[Watagump]

Sounds great! Let's do it!

Don't worry, dinner is on me. My guides get rewarded, lol. Last time I took people to a CanJam dinner I think there were 5 of us. Kick ass Chinese place in my neck of the woods. Sadly now CanJam Socal has moved to LA, so I don't know that turf very well. I hope to see some people I have not seen in years, but honestly, I don't know if they are still around in the industry. Either way, we will have a good time and should be perfectly fine if we get some more people. If hotdog is still bringing someone, we are now at 4.

 

[hotdog108]

My friend just bought her tickets today, so we're at 4. Honestly NY is one of the best places to do this, we can go pretty much anywhere we want using public transit, and the choices are almost limitless. I've been here 28 years and I still can't say I've been to 1/10 of the good spots in Manhattan, let alone the other 4 boroughs.

 

[Watagump]

I probably wont be able to sleep the night before my flight, I am SUPER excited.

 

[rantng]

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/new-york/best-ramen-in-nyc

Ippudo is still one of the best, but there are enough really good ramen places that you don’t necessarily have to endure the hour-long wait. I know @moedawg140 loves ramen, but I don’t know if he’s still doing CanJams these days.

 

[hotdog108]

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/new-york/best-ramen-in-nyc

Actually the best ramen in the east coast is in Jersey, http://www.blackbeardramen.com/

I've taken many of my coworkers from Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido and other cities in Japan to this place, they all agree, it's better than the ramen shops in Japan. I've been to every one on that list, and even some in the west coast, I can honestly say Black Beard is a cut above the rest. Ramen is my religion, kind of.

 

[Watagump]

Quick question, wool socks a must?

 

[rantng]

The possibilities are infinite: Pizza is fine, but on 9th avenue between 42nd, and the 55th, there are lots of pubs we can go to, also on Park Avenue and 32nd there is a nice bar/lounge with plenty of space where we can go have a few beers and the burghers and fries are excellent! it's called PS 450

https://goo.gl/maps/v7u8qGtfeBT2 You can get a bacon cheese burgher and fries for about $17.00

I actually work across the street from PS 450, but have never gone there!

 

[hotdog108]

Quick question, wool socks a must?

Yes, if you plan on walking around town.

 

[Watagump]

Yes, if you plan on walking around town.

Well, I have a walk from 42nd St to the hotel to start. Not sure how much walking we will do Saturday, but sounds like getting some would be wise.

 

[rantng]

Quick question, wool socks a must?

The bigger concern is boots; if we get snow that weekend. NYC is a slushy mess during snowstorms. None of that pure white snow for us.

 

[Watagump]

The bigger concern is boots; if we get snow that weekend. NYC is a slushy mess during snowstorms. None of that pure white snow for us.

Once it gets closer I will check the weather, boots are something I looked into.

 

[hotdog108]

Well, I have a walk from 42nd St to the hotel to start. Not sure how much walking we will do Saturday, but sounds like getting some would be wise.

Couldn't hurt, they're usually pretty comfortable. These are my favorite, I use them for my daily commute: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFK0VEU/

 

[szore]

My friend just bought her tickets today, so we're at 4. Honestly NY is one of the best places to do this, we can go pretty much anywhere we want using public transit, and the choices are almost limitless. I've been here 28 years and I still can't say I've been to 1/10 of the good spots in Manhattan, let alone the other 4 boroughs.

I live in Brooklyn. Lets stay in Manhattan... LOL.

 

[Watagump]

I live in Brooklyn. Lets stay in Manhattan... LOL.

UFC Fight Night is on, they are in Brooklyn tonight.

Found some boots, waterproof and sexy.

 

[szore]

Actually the best ramen in the east coast is in Jersey, http://www.blackbeardramen.com/

I've taken many of my coworkers from Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido and other cities in Japan to this place, they all agree, it's better than the ramen shops in Japan. I've been to every one on that list, and even some in the west coast, I can honestly say Black Beard is a cut above the rest. Ramen is my religion, kind of.

Goin to Jersey? OK...