Hey y'all
I'm going to be in NYC for a few days on vacation with my parents. Looking for some local recommendations on things to do/places to eat/things to see.
So far we have:
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Get bagels and lox at Russ and Daughters, restaurant or store.
Don't order any meat with cheese at Katz's. Literally it isn't kosher and people will look at you funny. Just in case you didn't know.
Emellion Taqueria or Ofrenda for mexican food.
Prime Rib at Keane's
A fun night can be had at Houston Hall, but I'm old and not cool anymore.
Koreatown - Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong. Get the prime ribeye and the beef soup. Seafood pancake is outa this world.
*Mutton Chop at Keens
Awesome, thanks man.
Look at you funny? It's f'ing Katz in NYC. He can order anything on the f'ng menu.
ha, pretty sure there is nothing on the menu that has meat and cheese.
Man try to get a reservation at Dorsia if you can
Memorial Day Weekend "Vacation" Ideas Around NYC? (Originally Posted: 05/12/2014)
Hey guys,
Since Memorial Day is in two weeks, I just wanted to see what are some good options if I wanted to get out of NYC for the weekend. I'd be leaving Friday at 7PM and coming back whenever on Monday.
I've thought about Boston, Atlantic City, Rhode Island, Philly. Unfortunately all the hotels jacked up their rates to insane levels and I'm trying to keep this under a budget.
Do you guys have any ideas as to where I can go and enjoy the weekend?
Thanks!
New York blows, NEWARK is where all the fun is at!
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you could always go to EDC NY
Excellent suggestion, I'll be there.
At this point, hamptons montauk and fire island are probably off the table or only for that PE guy choosing between the aston martin and maserati. You could look for something upstate like Lake George but I would think you would want to be on the beach, wearing a tank, crushing a Boggs light.
Ocean City, MD and Dewey Beach, DE are fun but a little far. All depends on what you're looking for.
Budgets are tough on MDW.
I was reading that post between the quattroporte and the Aston and thinking to myself, if this guy is legit, I'm sure he's gonna be in East Hamptons in two weeks.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll keep those in mind. Gotta see if the lady friend is interested in those as well.
Second the upstate comment, though you could keep it a lot more local than Lake George and check a few of the towns in the lower to mid Hudson Valley. Some are Metro-North accessible, and your lady friend will probably love the little boutiques and such.
If nothing else, a 3 day bender in the city when everyone has cleared out is always a fun option...
Memorial Day IN the city is pretty nice. Uncrowded restaurants and bars, empty streets. Hard to beat that. One of the best Memorial days I have ever had.
Get @Angel Molester" to show you the night life.
What do in NYC on the weekends under 21 with no fake? (Originally Posted: 04/21/2013)
Hey all,
I'm a soph now, and I'll be at GS/MS/JPM this summer. I'm pretty excited, but unfortunately I don't have a fake, and I think getting one is out of the question now. So far, the only social life it looks like I'll have is living at NYU. However I heard they are pretty strict about alcohol.
I really enjoy partying, and I never had to deal with this since frat parties are easy to come by at my school. So where's the best place to meet chicks/party in NYC under 21 with no fake?
I was at NYU for a summer several years back and they never seemed particularly strict about alcohol. You do have to sign any guests in/out though, so there's that.
A lot of bars won't ID you though, particularly if you're in work clothes.
My little bro is 18 and never got carded once, then again he did dress nice (dress pants/dress shirt).
most places don't card in nyc supposedly
Most places do card. I was in NYC when I was under 21 and it's not impossible to get in if you're under 21, but you'll need an ID just about everywhere that cards at the door. Might have a better chance of not getting carded at restaurants, especially if you join a group where people are over 21 and already buying alcohol.
yes. most bars/lounges DO. if you're at restaurant they sometimes will ask you for your id even in a large group.
im 25 and i still get carded...
Never been carded while wearing nice clothes.
Nearly every bar in the village will card at the door at night. Less common in the afternoon/early evening. If you are in work clothes you stand a good shot, so just make sure you get in early before bouncers are at the door.
Lol @ people saying they usually don't card
be bored as fuck that's what you do.
Age faster.
depends. are you willing to go outside manhattan to visit other boroughs like the bronx or brooklyn?
Brooklyn: Dumbo (nice riverwalk area)
Bronx: Botantical Gardens (a little overhyped in my opinion) and Cloister Museum.
1st Time in NYC for the Weekend (Originally Posted: 04/03/2011)
Hey Everyone,
I'm going to new york for the first time with some friends, and I was hoping to get some input on things to do. We know all of the obvious touristy attractions, but I was hoping to get some input on more unique things to do that are still fun. I was wondering if someone could also fill me in on places for good nightlife (good bars, etc.). We're thinking maybe really going out one night, but then just drinking at a more chill/casual place the other nights. We're also three girls, so I'm thinking that may change the appeal of some places (not really interested in places frequented by creepers). I know there are previous topics on this, but all of the searches I found were about two years old. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Are you hot girls?
LOL
Williamsburg
Come on over to my place...I'll show you guys a good time ;-)
I could see where this was gonna go from the beginning...
i know a great little italian place in Times Square...Olive Garden. It's the tits.
If you're looking for seafood I'd try to hit up Red Lobster (if you can get a table).
Damn...harsh responses. You guys are all assholes...nah
But seriously, OP are you hot?
Im guessing this is a failed attempt at an epic trolling.
This isn't trolling...I'm really interested in looking for cool things to do/see. I heard soho/greenwich village are good for shopping and restaurants, and that the bowery area is becoming pretty popular?
Bars geared towards groups of girls: Beauty and Essex, Stanton Social Club, Anchor, Blind barber, Check out the Whitney museum..
Let me think. Williamsburg, as someone mentioned above is pretty cool and very vibrant; it also happens to be where I live... Message me later and I can fwd over a list of things... How old are you and your friends? What kind of bars/restaurants do you like? Rayuela, Yurba Buena, Peasant, Momofuku, and Public come to mind as cool restaurants to hit...
Best days for NYC visit? (Originally Posted: 09/26/2012)
What is the best time of the week to come up to NYC for informational interviews? Towards the end of the week? Are Saturdays and Sundays out? Is it a crapshoot?
Thanks in advance.
Carmine's. It's this Italian restaurant up with two locations: one in Times Square and one on the Upper West Side. Extremely good, the portions are very large. Worth the money imo, I would advise you make a reservation though ahead of time because the place gets packed.
Depending on who you're interviewing with, it's likely not a good idea to come on the weekends. Most people commute to the city and will likely not be there during the weekend. It's better to come in Wed - Fri since everyone hates Mondays, and Tuesday is the ugly hangover from Monday.
Just ask your contacts when works for them. In my experience these guys have such crazy schedules that if you think you're going to be able to meet with a bunch in one day you're insane. You don't want to schedule a noon meeting and a 1:00pm meeting because there is a huge chance the noon guy will need to push back til 1 or the 1 o'clock guy will need to move up to noon.
Best way to spend a day in NYC (Originally Posted: 10/20/2016)
Looking for a relaxing weekend getaway. Anyone has suggestions on where to go to chill out or things to do at NYC?
halal guys
Weather has been bad and water is getting cold, but surfing is a great option
All the new bars and restaurants on Brookfield place downtown are also great
My place
Go to a restaurant/bar take in the vibes & food, then walk to the next restaurant/bar. Repeat.
You can also eat on the walk, or just randomly sit in timesquare eating and people watching. If your feeling bold and wanting attention buy something crazy to eat on those little tables: think a whole chicken, a feast style food set up of chinese take-out, a whole pekking duck, food from a nice expensive restaurant.
tourist things
What should I do in NYC? (Originally Posted: 07/27/2015)
Hey bros,
Going to NYC on a vacation soon. Obviously going to Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building etc. etc. what else should I do? Any cool things to do that mostly only New Yorkers would know about?
Scores
What's that
Lol, get a selfie stick so you fit in with the Asians in Times Square
almost just choked on my coffee. thank you, I needed that today.
working in that area is the worst, just get out of my way
If I knew you who you were, I would smack you across the fucking face for asking this OP. Here... this will help. Kids these days... wouldn't know how to do shit themselves they need to ask people to do it for them.
what's the best strategy on that? TP along the edges or do you use a seat cover? what about the revolving covers like the ones in Chicago O Hare, are those preftigious? do you have TP come from underneath or over top? which is more preftigious? should I fold the TP before wiping? should I flush before pulling my pants up or after? is there a guide on WSO to this?
that was a really funny and clever joke.
Eat. Some of the best restaurants on the planet, plus no worrying about driving home after too many drinks with dinner, plus you'll be walking so much you'll probably eat like shit and still lose weight.
The absolute best thing to do in NYC is eat.
Find some speakeasies. I recommend Death & Co., as well as Please Don't Tell.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/pssst-the-best-secret-bars-in-new…
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! Sb'd
> get drunk > dollar pizza
Lived in New York for some time now. Yet to see the Statue of Liberty.
Don't go to the Empire State Building. Go to 30 Rock instead and go to SixtyFive at the Rainbow Room one night for a drink. Better view, no line, better experience.
Business casual dress.
Fucking nice one SECfinance definitely going here.
Done it. Great view, great pictures.
NYC - Visit (Originally Posted: 07/02/2017)
I'm going to be in New York for a couple days and wanted to be proactive. Next summer I hope to intern at a PE firm. Should I reach out to alumni at firms I want to intern at and ask to grab coffee? Would it be too much to ask to shadow them for an afternoon? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
get some cannolis at Venieros or Ferrara
bump!
coffee - yes
shadow - no
Trip to NY - What should we do? (Originally Posted: 04/24/2009)
My girlfriend and I are headed to NY for a week in early May and we've never been before.
So far we have planned on doing a lot of tourist stuff like:
-going to some museums -Yankees game -Broadway musical -perhaps check out the statue of liberty -checking out some restaurants -shopping -and generally walking around a lot (central park, etc)
But... does anyone have any opinions on some things we must see or do?
which bars/pubs?
Where can I watch some playoff Hockey (stereotypical Canadian)?
Any other tips?
wax museums may be fun
I'm making it up as I go along.
Mcsorely's Ale House on a weekend. Great times. Top of the Rock. If you're into nightclubs or whatever there's a few like mansion or whatever it is that's an experience.
wax museum, msg (Madison Square Garden). for nice night out with your gf go to 21 club or Per Se. Try Rao's if you like italian. have fun the city is great
Per se will cost you an arm and a leg. Ben and Jack is a great steak house, Luger's depends on what you are looking for. Spice market is over rated, Buddakan, Meat Packing to go out in.
flash dancers would be fun
Maybe skip the statue of liberty, it's a timesuck. Brooklyn Bridge is the best. Walk across it (or halfway across it, and back) at night. Great views, few crowds (at night). You can walk there from bars/restaurants on the Lower East Side if you like a little adventure. Bring a flask, it will average-down your drink prices for the night.
For restaurants & bars, there are so many good options. I'd just recommend that you do a lot of walking in fun neighborhoods (LES, SoHo, East Village, Village, Nolita, Meatpacking, etc.) and you'll find good places. Really explore. There are some great places that are popular and right near subway stops, but if you put in an extra 10 minutes walking you'll have a lot more choices and maybe find somewhere with more character than the tourist-friendly places on the main avenues. Don't settle for average food in Manhattan. A few ideas for great food, not too pricey, in neighborhoods that have some character: http://momofuku.com/ssam/default.asp http://www.prunerestaurant.com/ http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/banjara/ http://www.inotecanyc.com/home.php http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com/index_restaurant.htm
Just some ideas. There are hundreds of great restaurants... If you want expensive and glitzy, you'll have tons of well-known options worth the expense. If your budget gets tight go ethnic, or do a bit more research online. Have fun.
Scores
You are gonna want to go to a place called bouley upstairs, its high class dining thats cheap. They don't take reservations, so you might have to wait 30-45 mins, but its 4 star food for 20 an entree, which you won't find in the city. I would also recommend going to china town for dinner one night.
If the weather is nice, definitely walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. If there is one thing you do, definitely do that, its beautiful and very romantic. If You go early in the day also go to Grimaldi's on the other side of the bridge, tho its turned into a tourist trap.
Go to Central Park and just walk around and lay around, thats always fun. If you're near the upper west side go to sal and carmines, the best pizza on Manhattan.
As far as bars on LES, would recommend spitzers, it has 80 beers that are all incredible. Look it up online. Once your around rivington area, there are a ton of girlfriend friendly bars.
If you like Indian Food, go to east 6th street, there is one block between 1st and 2nd on east 6th that has literally 40 indian restaurants. they are all amazing. I would recommend it, best Indian this side of the atlantic
Okay, recommendation No. 1: Use New York Magazine and treat it as your bible for food and bar recommendations. I think it's better than a Zagat's guide, but that's just me. NYMag.com is the website. As to restaurants, bars and other places, finding out of the way places is some of the best fun I've had in Manhattan. It's a great way to explore the nooks and crannies of the city. Some of my top faves in the city are Union Square Cafe, Gotham Bar and Grill, Gramercy Tavern, and Balthazar. I'd highly recommend the first two, esp. Gotham Bar and Grill. IF you like celebrity chefs, there's Gordon Ramsey at The London, Mario Batalli has 5-6 restaurants in the city, Bobby Flay has 2-3 restaurants, and there are others.
Regarding Hockey, if the Rangers win game 6, tonight, you will be able to find a lot of bars showing the game. Any place near MSG will have the game on, but you'll be surrounded by Rangers fans, which may be difficult to deal with. On the flip side, if the Devils win, you can take a train ride down to Newark, buy a ticket at the arena (It won't be sold out) and enjoy a game across the river. Otherwise, if you get tickets to a Rangers game, I'd see that too. It's an experience.
I can't think of many Bars I would recommend because all of the places that I enjoy are places like the Pegu Club, Flatiron Lounge, Death and Co., or are dive bars. You can find a ton of places along 3rd avenue to drink at. It's very much alive in Murray Hill. I'm not a fan, but it's relatively close. If you want a banker bar, I would highly recommend checking out PS450 (450 Park South, between 30th and 31st). Thursday nights are always packed. If you want rooftop and open places, then check out 230 Fifth, hell any rooftop lounge you can find will be fun. For some reason, that and Me Bar come to mind, which bothers me. Oh well, I'll start to remember others as the weather kicks it into gear.
If you're into museums, I would recommend checking out the Met, the MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Museum of Natural History. I'm fond of the Met and the collection is grand. Oh, check out the South Street Seaport. Very nice place to be. Good view of Brooklyn. I'd also suggest taking the subway out to Brooklyn to walk around in. It's a nice place to walk around in. Times Square should be on your list of places. So should Union Square (The farmers market there makes for a great place to pick up a relatively cheap lunch), Madison Square Park (Shake Shack is to die for), Battery Park and the Southern Tip of Manhattan (Along with the ruins of the WTC, because people that aren't native New Yorkers like to visit tragic locations).
If I think of anything else, I'll edit the post, but enjoy your trip to Manhattan.
Where to visit in NYC? (Originally Posted: 09/27/2010)
Hey guys, I'll be in NYC for a week and I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for things to see/visit. Not too familiar with the city so some advice would be great!
It's hard to know where to start. Columbus Circle near Central Park South is definitley worth checking out. If you're around that area at night the Hudson Hotel on 58th between 8th and 9th (or somewhere around there) has a cool bar scene.
Further downtown, near the Washington Square Park/NYU area there's a lot of divebars if that's more your scene. check out nymag.com. they have a section about bars/restaurants, etc that youll find helpful.
and I always use yelp.com to get reviews about the place before I go
Off the Wagon..Mcgonnagal street near NYU. The cheapest drinks I've been able to find anywhere, especially NYC. The pitchers are $5!! You will not be dissapointed
Yeah McGonnagall, corner Dumbledore Ave.
It's "MacDougall".
some nice bars on bricker street right by Derensy.
definitely have to check out times square at night at some point on your trip. Pretty touristy, but it's still pretty cool.
there are some fantastic restaurants in the east village! i personally love cacio e pepe, pylos, desnuda, boka.. chikalicious has great cupcakes/cheesecake and momofuku has pretty good cookies. there are a ton of indian restaurants on 6th street too. I agree with CiroCorp -- check nymag menupages or yelp!
Trust me, after a day of boozing those $5 pitchers, it's mcgonnogal street
Visit to NYC (Originally Posted: 04/25/2012)
Hi,
I've been a reader of the forums for a while but I have never posted.
My sister and I are visiting NYC in May. I was hoping I would be able to get some suggestions on some restaurants, and lounges we should definitely look into. If possible where the food isn't super fatty thanks!!!
haaaay gurl!!!! get the fish filet!
and dont u worry if its fatty!! i like junk in the trunk
beer garden in L.I.C or Astoria, Etaly, velvet cigar lounge, wafels and dinges (its a food truck but you have to try it) there is a resturant in M.o.M.A if u wanna look like a big shot
Seren, PM me if you're actually looking for a quality list of places. I've got a slew of suggestions.
The Frying Pan - if its sunny. I think they're opening properly for the summer soon. @ 26th Street and the Hudson River. Bar and Grill on a docked barge, order Coronas and you get them in a bucket of ice.
Thanks for the suggestions!!!! Frieds I'll pm you for your list.
Any suggestions for lounges or clubs? No grimy places please....
Alone in NYC - What to do? (Originally Posted: 06/20/2012)
Hey all. Currently interning at a firm in the city, trying to get ready for junior year next year.
Here's an interest situation: virtually none of my friends are in NYC this summer. Once in a while, someone might drop by and I'll go hang out with them. But for the most part, I'm pretty much on my own for the summer.
So my question is - what's there to do in NYC when you're by yourself? especially on the weekends? I'm a guy by the way, if that helps with your answer. Hopefully someone will say something other than "go pick up chicks", because that option is already on the table.
my buddy used to run something called internbar try to look it up
wait in line at shake shack for lunch / dinner, kills like an hour
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