NY, NY Restaurant Recommendations?

[Table 5]

Oh, and I assume you'll want to have a NY hotdog probably. Just stay away from the street vendor versions (I have no idea why people think they will be good). Either go to Papaya King, as its a good NY experience...or if you want it to taste great too, my favorite is Crif Dog (http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/crif-dogs/) in the East Village (on St. Marks place close to Tompkins Square park). It's a cool little hole in the wall, and the dogs are fantastic. Nothing fancy, just good.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

It's probably an obvious choice, but Grimaldi's is pretty amazing. Best pizza I've ever had. It's in Brooklyn right by the Brooklyn Bridge:

http://www.grimaldis.com/

[VladtheImpaler]

Thanks, Table 5. I'm out of "thanks", but super write-up.

[Table 5]

NP. Oh, and considering your heritage, you might want to consider heading out to Brighton Beach (it's out in Brooklyn by Coney Island). Really huge Russian community there with a lot of crazy Russian nightclubs and restaurants...a lot of people go there just for that experience, whether they are Russian or not.

You can drown your Olympic sorrows away with your countrymen.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Table 5

NP. Oh, and considering your heritage, you might want to consider heading out to Brighton Beach (it's out in Brooklyn by Coney Island). Really huge Russian community there with a lot of crazy Russian nightclubs and restaurants...a lot of people go there just for that experience, whether they are Russian or not.

You can drown your Olympic sorrows away with your countrymen.

This really is for a friend, not for me. I already told him to visit my people.

[peter12]

Originally Posted by Table 5

NP. Oh, and considering your heritage, you might want to consider heading out to Brighton Beach (it's out in Brooklyn by Coney Island). Really huge Russian community there with a lot of crazy Russian nightclubs and restaurants...a lot of people go there just for that experience, whether they are Russian or not.

You can drown your Olympic sorrows away with your countrymen.

Is the Coney Island Freakshow really as awesome as my Danish cousin says it is. And are their naked women?

[burn_baby_burn]

Originally Posted by fotze

Go to little italy and just go in any of the restaurants that those fat italian stereotype guys are waving people in. Those are all awesome, not too expensive. You can find out what mozarella cheese is supoosed to taste like, not that indiscernible block of white we get here (for some unknown reason).

I thought the food in Little Italy was excellent and very cheap. Like $9 - $12 for an entree. Unbelievable.

I liked the hot dogs at Yankee Stadium. I consumed about 20 in three games.

[guzzy]

I went to the Lucille Cafe (next to BB Kings theatre). Amazing food. The mac n cheese is amazing. Steaks were great there as well

Definitely go down to Hell's Kitchen area (not the restaurant). From Broadway just go west about 4 blocks down to 9th ave between 41 and 51 St. hundreds of restaurants there. We went to a few places down there. Not as touristy as broadway. Way more local. We found a new orleans type restaurant...it was amazing.

[guzzy]

Originally Posted by peter12

Is the Coney Island Freakshow really as awesome as my Danish cousin says it is. And are their naked women?

Women aren't naked but you have to go. It is about one hour on subway from broadway. Amazing. The whole area is surrounded by greasers - 50's cars and all. They line their cars up and down the road next to the freak show, along the carnival road. Completely awesome and freaky all in the same

No nuidty there

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

This really is for a friend, not for me

Oh. In that case tell him to stay away from that commie hell hole.

[Canada 02]

bump

looking for a hotel recomendation. A place near museums, theatres, restaurants, or easy access/close proximity via subway or taxi. if not a specific hotel, an area (Midtown west or east, upper east side etc)

suggestions on things to do while there would be welcome as well

tia

[Cactus Jack]

Originally Posted by Table 5

NP. Oh, and considering your heritage, you might want to consider heading out to Brighton Beach (it's out in Brooklyn by Coney Island). Really huge Russian community there with a lot of crazy Russian nightclubs and restaurants...a lot of people go there just for that experience, whether they are Russian or not.

I went to Tatyana's and I have a mixed review. It's a cool setup, there is entertainment (although cheesey, cornball Cirque do Soleil and bad singers with poor porduction) and there is more food served in the banquet than I have ever seen in my life, but for over $100USD each plus booze, it's not really worth it. It's the kind of good place the company takes you to. If you're Russian you'll probably like it and the food was good, but it wasn't outstanding, nor did they serve much you can't find anywhere else. For the money and the distance from Manhattan, I wouldn't really recommend it personally.

Originally Posted by Table 5

The Bohemian Beer Hall (bohemianhall.com) in Queens is probably my favorite, but it might be a little too daunting to get to from Manhattan. It's not that hard though and if its a beautiful day out, it can be worth it. Then again you might not want to waste an entire afternoon lingering in the sun on a picnic bench with cold beer and czech sausages.

You know, I wasn't impressed. Czech beers aren't my favourites and that monopolized the menu (obviously, being a Czech place). I liked that they had decent live rock playing and the atmosphere was good, but it was just a big backyard. It was like a bigger version of that house/pub on 53rd Ave off of MacLeod that is a house converted into a pub with a backyard opening for seating.

It can't touch the outdoor pub in Montreal at St. Supice, that place is epic.

Grimaldi's though, I will vouch for. Excellent, excellent pizza.

[the crispy badger]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Oh, and I assume you'll want to have a NY hotdog probably. Just stay away from the street vendor versions (I have no idea why people think they will be good). Either go to Papaya King, as its a good NY experience...or if you want it to taste great too, my favorite is Crif Dog (http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/crif-dogs/) in the East Village (on St. Marks place close to Tompkins Square park). It's a cool little hole in the wall, and the dogs are fantastic. Nothing fancy, just good.

I 100% agree..went to Crifs on NYE 2009 and the Chihuahua is freakin amazing, also try Juniors Cheesecake..simply a 7.00 piece of sugary Heaven.

[Pastiche]

John's Pizzeria on Bleeker. Best NY pizza. Get the anchovies and mushrooms.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

bump

looking for a hotel recomendation. A place near museums, theatres, restaurants, or easy access/close proximity via subway or taxi. if not a specific hotel, an area (Midtown west or east, upper east side etc)

suggestions on things to do while there would be welcome as well

tia

All of those things are in pretty much every neighborhood, so the question is really where you think you'll want to spend most of your time and what kind of atmosphere you want around your hotel.

The majority of the big chain hotels are in midtown, many around times sq. Personally I wouldn't go near times sq, but anyone who lives here feels like that while tourists seem to enjoy it. It's absolute chaos and can be a bit of a pain to get to and from but there are lots of things in the immediate area. You can find B&B's and smaller hotels on the upper east and west sides, it's a generally quieter atmosphere but you're still only a couple stops or a $10 cab ride from the heart of midtown. I know there are some boutique hotels in Chelsea and the village but I don't know much about them.

As for things to do, I don't know that I could come up with anything that you aren't going to find it most guides to the city. If you're looking for local things, like bands or small shows, pick up a copy of Time Out and check the listings in the back, there are hundreds of things listed every week.

[Pastiche]

Stay in the Village near Soho. Around the Houston St. Look on craigslist for condos. That's the best way to do it. Museums and all that are a 15 minute subway from almost anywhere in Manhattan. Best to stay where there's awesome neighbourhoods and walking.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by Pastiche

Stay in the Village near Soho. Around the Houston St. Look on craigslist for condos. That's the best way to do it. Museums and all that are a 15 minute subway from almost anywhere in Manhattan. Best to stay where there's awesome neighbourhoods and walking.

That's a good area, pretty easy to get either uptown or downtown from there.

And remember, it's pronounced How-ston

[Pastiche]

Originally Posted by valo403

That's a good area, pretty easy to get either uptown or downtown from there.

And remember, it's pronounced How-ston

Yep dead giveaway for tourists. "Where's Houston St?" "You mean Howston?"

[valo403]

Originally Posted by fotze

If you want beer in this spot try the Peculier Pub on Bleeker. Awesome beer selection, makes bottlescrew bills look like she ite muslim.

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Slightly further west on Bleecker is a place called the Blind Tiger, I highly recommend it. Go to Pearls Oyster Bar (on Cornellia St) and put your name down for a table, hit the Tiger for a couple pints, then head back to pearls for incredible crab cakes, scallops, and their famous lobster roll.

[tripin_billie]

Hot dogs. That is all.