New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world, people in the city have no problem spending money regularly, or did you not happen to notice the crowd of people standing around outside the restaurant?

Yeah, it's better quality than most other places...doesn't mean it's not tourist food

7/13/2011 11:14:51 AM

No kidding. Hell a box of mac and cheese at the store is $3.

7/13/2011 11:19:02 AM

There are different types of tourists. Theres the type that go to sbarro or some random place in midtown, spend all their money on traveling or shopping and then theres the foodie tourist. I'm the foodie tourist and only go to the best places in every town. Those places are usually loaded with other foodie tourists because locals only go to them on special occasions/staycations.

Its not practical to go all thee way to little italy past tons of good pizza only to wait a few hours and pay a lot more for pizza on a regular basis.

Don't make lombardies out to be some gimmick that only attracts tourists because its not. It attracts tourists because its the first, best, and has been consistently rated as amazing.

Also its pretty clear that many new yorkers and you in this thread are hard line hipsters and anything that is popular can't possibly be good.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-june-1-2011/me-lover-s-pizza-with-crazy-broad?xrs=share_copy
listen to him

[Edited on July 13, 2011 at 11:43 AM. Reason : only expensive by southernstd or real est. tons of cheap stuff. eurpeans go BECAUSE its cheap]

7/13/2011 11:35:47 AM

I have listened to that, the question is did you. And if you did, can you kindly cross reference with one of my posts from the last page?

7/13/2011 11:50:27 AM

He talks about how New Yorkers eat at inferior places all the time for convenience but if you want to show somebody the best of ny then lombardies is where you want to take them. Not that all the other places are bad but if you only had one shot then there or some of the other coal oven places is where you would go.

7/13/2011 11:55:22 AM

Jesus dude, take a fucking second to read and think before you spend any more time typing out any more diarrhea

Stewart mentions Lombardi's, Totonno's, Grimaldi's, Arturo's, JOHN'S, JOE'S, and some other places. Two of which (I've capitalized them for you in case you missed it again) I mentioned on the last page to which you replied that they, along with Ray's, were like the bbq chains of the south.

I have in no way suggested I don't like Lombardi's, that it is any kind of gimmick, or doesn't have good food. I've simply stated that it's the place where New Yorkers typically take tourists who want to feel like they are eating good NY pizza. But MOST of the time, regular New Yorkers go elsewhere because (A) They like to avoid lines and (B) most New Yorkers would NOT consider Lombardi's traditional New York pizza, regardless of whether or not it was the first pizza place.

7/13/2011 12:08:51 PM

Fair enough. You were saying something different than what I was saying. I was saying it was the best in nyc while you were saying it wasn't traditional. Its clearly not traditional nyc pizza. Also, in the context of him mentioning the later places. He was listing the best places first and then he was like you could at least have gone to a place like joes or johns.

A is convenience
B is pretty much quality

We are on the same page just different stanzas.

7/13/2011 12:29:49 PM

I forgive you

7/13/2011 12:38:41 PM

obvious troll is obvious itt

7/13/2011 2:21:58 PM

I still regret not trying Arturo's when I lived in Soho. It was like 2 blocks away but I never tried it.

7/13/2011 2:27:42 PM

There was a period when I went to Arturo's like once a week. They have a super creamy and delicious bolognese sauce that's phenomenal, and a different (yes, different) "meat sauce" that has a really great homemade quality to it. Between those and the pizza I guess that's why I was there all the time.

Also they have awesome t-shirts...small Arturo's logo on the front, on the back it just says "Eat Pizza" over a kid's drawing of a pizza...explaining it now it sounds stupid, oh well

Also, not to beat a dead horse here, but I found this quick debate while looking for a picture of the t-shirt I just described

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/725950

[Edited on July 13, 2011 at 2:44 PM. Reason : lnk]

7/13/2011 2:40:41 PM

Looks like I'll add that to my "must do" list next time I visit NYC.

(shit, I even have one of their take out menus in my desk at home )

7/13/2011 2:56:15 PM

Quote :

" i need a place to crash for the sept long weekend. where my nyc tdubbers at? "

8/8/2011 4:29:05 PM

Quote :

"The people are the best part. People always say northerners are rude but I think its really just the old people. I've had so many great conversations with strangers on the subway or waiting in some longass line for the bathroom. The girls are so horny. Maybe its because the bars and clubs are so good but feel like I could be in the pants of most NYC chick within 2 hours of conversation. Its incredible. Its not just me either."

This is my experience in NYC exactly. It's like another world. Women aren't raging cunts and everyone is actually nice

8/8/2011 5:26:03 PM

what are some fun activities (not night life) in and around nyc?

5/2/2012 11:57:23 AM

i went to ny for 3 days and had a really hard time sleeping, so i'm not sure i had fun but we got a pass that let us visit the top of the rock, the empire state building, the met, MOMA, museum of natural history and take the boat ride to the statue of liberty for like, 75$ each? that kept us pretty busy. one night we walked from the boat to central park through times square one night and stopped by the giant macy's (though it was christmas season, so that was mostly to look at the window displays). we spent another evening just walking around central park.

5/2/2012 2:27:39 PM

I miss NYC

I lived there from 2008 to 2010 while I was in grad school

5/5/2012 2:40:37 PM

Crepes Du Nord ftw

5/6/2012 6:32:00 PM

Last weekend a buddy of mine was here so I took him and his girl on an unofficial food tour of some of my favorite places...There were 4 of us and hit 11 different places (all walking) so we just got something to share at each place. In the end it took just under 5 hours and cost everyone around $20 each in food. They had a great time, as did I since there were all favorite restaurants of mine. Here was our order:

Baked by Melissa on 14th (tiny cupcakes)
S'Mac (mac n' cheese only)
Pommes Frites (fries with tons of sauce choices)
Crif Dogs (hot dogs)
Puddin' NYC (wasn't on the plan, just walked in...they have pudding)
Luke's Lobster (great lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls)
Katz Deli (pastrami, corned beef, matzah ball soup)
Sugar Sweet Sunshine (banana pudding)
Rice to Riches (rice pudding)
Shanghai Cafe (soup dumpling - I actually like Joe's a tiny bit better, but it's usually a madhouse)

We then walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, but that's a commitment after doing all of the above. I wanted to throw a pizza place in, but by the time we got around to Pomodoro everyone was pretty full, plus we just did pizza as a meal another day. Nonetheless, Artichoke would fit in right before S'Mac, Pomodoro right after Sugar Sweet Sunshine, or just pick some other place...

[Edited on May 7, 2012 at 1:48 PM. Reason : za]

5/7/2012 1:46:09 PM

going to the city Thurs to next Tues. I've already checked out this thread and the ones linked on the first page, and we've got a LONG list of places to visit and restaurants to check out, some of which I'd classify as "touristy" but that's OK.

flying in EARLY thursday, then we'll be using dial 7 instead of a cab to get from LGA to where we're staying in stuy town

i think there's still a few twwers around lower manhattan, so give me some more places around east village to visit!!

9/11/2012 11:55:36 AM

I never take a car service but that's cause I travel light and I'm poor

9/11/2012 1:43:41 PM

The Redhead - East Village

get the shrimp n grits and bacon peanut brittle

9/11/2012 2:58:44 PM

peep world and peep land on times square.

9/11/2012 4:24:36 PM

seriously just walk... discover it on your own... don't worry about the trains every block has something new or different you will be glad you saw.

and for the people who say its too crowded... you're ignorant and stayed by the tourist traps.
In the middle of the week mid day or after 7pm you feel like you own the streets when you wander around.

9/12/2012 8:49:13 AM

Phobe's, B Bar and Swift are a fun group of bars located on Bowery and 4th Street (believe it's 4th street).

9/12/2012 8:56:41 AM

Go to prospect park. The weather will be decent.

9/12/2012 3:06:43 PM

The weather today, yesterday, and the day before have been amazing...should last through the weekend

I second B Bar and Swift recommendations - fun places. I don't care one way or the other really about Phoebe's though, just a regular bar

Another restaurant I've really been enjoying in that area lately is Mono Mono. I am somewhat new to the Korean chicken wing thing but theirs are fucking fantastic

9/12/2012 3:17:44 PM

Wandering around is only a good idea if you are going to be there for weeks and not days.

9/14/2012 8:17:32 PM

we got back last night, on the tail end of that huge storm system.

walked through central park, saw a tiny fraction of the Met, walked through times square, grand central, diamond district, top of the Rock, meatpacking district, boat tour around Manhattan, 9/11 memorial, battery park (ows lol), washington square/NYU, union square, saw Fuerza Bruta (!!), and walked a LOT around the east village

we hit a few restaurants/bars mentioned in this thread, although we didn't do many of the popular tourist places (Katz, etc)..

it is such a positive contrast to where I live now, and even to Raleigh.. it makes me seriously want to move there I currently live in a town where the population is <6000, i have to drive half an hour to get to a decent bar, and i know NO ONE. compare that to NYC.. there is only one winner.

i'm pretty sure I could talk my fiancee into the move, and she's got a guaranteed job if we do decide to do it...

decisions, decisions

9/19/2012 5:12:42 PM

Go to the HighLine Park. A really cool place that you'll only find in NYC.

Prosperity Dumpling
The Spotted Pig
Bobo
Saigon Grill
Frying Pan

[Edited on September 21, 2012 at 9:38 AM. Reason : Food]

9/21/2012 9:25:58 AM

Quote :

"we got a pass that let us visit the top of the rock, the empire state building, the met, MOMA, museum of natural history and take the boat ride to the statue of liberty for like, 75$ each"

Top of the Rock - $25
($25 to go to the top of a building? fuck that)

Empire State Building - $25
(again)

Metropolitan Museum of Art - FREE
(whatever price they list is a "suggested donation" so pay what you want)

MOMA - $25 ($14 students)
(a little steep - mine was always free w/ my student ID)

Statue of Liberty, Ferry Fee - $17
(the BEST views of the Statue of Liberty are actually from the Staten Island Ferry which is always free - on Liberty Island the views suck and you see much inside the statue)

All told that pass is kind of a deal if you want to go to the top of lots of things. I'd say save your money and walk the Highline. Spend what you save on a dinner or a show in Brooklyn and some drinks.

9/23/2012 1:43:05 PM

heading to NYC next week. Thurs-Sunday

Flying in Thursday around lunchtime. My buddy lives on the upper east side. Flying into LGA, he says just to cab it to his place. thoughts?


Thursday night we are taking in a Rangers game at MSG, after that it's a completely open schedule which i really look forward to.

1/22/2013 11:57:32 AM

get drunk

[Edited on January 22, 2013 at 11:59 AM. Reason : i hate that LGA airport...middle of nowhere!!! ]

1/22/2013 11:58:42 AM

Cab from LGA shouldn't be more than $50 and that time of day to UES, you can probably make it under 25 minutes. If you're feeling cheap, the M60 is pretty easy too.

1/22/2013 12:05:47 PM

I second the cab...I doubt if it would cost more than $30 actually...^ is right, the bus is pretty simple too, but there are few places in Manhattan closer to LGA than the UES

1/22/2013 12:45:00 PM

yeah my buddy said it should be a flat rate but no more than $30.

1/22/2013 2:36:11 PM

It won't be a flat rate (unless there is some new policy I don't know about...flat rates are from JFK

1/22/2013 3:02:05 PM

ah maybe that was it. i just reread his email. flat rate from JFK, but cab from LGA would be cheaper since it's closer.

1/22/2013 3:50:15 PM

Quote :

"i hate that LGA airport...middle of nowhere!!!"

WTF are you talking about? It's the CLOSEST airport to Manhattan you twit.

Jesse, from LGA you can take a bus across the triborough bridge into Harlem and go south from there to the UES. Or you can take the bus to the N/W subway line then transfer at Lexington Ave onto the 4,5,6 to get to the UES. Or yeah take a cab which is the faster option.

While there be sure to hit up the Blind Tiger and Peculiar Pub, both on Bleeker. Great beer spots. Astoria Beer Garden is the only original beer garden still around in the city, but it's in Astoria, Qns. The Standard down near the meatpacking district has a pretty sweet Bier Garten of their own, its fairly new. And is any visit to NYC complete without a stop at McSorley's Old Ale House?

1/23/2013 9:01:58 AM

have you ever been to The Pony Bar? they opened a newer one of the UES.

1/23/2013 9:21:16 AM

i took the supershuttle ($14) my first couple times coming out of LGA, it took like an hour to get to my dropoff, but i didn't mind cus it was a good way to get driven around to random places in the city.
after that i took the M60 cus i'm a cheapass.

speaking of, i like the $1 pizza on 23rd/7th

1/23/2013 9:27:31 AM

^^No, but if you're on the UES you have to hit up the original Brother Jimmy's. 77th & 2nd Ave.

1/23/2013 9:44:16 AM

awesome. My buddy lives on E. 83rd. Only moved from the west side a month or two ago so he hasn't done too much exploring.


I've been to NYC once before and did a ton of walking without much time to relax just to see as much as possible. So i'm looking forward to actually getting to take the city in some.

when i look at the map though, it's pretty overwhelming. realistically how long does it take to get from say 83rd to somewhere like the Blind Tiger?

1/23/2013 9:55:18 AM

On the subway, something like 30 minutes

1/23/2013 10:14:10 AM

Yeah just walk to 86th street and hop on the express trains (4,5) or go down to 77th and take the 6 (local). If you take express you'll have to transfer to local at 14th street stop, or just hoof it. Not a bad walk.

And of course you can always hop on the L train (at 14th street) and take it a few stops into Williamsburg and visit the Brooklyn Brewery

1/23/2013 10:39:52 AM

Quote :

"On the subway, something like 30 minutes"

Not unless you're an olympic speedwalker....

1/24/2013 12:44:01 PM

I was guessing, and certainly it depends a lot on which avenue exactly he's on, because yeah, York would make a difference, but Google's got my back

http://tinyurl.com/a69mhxb

1/24/2013 12:49:33 PM

where can i get a big fake watch? chinatown?

1/24/2013 3:19:28 PM

Half the fun of the city is exploring it for yourself. Enough with the questions, you sound like a fucking chick.

1/24/2013 3:30:57 PM

^^yes...most are on Canal Street

1/24/2013 3:40:59 PM