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re: NYC or LA?
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:06 am to AbuTheMonkey
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:06 am to AbuTheMonkey
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NYC
San Francisco
Chicago
Las Vegas
DC
New Orleans
Austin
Miami
Boston
Seattle
Solid list tbh
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Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:09 am to weedGOKU666
I like both but for me, there's nothing like plugging in to the energy of New York City for a week. I have to do it at least once a year. You can walk for hours and explore pubs, restaurants, art galleries, museums, shopping, clubs, theatre.. it's nuts. I don't think any city has the variety of offerings as New York City. And I'm stoked to me going in May.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:23 am to weedGOKU666
I've done both within the last two years.
Clearly NYC. I've been there three times and there are still things that I have not knocked out yet. Manhattan is very compact and the street grid is fantastic. So you can see a lot without traveling very far and always know where you are with numbered streets.
LA is extremely spread out and honestly a little disappointing. We got on a Rastabus tour and saw everything in one day, which is the way to go.
Clearly NYC. I've been there three times and there are still things that I have not knocked out yet. Manhattan is very compact and the street grid is fantastic. So you can see a lot without traveling very far and always know where you are with numbered streets.
LA is extremely spread out and honestly a little disappointing. We got on a Rastabus tour and saw everything in one day, which is the way to go.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 10:33 am to weedGOKU666
The food of NYC keeps coming up - am I actually going to be able to get into these great places, or do ya need reservations months in advance? Plus I'd say my budget for fancy eating would be ~$200 per meal for maybe 2 or 3 meals outta the week - is that good enough or am I gonna get laughed out of any fine dining establishments?
Posted on 3/31/16 at 10:46 am to weedGOKU666
There are plenty places to eat at reasonable prices. The deli's, markets and food trucks are awesome too.
Carmine's is very famous and the portion sizes are outrageous. Waits can be long, but the bar area is first come first serve. Easy way to walk right in and sit down. They have a location near Times Square. Carmine's Italian
Halal Guys food trucks typically have longer lines. Great Greek food. We stayed at Hilton Americas and there is one right outside. Halal Bros
Carmine's is very famous and the portion sizes are outrageous. Waits can be long, but the bar area is first come first serve. Easy way to walk right in and sit down. They have a location near Times Square. Carmine's Italian
Halal Guys food trucks typically have longer lines. Great Greek food. We stayed at Hilton Americas and there is one right outside. Halal Bros
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 10:47 am
Posted on 3/31/16 at 11:03 am to weedGOKU666
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The food of NYC keeps coming up - am I actually going to be able to get into these great places, or do ya need reservations months in advance? Plus I'd say my budget for fancy eating would be ~$200 per meal for maybe 2 or 3 meals outta the week - is that good enough or am I gonna get laughed out of any fine dining establishments?
I have no idea about the 5 star places, but 400-600 dollars for 2 or 3 meals will get you some world class food in NYC.
NYC is expensive as hell, but it's not that hard to find incredible food for a reasonable price.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 11:07 am to weedGOKU666
Also, where do you plan on staying?
I've always stayed within a few blocks of Times Square and I feel that it has served me well. Times Square is touristy as frick and I wouldn't want to hang out for an extended amount of time in that area, but it's very central and much cheaper than finding a place at the southern boundary of Central Park.
Also this area allows you to fly into Newark and take the train from the airport to Penn station which is only a couple of blocks from Time Square. Much cheaper, easier, and faster in my experience than getting an uber or taxi from the airport.
I've always stayed within a few blocks of Times Square and I feel that it has served me well. Times Square is touristy as frick and I wouldn't want to hang out for an extended amount of time in that area, but it's very central and much cheaper than finding a place at the southern boundary of Central Park.
Also this area allows you to fly into Newark and take the train from the airport to Penn station which is only a couple of blocks from Time Square. Much cheaper, easier, and faster in my experience than getting an uber or taxi from the airport.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 11:55 am to weedGOKU666
NYC in a landslide.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 11:59 am to weedGOKU666
LA for sure. NYC is a great place, but can be tough on a non-experienced traveler.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 12:01 pm to weedGOKU666
NYC. Not even close. If you're just looking to go to a big dirty sprawling city just go to Houston. It's probably closer than LA and a lot cheaper.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 12:20 pm to JohnnyKilroy
No clue where to stay! Open to suggestions in that department as well.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 12:24 pm to weedGOKU666
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$200 per meal for maybe 2 or 3 meals outta the week
If your $200 allocation is for 1 person, you will be more than fine. Even if it's $200 for 2 people, you can still have a great meal, just skip or limit the wine and cocktails.
Be aware that cocktail prices in New York will blow your mind. Extremely expensive.
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No clue where to stay!
Gansevoort on Park Avenue or SOHO is very cool. If you want a budget minded place, try Park Central Hotel. It's Midtown, very close to Central Park.
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NYC is a great place, but can be tough on a non-experienced traveler.
There's a lot to do in New York. No one can do everything. So you have to pick if you want to do what New York does best, or do you want to do what you like, in New York. Do some research and you'll have a blast.
New York Magazine will give you the low down on what's happening for the week that you'll be in the city. Great resource.
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 3/31/16 at 12:34 pm to weedGOKU666
NYC sucks. Why would anyone pay their own money to go there in precious vacation time is beyond me. Well I paid for the trip once too when I was in college and it was meh. But after that company paid for business trips several times. Only place I truly liked in Manhattan was the Brooklyn bridge.
But then again, I'm not a big fan of museums, art galleries, monumental buildings, crowded place, etc for my vacation. I prefer beaches, mountains, nature, and laid back places.
But then again, I'm not a big fan of museums, art galleries, monumental buildings, crowded place, etc for my vacation. I prefer beaches, mountains, nature, and laid back places.
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 3/31/16 at 12:39 pm to weedGOKU666
Never been to NYC.
I did go to LA and wasn't that impressed.
I did go to LA and wasn't that impressed.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 12:44 pm to Phat Phil
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NYC sucks. Why would anyone pay their own money to go there in precious vacation time is beyond me. Well I paid for the trip once too when I was in college and it was meh. But after that company paid for business trips several times. Only place I truly liked in Manhattan was the Brooklyn bridge.
But then again, I'm not a big fan of museums, art galleries, monumental buildings, crowded place, etc for my vacation. I prefer beaches, mountains, nature, and laid back places.
Some people aren't white trash.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 12:56 pm to Easy
quote:You must not have spent much time in NYC because you can easily get two days worth of Korean or Thai for less than $20.
Agreed. LA has a fantastic food scene. It's better in Asian like you say, but "Asian" is pretty varied. It's better in Chinese, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, and Vietnamese. It's also obviously better in Mexican. NYC is better in most European and African foods (except Ethiopian is tied). It would be basically a push for me except our food scene is considerably cheaper. You can eat two days worth of Korean or Thai for $20. Try that in NYC.
You realize there are huge Korean and Thai populations in NYC, right? We don't have as many Koreans as LA but we do have a pretty significant Koreatown in Manhattan.
Our Chinese population is also massive. We have Chinatown in Manhattan and then another out in Queens, in Flushing. It feels like being in a Chinese city, especially when you're squeezing into a tiny booth in the basement of a building with dozens of Chinese people milling around and someone is making handpulled noodles on a counter in front of you.
You can get literally any cuisine in the world in NYC.
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 3/31/16 at 1:00 pm to weedGOKU666
quote:You don't have to go to a ridiculously priced Michelin 3 star restaurant to have an incredible dining experience in NYC. Just do some homework ahead of time and look up some highly reviewed restaurants for cuisines you'd like to eat while you're in the city. Try to make a reservation once you've decided you want to eat somewhere--you should be able to get a table if you're planning ahead.
The food of NYC keeps coming up - am I actually going to be able to get into these great places, or do ya need reservations months in advance? Plus I'd say my budget for fancy eating would be ~$200 per meal for maybe 2 or 3 meals outta the week - is that good enough or am I gonna get laughed out of any fine dining establishments?
$200 per meal is more than enough to eat great meals unless you specifically want to eat at a top restaurant. If you do want to go to one of the top restaurants in the city, try a lunch prix fixe because those are usually much cheaper, but you essentially get the same experience.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 1:02 pm to Phat Phil
quote:You're the problem, not NYC. Even if you don't like museums, galleries, or monuments, there's plenty to do in NYC for fun. Sounds like you are shitty at planning trips.
NYC sucks. Why would anyone pay their own money to go there in precious vacation time is beyond me. Well I paid for the trip once too when I was in college and it was meh. But after that company paid for business trips several times. Only place I truly liked in Manhattan was the Brooklyn bridge.
But then again, I'm not a big fan of museums, art galleries, monumental buildings, crowded place, etc for my vacation. I prefer beaches, mountains, nature, and laid back places.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 1:06 pm to weedGOKU666
quote:There are a ton of hotels in Long Island City, which is one subway stop away from Manhattan (LIC is a neighborhood in Queens). It's very safe and the hotels there are usually more affordable, and staying there will make you slightly more likely to check out some cool stuff in Queens.
No clue where to stay! Open to suggestions in that department as well.
Astoria is a neighborhood near LIC that is famous for its Greek population and food. Flushing is further east in Queens, right next to Citi Field, the National Tennis Center (where the US Open is played), and the site of the 1964 World's Fair. Flushing has a huge Chinese population and is like a more open, less cramped, but still very crowded version of Chinatown (which is in Manhattan). There are lots of great and interesting dining options there, if you're adventurous enough. But if you only have a week, you might want to spend more time in Manhattan.
If you can easily afford to stay Manhattan and that's more convenient for you, then skip the LIC hotels.
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 3/31/16 at 1:10 pm to weedGOKU666
I absolutely loved living in LA.
But...for a week vacation I'd pick NYC. Things are much closer and you can do and see a lot without needing a car/cab.
LA is too spread out and most of the "touristy" things there suck. The best things about LA require more than a short vacation to realize.
But...for a week vacation I'd pick NYC. Things are much closer and you can do and see a lot without needing a car/cab.
LA is too spread out and most of the "touristy" things there suck. The best things about LA require more than a short vacation to realize.
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