- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Weekend adult trip to NYC - recs
Posted on 1/25/23 at 2:12 am
Posted on 1/25/23 at 2:12 am
We just went as a family back in November, had a great time, did a lot of things, shows, museums, eating everything, etc. It was great, but I told my wife the next time we come, it will just be me and her, no kids.
A few weeks ago, our good friends said they have a meeting in NYC in March and invited us to go. We will not be doing a lot of stuff together, other than dining and shopping, because they’ve never been, and will be doing the WTC, Time Square, etc. We have very similar tastes in food.
We jumped at it. The rooms and flights were very inexpensive. Four nights at the Millennium and two round trip tickets were $1400.
Back in November, we did the WTC, MOMA, Statue of Liberty cruise, two shows, and dining in Little Italy, Chinatown, and Little Korea, plus an old Jewish deli. We watched LSU game at Legends. Plus the girls did ALOT of shopping.
Only thing I have planned so far is seeing the off Broadway play “Almost Famous” and dining at Peter Luger’s.
There is a “Museum of Sex”, but from what I saw on YouTube, it looked pretty cheesy. It looks like it’s nothing but a sex toy shop on the 1st floor, 10 mins of looking at X-rated images on the second floor, and an arcade on the 3rd floor.
I would like to go to The Met or maybe a nice photography museum/gallery (any recs?).
Anything out of Manhattan, such as Queens, the Bronx, or Brooklyn? I did learn the best delis are in Brooklyn.
A few weeks ago, our good friends said they have a meeting in NYC in March and invited us to go. We will not be doing a lot of stuff together, other than dining and shopping, because they’ve never been, and will be doing the WTC, Time Square, etc. We have very similar tastes in food.
We jumped at it. The rooms and flights were very inexpensive. Four nights at the Millennium and two round trip tickets were $1400.
Back in November, we did the WTC, MOMA, Statue of Liberty cruise, two shows, and dining in Little Italy, Chinatown, and Little Korea, plus an old Jewish deli. We watched LSU game at Legends. Plus the girls did ALOT of shopping.
Only thing I have planned so far is seeing the off Broadway play “Almost Famous” and dining at Peter Luger’s.
There is a “Museum of Sex”, but from what I saw on YouTube, it looked pretty cheesy. It looks like it’s nothing but a sex toy shop on the 1st floor, 10 mins of looking at X-rated images on the second floor, and an arcade on the 3rd floor.
I would like to go to The Met or maybe a nice photography museum/gallery (any recs?).
Anything out of Manhattan, such as Queens, the Bronx, or Brooklyn? I did learn the best delis are in Brooklyn.
This post was edited on 1/25/23 at 2:54 am
10
Posted on 1/25/23 at 6:41 am to theantiquetiger
We did Terra Blues on bleeker for the first time recently. If you enjoy music in general it was a great time. Got there around 9-10 and stayed all night.
Eta: there was an opening group that we were told the owner of the club likes, but they are silly and not good. Salt/cracker crazies, but later Michael hill and his group came in and I could have sat there and cried while listening at some points. We may have a couple days in April in nyc on our way back from Italy. Thinking about this has led me to book our stay and plan to hit up terra blues.
Eta: there was an opening group that we were told the owner of the club likes, but they are silly and not good. Salt/cracker crazies, but later Michael hill and his group came in and I could have sat there and cried while listening at some points. We may have a couple days in April in nyc on our way back from Italy. Thinking about this has led me to book our stay and plan to hit up terra blues.
This post was edited on 1/25/23 at 6:51 am
Posted on 1/25/23 at 7:20 am to theantiquetiger
quote:
Anything out of Manhattan, such as Queens, the Bronx, or Brooklyn? I did learn the best delis are in Brooklyn.
My dad lives in Williamsburg, so I can be pretty good help with that and Greenpoint. I'm sure others have a bit more to share about some other neighborhoods in Brooklyn + Queens and The Bronx...
You can pop on the L to Bedford to get to Williamsburg. Most weekend visitors get on at 14 St - Union Square.
Few of my favorite places to eat/drink in Williamsburg:
- L'Industrie and Vinnie's are go-to for slices, but L'Industrie should be top of your list. Surprisingly, never too crowded when I go. Joe's Pizza in West Village is most-popular / "original,", but I prefer their slice on Bedford.
- Favorite breakfast is a bagel sandwich from Angels Envy and Cafe Mogador's middle eastern breakfast.
- During summer, grab a coffee at Blank Street and sit in their garden area. Otherwise, if you're walking Bedford, give Hungry Ghost a go - very good as well.
- On a quick stretch of Bedford is Allswell, The Gibson and The Bedford. All three are "upscale" gastropubs that serve very solid food. If you're looking for something quick, give one a go - my preference is Allswell.
- Maison Premiere is probably the must-go in Williamsburg. Sit at the bar and order a cocktail and oysters. Despite popularity, Maison has managed to stay true to itself, which I appreciate.
- Williamsburg is definitely known for a few hotel rooftops that have fantastic views of Manhattan across the East River. My favorite is The Williamsburg.
- Other Half draft menu in Domino isn't as extensive as OG in Carroll Gardens, but is right across the street from Domino Park, which is also a popular place for views of Manhattan.
- If you're in Williamsburg on a Saturday, go to Smorgsaburg. They're popping up in other major cities, but just a giant food market with stalls, etc.
- Some of my favorite restaurants: Bamonte's, St. Anselm, Lilia, Le Crocodile, and Federoff's (not sit-down, but had to plug it somewhere).
Feel like I hit plenty with Williamsburg, and I don't want to get too deep into Greenpoint, but it's a quick walk across McCarren Park. Torst is a good beer bar, The Hidden Pearl is a 'speakeasy' next door, Threes has a location in the neighborhood, and Greenpoint opened up a newer location right across from LIC. Go to Taqueria Ramirez for some street tacos.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 8:59 am to hoopsgalore
quote:
My dad lives in Williamsburg
You must have a very hip father
Posted on 1/25/23 at 9:36 am to Clint Torres
quote:
You must have a very hip father
More to my benefit
I love visiting. In all seriousness, he works in The Bronx and the North Shore of Long Island (closer to Queens), so it's a bit more in the middle for him.This post was edited on 1/25/23 at 9:39 am
Posted on 1/25/23 at 10:31 am to theantiquetiger
I would suggest going to a comedy show. The Comedy Cellar is super popular and have pretty good comedians there everynight. Colin Quinn performed while i was there. Tickets are like $20 plus they ask that each person spends $25 on drink/food. We went, bought a few drinks, and had a great time.
Joe's pizza is the best. Carbone is a really cool experience if you can get a reservation. Have to book 30 days out on the website. If youve never been to the Met, I'd go.
The Belfry is a really cool bar. The bowery hotel bar is awesome too.
Joe's pizza is the best. Carbone is a really cool experience if you can get a reservation. Have to book 30 days out on the website. If youve never been to the Met, I'd go.
The Belfry is a really cool bar. The bowery hotel bar is awesome too.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 11:51 am to theantiquetiger
quote:
WTC
Any insights on the best way to do this? Does the museum ticket include the observation tower?
Is the restaurant at the top good?
Also I looked up Carbone and was disappointed to find out I could go to it in Dallas so not as great as I would have thought.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 12:14 pm to princessmull
quote:
Joe's pizza is the best.
You meant John's
Posted on 1/25/23 at 12:35 pm to theantiquetiger
quote:
Peter Luger’s
I ate there a few months ago and it was a massive disappointment. Food and service were subpar. I would not go back.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 1:58 pm to theantiquetiger
Heading to NYC this weekend. Anyone been to Raoul's in SOHO?
Posted on 1/25/23 at 7:00 pm to theantiquetiger
I enjoyed the tenement museum downtown if you’re into a different kind of museum - life of original immigrants to nyc and their living quarters etc. It wasn’t super crowded
Met if you haven’t done it, but that could take a up a big chunk of your day
Enjoyed the Hudson Yards development with shopping, The Edge observation deck.
Met if you haven’t done it, but that could take a up a big chunk of your day
Enjoyed the Hudson Yards development with shopping, The Edge observation deck.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 7:12 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:
Any insights on the best way to do this? Does the museum ticket include the observation tower?
The tower and the museum/memorial are two different things.
The fountains are open to the public, just walk up and observe. The museum/memorial is underground. There is no certain way to go through it. You just go down, pick one of the tower bases and visit, then go to the next one. It is about 2 hours to see everything, stop and reflect, watch the videos, etc. Tickets were not super expensive, around $25 each. I don’t remember.
We did not go up the new tower. It’s something like $45 a person.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 9:04 pm to theantiquetiger
I was just there over Christmas with the missus and went to two excellent restaurants...
Estela in Bowey/Nolita area on Houston..
4 Charles Prime Rib in the West Village... It's a 9 table restaurant in the basement of a brownstone... its was an amazing, decadent experience..
Estela in Bowey/Nolita area on Houston..
4 Charles Prime Rib in the West Village... It's a 9 table restaurant in the basement of a brownstone... its was an amazing, decadent experience..
Posted on 1/26/23 at 12:22 pm to theantiquetiger
Instead of Lugers, consider the original Smith and Wollensky on 3rd Ave.
Had a great meal there New Year’s Day night, great service, and food.
Had a great meal there New Year’s Day night, great service, and food.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 4:48 pm to theantiquetiger
quote:
Only thing I have planned so far is seeing the off Broadway play “Almost Famous” and dining at Peter Luger’s.
Peter Luger's is overrated and kind of a pain in the arse to get to from Midtown. Go to Sparks Steakhouse instead. And go to NY Pizza Suprema over near Madison Square Garden.
Posted on 1/27/23 at 8:00 pm to Saint Alfonzo
quote:
Go to Sparks Steakhouse instead.
And keep your head on a swivel.
Posted on 1/28/23 at 6:27 am to theantiquetiger
quote:
There is a “Museum of Sex”, but from what I saw on YouTube, it looked pretty cheesy. It looks like it’s nothing but a sex toy shop on the 1st floor, 10 mins of looking at X-rated images on the second floor, and an arcade on the 3rd floor.
I would like to go to The Met or maybe a nice photography museum/gallery (any recs?).
Absolutely go to the Met. Go earlier when it opens because it can get packed.
Avoid the Museum of Sex. I’ve never been, but everyone I know that has says the same about it being cheesy.
Weather in March could be in the 50s and nice or could be 15 degrees. If it’s nice out, go walk the high line starting at Hudson Yards then wander around Chelsea/Meatpacking (Chelsea Market, Little Island, Whitney Museum).
If you want to do something relaxing and romantic with the wife, check out Aire Ancient Baths in Tribeca.
Posted on 1/28/23 at 10:29 am to TFTC
quote:
4 Charles Prime Rib in the West Village... It's a 9 table restaurant in the basement of a brownstone... its was an amazing, decadent experience..
quote:
4 Charles Prime Rib in the West Village... It's a 9 table restaurant in the basement of a brownstone... its was an amazing, decadent experience..
Great spot, Hogsalt the owners just reopened Monkey Bar and it is a fun scene, very tough reservations.
Posted on 1/28/23 at 10:31 am to Tigertown in ATL
quote:
Also I looked up Carbone and was disappointed to find out I could go to it in Dallas so not as great as I would have thought.
It's solid but you are 100% paying for the scene more than anything and it is crazy expensive for what it is.
Posted on 1/28/23 at 10:36 am to hiltacular
I agree. If you’re only into the food, go to Parm. It’s from the same chef, cheaper, and has some of the same recipes—like the spicy rigatoni.
This post was edited on 1/28/23 at 10:37 am
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News