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New York City for 2.5 days
Jasconius
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I'm going to be in NYC for 2.5 days on business. Never been. I am taking an extra day just to see what I can see. My hotel is near midtown manhattan about 1 block from the United Nations
What do I need to go and look at, where do I need to eat? How much of Manhattan is walkable? I'm like a pack animal. I can walk multiple miles no sweat. Just don't want to get stabbed.
What do I need to go and look at, where do I need to eat? How much of Manhattan is walkable? I'm like a pack animal. I can walk multiple miles no sweat. Just don't want to get stabbed.
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I usually prefer to walk when I travel as well but this is a pretty big city. I mapped everything out on google maps and "saved" spots I wanted to see. I hit most of the places I wanted and did a little off-trail exploring as well. Just keep in mind, I'm not from NYC so this is coming from an out-of-towner as well. Enjoy your trip!
In my experience, Manhattan is perfectly safe, assuming you use common sense. I obviously wouldn't recommend wandering drunkenly from a club to your hotel at 4AM but I lived so...
One tip I'd suggest is getting up an hour/half-hour before sunrise at least one morning. I found it super interesting to nurse a cup of coffee and a doughnut and watch the city come to life.
Speaking of doughnuts, the ultrahype dominique ansel cronut is pretty good, yes, but the star of that show is the kouign amann.
What are you into, food wise?
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If you want to really splash out for steak, there's always peter luger. I'm sure there are smaller, less well known places that are on that level though. Pok pok for thai food. There are heaps of really good izakayas if you like those as well.
If you even remotely like hot dogs, hit up crif dogs.
*Puff puff...* Somebody said Asian food and Steak in NYC?!
For Japanese, NYC's the place to get the best Japanese food outside of Japan.
-For izakaya spots, look no further than Kenka on St. Mark's. You'll have to squeeze in with NYU students, but the food and prices make it worth it. They don't take reservations, so arrive at 5:55 PM sharp so you are guaranteed a table. Get the tuna rib, bull penis, or something tamer. Do down their beer and wonderful sake selection and giggle at the rather naughty wall murals.
-Gyu-kaku has expanded to NYC. It's not local, being a global chain, but again quality is not bad.
-For sushi, sky's the limit. I'm personally partial to Donguri. It's a small 7-8 table sushi restaurant in true Japanese style (clients are quiet and well behaved, portions are small, but quality is high). Call to make reservations.
-For ramen, there's Ippudo, yes... and yes, it's worth it, but not wait around the block worth it, IMHO. Still, I think everybody should try it at least once.
-Craving takoyaki/okonomiyaki? Otafuku has you covered.
-If you want a Japanese style bar with whiskey inspired drinks, Angel's Share is worth a visit, albeit it's an always-crowded "hidden bar" because the rest of the city has discovered my favorite bar.
For steak, NYC is also teaming with selections.
-Peter Luger's is a good choice. Personally, I always found it hard to book a table there due to all the tourists.
-Keens Steakhouse is probably a better, and much more local option. Tammany Hall used to eat there! Get the lamb chop, which is that they are famous for, however theirs steaks rank up there in the city. The thick-cut bacon appetizer is better than Peter Luger's. Still, be sure to book a table beforehand.
-For something on the more value side of things, Les Halles. From my own observations, 80% of the clientele there order the steak frites. Their steaks are also solid, and quite reasonably priced.
If you want to stay mid-town and not quite sure what to eat:
-K-Town has great Korean food. Personally, I'm partial to Kang Suh. It's a one-stop shop for Korean food.
-Across the street from NYPL is Cafe Zaya. It's a Japanese style cafe that also sells hot foods. Good for a quick grab-n-go meal.
-2nd Ave Deli isn't TOO far away, and one of the last standing NYC Jewish deli institutions. (Pastrami on rye!)
is this the right one? http://www.donguriny.com/#!menu/c24tf
forgot to mention, this is a solo business trip, so tables for 1 must be available.
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That's the one! The menu changes. They used to have a bit more sushi, but with the new chef they're probably going in a new direction.
I also went to the Blue Bird Coffee shop in the East Village and that was pretty great as well.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bluebird-coffee-shop-new-york
It is a tiny, tiny little shop. But it was a good place to hang out for a while.
Manhattan is perfectly walkable. Use the subway though. The subway is like... the greatest thing about the city. You won't get stabbed. We were wandering at 2AM and there were people everywhere.
Rockefeller Plaza is excellent. I really enjoyed the art tour. It is mostly outdoors, and you see all the sculptures and murals. The wait is relatively short, and there are plenty of things to see and do outside.
Food truck food is pretty good. Got a gyro from one, and some roasted nuts. Cheap too.
We walked around all one day and saw that, a bunch of wall street stuff, the Brooklyn Bridge, we took the ferry to Staten Island, which is free and goes right past the statue of liberty.
Plenty to do, and easy to get around. Oh NYC, I wish I were there.
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Check out St. Marks (lower east side). It's a very...interesting area, in a quirky way.
K-town will have Korean food, but it'll be crowded and not amazing. The best Korean food can be found in Flushing, Queens or Ft. Lee in New Jersey. That said, I'm not not recommending it, but if you don't want to wait, go there around 11:30am for lunch. Once the clock hits 12, you'll be waiting for a table.
Take a walk down broadway. It sounds touristy, but start below Times Square and just walk down as much as you can. There will be slight changes in architecture, populations, foods; it should be an interesting experience. It still is for me, and I've been here for 16 years.
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Vezzo Thin Crust Pizza on 31st & Lexington
Ovest Pizzoteca on 27th & 10th ave by the High Line (an elevated rail line turned into a park)
In addition, I always find time to do a random discounted Broadway musical. The TKTS South St Seaport booth is the best one to get the tickets from (due to a very short line), on Front & John, next to the Brooklyn Bridge. If you're constrained for time, just go to Times Sq and find an off Broadway ticket seller (they are legit) near the mobbed TKTS booth.
I assume that I will be in heaven at one of these places such as Vezzo
I prefer a crispier crust, dont know if that's par for the course
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There are bikes for rent by Central Park which is incredibly nice to ride through. Finding an out of the way spot in Grand Central and just watching people come and go is great too.
The most fun thing you can do is put on some comfy shoes and walk south. The East and West villages are stuffed with lovely cafes, little boutiques, and attractive people.
St Marks is wonderful for cheap, good Asian food.
Ess-a-bagel is a delicious New York chain of bagel shops, and once you eat New York bagels, you won't want to eat out of town bagels ever again.
not to hate: i am gonna say eh on vezzo, that's where my office used to order a bunch but like, in my opinion vezzo ain't too special
this place near where you're staying tho: http://www.martamanhattan.com
Can confirm this as someone who thinks bagels are lame.
New York bagels are amazing delicious.
prob not worth trekking up there unless you had some other reason to go there
but go get a good bagel
maybe go to katz's or russ and daughters or 2nd ave deli
actually
2nd ave deli is near where you are staying and it is baller as fuck
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The carts are great. Cheap too.
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Seriously, if you haven't eaten from a street vendor - do it. Also, have you gotten a black and white cookie yet?
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