually saw that as a worthwhile investment in advertising. It is cool to look at anyway.

From there I headed down to Washington Square. Very dirty area and I just walked to the square, took a picture of the arch and headed toward the Meatpacking District. That is a very cool area and I walked along the High Line for a bit. It was cool and misty out, but nice enough for a stroll. I think I would like to spend more time around here the next time I'm in town. I went through Chelsea Market and then headed on a train to Little Italy....which from what I could tell is basically one street in the middle of Chinatown.

There was Chinese writing (and people) all over the place, but I did finally make my way around Little Italy...were I found the Original Vincent's. There I had the best bowl of pasta I've ever had, seriously. I got the Rigatoni with medium sauce and it was everything I could have imagined. Perfectly prepared pasta with an amazing sauce. I ate the entire basket of bread just sopping up the sauce and left stuffed. The waiter was an older gentleman with a thick accent who called me "boss" the whole time. There was a letter from Francis Coppola on the wall talking about how Brando liked to go there when they were filming the Godfather. This was one of my favorite times of the whole trip, so thanks for the recomendation Twin Turbo.

After that, I had run out of time, so I hightailed it back to the hotel for the wedding...which will be my next post....

 

[Jayrod]

So the wedding....

I'll start by saying my cousin (the bride) has had a rough go in life. Her parents died in a murder/suicide when she was two. My aunt and uncle raised her in Wichita, but in recent years they had a serious falling out and they didn't even come to the wedding. They haven't spoken to her in over a year.

However, she has a genius level IQ and is pretty strong willed. She went to the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in NYC for a while which is where she met her husband. He is almost a doctor and they moved to San Fran together for his residency. However he is from a fully Jewish New York family. In order for them to have any kind of blessing from his family, she had to convert to Judaism, which she did.

So the wedding (paid for by his parents), was a fairly authentic Jewish wedding. It was held at Battery Gardens in Battery Park and throughout the entire thing we could see the statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The rabbi was young and energetic and did a fantastic job keeping us entertained, despite half the ceremony being in Aramaic. Our family and a handful of their friends were the only Gentiles there.

And the ceremony was amazing. There was a lot of symbolic ceremony and a breaking of a glass and yelling Mozol Tov. The reception had a part where the family of the groom when absolutely bonkers dancing in circles. Father of the groom said he had been working out for months to get in shape just to do the dances. At one point we had the bride and groom in chairs and lifted them up and bounced them up and down for about 5 minutes. Luckily, no one was injured.

All in all it was a great experience. We (and even my cousin to an extent) felt a bit like outsiders looking in at the whole thing...wondering what the heck was being said or what was going on for much of the ceremony. Still the location was amazing and the food was remarkable.

After the wedding, my BIL and I thought about heading out to find McSoreley's, but we had a 6:00am flight out of LaGuardia and so we just watched the Rams choke against the Seahawks and then headed to bed. From there I got up at 4:00am, flew out and about 12 hours later I walked in the door to my house.

It is kind of surreal knowing I was in NYC about 28 hours ago. It almost felt like another country and I can't wait to head back. Thanks for all of the info and suggestions in this thread. I NY

 

[El Floppo]

Katz's is across the street from my burned out home...

 

[El Floppo]

Lots of plows out there today.

Way to go, Mikey B! Way to throw those business skills at this mega storm. thanks.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Lots of plows out there today.

Way to go, Mikey B! Way to throw those business skills at this mega storm. thanks.

Good to know 1"-3" won't cripple us.

Big dog & pony show yesterday to let everyone know that New York's Strongest would be using GPS equipped trucks today. Oh, and they're sending out advance scout teams to spot trouble areas that haven't been plowed yet. Can't have outer boroughs complain they're being neglected when midtown is clean.

Meanwhile, my Christmas tree and recyclables haven't budged off the sidewalk in the 8 days or so since I put them out. No worries, whenever you get to it is fine. But thanks for getting that 12 day old trash yesterday.

 

[Balco]

There was Chinese writing (and people) all over the place, but I did finally make my way around Little Italy...where I found the Original Vincent's. There I had the best bowl of pasta I've ever had, seriously. I got the Rigatoni with medium sauce and it was everything I could have imagined. Perfectly prepared pasta with an amazing sauce. I ate the entire basket of bread just sopping up the sauce and left stuffed. The waiter was an older gentleman with a thick accent who called me "boss" the whole time. There was a letter from Francis Coppola on the wall talking about how Brando liked to go there when they were filming the Godfather. This was one of my favorite times of the whole trip, so thanks for the recomendation Twin Turbo.

I never miss a chance to go to Vincents when I am in the city. Love it. And you made the right choice with the medium sauce, one step higher is way too hot. Medium is perfect. It is the only sauce I use when I make pasta as well. I usually order a case once a year. It is a no frills eating place, I kid of like the 1980's "celebrities" pictures on the wall. I usually get the gnocchi with medium sauce and a meatball.

 

[Koya]

Anyone ever stay at the Algonquin Hotel? Heading into the City to get wasted with TU and friends and got a rate under 90 bucks for the night. Seems like a nice place, and relatively recently renovated I believe.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Anyone ever stay at the Algonquin Hotel? Heading into the City to get wasted with TU and friends and got a rate under 90 bucks for the night. Seems like a nice place, and relatively recently renovated I believe.

It's pretty awesome if you like old school. You won't even want to leave - the restaurant is top shelf...and the bar...OMG you're gonna think they're setting up for a Mad Men shoot. Service staff is incredible, will go out of the way, if you utilize the concierge I guarantee they will go that extra mile.Be advised the rooms will be small.

 

[jamny]

At least the new snow will cover the black snow and make it look nice.

 

[Sammy3469]

Lots of plows out there today.

Way to go, Mikey B! Way to throw those business skills at this mega storm. thanks.

Good to know 1"-3" won't cripple us.

Big dog & pony show yesterday to let everyone know that New York's Strongest would be using GPS equipped trucks today. Oh, and they're sending out advance scout teams to spot trouble areas that haven't been plowed yet. Can't have outer boroughs complain they're being neglected when midtown is clean.

Meanwhile, my Christmas tree and recyclables haven't budged off the sidewalk in the 8 days or so since I put them out. No worries, whenever you get to it is fine. But thanks for getting that 12 day old trash yesterday.

So you're saying your trash and recyclables weren't picked up at midnight last night?

 

[BobbyLayne]

They picked up the trash yesterday morning. Trees and plastic are still curbside.

 

[El Floppo]

Anyone ever stay at the Algonquin Hotel? Heading into the City to get wasted with TU and friends and got a rate under 90 bucks for the night. Seems like a nice place, and relatively recently renovated I believe.

It's pretty awesome if you like old school. You won't even want to leave - the restaurant is top shelf...and the bar...OMG you're gonna think they're setting up for a Mad Men shoot. Service staff is incredible, will go out of the way, if you utilize the concierge I guarantee they will go that extra mile.Be advised the rooms will be small.

Isn't that where Dorothy Parker and the whatever Circle hung out?I don't know the rooms- but $90 a night is a number I haven't heard in decades.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Yep, that's the place EF - the Algonquin Round Table.

They're long gone, but Matilda is still there.

 

[Koya]

Anyone ever stay at the Algonquin Hotel? Heading into the City to get wasted with TU and friends and got a rate under 90 bucks for the night. Seems like a nice place, and relatively recently renovated I believe.

It's pretty awesome if you like old school. You won't even want to leave - the restaurant is top shelf...and the bar...OMG you're gonna think they're setting up for a Mad Men shoot. Service staff is incredible, will go out of the way, if you utilize the concierge I guarantee they will go that extra mile.Be advised the rooms will be small.

Thanks. Small rooms are not a problem - it is not as if the Renaissance Hotel nearby, the Marriott East side etc. have especially spacious rooms either. Usually we hit the East Side Marriott or one of the Courtyards (I get sick rates at Marriott properties when they are available) but I saw the Algonquin for less than 90 bucks, it looked classy as hell and a nice place to call home for a weekend. I think my fiance (hey look at me! someone's dumb enough to marry) will love it. Will keep in mind the concierge as we may try to find a last minute deal for a show and maybe a good brunch place Sunday.

 

[Koya]

I don't know the rooms- but $90 a night is a number I haven't heard in decades.

Marriott employee rate. :(

 

[Major]

Sorels

I've had those gargantuan boots for a while now, and we both want to thrown them out the 363 days of the year they're taking up too much space in the apt... but I'm always glad I don't on the other 2.

I used to be one of those tip toeing pansies as well. I was a new man with a proper pair of boots. I'd even get a little cocky from time to time and step in a big puddle. Chicks dig a man that splashes quietly and carries a wind resistant umbrella.

 

[Major]

For future reference:

http://www.champsdelinyc.com/

Don't go out of your way for it, but if you are stuck in FiDi and need a good cheap/quick option, this is it.

Thanks, Jayrod! Now I'm wondering if my old dive bar is still down there...

I really hate this part of town. I worked on 60 Wall St. back in the day and couldn't wait to get the eff out of there after work.

 

[Major]

Katz's is across the street from my burned out home...

what's the status on that building....walked by it a few weeks ago and thought of my iFriend

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Sorels

I've had those gargantuan boots for a while now, and we both want to thrown them out the 363 days of the year they're taking up too much space in the apt... but I'm always glad I don't on the other 2.

I used to be one of those tip toeing pansies as well. I was a new man with a proper pair of boots. I'd even get a little cocky from time to time and step in a big puddle. Chicks dig a man that splashes quietly and carries a wind resistant umbrella.

im going to have to cop some black timbs for this upcoming storm. No more tiptoeing for me!!!!

 

[Koya]

BTW, the Algonquin was FANTASTIC. A really special taste of NYC past and present. Stunning pre-war architecture. Rooms were, as warned very small. In fact, most beds are doubles. That said, the decor, the service, the atmosphere - one of the better/best boutique hotel experiences I have had.

Don't know what the normal rates would be, although we received two complimentary drink tickets with the room (no drink less than 17 bucks mind you - delicious though) which was a nice touch seeing how cool the lobby/restaurant/bar was.

If you don't mind the small room and want a theatre district location, highly recommended.

 

[Koya]

Also, for those looking for a straight forward bite in the theatre district / times square (also a location in the east 50's), had a GREAT burger and awesome fries at BXL. A Belgium bar/restaurant with soccer and rugby going, nice range of french basic foods and nice belgium beer collection. Fiance had a really tasty omlette - big portions all around fwiw. Went for brunch, but looks just as solid for lunch / dinner.

 

[jamny]

Also, for those looking for a straight forward bite in the theatre district / times square (also a location in the east 50's), had a GREAT burger and awesome fries at BXL. A Belgium bar/restaurant with soccer and rugby going, nice range of french basic foods and nice belgium beer collection. Fiance had a really tasty omlette - big portions all around fwiw. Went for brunch, but looks just as solid for lunch / dinner.

Love that place. Great beer selection and food is always good.

 

[RC94]

A friend of mine recently went to Becco and really enjoyed it. It gets good ratings from Zagat as well, especially for the price. It's on 46th between 8th and 9th and if I am in the area I am going to try it.

 

[El Floppo]

Katz's is across the street from my burned out home...

what's the status on that building....walked by it a few weeks ago and thought of my iFriend

:X under reconstruction outside and in. we rented there (as opposed to most of the other people who owned- condo) and there's not been much news, although last I heard was that the building would be ready in the spring sometime. we're hoping our landlords don't jack the rent up on us, as Stuy-town is getting us both down.

Major- aside from inbetween Colombian broads' knockers, where are you living?

 

[El Floppo]

A friend of mine recently went to Becco and really enjoyed it. It gets good ratings from Zagat as well, especially for the price. It's on 46th between 8th and 9th and if I am in the area I am going to try it.

Big fan of Esca- 43rd and 9th.

 

[BobbyLayne]

A friend of mine recently went to Becco and really enjoyed it. It gets good ratings from Zagat as well, especially for the price. It's on 46th between 8th and 9th and if I am in the area I am going to try it.

One of the best restaurant rows in the city (high quality + convenient to theater district); 10-12 places worth visiting there, including a half-dozen Italian resys. Becco is a cut above, but if you don't have a reservation, you def have options. If you're not going to a show, House of Brews is worth a visit after dinner.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Also, for those looking for a straight forward bite in the theatre district / times square (also a location in the east 50's), had a GREAT burger and awesome fries at BXL. A Belgium bar/restaurant with soccer and rugby going, nice range of french basic foods and nice belgium beer collection. Fiance had a really tasty omlette - big portions all around fwiw. Went for brunch, but looks just as solid for lunch / dinner.

It's probably ok for a beer or two, but if you go with friends after work, don't expect happy hour prices or to get hooked up after staying there a few hours...they charge through the nose and your bill will reflect it.

 

[TwinTurbo]

There was Chinese writing (and people) all over the place, but I did finally make my way around Little Italy...were I found the Original Vincent's. There I had the best bowl of pasta I've ever had, seriously. I got the Rigatoni with medium sauce and it was everything I could have imagined. Perfectly prepared pasta with an amazing sauce. I ate the entire basket of bread just sopping up the sauce and left stuffed. The waiter was an older gentleman with a thick accent who called me "boss" the whole time. There was a letter from Francis Coppola on the wall talking about how Brando liked to go there when they were filming the Godfather. This was one of my favorite times of the whole trip, so thanks for the recomendation Twin Turbo.

I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the meal at Original Vincents. I try to eat here about once a week as their medium sauce is simply ridiculous.

 

[Koya]

Also, for those looking for a straight forward bite in the theatre district / times square (also a location in the east 50's), had a GREAT burger and awesome fries at BXL. A Belgium bar/restaurant with soccer and rugby going, nice range of french basic foods and nice belgium beer collection. Fiance had a really tasty omlette - big portions all around fwiw. Went for brunch, but looks just as solid for lunch / dinner.

It's probably ok for a beer or two, but if you go with friends after work, don't expect happy hour prices or to get hooked up after staying there a few hours...they charge through the nose and your bill will reflect it.

Definately more of an eat, maybe a drink or two and chill place. Don't see it as a "bar"

 

[Tiger Fan]

I'll be staying at the Roosevelt in February. Any restaurants close by that I shouldn't miss

45 East 45th Street

 

[BobbyLayne]

I'll be staying at the Roosevelt in February. Any restaurants close by that I shouldn't miss45 East 45th Street

Number of good sushi places on that block or within walking distance.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Good news here:

http://www.papermag.com/2011/01/max_fish_to_stay_open_for_anot.php

http://www.papermag.com/2011/01/max_fish_t...en_for_anot.php

 

[PinkydaPimp]

I'll be staying at the Roosevelt in February. Any restaurants close by that I shouldn't miss45 East 45th Street

you'll be in New York City.... EVERYTHING is close by!

 

[El Floppo]

Sorels

:(I've had those gargantuan boots for a while now, and we both want to thrown them out the 363 days of the year they're taking up too much space in the apt... but I'm always glad I don't on the other 2.

I used to be one of those tip toeing pansies as well. I was a new man with a proper pair of boots. I'd even get a little cocky from time to time and step in a big puddle. Chicks dig a man that splashes quietly and carries a wind resistant umbrella.

Getting good use of the monsters this year.

 

[Tiger Fan]

I'll be staying at the Roosevelt in February. Any restaurants close by that I shouldn't miss45 East 45th Street

you'll be in New York City.... EVERYTHING is close by!

I guess I'll rephrase....any restaurants within a 5 minute walk radius I shouldn't miss?

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

I'll be staying at the Roosevelt in February. Any restaurants close by that I shouldn't miss

45 East 45th Street

you'll be in New York City.... EVERYTHING is close by!

I guess I'll rephrase....any restaurants within a 5 minute walk radius I shouldn't miss?

checkout The Campbell Apartment at Grand Central, it's not a restaurant, more of a bar, cool scene though.This is a decent bar too, I used to work a block away:

http://www.anniemooresnyc.com/index2.htm

If there are too many suits take a left as you exit out of the bar and go down 1 or 2 doors to an Irish pub, forget the name, but a great dive bar.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I'll be staying at the Roosevelt in February. Any restaurants close by that I shouldn't miss

45 East 45th Street

you'll be in New York City.... EVERYTHING is close by!

I guess I'll rephrase....any restaurants within a 5 minute walk radius I shouldn't miss?

nearby sushi:
[*]Hatsuhana 17 East 48th St (been around 30 years)

[*]Hatsuhana Park 237 Park Ave (see above)

[*]Kuruma 7 East 47th (expensive and worth it)

[*]Mai Sushi 16 East 41st St (excellent to go)

[*]Haru Sushi 280 Park (Americanized sushi)

[*]Monster Sushi 22 West 46th (fast food sushi but pretty good for what it is)

BTW - you probably already know this, but Fifth Ave is the divider for East/West numbered streets. Therefore, singe/double digit address means its probably a few feet east/west of Fifth.

 

[Major]

I'll be staying at the Roosevelt in February. Any restaurants close by that I shouldn't miss45 East 45th Street

you'll be in New York City.... EVERYTHING is close by!

I guess I'll rephrase....any restaurants within a 5 minute walk radius I shouldn't miss?

you're close to a lot of great restaurants that I only eat at on the company card. I normally eat at restaurants downtown or in Brooklyn - Generally cheaper, more interesting crowd and many more wimmenz. In midtown, go to Le Bernadin. Easily the best seafood you'll ever have. For the best meal of your life, try Per Se. Great sushi close by @ Kuruma Zushi. Again, I could save you about 60% off these prices if you're willing to take a 5-10 minute cab ride.

 

[Tiger Fan]

I'll be staying at the Roosevelt in February. Any restaurants close by that I shouldn't miss45 East 45th Street

you'll be in New York City.... EVERYTHING is close by!

I guess I'll rephrase....any restaurants within a 5 minute walk radius I shouldn't miss?

you're close to a lot of great restaurants that I only eat at on the company card. I normally eat at restaurants downtown or in Brooklyn - Generally cheaper, more interesting crowd and many more wimmenz. In midtown, go to Le Bernadin. Easily the best seafood you'll ever have. For the best meal of your life, try Per Se. Great sushi close by @ Kuruma Zushi. Again, I could save you about 60% off these prices if you're willing to take a 5-10 minute cab ride.

thx.....I'll be there for a bachelor party, but I'm getting in earlier than everyone Thursday morning...so I'm mainly looking for a good place for lunch to kill some time before people get there. (I probably should have stated that earlier).