Going to NYC Saturday

[pat1006]

I am planning on taking my girlfriend to New York City for the day on Saturday. I am taking her to a concert at the HighLine Ballroom at night but I was looking for suggestions on what to do for during the day. Lunch and dinner recommendations would also be great! The concert venue is between 9th and 10th ave on 16th Street so a dinner place around there would be a plus.

Thanks for the help!

 

[jpelg]

The Highline is a nice, intimate venue - perfect for acoustic acts and/or small bands. Should be great for Paula Cole. I saw Over the Rhine & Rosie Thomas there back in '07 just before I moved out of the city. The place is kinda small, so get there early if you expect to sit.

There is way too much to possibly list for things to do in NY. It all depends on how far you want to walk/ride. As far as food, 9th Ave has a slew of restaurants in midtown with pre-fix menus for the theatre crowds that are good values. Alternatively, there are little, hole-in-the-wall places that are almost always great. If you want something casual, "Vynl" in Hell's Kitchen was always fun, and I understand they've opened another one up in Chelsea, which should be closer to the concert. Generally, just walk around and look for places that are mildy busy so you know it's probably good, but not so crowded that you can't move or talk.

I find that NY is best experienced when you let serendipity be your guide. Make a list of general possibilities with no set plans, and then let the day unfold.

Enjoy the show!

 

[Audirephilos]

You should spend the day at the Greenwich Village: Greenwich Village NYC - The Official Online Guide for "The Village"
Pay Audio Cubes a visit right here:http:
//www.audiocubes.com/ At: 69 E. 8th Street, New York City, NY 10003.

 

[Drag0n]

When in Greenwich, go to Jekyle & Hyde for lunch. They put on an entertaining show.

Go to ChinaTown (Canal Street) and do some bartering and shopping.

Times Square....shopping, and on 350 5th ave,see the Empire State Building.

Statue of Liberty.

Have to get a Pretzel and a HotDog. (Churro people hush !!!).

Just watching the people is an experiance.

Flag down a horse and wagon and get a tour of the city. Very romantic ,especially at night. I hope it doesnt rain.

 

[Baba booey]

hmmm...Mets game @ 1:10 against the Pirates


Go to Carmine's...it's an excellent restaurant, family style.
Carmine's - Family Style Italian

 

[pat1006]

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Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif Generally, just walk around and look for places that are mildy busy so you know it's probably good, but not so crowded that you can't move or talk. I find that NY is best experienced when you let serendipity be your guide. Make a list of general possibilities with no set plans, and then let the day unfold. Enjoy the show!

Thanks! I think this will be a good approach. I will gather some ideas just in case but hopefully we will get lucky with walking around!

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Originally Posted by Audirephilos /img/forum/go_quote.gif You should spend the day at the Greenwich Village: Pay Audio Cubes a visit right here:

Greenwich Villageis a great idea as well. I went there once at night during Holloween. It would be nice to tehre when it is less crowded. As far as Audio Cubes, I would go but then I will want to buy something which would be bad for the wallet!


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Originally Posted by Drag0n /img/forum/go_quote.gif When in Greenwich, go to Jekyle & Hyde for lunch. They put on an entertaining show. Go to ChinaTown (Canal Street) and do some bartering and shopping. Times Square....shopping, and on 350 5th ave,see the Empire State Building. Statue of Liberty. Have to get a Pretzel and a HotDog. (Churro people hush !!!). Just watching the people is an experiance. Flag down a horse and wagon and get a tour of the city. Very romantic ,especially at night. I hope it doesnt rain.

I ate at Jekyle & Hyde for dinner the one time that I went to New York and really enjoyed the show. I wasn't sure if lunch was just as good though. So many other suggestions, it will be tough even coming up with a loose gameplan.


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Originally Posted by Baba booey /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmmm...Mets game @ 1:10 against the Pirates

I am a big Phillies fan... somehow I don't think that would work out

 

[Drag0n]

If not Jekyl and Hyde, then maybe "Patsy's".........Grimaldi's Pizza under the Brooklyn Bridge in the village of Dumbo in Brooklyn Heights by the WatchTower societies huge building by the water.

Grimaldi's was Frank Sinatra's favorite Pizza Place. They make Pizza with fresh-style mozzerella, sliced not shredded, and chopped tomatoes.
People line up for a city block to eat there, even in the rain.

http://www.grimaldis.com/


From the site:

Grimaldis Restaurant
Patsy Grimaldi is a purist when it comes to pizza. Patsy Learned the trade from his uncle, Patsy Lancieri, who trained with the man credited with opening the first pizzeria in America in 1905. Lancieri opened Patsy's Pizzeria in East Harlem in 1931, where Grimaldi started learning the art of coal brick oven pizza at the tender age of 10. In time Patsy was ready to open the first of his two Pizzerias in New York. Soon the smokey taste of his coal-fired brick oven pizza became a "must have" for hundreds of celebrities including Frank Sinatra and NY Mayor Guiliani. When asked, "Why coal-fired ovens?" Patsy will tell you, "Well, 75 years ago all Pizzerias and Bakeries cooked with coal because it gave the pizza a unique flavor, and a crisp crust that is just not possible from gas of convection ovens. The coal makes the taste of a Patsy Grimaldi pizza simple unbelievable."


BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Bridge Pizzeria
718.858.4300
19 Old Fulton St. under the Brooklyn Bridge

Parking Available

Dine in - Eat Out
No Delivery, No Credit Cards
Sunday 11:30 am -10:45 pm
Monday 11:30 am -10:45 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am -10:45 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am -10:45 pm
Thursday 11:30 am -10:45 pm
Friday 11:30 am -11:45 pm
Saturday 12 noon - 11:45 pm

 

[jpelg]

So....?????