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DrGuile · 07-22-2003, 11:51 AM

Hey,
Im taking a week off in Manhattan next week.

Im looking for two things:

1. Cheap, non-touristic restaurants with great food. I.e. a small restaurant owned by real Italians that make a mean calzone, etc...

2. Things to do that I really shouldnt miss.

Thanks : )

Turboface · 07-22-2003, 11:56 AM

For shopping, you should check out Broadway & Canal St.

There's a whole Italian section with nothing but Italian resturants near there.

I see these topless tour buses go by around there. Check out http://www.newyorksightseeing.com for info about them.

DrGuile · 07-22-2003, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by Turboface
For shopping, you should check out Broadway & Canal St.

There's a whole Italian section with nothing but Italian resturants near there.

I see these topless tour buses go by around there. Check out http://www.newyorksightseeing.com for info about them.

when you said 'topeless tour buses' I visualized something completly different ;)

Turboface · 07-22-2003, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by DrGuile

when you said 'topeless tour buses' I visualized something completly different ;)

hehe - ya, I'd sign up for that tour!

dropped9 · 07-22-2003, 12:11 PM

Make sure you hit the wtc site... When I first saw it, it gave me chills...

It's amazing walking around the city and not being able to use the towers to gauge where you are..

Matt M · 07-22-2003, 12:13 PM

Go to Time Square. You will take in a lot of New York there in a three block radius.

Twatacom · 07-22-2003, 12:58 PM

If you are headed to the City and want some good eats on the cheap check our Risa. Its great food in a foofee la la atmosphere so your girl will be happy...

Risa
47 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10012
(212) 625-1712

Juicy D. Links · 07-22-2003, 12:59 PM

Go to SCORES a must!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DrGuile · 07-22-2003, 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
Go to SCORES a must!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The chain? We have them in Montreal...

If you mean something else, what's the address?

MattO · 07-22-2003, 01:05 PM

good bars and drunk chicks on Ludlow St.

Stop into Max Fish and say hello for me.

Kristinka · 07-22-2003, 01:13 PM

Dont forget to look for teh naked cowboy!

adamneve · 07-22-2003, 01:26 PM

go to china town for some Pecking Duck!

Cassie · 07-22-2003, 01:28 PM

you may want to check out some restaurants near and around columbus circle....

also, the village is a pretty cool place to experience your first time in the city (be open-minded though)

there is a place on bleaker (near west 4th i think) that has a kick ass pastry shop & the shopping (both adult and non adult) is something to try out!

have fun and welcome to ny

Ludedude · 07-22-2003, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by adamneve
go to china town for some Pecking Duck!

I prefer my duck prepared Peking style and definitely not still pecking.

Juicy D. Links · 07-22-2003, 01:33 PM

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Originally posted by DrGuile

The chain? We have them in Montreal...

If you mean something else, what's the address?

high class tity joint, by the 59th street bridge just ask the cab driver he will know

Pornwolf · 07-22-2003, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Headless
Make sure you hit the wtc site... When I first saw it, it gave me chills...

It's amazing walking around the city and not being able to use the towers to gauge where you are..

I'm still not used to it.

Dr. Guille I would suggest waiting for Nina Marichino to post here. She should be an expert on the Italian restaurants in Little Italy.

I'm not a big fan of Italian but there's always Cafe Habana on Elizabeth & Prince for the best Cuban food north of Miami. The grilled corn is a life changing experience! There's always hot women inside especially after Lenny Kravitz shot his video there it turned into a model-hive. It's in the same area as all the Italian restaurants and great shopping.

There's also some Great Thai at a restaurant called Thaland. Best prices on Thai food in the city. It's not takeout by any means. Grab a comfortable seat and be prepared to stuff yourself with 4 courses for under $20

We have the best Indian food in America. My favorite is The Curry Mahal on Second ave between 4th and 5th in the village. I eat there so much they know me by name. "Pornwolf is here! Chicken Tikka Masala coming up fast fast for you!" Ask for Pappa-dum. That's not the head waiter's real name but that's what I call him. He'll know I told you to go there. ;)

If you are gonna have lunch but you don't wanna be inside away from the beautiful sights (and there's plenty of those walking the streets) go to Republic in Union Square. Decently priced and very good noodles in a cool setting. If noodls don't move you there's always the Coffee Shop one block down. It's open 23 hours just so ya know.

If you are looking for Sushi there's two great decently priced choices. Tomoe on Thompson Street is the best in my opinion but make a reservation. Not because it's chic like Nobu but because it's so good people are usually stnding in line to get in on weekends!

Chinese can best be experienced at a restaurant in Chinatown called Canton. If you don't pay attention you will pass it because there's no sign on the front.

When it comes to prices you shouldn't worry too much. New York is an expensive city but not during lunch time. Feel free to walk into any restaurant that looks interesting because they will always have a good lunch special that's usually 40% less than the normal prices.

When you are ready to start your night head over to West Broadway. It's a 4 blocks stretch of streets just a few blocks away from the Italian restaurants. There's tons of bars and restaurants that are situated in a way that you feel like you are in a social setting moreso than in a restaurant. Go to Barolo over there for desert (only desert because dinner sucks ass). It has a REALLY nice garden with beautiful creatures all around. The best looking women in NY hang out on that strip but there's very few tourists so you should have a great time playing the 'Hi, I'm not from here' routine.

Don't forget you can always go to the hotels for the best bars.
The Hudson, The Soho Grand, The Tribeca Grand, The W (union square, 39th st and Times square) and The Time are always a good choice after 7pm.

adamneve · 07-22-2003, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by Ludedude

I prefer my duck prepared Peking style and definitely not still pecking.

oops

Pornwolf · 07-22-2003, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by MattO
good bars and drunk chicks on Ludlow St.

Stop into Max Fish and say hello for me.

Oh yeah, he's right. I forgot about Ludlow and Orchard streets. After 10pm this is the hottest neighborhood for barhopping in town.

DrGuile · 07-22-2003, 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by Pornwolf

I'm still not used to it.

Dr. Guille I would suggest ....

Wow, great info right there, that's what I was looking for

Thanks for taking the time to right all of this!

I was expecting Nina to drop by this thread too ;)

Keep 'em coming

btw, this will be my 2nd time in manhattan, I went there when I was in college 5 years ago. Only stayed a couple of days, and did only really touristic places. It will be the first time for my gf, so we'll probably go to the Empire State Building, and stuff like that, but I really want to visit some real local places.

pauliewalnutz · 07-22-2003, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrGuile
Hey,
Im taking a week off in Manhattan next week.

Im looking for two things:

1. Cheap, non-touristic restaurants with great food. I.e. a small restaurant owned by real Italians that make a mean calzone, etc...

2. Things to do that I really shouldnt miss.

Thanks : )

La Mela in downtown, excellent meal cost me and my girl 94 bucks with a 1.5 Liter bottle of wine, food is phenominal

pauliewalnutz · 07-22-2003, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
Go to SCORES a must!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Socres is over pirced and the girl are not hot at all. This place is famous because of the constant plugs on howard stern because when he shows up they send the best girls to him, when you go you will none of those hos.

inthestars · 07-22-2003, 03:50 PM

Try Da Marino in the theater district.. very good Italian food..

DrGuile · 07-22-2003, 05:03 PM

Does the GFY nightshift have any recommendations?

DrGuile · 07-23-2003, 08:37 AM

Anyone else, I leave saturday

racksale · 07-23-2003, 08:54 AM

Yeah DrGuile. I know it's kind of cliche, but I live 10 minutes away and these places never get old:

Empire State Building
Times Square, (there's a zillion things always going on there!)
Broadway/6th Ave. Stores
Rockefeller Center
NBC studios (across Rockefeller) is pretty cool, you might even be able to walk-in to a showing of the Conan O'Brien show at around 4:30 PM.

And as somebody previously mentioned, for nightlife/restaurants, you might want to check out the part of Manhattan that is commonly referred to as "The Village". Anyway, enjoy your trip!

DrGuile · 07-23-2003, 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by racksale
NBC studios (across Rockefeller) is pretty cool, you might even be able to walk-in to a showing of the Conan O'Brien show at around 4:30 PM.

I thought you needed to make reservations like 6 months in advance for that?

Stuntpig · 07-23-2003, 09:15 AM

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Originally posted by pauliewalnutz

La Mela in downtown, excellent meal cost me and my girl 94 bucks with a 1.5 Liter bottle of wine, food is phenominal

La Mela totally fucking Rules!
others
Korean - Dok Suni
Vietnamese - New Pasteur
Italian - Max's
Sushi - Ahhh! Whats it called? 11th st between 1st and A..?
Indian - I like the place with all the Christmas lights at 1st/6th Panna? or is it Panna 2?

Gotta see a hardcore show at CBGBs and walk around the Lower East Side and the East Village some night.

eiht_98 · 07-23-2003, 11:04 AM

after all this posts about New York I have decided.....in october I'm going for a week in New York...that's it

SuckMeBeautiful · 07-23-2003, 04:07 PM

The Saturday outdoor flea market on Broadway from Times Sq. up to about 76th is awesome !!

okny · 07-23-2003, 04:10 PM

I live in New York need some help hit me up on icq.

Nina · 07-24-2003, 03:00 PM

shoot, I'm sorry hon, I'm away for the next few days and just checking in quickly. I would love to make some suggestions... when are you coming to town?

I will be back on Friday night... you can hit me up on icq 116038101 and I'd be happy to help. We could even get a drink or something if you'd like.

deniska · 07-24-2003, 03:02 PM

http://www.menupages.com

MattO · 07-24-2003, 03:06 PM

Oh yea, the best midnight snack, and well after midnight:

San Loco

best fucking tacos, incredible hot sauce, ask for the "stupid sauce", it's awesome if you can handle it.

Biggy2 · 07-24-2003, 03:19 PM

You want shopping.. go to SOHO..

Good food, pretty much everywhere in midtown.

good steakhouse, try Gallaghers
good Italian... try Carmine's
good Japanese... goto NoBu (top 5 in the world)

go into random bistros and restaurants, for the most part, the food will be good...

PetMyKitty · 07-24-2003, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by DrGuile

Wow, great info right there, that's what I was looking for

Thanks for taking the time to right all of this!

I was expecting Nina to drop by this thread too ;)

Keep 'em coming

btw, this will be my 2nd time in manhattan, I went there when I was in college 5 years ago. Only stayed a couple of days, and did only really touristic places. It will be the first time for my gf, so we'll probably go to the Empire State Building, and stuff like that, but I really want to visit some real local places.

unless you want to experience the worst 3 hours of your entire life DO NOT go to the empire state building. just went there two weeks ago with my boyfriend. the lines are Way LONGGGGGG half of which is in tiny NON air conditioned hallways with 100's of sweaty stinking tourists climbing all over you. PLUS the cost is way too much for having to endure all of that. it's equally long wait getting out of there once you make it to the top and look around.

Pornwolf · 07-24-2003, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by deniska
http://www.menupages.com

Good link!

07-22-2003, 11:51 AM	#1
DrGuile Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,025	New York/Manhattan, Help me Hey, Im taking a week off in Manhattan next week. Im looking for two things: 1. Cheap, non-touristic restaurants with great food. I.e. a small restaurant owned by real Italians that make a mean calzone, etc... 2. Things to do that I really shouldnt miss. Thanks : ) __________________ LiveBucks / Privatefeeds - Giving you money since 1999 Up to 50% Commission! 25% Webmaster Referal Powered by Gamma

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Cassie Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 3,139	you may want to check out some restaurants near and around columbus circle.... also, the village is a pretty cool place to experience your first time in the city (be open-minded though) there is a place on bleaker (near west 4th i think) that has a kick ass pastry shop & the shopping (both adult and non adult) is something to try out! have fun and welcome to ny __________________ ICQ: 309756847 ]

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racksale Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 157	Yeah DrGuile. I know it's kind of cliche, but I live 10 minutes away and these places never get old: Empire State Building Times Square, (there's a zillion things always going on there!) Broadway/6th Ave. Stores Rockefeller Center NBC studios (across Rockefeller) is pretty cool, you might even be able to walk-in to a showing of the Conan O'Brien show at around 4:30 PM. And as somebody previously mentioned, for nightlife/restaurants, you might want to check out the part of Manhattan that is commonly referred to as "The Village". Anyway, enjoy your trip! __________________ Wanna talk Search Engine Optimization? ICQ: 19678140

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eiht_98 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: EU Posts: 6,103	after all this posts about New York I have decided.....in october I'm going for a week in New York...that's it

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Biggy2 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,821	You want shopping.. go to SOHO.. Good food, pretty much everywhere in midtown. good steakhouse, try Gallaghers good Italian... try Carmine's good Japanese... goto NoBu (top 5 in the world) go into random bistros and restaurants, for the most part, the food will be good...