New York City

[GaryProtein]

I second the Tenement Museum. Very out of the ordinary and you get a flavor for old New York when the Europeans were immigrating around the turn of the century-the 20th century that is.

Chelsea Market is also great. That's where the Food Network has their studios and Kitchen Stadium.

Kevin, I think by the time we're through with what you should see, you'll be here for a month.

[SuperD]

Gotham - Cool restuarant and a good wine list.

Corner Bistro - west greenwich village - Awesome burger...inexpensive

Nobu - 105 Hudson Street - great sushi

[KingRT]

Masa. Although very expensive, it's an incredible food experience.
You need reservations.

Peter Luger Steakhouse, (Brooklyn) is always a stop.
You need Reservations, 30 days out usually.

[80B]

Lots of great suggestions above - Howie made my mouth water with that pastrami sandwich photo from CD. Blue Note, Village Vanguard, Birdland and Iridium are good jazz clubs; check out their websites for who's playing. The Carlyle hotel is a favorite, with a trio playing jazz standards at Bemelman's bar. Good advice to avoid the Times Square area hotels - just too crowded/commercial there, unless you're looking just for that. The Plaza hotel is a great experience, and there's several others within a few blocks that are very nice (Pierre, St. Regis, etc.). Eataly on 23rd & Broadway is a great food experience, with several restaurants inside.

[JohnK]

Also, get a subway map. It's very easy to use that system, and you'll get from point A to B in quick time. It's a New York experience for sure.

+1. It might be a little intimidating, with all of the lines (and several letters
or numbers running on the same color - for example, 1,2,3 and 9 on the Red, N, L, R on the yellow) - but it's worth learning to get around. The key is to look at the destination, find the stop closest to it and pay attention to the letter/number. Not all trains stop at all stations! You won't want to drive, and cabs have to deal with same traffic you would if you were driving (but don't hesitate to take a cab at least once. Give them an intersection where you want to go, not an address. Oh, and it's "Sixth Avenue" or just "6th" -NOT "Avenue of the Americas" lest you be identified as an newbie ...)

I am also a big fan of pop up maps. Convenient, fit in a pocket. I prefer Compass (now Popout - I and see they also have one just for the transit system) but VanDam looks nice too:


PopOut Products | Retail city map & guide publications M-N
VanDam Map Store - Pop-Up Maps

[Mac Brown]

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions, Looks like I have a lot of research

[BlueChiaro]

Originally Posted by JohnK

The key is to look at the destination, find the stop closest to it and pay attention to the letter/number. Not all trains stop at all stations!

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VanDam Map Store - Pop-Up Maps

I have one of those popup maps, and it's great. Of course, the "pay attention to the letter/number at the destination" is right on point as I missed my stop by fifty blocks when I took the D(?) train looking for it to stop at 72nd street. How's 125th (or so) grab ya?

[80B]

Originally Posted by BlueChiaro

I have one of those popup maps, and it's great. Of course, the "pay attention to the letter/number at the destination" is right on point as I missed my stop by fifty blocks when I took the D(?) train looking for it to stop at 72nd street. How's 125th (or so) grab ya?

At least you got to step outside and get some fresh air as you boogied over to the southbound train! I used to live on 122nd, and know (knew - it's been a while, and I forget I'm getting old!) both the 125th stations on Park Ave. & Broadway.