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[El Floppo]

What bar should I go to tonight? Last night in NYC. We've been to Johnny Utah's, mcsorley's, Hurley's, some Irish bar on 45th near 6th, and a decent hole in the wall sports bar a few doors down from mcsorley's that had MLB ticket.

I'm out of touch due to wife and kids, but we've been to a couple of bar/restaurants down the street from us that are more trendy than that list and might give you a fun and different last night. Sons of Essex is one, Beauty and Essex is the other- they're basically across the street from each other (and us).But wait for Major or Koya to report in- I've become a tourist in my own neighborhood when it comes to nightlife.

Yeah, some of those may be a little to slick for some FBGs. I'd recommend Schillers Liquor Bar on Rivington. Great food, drink and vibe. Much better atmosphere than Pastis and a better crowd.

Good call- but funny, we go to Schillers SOO much as a family (brunch and early dinners) that I've stopped thinking about it as a trendy spot for drinks.

 

[Major]

What bar should I go to tonight? Last night in NYC. We've been to Johnny Utah's, mcsorley's, Hurley's, some Irish bar on 45th near 6th, and a decent hole in the wall sports bar a few doors down from mcsorley's that had MLB ticket.

I'm out of touch due to wife and kids, but we've been to a couple of bar/restaurants down the street from us that are more trendy than that list and might give you a fun and different last night. Sons of Essex is one, Beauty and Essex is the other- they're basically across the street from each other (and us).But wait for Major or Koya to report in- I've become a tourist in my own neighborhood when it comes to nightlife.

Yeah, some of those may be a little to slick for some FBGs. I'd recommend Schillers Liquor Bar on Rivington. Great food, drink and vibe. Much better atmosphere than Pastis and a better crowd.

Good call- but funny, we go to Schillers SOO much as a family (brunch and early dinners) that I've stopped thinking about it as a trendy spot for drinks.

great happy hour as well...half off fantastic drinks

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Anyone going to Wing Fest?

I went last year and it was a great time!

 

[El Floppo]

I know you guys know and experience this, but I keep thinking that I probably see more beautiful women in the 20 minute walk to work (EVil/LES to Union Square) than most FFAers will see in months... maybe ever.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

I know you guys know and experience this, but I keep thinking that I probably see more beautiful women in the 20 minute walk to work (EVil/LES to Union Square) than most FFAers will see in months... maybe ever.

Unless they have ever been to Vegas...I still cannot wait until my next trip to nyc since South Florida (outside of Miami) cannot hold a candle to the quality and quantity of talent in nyc.

 

[Major]

I know you guys know and experience this, but I keep thinking that I probably see more beautiful women in the 20 minute walk to work (EVil/LES to Union Square) than most FFAers will see in months... maybe ever.

Unless they have ever been to Vegas...I still cannot wait until my next trip to nyc since South Florida (outside of Miami) cannot hold a candle to the quality and quantity of talent in nyc.

Vegas? a bunch of filth and rubbish on the strip with big gulps of frozen pina coladas with crazy straws - Not my :style: Now if you stay at a nice hotel and never leave, you'll see some ### (i.e. Palms)I'm on board with Floppo's observation. I'd also recommend walking from the LES through Soho. Meat Packing is also $ during the day before the DBs from NJ invade. If you're stuck in midtown, can't beat Bryant Park and the Conde Naste building in general.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

I know you guys know and experience this, but I keep thinking that I probably see more beautiful women in the 20 minute walk to work (EVil/LES to Union Square) than most FFAers will see in months... maybe ever.

Unless they have ever been to Vegas...I still cannot wait until my next trip to nyc since South Florida (outside of Miami) cannot hold a candle to the quality and quantity of talent in nyc.

Vegas? a bunch of filth and rubbish on the strip with big gulps of frozen pina coladas with crazy straws - Not my :style: Now if you stay at a nice hotel and never leave, you'll see some ### (i.e. Palms)I'm on board with Floppo's observation. I'd also recommend walking from the LES through Soho. Meat Packing is also $ during the day before the DBs from NJ invade.

If you're stuck in midtown, can't beat Bryant Park and the Conde Naste building in general.

If that is what you think of talent in Vegas all I got to say is:

 

[valhallan]

I'm heading up to NYC for work and would like to check out some comedy on Wednesday night. I'm staying near Times Square but the clubs around there seem hit and miss. Should I just trek down to the Comedy Cellar? What about Gotham's New Talent Showcase?

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I'm heading up to NYC for work and would like to check out some comedy on Wednesday night. I'm staying near Times Square but the clubs around there seem hit and miss. Should I just trek down to the Comedy Cellar? What about Gotham's New Talent Showcase?

Caroline's on Broadway is pretty close to Times Square...49th and BroadwayYOu can check all their schedules on line

 

[valhallan]

I'm heading up to NYC for work and would like to check out some comedy on Wednesday night. I'm staying near Times Square but the clubs around there seem hit and miss. Should I just trek down to the Comedy Cellar? What about Gotham's New Talent Showcase?

Caroline's on Broadway is pretty close to Times Square...49th and BroadwayYOu can check all their schedules on line

Yeah I've checked them all. More curious about the venues themselves. I'm not looking for a headliner, just some entertainment. Upright Citizen's Brigade seems like a good time.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

I'm heading up to NYC for work and would like to check out some comedy on Wednesday night. I'm staying near Times Square but the clubs around there seem hit and miss. Should I just trek down to the Comedy Cellar? What about Gotham's New Talent Showcase?

Caroline's on Broadway is pretty close to Times Square...49th and BroadwayYOu can check all their schedules on line

Yeah I've checked them all. More curious about the venues themselves. I'm not looking for a headliner, just some entertainment. Upright Citizen's Brigade seems like a good time.

I would do UCB - is it just a class show or headliners? If a class show I would skip since it would be very amateurish.

 

[valhallan]

I'm heading up to NYC for work and would like to check out some comedy on Wednesday night. I'm staying near Times Square but the clubs around there seem hit and miss. Should I just trek down to the Comedy Cellar? What about Gotham's New Talent Showcase?

Caroline's on Broadway is pretty close to Times Square...49th and BroadwayYOu can check all their schedules on line

Yeah I've checked them all. More curious about the venues themselves. I'm not looking for a headliner, just some entertainment. Upright Citizen's Brigade seems like a good time.

I would do UCB - is it just a class show or headliners? If a class show I would skip since it would be very amateurish.

Thanks. Not a class show but storytelling: http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/shows/view/1001

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

I'm heading up to NYC for work and would like to check out some comedy on Wednesday night. I'm staying near Times Square but the clubs around there seem hit and miss. Should I just trek down to the Comedy Cellar? What about Gotham's New Talent Showcase?

Caroline's on Broadway is pretty close to Times Square...49th and BroadwayYOu can check all their schedules on line

Yeah I've checked them all. More curious about the venues themselves. I'm not looking for a headliner, just some entertainment. Upright Citizen's Brigade seems like a good time.

I would do UCB - is it just a class show or headliners? If a class show I would skip since it would be very amateurish.

Thanks. Not a class show but storytelling: http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/shows/view/1001

It will be ok, I know Adam Wade he lives in Hoboken, NJ. You might get more laughs with some of the clubs with bigger headliners.

 

[Major]

Gotham is a nice club. Generally some funny people and some bad. The bad ones are kind of entertaining to watch. I prefer it to Carolines but both are solid spots.

UCB is something different. I'd only go there if some awesome improv guys were performing.

 

[Northern Voice]

I've never been to New York, likely going with wife November 1st-5th, what should we do (reading through this for ideas but there's way too much)?

 

[El Floppo]

I've never been to New York, likely going with wife November 1st-5th, what should we do (reading through this for ideas but there's way too much)?

Stand in the middle of the sidewalk and point at things.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I've never been to New York, likely going with wife November 1st-5th, what should we do (reading through this for ideas but there's way too much)?

That is an impossible question with only one answer....Meet me for a beer

 

[Major]

I've never been to New York, likely going with wife November 1st-5th, what should we do (reading through this for ideas but there's way too much)?

Go to Times Square and don't leave

 

[El Floppo]

I've never been to New York, likely going with wife November 1st-5th, what should we do (reading through this for ideas but there's way too much)?

Go to Times Square and don't leave

whoa. surly nyer. (eta: I mean part-timer)

 

[El Floppo]

NV- seriously... check this thread. There have been a bunch of people who have come through for visits and posted their itineraries after checking back and forth with the local yocals; those would be a great place to start.

What kind of things are you guys interested in? Where are you staying?

I always recommend to try and cluster activities around neighborhoods to avoid having to schlep (that's NY-talk) all around the city every day. What those activities are will be completely up to you guys though.

 

[Major]

I've never been to New York, likely going with wife November 1st-5th, what should we do (reading through this for ideas but there's way too much)?

Go to Times Square and don't leave

whoa. surly nyer. (eta: I mean part-timer)

(jet-setter)

 

[El Floppo]

I've never been to New York, likely going with wife November 1st-5th, what should we do (reading through this for ideas but there's way too much)?

Go to Times Square and don't leave

whoa. surly nyer. (eta: I mean part-timer)

(jet-setter)

Your pied-a-terre a condo or a co-op?

 

[Northern Voice]

NV- seriously... check this thread. There have been a bunch of people who have come through for visits and posted their itineraries after checking back and forth with the local yocals; those would be a great place to start.What kind of things are you guys interested in? Where are you staying? I always recommend to try and cluster activities around neighborhoods to avoid having to schlep (that's NY-talk) all around the city every day. What those activities are will be completely up to you guys though.

We're staying at the W Hoboken, because prices are insane the weekend we're travelling with the NYC Marathon.I haven't been before, so we'll do some touristy stuff (statue of liberty, museum of natural history, rockefeller plaza). I like music, sports and beer but from the looks of things, the Yankees will be eliminated and hockey won't be on. There aren't a ton of bands in the city that I want to see on these particular days either, which is a bit disappointing but this is when the wife and I can get away together, so what can you do.I've looked into the tour of the Brooklyn Brewery. I'd like to check out Williamsburg as well, so may spend an afternoon in this area (maybe do the brooklyn bridge thing on the way back).My wife is a runner and wants to run in Central Park. We may also do the bike rental here.We may or may not see a show, likely won't do the zoo. We spend a lot of time in Toronto, so don't necessarily want to do big-city things we can do at home, more uniquely New York type stuff. We're not foodies but would probably go for one big classy meal, and I love a good pub.We're both up for a lot of walking, and that's our preferred way to go place to place, obviously with the subway being a big factor as well.Would love recommendations on pubs, pizza jointsHalf-Baked Itinerary so farThursday:7AM - Leave5PM - Arrive at W Hoboken8PM - Jerry Seinfeld Live at Staten IslandFriday (Tourist Day)9AM - Central Park Bike Tour11:30AM - Museum of Natural History2PM - Rockefeller/Fifth Avenue/Top of the Rock/Dinner/Shopping8PM - Show?/Times Square? (thinking a show would be slightly less on this night then Saturday) - would likely try for 50% off from TKTS for show, not too picky and not willing to pay $250+ for Book of Mormon.Saturday9AM - Ellis Island/Liberty Island Cruise12PM - South St. Seaport/Wall Street2PM - Afternoon in Williamsburg/Brooklyn Brewery Tour?5PM - Brooklyn Bridge (back to Manhattan)Evening - ?Sunday9AM - Find vantage point for NYC Marathon10:30AM - Jogging in Central ParkNoon - Tom's Restaurant (Seinfeld)Afternoon - ?Evening - ?MondayLeave - Cooperstown on the way home.Other things I'm sort of considering...Thursday night, depending when we get in, Fountains of Wayne have a concert in Morristown, NJ... definitely not the NYC concert experience I was expecting but I do love this band. Jerry Seinfeld also has a show on Staten Island this night but it's sold out, so I'd have to pay big on StubHub and also likely skip Cooperstown.I've read some of the itineraries, not to mention 100 things on tripadvisor, etc... looking for unique things.

 

[Northern Voice]

I've never been to New York, likely going with wife November 1st-5th, what should we do (reading through this for ideas but there's way too much)?

That is an impossible question with only one answer....Meet me for a beer

Wife tends to be tired early, maybe later on one night?

 

[El Floppo]

NV- seriously... check this thread. There have been a bunch of people who have come through for visits and posted their itineraries after checking back and forth with the local yocals; those would be a great place to start.What kind of things are you guys interested in? Where are you staying? I always recommend to try and cluster activities around neighborhoods to avoid having to schlep (that's NY-talk) all around the city every day. What those activities are will be completely up to you guys though.

We're staying at the W Hoboken, because prices are insane the weekend we're travelling with the NYC Marathon.I haven't been before, so we'll do some touristy stuff (statue of liberty, museum of natural history, rockefeller plaza). I like music, sports and beer but from the looks of things, the Yankees will be eliminated and hockey won't be on. There aren't a ton of bands in the city that I want to see on these particular days either, which is a bit disappointing but this is when the wife and I can get away together, so what can you do.I've looked into the tour of the Brooklyn Brewery. I'd like to check out Williamsburg as well, so may spend an afternoon in this area (maybe do the brooklyn bridge thing on the way back).My wife is a runner and wants to run in Central Park. We may also do the bike rental here.We may or may not see a show, likely won't do the zoo. We spend a lot of time in Toronto, so don't necessarily want to do big-city things we can do at home, more uniquely New York type stuff. We're not foodies but would probably go for one big classy meal, and I love a good pub.We're both up for a lot of walking, and that's our preferred way to go place to place, obviously with the subway being a big factor as well.Would love recommendations on pubs, pizza jointsHalf-Baked Itinerary so farThursday:7AM - Leave1PM - Cooperstown - Baseball Hall of Fame - I've been here before but Roberto Alomar was my favourite player, so want to go back.7PM - Arrive at W HobokenNot sure what we'll feel like doing this night, may be tired from the drive, or may want to get right into something.Friday (Tourist Day)9AM - Central Park Bike Tour11:30AM - Museum of Natural History2PM - Rockefeller/Fifth Avenue/Top of the Rock/Dinner/Shopping8PM - Show?/Times Square? (thinking a show would be slightly less on this night then Saturday) - would likely try for 50% off from TKTS for show, not too picky and not willing to pay $250+ for Book of Mormon.Saturday9AM - Ellis Island/Liberty Island Cruise12PM - Afternoon in Williamsburg/Brooklyn Brewery Tour?4PM - Brooklyn Bridge (back to Manhattan)Evening - ?Sunday9AM - Find vantage point for NYC Marathon10:30AM - Jogging in Central ParkNoon - Tom's Restaurant (Seinfeld)Afternoon - South Street Seaport?Evening - ?Other things I'm sort of considering...Thursday night, depending when we get in, Fountains of Wayne have a concert in Morristown, NJ... definitely not the NYC concert experience I was expecting but I do love this band. Jerry Seinfeld also has a show on Staten Island this night but it's sold out, so I'd have to pay big on StubHub and also likely skip Cooperstown.I've read some of the itineraries, not to mention 100 things on tripadvisor, etc... looking for unique things.

I'll check back later and offer some thoughts. Right away though- Do South St seaport and Wall St when you do the Staten island ferry or Ellis Island ferry- they're all close by eachother.

 

[Northern Voice]

I'll check back later and offer some thoughts. Right away though- Do South St seaport and Wall St when you do the Staten island ferry or Ellis Island ferry- they're all close by eachother.

Cool. I've switched that around a bit. Also just realized I could leave early on Thursday and be there in time to see Seinfeld on Staten Island Thursday night and then do Cooperstown on the way home on Monday. This also gets me out into another one of the Boroughs, which is nice.Anyone with experience with the St. George Theatre? On StubHub, it looks like half the seats available are obstructed view.

 

[commisholio]

Was there for work last week, had dinner at a place on the lower east side called Pig & Khao. It was darn good, recommended if you like hybrid Asian type food.

 

[PinkydaPimp]

NV- seriously... check this thread. There have been a bunch of people who have come through for visits and posted their itineraries after checking back and forth with the local yocals; those would be a great place to start.What kind of things are you guys interested in? Where are you staying? I always recommend to try and cluster activities around neighborhoods to avoid having to schlep (that's NY-talk) all around the city every day. What those activities are will be completely up to you guys though.

We're staying at the W Hoboken, because prices are insane the weekend we're travelling with the NYC Marathon.I haven't been before, so we'll do some touristy stuff (statue of liberty, museum of natural history, rockefeller plaza). I like music, sports and beer but from the looks of things, the Yankees will be eliminated and hockey won't be on. There aren't a ton of bands in the city that I want to see on these particular days either, which is a bit disappointing but this is when the wife and I can get away together, so what can you do.I've looked into the tour of the Brooklyn Brewery. I'd like to check out Williamsburg as well, so may spend an afternoon in this area (maybe do the brooklyn bridge thing on the way back).My wife is a runner and wants to run in Central Park. We may also do the bike rental here.We may or may not see a show, likely won't do the zoo. We spend a lot of time in Toronto, so don't necessarily want to do big-city things we can do at home, more uniquely New York type stuff. We're not foodies but would probably go for one big classy meal, and I love a good pub.We're both up for a lot of walking, and that's our preferred way to go place to place, obviously with the subway being a big factor as well.Would love recommendations on pubs, pizza jointsHalf-Baked Itinerary so farThursday:7AM - Leave5PM - Arrive at W Hoboken8PM - Jerry Seinfeld Live at Staten IslandFriday (Tourist Day)9AM - Central Park Bike Tour11:30AM - Museum of Natural History2PM - Rockefeller/Fifth Avenue/Top of the Rock/Dinner/Shopping8PM - Show?/Times Square? (thinking a show would be slightly less on this night then Saturday) - would likely try for 50% off from TKTS for show, not too picky and not willing to pay $250+ for Book of Mormon.Saturday9AM - Ellis Island/Liberty Island Cruise12PM - South St. Seaport/Wall Street2PM - Afternoon in Williamsburg/Brooklyn Brewery Tour?5PM - Brooklyn Bridge (back to Manhattan)Evening - ?Sunday9AM - Find vantage point for NYC Marathon10:30AM - Jogging in Central ParkNoon - Tom's Restaurant (Seinfeld)Afternoon - ?Evening - ?MondayLeave - Cooperstown on the way home.Other things I'm sort of considering...Thursday night, depending when we get in, Fountains of Wayne have a concert in Morristown, NJ... definitely not the NYC concert experience I was expecting but I do love this band. Jerry Seinfeld also has a show on Staten Island this night but it's sold out, so I'd have to pay big on StubHub and also likely skip Cooperstown.I've read some of the itineraries, not to mention 100 things on tripadvisor, etc... looking for unique things.

if your too tired the first night there are tons of restaurants in Hoboken and some great views of NYC. Maybe grab a bite and some drinks on the river?Also Toms restaurant is cool for the pic. but foodwise its not that special. the inside is nothing like it was on Sienfeld FYI.

 

[El Floppo]

NV- seriously... check this thread. There have been a bunch of people who have come through for visits and posted their itineraries after checking back and forth with the local yocals; those would be a great place to start.

What kind of things are you guys interested in? Where are you staying?

I always recommend to try and cluster activities around neighborhoods to avoid having to schlep (that's NY-talk) all around the city every day. What those activities are will be completely up to you guys though.

We're staying at the W Hoboken, because prices are insane the weekend we're travelling with the NYC Marathon.I haven't been before, so we'll do some touristy stuff (statue of liberty, museum of natural history, rockefeller plaza). I like music, sports and beer but from the looks of things, the Yankees will be eliminated and hockey won't be on. There aren't a ton of bands in the city that I want to see on these particular days either, which is a bit disappointing but this is when the wife and I can get away together, so what can you do.

I've looked into the tour of the Brooklyn Brewery. I'd like to check out Williamsburg as well, so may spend an afternoon in this area (maybe do the brooklyn bridge thing on the way back).

My wife is a runner and wants to run in Central Park. We may also do the bike rental here.

We may or may not see a show, likely won't do the zoo. We spend a lot of time in Toronto, so don't necessarily want to do big-city things we can do at home, more uniquely New York type stuff. We're not foodies but would probably go for one big classy meal, and I love a good pub.

We're both up for a lot of walking, and that's our preferred way to go place to place, obviously with the subway being a big factor as well.

Would love recommendations on pubs, pizza joints

Half-Baked Itinerary so far

Thursday:

7AM - Leave

5PM - Arrive at W Hoboken

8PM - Jerry Seinfeld Live at Staten Island

Friday (Tourist Day)

9AM - Central Park Bike Tour

11:30AM - Museum of Natural History

2PM - Rockefeller/Fifth Avenue/Top of the Rock/Dinner/Shopping

8PM - Show?/Times Square? (thinking a show would be slightly less on this night then Saturday) - would likely try for 50% off from TKTS for show, not too picky and not willing to pay $250+ for Book of Mormon.

Saturday

9AM - Ellis Island/Liberty Island Cruise

12PM - South St. Seaport/Wall Street

2PM - Afternoon in Williamsburg/Brooklyn Brewery Tour?

5PM - Brooklyn Bridge (back to Manhattan)

Evening - ?

Sunday

9AM - Find vantage point for NYC Marathon

10:30AM - Jogging in Central Park

Noon - Tom's Restaurant (Seinfeld)

Afternoon - ?

Evening - ?

Monday

Leave - Cooperstown on the way home.

Other things I'm sort of considering...

Thursday night, depending when we get in, Fountains of Wayne have a concert in Morristown, NJ... definitely not the NYC concert experience I was expecting but I do love this band. Jerry Seinfeld also has a show on Staten Island this night but it's sold out, so I'd have to pay big on StubHub and also likely skip Cooperstown.

I've read some of the itineraries, not to mention 100 things on tripadvisor, etc... looking for unique things.

if your too tired the first night there are tons of restaurants in Hoboken and some great views of NYC. Maybe grab a bite and some drinks on the river?Also Toms restaurant is cool for the pic. but foodwise its not that special. the inside is nothing like it was on Sienfeld FYI.

Get a black and white shake and ask for Pete to make it nice.

 

[El Floppo]

NV- seriously... check this thread. There have been a bunch of people who have come through for visits and posted their itineraries after checking back and forth with the local yocals; those would be a great place to start.What kind of things are you guys interested in? Where are you staying? I always recommend to try and cluster activities around neighborhoods to avoid having to schlep (that's NY-talk) all around the city every day. What those activities are will be completely up to you guys though.

We're staying at the W Hoboken, because prices are insane the weekend we're travelling with the NYC Marathon.I haven't been before, so we'll do some touristy stuff (statue of liberty, museum of natural history, rockefeller plaza). I like music, sports and beer but from the looks of things, the Yankees will be eliminated and hockey won't be on. There aren't a ton of bands in the city that I want to see on these particular days either, which is a bit disappointing but this is when the wife and I can get away together, so what can you do.I've looked into the tour of the Brooklyn Brewery. I'd like to check out Williamsburg as well, so may spend an afternoon in this area (maybe do the brooklyn bridge thing on the way back).My wife is a runner and wants to run in Central Park. We may also do the bike rental here.We may or may not see a show, likely won't do the zoo. We spend a lot of time in Toronto, so don't necessarily want to do big-city things we can do at home, more uniquely New York type stuff. We're not foodies but would probably go for one big classy meal, and I love a good pub.We're both up for a lot of walking, and that's our preferred way to go place to place, obviously with the subway being a big factor as well.Would love recommendations on pubs, pizza jointsHalf-Baked Itinerary so farThursday:7AM - Leave1PM - Cooperstown - Baseball Hall of Fame - I've been here before but Roberto Alomar was my favourite player, so want to go back.7PM - Arrive at W HobokenNot sure what we'll feel like doing this night, may be tired from the drive, or may want to get right into something.Friday (Tourist Day)9AM - Central Park Bike Tour11:30AM - Museum of Natural History2PM - Rockefeller/Fifth Avenue/Top of the Rock/Dinner/Shopping8PM - Show?/Times Square? (thinking a show would be slightly less on this night then Saturday) - would likely try for 50% off from TKTS for show, not too picky and not willing to pay $250+ for Book of Mormon.Saturday9AM - Ellis Island/Liberty Island Cruise12PM - Afternoon in Williamsburg/Brooklyn Brewery Tour?4PM - Brooklyn Bridge (back to Manhattan)Evening - ?Sunday9AM - Find vantage point for NYC Marathon10:30AM - Jogging in Central ParkNoon - Tom's Restaurant (Seinfeld)Afternoon - South Street Seaport?Evening - ?Other things I'm sort of considering...Thursday night, depending when we get in, Fountains of Wayne have a concert in Morristown, NJ... definitely not the NYC concert experience I was expecting but I do love this band. Jerry Seinfeld also has a show on Staten Island this night but it's sold out, so I'd have to pay big on StubHub and also likely skip Cooperstown.I've read some of the itineraries, not to mention 100 things on tripadvisor, etc... looking for unique things.

I'll check back later and offer some thoughts. Right away though- Do South St seaport and Wall St when you do the Staten island ferry or Ellis Island ferry- they're all close by eachother.

I saw Seinfeld do standup right when I got here to NYC my freshman year of college, long before the TV show- best standup I've seen live. To see him in Staten Island, I'm guessing, would be epic. Not sure what else you'd be doing in Staten Island- I think there's a way to get there straight from Hoboken? Speaking of college and Seinfeld- Tom's Restaurant is really just a diner way up on 112th St adn Broadway that's only the storefront image for the show. As was mentioned, the inside was a set. It's pretty far out of the way to go for just that (unless you're also interested in seeing Columbia University's campus and the Cathedral of St John the Divine) especially if you're planning on going to the opposite end of Manhattan to South St Seaport on the same day (not impossible, but potentially tricky on Marathon day).I'm sure you have a reason for going to the Museum of Natural History instead of the Met, but IMO, the Met is a must see no matter what kind of thing you like art-wise, whereas the Nat History is interesting only if you like Dinosaurs. The Met is also closer to the East side things you mentioned (5th Ave etc).Biking Central Park... it's a nice cruise around, but be aware that it has some short steep hills, particularly in the North section. Central Park things to see: Bethesda Fountain (72nd St transverse) and boat lake; the boat pond (remote control boats) east side above 72nd st); Central Park Zoo (S/E corner of the park); Strawberry Fields (72nd st-ish West); Belvedere Castle (79th st, middle of park) and the pond/lake at the very S/E corner that most contrasts being the closeness of the city with more serene(ish) parkland.You could conceivably bag the bike and just walk from Nat History East across the park and catch most of that. Or loop down from the Met and do the same.I'm pretty sure Friday tickets are going to be the same price as Saturday tickets for shows- wish I could recommend something for you but I'm out of the loop (it also depends on what kind of thing you want to see- traditional play, musical, or soemthing a little different like Fuerza Bruta or Blue Man Group). Matthias has great advice in trying to go to the less crowded TKTS down on fulton st in the south st seaport historic area (right next to my son's old school's playground). If you're there for lunch, go to Made Fresh Daily on Front St and Peck Slip.The Marathon is really, really crowded below 100th st, but I always like watching (and getting helpful yells when I raced it) along 5th ave before it ducks into the park. People are hurting in that stretch, so it's kind of cool to see their struggle. I'd say to completely forget about jogging in the park the day of the marathon, unless you're going later in the afternoon. 40k runners and multiples of that watching/waiting around in the park around the finish line make most of the park gridlock. Also- keep in mind that the Marathon really ####s with travel in and around the city- allow plenty of time, especially if you're trying to get across the race route.If you're going to jog, fyi, there's a lower loop that tops out at 72nd st that is 2 miles +/-. Let me know how many miles you want to do and I'll recommend at route for you.Saturday Night you should come partying to my neighborhood (Lower East Side/ East Village) and piss and puke in my doorway like all the other tourists.

 

[Northern Voice]

Saturday Night you should come partying to my neighborhood (Lower East Side/ East Village) and piss and puke in my doorway like all the other tourists.

I might!We've talked about going to the Greenwich Village area at some point for a restaurant or drink.

 

[Sammy3469]

NV...you will not be able to run in Central Park the day of the marathon. They basically have that place on lockdown especially once the runners have left Staten Island. If you want to run in it do it Sat. They'll have it all set up, etc. I'd also skip riding a bike in there that weekend.

 

[Northern Voice]

NV...you will not be able to run in Central Park the day of the marathon. They basically have that place on lockdown especially once the runners have left Staten Island. If you want to run in it do it Sat. They'll have it all set up, etc. I'd also skip riding a bike in there that weekend.

I'm thinking we might be best to do the run/bike in Central Park on Friday morning, just to make sure. What about the Museum of Natural History, will it be affected by the Marathon as well?Plan is looking more like:Thursday - Arrive in Hoboken - go to Staten Island, eat, see Seinfeld liveFriday - Central Park Jog/Bike, Rockefeller/5th Avenue/Times Square Tourist Stuff, show/dinner down here as wellSaturday - Liberty/Ellis, South St. Seaport, Wall St, Brooklyn/Williamsburg, Walk back on bridge, Greenwich/East Village dinner, maybe Comedy Cellar later on.Sunday - Watch NYC Marathon, Museums, etc...

 

[Sammy3469]

MNH should be more or less unaffected by the marathon.

That's true to an extant, but after say noon to one pm the entire upper west side is a zoo. They use CentralPark West as a runoff area so while you can move its jam packed.I'd go first thing in the morning then catch some of the marathon either on central park south or somewhere on East Drive in the park. If you do go to the museum, lunch/burgers can be had at Shack Shake on Columbus and 76th which is caty-corner from the museum.I also would look to run Sat as its pretty cool to run through the empty stands and finish line area.

 

[Northern Voice]

I am looking for a good Jazz spot downtown (possibly Bleecker St. area) for a first date. Any suggestions?

http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com/Cornelia Street Cafe is a pretty solid place...check out their performance schedule and see if it matches up

Would this still be your recommendation for a Jazz spot? Ideally Greenwich Village area.I've seen the Garage Restaurant & Cafe mentioned on TripAdvisor a lot, any opinions on it, or other places for a late evening jazz and dinner/drinks?

 

[Northern Voice]

daytime bump

 

[El Floppo]

I've got nothing for you, nv. My jazz-club days were in another century.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Cornelia is a cool little spot, but I would check their schedule. Some of their performances can veer into the eclectic.

Another great place is The Jazz Standard, (http://www.jazzstandard.net/red/index.html) which is on 27th between Park and Lex

One of the awesome things here is that the menu is from Blue Smoke, which it sits below in the basement. Blue Smoke is one of Danny "Shake Shack" Meyer's restuarants, and the food is excellent. Again, check their performance schedule.

SMoke, (http://www.smokejazz.com/) on 106th and Broadway is also good for jazz and has a good menu as well

 

[higgins]

Blue Note Cafe

 

[El Floppo]

I've got nothing for you, nv. My jazz-club days were in another century.

Blue Note Cafe

There ya go.

 

[Northern Voice]

Another great place is The Jazz Standard, (http://www.jazzstand.../red/index.html) which is on 27th between Park and Lex

One of the awesome things here is that the menu is from Blue Smoke, which it sits below in the basement. Blue Smoke is one of Danny "Shake Shack" Meyer's restuarants, and the food is excellent. Again, check their performance schedule.

Yeah, that menu looks really good, this might be the choice, if I buy tickets in advance, is that essentially a reservation for dinner as well? It looks on the map like it's closer to Times Square/Fifth Avenue than Greenwich Village area right? Just trying to plan out the evenings.

 

[El Floppo]

Another great place is The Jazz Standard, (http://www.jazzstand.../red/index.html) which is on 27th between Park and Lex

One of the awesome things here is that the menu is from Blue Smoke, which it sits below in the basement. Blue Smoke is one of Danny "Shake Shack" Meyer's restuarants, and the food is excellent. Again, check their performance schedule.

Yeah, that menu looks really good, this might be the choice, if I buy tickets in advance, is that essentially a reservation for dinner as well? It looks on the map like it's closer to Times Square/Fifth Avenue than Greenwich Village area right? Just trying to plan out the evenings.

In the middle.Now that I think about it, Blue Water Grille on Union Sq has jazz downstairs. I cant attest to the quality of the music, but the food is consistently very good.

Are you loking for the best jazz w food, the best food w jazz, or a combo?

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Another great place is The Jazz Standard, (http://www.jazzstand.../red/index.html) which is on 27th between Park and Lex

One of the awesome things here is that the menu is from Blue Smoke, which it sits below in the basement. Blue Smoke is one of Danny "Shake Shack" Meyer's restuarants, and the food is excellent. Again, check their performance schedule.

Yeah, that menu looks really good, this might be the choice, if I buy tickets in advance, is that essentially a reservation for dinner as well? It looks on the map like it's closer to Times Square/Fifth Avenue than Greenwich Village area right? Just trying to plan out the evenings.

Yeah, it's a ticket for a seat...And then they take dinner/drink ordersIt is closer to Times Square,but it's not all that far north of the Village

The Shrimp Corn Dogs are an excellent appetizer, BTW

 

[Major]

I am looking for a good Jazz spot downtown (possibly Bleecker St. area) for a first date. Any suggestions?

http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com/Cornelia Street Cafe is a pretty solid place...check out their performance schedule and see if it matches up

Would this still be your recommendation for a Jazz spot? Ideally Greenwich Village area.I've seen the Garage Restaurant & Cafe mentioned on TripAdvisor a lot, any opinions on it, or other places for a late evening jazz and dinner/drinks?

Smalls in Greenwich/West Village is the place. Cool atmosphere/music. If someone wants Jazz, this is where I take them. Lots of good bars nearby that you can walk to after.

 

[El Floppo]

Smalls. Leonard Smalls.

 

[El Floppo]

So NV- just remember that our sidewalks are like your streets. Don't stop in the middle of one to look at your map or makeout. Find a urine soaked doorway instead; I need to get by so I can get home to emotionally bully my kids.

Also- unless you're from England, just follow the same rules of the road on our sidewalks you'd use at home on your streets. Stay to the right. Pass on the left. Always assume somebody is behind you and wants to pass. Don't walk down the middle of the sidewalk arm and arm... that's an open invitation to an impromptu game of Red-Rover. In fact, don't walk down the middle of the sidewalk- stay to the freaking right. And don't look us in the eye.

 

[Major]

So NV- just remember that our sidewalks are like your streets. Don't stop in the middle of one to look at your map or makeout. Find a urine soaked doorway instead; I need to get by so I can get home to emotionally bully my kids. Also- unless you're from England, just follow the same rules of the road on our sidewalks you'd use at home on your streets. Stay to the right. Pass on the left. Always assume somebody is behind you and wants to pass. Don't walk down the middle of the sidewalk arm and arm... that's an open invitation to an impromptu game of Red-Rover. In fact, don't walk down the middle of the sidewalk- stay to the freaking right. And don't look us in the eye.

I'm sure if you're walking around the streets today, Floppo The Sidewalk Nazi will cut you some slack. Did you NYC kids have to evacuate?

 

[El Floppo]

So NV- just remember that our sidewalks are like your streets. Don't stop in the middle of one to look at your map or makeout. Find a urine soaked doorway instead; I need to get by so I can get home to emotionally bully my kids. Also- unless you're from England, just follow the same rules of the road on our sidewalks you'd use at home on your streets. Stay to the right. Pass on the left. Always assume somebody is behind you and wants to pass. Don't walk down the middle of the sidewalk arm and arm... that's an open invitation to an impromptu game of Red-Rover. In fact, don't walk down the middle of the sidewalk- stay to the freaking right. And don't look us in the eye.

I'm sure if you're walking around the streets today, Floppo The Sidewalk Nazi will cut you some slack. Did you NYC kids have to evacuate?

We're at the edge of Zone B and C, so not likely.

 

[Northern Voice]

Yeah, should be interesting coming down on Thursday

 

[BobbyLayne]

So NV- just remember that our sidewalks are like your streets. Don't stop in the middle of one to look at your map or makeout. Find a urine soaked doorway instead; I need to get by so I can get home to emotionally bully my kids. Also- unless you're from England, just follow the same rules of the road on our sidewalks you'd use at home on your streets. Stay to the right. Pass on the left. Always assume somebody is behind you and wants to pass. Don't walk down the middle of the sidewalk arm and arm... that's an open invitation to an impromptu game of Red-Rover. In fact, don't walk down the middle of the sidewalk- stay to the freaking right. And don't look us in the eye.

I'm sure if you're walking around the streets today, Floppo The Sidewalk Nazi will cut you some slack. Did you NYC kids have to evacuate?

We're at the edge of Zone B and C, so not likely.

I'm not even close to Zone C. Oh, and GB the bodega workers, pizza joints and sushi chefs who are working today.