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[BobbyLayne]

Niko (in the old Honmura An location on Mercer St)

That is some serious Yasuda chef. Only room for six at the sushi bar. More authentic (less cheesy) than Nobu. Enjoy.

And I'm depressed Woo Lae Oak just down the street closed. They opened right around the time I moved here and have always been my go to for upscale Korean.

Really?? used to love that place...great food and fun for groups

Wrapped up a 12 year run Memorial Day weekend.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Alright, I've posted schedules from this Walking Tour company before. It's just a PSA, not affiliated in any way. I like them and have used them for years. There are other walking tours around (Big Onion comes to mind). Anyway, two people have PMed this week regarding upcoming visits, so I thought I would post this for anyone interested.

NYC Discovery Walking Tours

Reservations and meeting place: 212-465-3331

If you wish TO RESERVE FOR A PUBLIC TOUR OR ARRANGE A PRIVATE TOUR, PLEASE DO SO BY PHONE.

NYC Discovery:

Five time recipient of the Daily News Critics Choice selection

Named best tour by Citysearch New York.

Tours for Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17

THE BRONX’S LITTLE ITALY: THE ARTHUR AVENUE HISTORY AND TASTING TOUR -- NEW TOUR !!

Stroll through one of the Bronx’s most colorful neighborhoods during its most important time of year – The Bronx Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel -- and discover the history behind its rich ethnic background while sampling some of the community's culinary specialties, from fresh Belmont bread and pizza to cannolli! Stops along the way include Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, the corner where Dion and the Belmonts sang their way to fame; and the Enrico Fermi Cultural Center.

Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 at 1:30 PM

Cost: $26 per person (includes food)

BEAT THE HEAT TOUR: CENTRAL PARK BIRTHDAY BASH: CENTRAL PARK AT TWILIGHT

In July 1853, the New York State Legislature approved a bill to designate a park in the middle of Manhattan. Now take this tour to discover Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted’s emerald gem, noting its hidden places and early history, comparing the original intention of the designers with that of the park today. Stops include Strawberry Fields, The Ramble, Literary Walk, The Arsenal, Wagner Cove and Bethesda Fountain.

Sunday, July 16 ONLY at 5:30 PM

Cost: $18

Tours for Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24

HOBOKEN HISTORY AND TASTING TOUR – Marking St. Ann’s Feast

St. Ann’s Feast comes but once a year. Visit the feast and explore Hoboken – the Square Mile City and “sixth borough” – rich in history, with stops at the homes of Frank Sinatra, photographer artist Alfred Stieglitz, and composer Stephen Foster (Swanee River, Camptown Races) as well as the birthplace of baseball and locations associated with Edgar Allen Poe, Gen. William T. Sherman, Woodrow Wilson, and the film, On the Waterfront. Along the way, sample foods from the Italian district there and visit the Feast of St. Ann.

Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 at 1 PM

Cost: $26 (includes food)

GOTHAM CITY GHOST TOUR AT TWILIGHT

A tour of the historic, infamous and macabre of Greenwich Village history, laced with ghost stories along the way as only New Yorkers would know them. Stops include Edgar Alan Poe’s home; the hanging elm, the legendary public execution site in New York City; the burial ground at Washington Square and the cemetery at St. Mark’s. And you thought only subways ran beneath the city’s streets!

Saturday, July 23 ONLY at 5:30 PM

Cost: $18

Tours for Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31

BEAT THE HEAT: THE SECRETS OF GRAND CENTRAL

Join us as we explore one of New Yorks finest landmarks -- from the cooler confines of the indoors! The commuter day is so hectic, that few New Yorkers rushing through Grand Central ever really get to learn about the hidden history and lesser known lore behind this classic landmark. Here's your chance as we celebrate Grand Central with a discussion of the symbolism behind its decor and the structure’s lesser known lore. Stops include Grand Central's "whispering arch"; Vanderbilt Hall; a secret apartment used as a speakeasy during the 1920s; JM Hewlett’s classic ceiling mural with its mysterious constellations painted in reverse; and Jules Coutan’s Roman group god sculpture -- a crowning masterpiece to the structure.

Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at 11:45 AM

Cost: $18

HISTORY’S MYSTERY: GOVERNORS ISLAND

Discover Governors Island, once a secluded military installation, and one of history’s great mysteries, where you will see the location of Reagan and Gorbachev’s last summit; the site of a Revolutionary War fort, a Confederate prison camp, and the homes of two Civil War heroes – both candidates for the presidency.

Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at 1:30 PM

Cost: $18

HISTORIC PUBS AND TAVERNS OF UNION SQUARE

What better way to enjoy an evening than to learn about the history of Union Square and its taverns, and then stop for some liquid refreshments along the way. On this tour you'll see some of the area's most classic pubs and speakeasies -- all with historic associations. Stops include where presidential candidate Al Smith frequented during his Tammany Hall days, and the tavern where O. Henry wrote his Christmas classic, The Gift of the Magi. Cost of refreshments is extra, so come armed with some extra cash and a thirst for history and spirits, and enjoy the comradery of a historic pub crawl!

Saturday, July 30 ONLY at 5:30 PM

Cost: $18 (drinks extra)

Tours for Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7

PARK SLOPE AND PROSPECT PARK HISTORY AND DESSERT TOUR – New Tour!

A tour of Prospect Park with stops at Long Meadow, Vale of Cashmere, and the Ravine along with a stroll through Park Slope with stops at the Montauk Club, Temple Beth Elohim, and St John’s. And what would make this tour even sweeter? A sampling of sweets from the Slope’s notable shops along the way, where you can try Hamentashen, chocolate truffles, and apple crumb, to name a few!

Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 at 2 PM

Cost: $26 (includes sweets)

HISTORIC WALL STREET PUBS AND TAVERNS

A walking tour of historic pubs and taverns in Lower Manhattan, all with historic associations, with stops at several for refreshment. Stops include where Washington bid farewell to his officers; a downtown pub frequented by Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln; and a watering hole on a site once associated with the Cotton Exchange and Captain Kidd.

Sat., August 6 ONLY at 5:45 PM

Cost: $18 (drinks extra)

Tours for Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14

EATALY, GRAMERCY PARK, AND MADISON SQUARE: A HISTORY AND TASTING TOUR -- New Tour !!

A tour of these important centers in the Victorian era with a discussion of their evolution throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Stops include the 19th century Players Club and Teddy Roosevelt birthplace, the 20th century skyscrapers Flatiron Building and Metropolitan Life Tower (once the world’s tallest); and the 21st century Italian food and market development EATALY. There we will pause for some pizza, homemade bread and Italian dessert treats.

August 13 and Sunday, August 14 at 2 PM

Cost: $28 (includes food)

BE A HISTORY DETECTIVE: THE GREENWICH VILLAGE SCAVENGER HUNT – New Event !

And now for something completely different. Instead of being led through the Village, this time discover its history by teaming up, using a map, and answering questions by deciphering clues on plaques, markers and signs nestled away in the neighborhood’s nooks, crannies and hidden sidestreets. .First to come back with the most correct answers wins!

Saturday, August 13 ONLY at 5:15 PM

Cost: $18

Tours for Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 -- Marking Anniversary of Battle of Brooklyn Heights

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS/COBBLE HILL HISTORY AND TASTING TOUR

Mark the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn with a discussion of the British attack on Brooklyn in August 1776. Then stroll through Cobble Hill, named after the Revolutionary War fort, and Brooklyn Heights, once a haven of Victorian wealth, with stops at Plymouth Church, where Lincoln and Walt Whitman worshipped; the Promenade with its glorious view of Manhattan, the house where Truman Capote penned Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the homes of Jennie Jerome, Churchill’s mother; and writer Thomas Wolfe, and a special stop at the Four Chimneys – Washington’s headquarters during the Battle. Along the way, taste the area’s classic and contemporary foods, from Brooklyn egg creams and baklava to spinach pie.

Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 at 2 PM

Cost: $26 (includes food)

SUTTON PLACE AND TREADWELL HISTORIC DISTRICT AT TWILIGHT

Discover how these two well-to-do areas evolved from humble beginnings. Stops include Sutton Square and the one-time homes of Marilyn Monroe and the Vanderbilt, Morgan and Roosevelt families.

Saturday, August 20 ONLY at 5:30 PM

Cost: $18

Tours for Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28

OLD AND NEW MONEY: VICTORIAN FIFTH AVENUE AND CENTRAL PARK WEST

A tour of the two great boulevards of wealth—CPW and 5th Ave--and how their architecture reflects the social aspects of the Victorian communities that lived there. Stops include the Dakota, the Prasada, and the Payne Whitney and Henry Clay Frick mansions

Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28 at 2 PM

Cost: $18

GOTHAM CITY GHOST TOUR AT TWILIGHT

A tour of the historic, infamous and macabre of Greenwich Village history, laced with ghost stories along the way as only New Yorkers would know them. Stops include Edgar Alan Poe’s home; the hanging elm, the legendary public execution site in New York City; the burial ground at Washington Square and the cemetery at St. Mark’s. And you thought only subways ran beneath the city’s streets!

Saturday, August 27 ONLY at 5:30 PM

Cost: $18

Reservations and Meeting Place: 212-465-3331

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

A LABOR HISTORY EVENT: GREENWICH VILLAGE LABOR HISTORY AND DESSERT TOUR

A tour of sites associated with the rise of labor and Greenwich Village, with stops associated with Emma Goldman, John Reed, the IWW, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which sparked the union movement. Along the way, we will celebrate the fruits and advancements of labor, with a dessert sampling, from cupcakes and Lilac chocolate to saviodi cookies.

Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 at 2 PM

Cost: $26 per person (includes sweets)

Reservations and meeting place: 212-465-3331

NYC Discovery Walking Tours

 

[El Floppo]

Niko (in the old Honmura An location on Mercer St)

That is some serious Yasuda chef. Only room for six at the sushi bar. More authentic (less cheesy) than Nobu. Enjoy.And I'm depressed Woo Lae Oak just down the street closed. They opened right around the time I moved here and have always been my go to for upscale Korean.

Awesome- thanks. Just got the similar thumbup for Niko from our gb that eats out like a fiend. Called it her new favorite restaurant, which is high, high praise from her.So Nobu- still a fan, but I never actually found their sushi that great. Yeah, they were some of the first I tried that played with changing up the rolls, so that was cool- but the fish was never anything special, IMO. Their prepared foods on the other hand... ####### yum.-------------------------------Post fire apartment update (over 1 year later)- just walked through with the owner's rep and the contractor. Building has most major infrastructure up and running and the first unit has moved back in (our immediate upstairs neighbor). Still no cable. Still a construction site on the top floors and roof and public areas (including lobby and hallways). And- big bummer- our private patio is covered by scaffolding and semi-ripped up- won't be ready until probably next summer Gotta say- it'll be nice to get back the 2nd Bath, in-unit W/D and light-flooded larger living spaces and eat-in Kitchen. Nice too to ditch the #####y old-lady downstairs neighbor here who starts any conversation with "so- have you put your carpets down yet?". But... Stuy-Town- gotta say, in the summer is pretty freaking dope once you get outside of the apartments. It's been amazing for our son to be able to run outside amidst the trees and not worry about cars or noise and head to one of the 4 playgrounds so he can play with his new best buddies (some of whom go to school with him). Also a real sense of community here- there are so many families with young kids, and most of the old-ladies are pretty nice. We're close enough at our Houston St digs to make the trip here pretty regularly, but it's not the same as walking out your door into it. Kinda dreading a bit walking out the door and being back in the thick of city life down there.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

-------------------------------Post fire apartment update (over 1 year later)- just walked through with the owner's rep and the contractor. Building has most major infrastructure up and running and the first unit has moved back in (our immediate upstairs neighbor). Still no cable. Still a construction site on the top floors and roof and public areas (including lobby and hallways). And- big bummer- our private patio is covered by scaffolding and semi-ripped up- won't be ready until probably next summer Gotta say- it'll be nice to get back the 2nd Bath, in-unit W/D and light-flooded larger living spaces and eat-in Kitchen. Nice too to ditch the #####y old-lady downstairs neighbor here who starts any conversation with "so- have you put your carpets down yet?". But... Stuy-Town- gotta say, in the summer is pretty freaking dope once you get outside of the apartments. It's been amazing for our son to be able to run outside amidst the trees and not worry about cars or noise and head to one of the 4 playgrounds so he can play with his new best buddies (some of whom go to school with him). Also a real sense of community here- there are so many families with young kids, and most of the old-ladies are pretty nice. We're close enough at our Houston St digs to make the trip here pretty regularly, but it's not the same as walking out your door into it. Kinda dreading a bit walking out the door and being back in the thick of city life down there.

Good news on the apartment Floppo. Hopefully you are in an settled soon. I'll meet you across the street at Oliva when you get moved. We just moved from Prospect Heights to Clinton Hill. I love the the neighborhood, but it is a real bummer for commuting. I have been taking the G to the L to get to Union Square. I always thought the J, M, Z was the bottom of the barrel for subways but the riders of the G are the ugliest people in the city. Woof.

 

[El Floppo]

-------------------------------Post fire apartment update (over 1 year later)- just walked through with the owner's rep and the contractor. Building has most major infrastructure up and running and the first unit has moved back in (our immediate upstairs neighbor). Still no cable. Still a construction site on the top floors and roof and public areas (including lobby and hallways). And- big bummer- our private patio is covered by scaffolding and semi-ripped up- won't be ready until probably next summer Gotta say- it'll be nice to get back the 2nd Bath, in-unit W/D and light-flooded larger living spaces and eat-in Kitchen. Nice too to ditch the #####y old-lady downstairs neighbor here who starts any conversation with "so- have you put your carpets down yet?". But... Stuy-Town- gotta say, in the summer is pretty freaking dope once you get outside of the apartments. It's been amazing for our son to be able to run outside amidst the trees and not worry about cars or noise and head to one of the 4 playgrounds so he can play with his new best buddies (some of whom go to school with him). Also a real sense of community here- there are so many families with young kids, and most of the old-ladies are pretty nice. We're close enough at our Houston St digs to make the trip here pretty regularly, but it's not the same as walking out your door into it. Kinda dreading a bit walking out the door and being back in the thick of city life down there.

Good news on the apartment Floppo. Hopefully you are in an settled soon. I'll meet you across the street at Oliva when you get moved. We just moved from Prospect Heights to Clinton Hill. I love the the neighborhood, but it is a real bummer for commuting. I have been taking the G to the L to get to Union Square. I always thought the J, M, Z was the bottom of the barrel for subways but the riders of the G are the ugliest people in the city. Woof.

Ohh... the G train. I worked a summer near Pratt. I ended up calling it the "Guh" train. Horrible. You guys move to a place with a 2nd BR for the little bun in the oven? So- Niko was good. Sushi was good- not jawdropping or anything, but good. The sides were excellent(pea shoots or soemething along with miso eggplant) and my wife's "entree" whcih was actually an appetizer, was awesome- crispy chicken. I got a swordfish special (with beets) that was poached. Swordfish and poaching not exactly the best combo- grilling just works so much better for it... but you live and learn. The beets (which I have to be in the right mood for) were quite good.

 

[Eephus]

Just back from a short visit w/ Mrs. Eephus. It's 40 degrees cooler here than in NY.

Sunday;

dinner at Elsewhere/43rd & 9th: we missed our connection and had to scramble to find a place with Sunday service to 11PM. Elsewhere was solid, but unspectacular New American. The bacon popcorn starter was pretty damned good after a long travel day.

Stayed at the new Yotel on 42nd & 10th. Very small but efficiently designed rooms with some luxury touches (heated towel rack, a bed that slides out, Lavetta espresso machine on every floor)

Monday:

Wandered around Harlem per Mrs. Eephus' request.

Lunch at Miss Maude's Spoonbreak Too/138th & Lenox. Good chicken and fish, excellent greens, mediocre mac & cheese.

A little late afternoon shopping in Midtown.

At night took a boat ride with Rocks Off Concert Cruises. Guac Rock was sponsored by foodie block Nachos NY--three local bands (So So Glos, North Highlands, American Darlings), free homemade guacamole, cool views of lower Manhattan and the SoL from a boat full of hipsters, swag bags from a tequila company. What's not to like?

Post midnight snack from the 99 cent pizza stand across from the PATH terminal. About as greasy as you'd expect for the price.

Tuesday:

New York Public Library. Great free exhibit celebrating the library's centennial at the Bryant Park location. I'd highly recommend this incredible collection of books and literary related artifacts to both tourists and locals.

Grand Central

Shopping in East Village

Lunch at Xi'an Famous Foods on St. Mark's. You know how they say spicy food makes you feel cooler on a hot day. I'm not so sure about that but the Liang Pi noodles were delicious

Shopping in Soho. This was Mrs. Eephus' birthday trip so there was more shopping than I would prefer.

Broadway play "Jerusalem". Outstanding performance from Mark Rylance and a script that moved seamlessly from pure comedy in Act I to dark metaphysics in Act III.

After the show, we hung out across from the Hirschfeld to theater take a picture of Daniel Radcliffe getting into his Escalade. It was one of silliest things I've done in a long time but our daughter is a huge Potter fan. Mrs. Eephus found a Playbill and ticket stub that somebody dropped in the excitement, so we got a free souvenir to give to her.

Late dinner at 5 Napkin Burger/45th & 9th. Nice vibe and very tasty burgers. The burgers were expensive but the beers weren't exhorbitantly priced.

Wednesday:

The Met. We had limited time so we skipped the 90 min. line for the McQueen exhibit. Some lady in a wheelchair ran over Mrs. Eephus' foot in the Egyptian wing, which put a damper on things. We could have spent a couple of weeks there.

We had Jimmy Fallon tickets but her foot wasn't happening. Oh well, he's not that funny anyway.

Dinner at Dohyo in our hotel. The Latin-Japanese fusion cuisine was very hit and miss. The lamb and Wagyu plates weren't good at all but I could have eaten two more orders of the hamachi tiradito.

Mrs. Eephus' foot scrubbed our plans to bar hop and see a band in the LES, so we went to the Jazz Gallery in Soho to see Steve Coleman. It's a very initimate loft space for hardcore jazz fans. Coleman isn't an easy listen but it was cool to see his group create in such a small, sweltering room.

Late night snack: pastrami sandwich from Carnegie Deli. Nom nom.

Thursday:

Fancy lunch at Del Posto/16th & 10th Av. Del Posto is Batali's fine dining restaurant and they serve an exceptional lunch special year round. Three amuse bouches, an app, an primi or secondi, a dessert and a separate plater of dessert amuse bouches. Beautiful space, impeccable service that was both friendly and extremely professional. They even gave us a box of cookies to eat on plane ride home. It may not have been my best meal ever but it was definitely my best lunch.

Quick post-meal lookie loo around the High Line. We weren't really appropriately dressed to walk around in the 95 degree heat.

Dreadful cab ride to JFK and horrible TSA experience almost caused us to miss our flight, but we made it back. You guys have a pretty great city.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Just back from a short visit w/ Mrs. Eephus. It's 40 degrees cooler here than in NY. Sunday; dinner at Elsewhere/43rd & 9th: we missed our connection and had to scramble to find a place with Sunday service to 11PM. Elsewhere was solid, but unspectacular New American. The bacon popcorn starter was pretty damned good after a long travel day.Stayed at the new Yotel on 42nd & 10th. Very small but efficiently designed rooms with some luxury touches (heated towel rack, a bed that slides out, Lavetta espresso machine on every floor)Monday: Wandered around Harlem per Mrs. Eephus' request. Lunch at Miss Maude's Spoonbreak Too/138th & Lenox. Good chicken and fish, excellent greens, mediocre mac & cheese. A little late afternoon shopping in Midtown. At night took a boat ride with Rocks Off Concert Cruises. Guac Rock was sponsored by foodie block Nachos NY--three local bands (So So Glos, North Highlands, American Darlings), free homemade guacamole, cool views of lower Manhattan and the SoL from a boat full of hipsters, swag bags from a tequila company. What's not to like? Post midnight snack from the 99 cent pizza stand across from the PATH terminal. About as greasy as you'd expect for the price.Tuesday:New York Public Library. Great free exhibit celebrating the library's centennial at the Bryant Park location. I'd highly recommend this incredible collection of books and literary related artifacts to both tourists and locals. Grand CentralShopping in East VillageLunch at Xi'an Famous Foods on St. Mark's. You know how they say spicy food makes you feel cooler on a hot day. I'm not so sure about that but the Liang Pi noodles were deliciousShopping in Soho. This was Mrs. Eephus' birthday trip so there was more shopping than I would prefer.Broadway play "Jerusalem". Outstanding performance from Mark Rylance and a script that moved seamlessly from pure comedy in Act I to dark metaphysics in Act III.After the show, we hung out across from the Hirschfeld to theater take a picture of Daniel Radcliffe getting into his Escalade. It was one of silliest things I've done in a long time but our daughter is a huge Potter fan. Mrs. Eephus found a Playbill and ticket stub that somebody dropped in the excitement, so we got a free souvenir to give to her.Late dinner at 5 Napkin Burger/45th & 9th. Nice vibe and very tasty burgers. The burgers were expensive but the beers weren't exhorbitantly priced.Wednesday:The Met. We had limited time so we skipped the 90 min. line for the McQueen exhibit. Some lady in a wheelchair ran over Mrs. Eephus' foot in the Egyptian wing, which put a damper on things. We could have spent a couple of weeks there.We had Jimmy Fallon tickets but her foot wasn't happening. Oh well, he's not that funny anyway.Dinner at Dohyo in our hotel. The Latin-Japanese fusion cuisine was very hit and miss. The lamb and Wagyu plates weren't good at all but I could have eaten two more orders of the hamachi tiradito.Mrs. Eephus' foot scrubbed our plans to bar hop and see a band in the LES, so we went to the Jazz Gallery in Soho to see Steve Coleman. It's a very initimate loft space for hardcore jazz fans. Coleman isn't an easy listen but it was cool to see his group create in such a small, sweltering room.Late night snack: pastrami sandwich from Carnegie Deli. Nom nom.Thursday:Fancy lunch at Del Posto/16th & 10th Av. Del Posto is Batali's fine dining restaurant and they serve an exceptional lunch special year round. Three amuse bouches, an app, an primi or secondi, a dessert and a separate plater of dessert amuse bouches. Beautiful space, impeccable service that was both friendly and extremely professional. They even gave us a box of cookies to eat on plane ride home. It may not have been my best meal ever but it was definitely my best lunch.Quick post-meal lookie loo around the High Line. We weren't really appropriately dressed to walk around in the 95 degree heat.Dreadful cab ride to JFK and horrible TSA experience almost caused us to miss our flight, but we made it back. You guys have a pretty great city.

Sounds like an awesome time EephYou did get some hot ### weather though

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe? And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

I'll send you a list. When are you gonna be here? We grabbing beers one night?

 

[Koya]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe? And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

I'll send you a list. When are you gonna be here? We grabbing beers one night?

count me in, schedule permitting.Lots of good places just west of Times Square along 9th and 10th aves.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

I'll send you a list. When are you gonna be here? We grabbing beers one night?

count me in, schedule permitting.Lots of good places just west of Times Square along 9th and 10th aves.

So in other words, don't count you in?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

I'll send you a list. When are you gonna be here? We grabbing beers one night?

count me in, schedule permitting.Lots of good places just west of Times Square along 9th and 10th aves.

So in other words, don't count you in?

I'll be there all week. Thursday and Friday nights probably best.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

I'll send you a list. When are you gonna be here? We grabbing beers one night?

count me in, schedule permitting.Lots of good places just west of Times Square along 9th and 10th aves.

So in other words, don't count you in?

I'll be there all week. Thursday and Friday nights probably best.

Either one is fine, although Friday allows for more

 

[Major]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

You should definitely get out of Times Square and head South. Soho, West Village and Tribeca are good choices on the West side. Cabs make everything convenient. You're only a 5-10 minute cab ride (at night) down 7th or 9th avenue to the good stuff. A place I'd suggest for good food and drink is Employees Only(on Hudson Ave aka 8th avenue). Fun place that draws a good crowd at night. There are some decent bars/restaurants in Hells Kitchen which is walking distance from you but I'd only go there if you're with a bunch of people from work.

If you want to make it rain on the company tab, then definitely hit Per Se or Masa - walking distance from Times Sq. Both serve meals that will make your bollocks tingle.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

Sure. You could hum The Times They Are a-Changin' as you walk around.We live on 45th (8th/9th Ave) and always go west. As mentioned by others, lot going on along both 9th and 10th Ave these days.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

You should definitely get out of Times Square and head South. Soho, West Village and Tribeca are good choices on the West side. Cabs make everything convenient. You're only a 5-10 minute cab ride (at night) down 7th or 9th avenue to the good stuff. A place I'd suggest for good food and drink is Employees Only(on Hudson Ave aka 8th avenue). Fun place that draws a good crowd at night. There are some decent bars/restaurants in Hells Kitchen which is walking distance from you but I'd only go there if you're with a bunch of people from work.

If you want to make it rain on the company tab, then definitely hit Per Se or Masa - walking distance from Times Sq. Both serve meals that will make your bollocks tingle.

F'in Honsui

 

[Limp Ditka]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

I'll send you a list. When are you gonna be here? We grabbing beers one night?

count me in, schedule permitting.Lots of good places just west of Times Square along 9th and 10th aves.

So in other words, don't count you in?

I'll be there all week. Thursday and Friday nights probably best.

Make sure you guys come up with a sign so you 'know' who each other are.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Employees Only on Sat nights now has a velvet rope and a bouncer by the door and you need at least a 2:1 female to male ratio to enter

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

I'll send you a list. When are you gonna be here? We grabbing beers one night?

count me in, schedule permitting.Lots of good places just west of Times Square along 9th and 10th aves.

So in other words, don't count you in?

I'll be there all week. Thursday and Friday nights probably best.

Make sure you guys come up with a sign so you 'know' who each other are.

I'll be the one wearing the Hello My Name Is: JZilla tag

 

[Koya]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

I'll send you a list. When are you gonna be here? We grabbing beers one night?

count me in, schedule permitting.Lots of good places just west of Times Square along 9th and 10th aves.

So in other words, don't count you in?

Touche.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

You should definitely get out of Times Square and head South. Soho, West Village and Tribeca are good choices on the West side. Cabs make everything convenient. You're only a 5-10 minute cab ride (at night) down 7th or 9th avenue to the good stuff. A place I'd suggest for good food and drink is Employees Only(on Hudson Ave aka 8th avenue). Fun place that draws a good crowd at night. There are some decent bars/restaurants in Hells Kitchen which is walking distance from you but I'd only go there if you're with a bunch of people from work.

If you want to make it rain on the company tab, then definitely hit Per Se or Masa - walking distance from Times Sq. Both serve meals that will make your bollocks tingle.

 

[Major]

Employees Only on Sat nights now has a velvet rope and a bouncer by the door and you need at least a 2:1 female to male ratio to enter

Yep, avoid this place during the weekend unless you're grabbing dinner there, then a reservation will get you in. Still, it gets very crowded during the weekend so I prefer Sun-Th.

 

[Major]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

You should definitely get out of Times Square and head South. Soho, West Village and Tribeca are good choices on the West side. Cabs make everything convenient. You're only a 5-10 minute cab ride (at night) down 7th or 9th avenue to the good stuff. A place I'd suggest for good food and drink is Employees Only(on Hudson Ave aka 8th avenue). Fun place that draws a good crowd at night. There are some decent bars/restaurants in Hells Kitchen which is walking distance from you but I'd only go there if you're with a bunch of people from work.

If you want to make it rain on the company tab, then definitely hit Per Se or Masa - walking distance from Times Sq. Both serve meals that will make your bollocks tingle.

great place to grab a quick bite on the cheap

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Ok, thanks guys. Note to self: to find this thread use search word Bronx.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

You should definitely get out of Times Square and head South. Soho, West Village and Tribeca are good choices on the West side. Cabs make everything convenient. You're only a 5-10 minute cab ride (at night) down 7th or 9th avenue to the good stuff. A place I'd suggest for good food and drink is Employees Only(on Hudson Ave aka 8th avenue). Fun place that draws a good crowd at night. There are some decent bars/restaurants in Hells Kitchen which is walking distance from you but I'd only go there if you're with a bunch of people from work.

If you want to make it rain on the company tab, then definitely hit Per Se or Masa - walking distance from Times Sq. Both serve meals that will make your bollocks tingle.

My company is the United States Government, they don't like me raining anything. Hells Kitchen sounds like a good night out. Any suggestions over there? I like West Village, that's a good idea as well. I have a good friend on the trip who doesn't work for me and we are gonna let loose a bit. Everyone else works for me and I am a completely different person around those people. So maybe Hells Kitchen with the group, then somewhere where the management doesn't mind me taking my pants off.

 

[Major]

I gotta pick through this thread but I need to find a couple of good places to hide out next week.

Staying near Times Square, would like to find some good bars in the area but not that close. Going with a group from work but need to wander off the path to make my own way. Greenwich Village maybe?

And what about places close to Times Square? Looking for good bars, no Irish music at all and maybe some good local eating places. Again, I'll pick through this thread this weekend but any quick hitters are appreciated.

You should definitely get out of Times Square and head South. Soho, West Village and Tribeca are good choices on the West side. Cabs make everything convenient. You're only a 5-10 minute cab ride (at night) down 7th or 9th avenue to the good stuff. A place I'd suggest for good food and drink is Employees Only(on Hudson Ave aka 8th avenue). Fun place that draws a good crowd at night. There are some decent bars/restaurants in Hells Kitchen which is walking distance from you but I'd only go there if you're with a bunch of people from work.

If you want to make it rain on the company tab, then definitely hit Per Se or Masa - walking distance from Times Sq. Both serve meals that will make your bollocks tingle.

My company is the United States Government, they don't like me raining anything. Hells Kitchen sounds like a good night out. Any suggestions over there? I like West Village, that's a good idea as well. I have a good friend on the trip who doesn't work for me and we are gonna let loose a bit. Everyone else works for me and I am a completely different person around those people. So maybe Hells Kitchen with the group, then somewhere where the management doesn't mind me taking my pants off.

Then definitely go to Chelsea. Great neighborhood for that type of stuff.

 

[BobbyLayne]

For El Floppo (and anyone else who remembers when it was all the LES, e.g., nobody called it the EV):

http://evgrieve.com/2011/08/evg-flashback-lower-east-side-there.html

[1984]

Said one longtime resident on the changes: "I've lived in my rent-controlled apartment for years and pay $115 a month. I live on the Lower East Side. The young kids who just moved in upstairs and pay $700 a month for the same space -- they live in the East Village."

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Ok Here I one for my NY fbgs. I need a nice hotel with an outdoor pool, preferably one that is larger than 10 feet across and not full of kids. The pregnant wife is hungry for swimming. I'm thinking anything within an hours drive or train ride will do.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Ok Here I one for my NY fbgs. I need a nice hotel with an outdoor pool, preferably one that is larger than 10 feet across and not full of kids. The pregnant wife is hungry for swimming. I'm thinking anything within an hours drive or train ride will do.

http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/galleries/coolest_nyc_rooftop_pools/coolest_nyc_rooftop_pools.html

 

[BobbyLayne]

Ok Here I one for my NY fbgs. I need a nice hotel with an outdoor pool, preferably one that is larger than 10 feet across and not full of kids. The pregnant wife is hungry for swimming. I'm thinking anything within an hours drive or train ride will do.

http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/galleries/coolest_nyc_rooftop_pools/coolest_nyc_rooftop_pools.html

All three pools we use are in that slide show.
[*]Manhattan Plaza Health Club

[*]Skyline Hotel (kids SwimJim lessons)

[*]Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

Unfortunately the first two are indoors. Haven't been to Hotel Gansevoort but it looks sweet, eh? As does both the Thompson Hotel pools (co-worker comes up from D.C. to stay at those, says they are both great).

You can and about the rec ctr suggestion, but couple things to remember are 1) it's in the West Village, so unlike every other public pool, the nabe is good, and 2) it's never very busy. We go down there as a family because it's very refreshing on a hot day (the indoor pools tend to be heated a little bit too much). Oh, and it's free.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Ok Here I one for my NY fbgs. I need a nice hotel with an outdoor pool, preferably one that is larger than 10 feet across and not full of kids. The pregnant wife is hungry for swimming. I'm thinking anything within an hours drive or train ride will do.

http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/galleries/coolest_nyc_rooftop_pools/coolest_nyc_rooftop_pools.html

All three pools we use are in that slide show.
[*]Manhattan Plaza Health Club

[*]Skyline Hotel (kids SwimJim lessons)

[*]Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

Unfortunately the first two are indoors. Haven't been to Hotel Gansevoort but it looks sweet, eh? As does both the Thompson Hotel pools (co-worker comes up from D.C. to stay at those, says they are both great).

You can and about the rec ctr suggestion, but couple things to remember are 1) it's in the West Village, so unlike every other public pool, the nabe is good, and 2) it's never very busy. We go down there as a family because it's very refreshing on a hot day (the indoor pools tend to be heated a little bit too much). Oh, and it's free.

Thanks! Any ideas of places not far outside the city for a weekend away?

 

[BobbyLayne]

Why not Mohegan Sun? Little something everybody, not to far away.

My go to day trips over the years have always been the North Fork or the Berkshires, but I'm guessing vineyards and hiking the Appalachian Trail aren't what your expecting wife is looking for right now.

Next year I am definitely ticking Saratoga Springs off my bucket list. Two friends have gone up there in the last few weeks, and it looks fab.

 

[Major]

Why not Mohegan Sun? Little something everybody, not to far away.

My go to day trips over the years have always been the North Fork or the Berkshires, but I'm guessing vineyards and hiking the Appalachian Trail aren't what your expecting wife is looking for right now.

Next year I am definitely ticking Saratoga Springs off my bucket list. Two friends have gone up there in the last few weeks, and it looks fab.

Beautiful up there in the summer. Highly recommend hitting the horse races there during opening week - teh wimmenz in sun dresses. Also lots of great outdoor activity although the whitewater was disappointing. place for a quick w/e trip.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Why not Mohegan Sun? Little something everybody, not to far away.

My go to day trips over the years have always been the North Fork or the Berkshires, but I'm guessing vineyards and hiking the Appalachian Trail aren't what your expecting wife is looking for right now.

Next year I am definitely ticking Saratoga Springs off my bucket list. Two friends have gone up there in the last few weeks, and it looks fab.

Hmmm. Mohegan Sun is interesting. How is the pool/spa area there? Is it relaxing or crazy? I love Saratoga Springs, but that's a little to far for what I'm looking for. She'll lose any benefit of unwinding when we have to stop at every service area to pee.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Why not Mohegan Sun? Little something everybody, not to far away.

My go to day trips over the years have always been the North Fork or the Berkshires, but I'm guessing vineyards and hiking the Appalachian Trail aren't what your expecting wife is looking for right now.

Next year I am definitely ticking Saratoga Springs off my bucket list. Two friends have gone up there in the last few weeks, and it looks fab.

Hmmm. Mohegan Sun is interesting. How is the pool/spa area there? Is it relaxing or crazy? I love Saratoga Springs, but that's a little to far for what I'm looking for. She'll lose any benefit of unwinding when we have to stop at every service area to pee.

Maybe someone who has been in the summer can chime in, I've only been in the colder months. I can tell you it blows away MGM and Foxwoods. They get all the little things right, great staff. Good dining, shopping it's a pretty nice one-stop kind of thing if you don't want to hop from one place to another.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

A.C. might be an option, accessible via train now I believe.

 

[BobbyLayne]

A.C. might be an option, accessible via train now I believe.

Well, they do have more juice heads down there. So there's that.

 

[HellToupee]

Where is the best area to stay outside of the city but close enough to for shuttles or trains into?

 

[Eephus]

Where is the best area to stay outside of the city but close enough to for shuttles or trains into?

depends where you're flying in and out of

 

[HellToupee]

Where is the best area to stay outside of the city but close enough to for shuttles or trains into?

depends where you're flying in and out of

driving

 

[El Floppo]

Ok Here I one for my NY fbgs. I need a nice hotel with an outdoor pool, preferably one that is larger than 10 feet across and not full of kids. The pregnant wife is hungry for swimming. I'm thinking anything within an hours drive or train ride will do.

http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/galleries/coolest_nyc_rooftop_pools/coolest_nyc_rooftop_pools.html

All three pools we use are in that slide show.
[*]Manhattan Plaza Health Club

[*]Skyline Hotel (kids SwimJim lessons)

[*]Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

Unfortunately the first two are indoors. Haven't been to Hotel Gansevoort but it looks sweet, eh? As does both the Thompson Hotel pools (co-worker comes up from D.C. to stay at those, says they are both great).

You can and about the rec ctr suggestion, but couple things to remember are 1) it's in the West Village, so unlike every other public pool, the nabe is good, and 2) it's never very busy. We go down there as a family because it's very refreshing on a hot day (the indoor pools tend to be heated a little bit too much). Oh, and it's free.

Thanks! Any ideas of places not far outside the city for a weekend away?

We do city vacations for special occasions (get a hotel room and enjoy a weekend in a different neighborhood). We stayed at the Gansevoort, and the pool was definitely nice. I actually like the Parker Meridian- even though it's an indoor pool, you're up 40 or so stories and and IIRC, it's glass roofed or at least wrap-around windows. The Thompson Hotel on Allen street has a tiny outdoor pool- not worth it.Outside the city... it's been a while, but there's the... Norwich? Spa in CT- IIRC, it's close enough to the casinos and also to Mystic to make a fun weekend out of it. Also a nice spa in and of itself if the lady goes for that kind of thing. I don't recall a pool, but they've got a pond/lake at Mohunk which might be warm enough to swim in by now. How about a weekend in Montauk? or somewhere near the North Fork?

 

[El Floppo]

For El Floppo (and anyone else who remembers when it was all the LES, e.g., nobody called it the EV):

http://evgrieve.com/2011/08/evg-flashback-lower-east-side-there.html

[1984]

Said one longtime resident on the changes: "I've lived in my rent-controlled apartment for years and pay $115 a month. I live on the Lower East Side. The young kids who just moved in upstairs and pay $700 a month for the same space -- they live in the East Village."

glad to see those numbers are from '84 and not current. I don't know of a single apt in the neighborhood that goes for 700. and btw- I the Christadora building- looked at some units in it after 9/11- too pricey for me even then.

and maybe I was just naive, but I always called the East Village the East Village, or Alphabet City. The Lower East Side wasn't even on my radar until much later.

 

[HellToupee]

anyone ever stay at the Wellington Hotel Bdwy/Tms Sq?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Great stay in the city, although I think my liver needs a long rest now. TU's local bar is great and whatever place we went to in midtown, was even better. Good times.

Had dinner one night at Maze by Gordan Ramsey at the London Hotel, nice.

 

[Not Sure]

Affordable Boutique Hotels in New York City: http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/travel/20hotels.html

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Gentlemen,

i have a date tonight. Headed to the jazz standard to listen to some good music. looking for a good spot in the area to hit afterwards. Preferably a place with a solid whiskey menu. thnx.

 

[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.

 

[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.

 

[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.

 

[Reaper]

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.

Not an authority at all but, I think most people associate Hampton Bays with rowdy club crowds like Boardy Barn, Neptunes and NCI.....Had some great times there 15 years ago I'm sure there is more to the area as well as a good place to start out any journeys thru the rest of the Hamptons / Montauk.....Do you use YELP? I was out at Greenport a few months ago and Yelp led me to a few real good restaurants / bars.