re: NYC Recommendations

Katz’s Deli is iconic and has awesome food. The pastrami sandwich I had there is one of the most memorable food items I’ve ever had. Matzo ball soup was good too.You’ll see people from all over the world there.

The ladies will like the “When Harry Met Sally” connection. They have a sign pointing to the spot where she had what she was having.

Can be confusing to order at the several counters, but there is a seating area where you will get a menu and a waiter. Don’t lose your ticket they hand you when you enter. You need it to get out.

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Rooftop or cocktail bar

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I always forget to post on this topic but the St. Cloud Rooftop bar at the Knickerbocker Hotel has a great view of Times Square.. and in the Summer the pool at the Gansevoort in the Meat Packing district is a lot of fun.. they have a great pool and view of lower Manhattan. Soho House is also also in the Meatpacking District and has a rooftop pool and bar for guests and members only.

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Rubirosa

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Put me down for rubirosa as well.

Also recommend bleecker st pizza (different than johns of bleecker st)

Restaurant Daniel was amazing

Sorry to bump an old thread. Would you do the dining room or the tavern at Gramercy Tavern?0

Friend,

TulaneLSU’s top 10 pizzas of Manhattan (updated March 2023):

10. Angelo’s Coal Oven
I struggled choosing this one. Part of me wanted to Arturo’s, which is great also for its nightly live jazz. Ultimately, I think Angelo’s Coal has better pizza. It is a somewhat touristy location being in Midtown not far from Carnegie Hall. No slices here, but the pies are great and often overlooked by locals because it is in the touristy part.

9. Song’ E Napule
This tiny Neapolitan style place is just three blocks from John’s of Bleecker, but is a world apart in style. It is often hard to get a table because there are only about eight tables when you include the outside, but those Neapolitan pizzas a works of art.

8. Keste
Roberto is one of the big names in international pizza. His Neapolitan pies are world famous and delicious. I prefer traditional pies over his fried pies here, but you might try a fried pizza if you dare.

7. Upside
There’s a location in the Garment District and then a new one in Nolita across from Prince St Pizza, which is decent for a Spicy Spring square but not top 10 worthy. Arguably the best slice shop south of Central Park. I will never for the life of me understand the popularity of Joe’s. It is as ordinary a slice as Sbarro’s. If you want a better regular NY slice, Scarr’s in the LES is superior although can be quite a wait.

6. Una Pizza Napoletana
Is arguably the world’s best Neapolitan style pizza. Although Neapolitan style was virtually absent in NY two decades ago, it is now home to ten of the world’s best Neapolitan style pizzas. Skip Roberta’s. If you can get a reservation at Una, you will have a world class Neapolitan that no one in Italy approaches.

5. Patsy’s (original location UES)
There are many Patsys around town, but none is approaching the original for taste, price or history. This Patsy’s is one in one of the big three in terms of historical import. Walk up for a $3 slice or if they are open eat in the restaurant that was the inspiration for the wire strangulation scene in the first Godfather.

4. John’s of Bleecker St
Is the most important pizzeria in America historically. They still make outstanding and consistent pizzas. I have never had anything but excellent pizzas here in my seven visits. It’s the one place I get sausage as a topping, as it comes from the 100+ old butcher shop down the street.

3. Rubirosa
Personally I prefer Joe and Pat’s more, but I doubt you’re going to make the trip to Staten Island for the original. If you do, tell Casey hi for me. Rubirosa is fine as a substitute. People rave about the vodka pie, but the real winner here is the supreme. Always eat in house, which means reserving well in advance.

2. NY Pizza Suprema
Next to Madison Square Garden, Suprema produces a variety of amazing pies. They used only to make cheese, but now have more combos than just about any slice shop. Slices are now $7, but are well worth it.

1. Mama’s Too
The process of getting pizza is here is an abomination, but Frank does not care. He cares only about quality. As you wait in line, you will see him checking every slice that comes out, making sure it meets his exacting demands. You’ll also notice his quality control leads to throwing out a lot of slices. It’s no small wonder his slice shop became the first slice shop to get a star in the NYT. Don’t bother trying his parents slice shop around the corner, but do make the several block walk south to Sal and Carmine’s, which isn’t great, but is a shining example of a generational slice shop and does serve a very good traditional slice.

Yours,
TulaneLSU

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Want to bump this thread for any new thoughts