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Otis
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I went to a lovely Italian restaurant, but it's quite a few years ago and I can't remember the name.
It's a spit and sawdust place. As we were walking in, the owner had someone by their shirt tails and was literally throwing them out on to the street.
Food was lovely though.
It's a spit and sawdust place. As we were walking in, the owner had someone by their shirt tails and was literally throwing them out on to the street.
Food was lovely though.
clint van damme
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5th Avenue rooftop bar in Manhattan was really good though I'd imagine it's quite chilly this time of year.
Get over to Brooklyn. DUMBO or Williamsburg are decent then walk back across Brooklyn Bridge for that iconic view of Manhattan.
Arturo’s in the West Village for live jazz and delicious pizza
Artichoke Pizza (various locations) for a giant slab of pizza on the go - although neither places do traditional NY slices
Barcade (various locations) for craft beers and vintage arcade games
Rudy’s Bar and Grill (Hell’s Kitchen) for a proper old skool dive bar experience, with $3 beers and unlimited free hot dogs
The Press Lounge in Hell’s Kitchen for cocktails and a rooftop view of Midtown and the Hudson
Bathtub Gin in the West Village for a secret speakeasy hidden inside a laundromat
Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem for incredible live jazz
The food’s all amazing, you can’t go too far wrong.
Artichoke Pizza (various locations) for a giant slab of pizza on the go - although neither places do traditional NY slices
Barcade (various locations) for craft beers and vintage arcade games
Rudy’s Bar and Grill (Hell’s Kitchen) for a proper old skool dive bar experience, with $3 beers and unlimited free hot dogs
The Press Lounge in Hell’s Kitchen for cocktails and a rooftop view of Midtown and the Hudson
Bathtub Gin in the West Village for a secret speakeasy hidden inside a laundromat
Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem for incredible live jazz
The food’s all amazing, you can’t go too far wrong.
fernandopartridge
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I found a few decent bars after visiting the Chelsea Market. That general area including the meat packing district and Greenwich Village has a few places. It ain't cheap mind.
Sick Boy
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I reckon Hooters would go down nearly as badly as suggesting going to an Italian American restaurant.
Tommo1993
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Tbh I’ve been in a couple of times. Much prefer the British ones.
rondog1973
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It's a chain but Appleby's in Times Square is decent for breakfast.
shepardo01
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Some good suggestions from SBT,
Pizza in Times Sq. John's Pizzeria...
Looks like a dodgy dive - little door, not much frontage.... but then when you get in!!!
www.johnspizzerianyc.com
Go to little Italy- decent food places - take your pick.
We did a river cruise and walked back from peir 44 (maybe wrong number) through Chelsea back towards Empire State/MSGs - loads of decent looking places on the streets
Other things to do....
Do Rockerfella Centre in evening just before dark... watch all the lights come on... a sight to see...
Free trip (i think... or dirt cheap!) on staten island ferry .... see statue of liberty and get a great sight of manhattan.
Go to see Grand Central Station
Starlight diner for breakfast- get there early to avoid big queues.
Walk the "High Line"
Downtown open top bus tour (better than uptown)
World trade center - worth going up 1wtc too....
Pizza in Times Sq. John's Pizzeria...
Looks like a dodgy dive - little door, not much frontage.... but then when you get in!!!
John's Pizzeria of Times Square | New York | 260 West 44th Street, New York, NY, USA
Indulge in the best pizza at John's Pizzeria of Times Square! Make a reservation or shop our products. Explore our history, menu, and more.
www.johnspizzerianyc.com
Go to little Italy- decent food places - take your pick.
We did a river cruise and walked back from peir 44 (maybe wrong number) through Chelsea back towards Empire State/MSGs - loads of decent looking places on the streets
Other things to do....
Do Rockerfella Centre in evening just before dark... watch all the lights come on... a sight to see...
Free trip (i think... or dirt cheap!) on staten island ferry .... see statue of liberty and get a great sight of manhattan.
Go to see Grand Central Station
Starlight diner for breakfast- get there early to avoid big queues.
Walk the "High Line"
Downtown open top bus tour (better than uptown)
World trade center - worth going up 1wtc too....
clint van damme
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Some good suggestions from SBT,
Pizza in Times Sq. John's Pizzeria...
Looks like a dodgy dive - little door, not much frontage.... but then when you get in!!!
John's Pizzeria of Times Square | New York | 260 West 44th Street, New York, NY, USA
Indulge in the best pizza at John's Pizzeria of Times Square! Make a reservation or shop our products. Explore our history, menu, and more.
Do Rockerfella Centre in evening just before dark... watch all the lights come on... a sight to see...
Free trip (i think... or dirt cheap!) on staten island ferry .... see statue of liberty and get a great sight of manhattan.
Go to see Grand Central Station
Starlight diner for breakfast- get there early to avoid big queues.
Walk the "High Line"
Downtown open top bus tour (better than uptown)
World trade center - worth going up 1wtc too....
Starlight diner! One for the ladies that mate (yes I got dragged there).
Tommo1993
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This! Like Appleby’s, my mrs’ favourite.
LastGarrison
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If you’re there on a Saturday and are a Soprano’s fan then I highly recommend doing the location tour!
We got to meet Vito before the tour and have pictures with him and then it takes you around various sites shot in the series whilst also showing you the scenes on the tv on the bus. You get to go and have a beer in the Bada Bing, onion rings in the cafe in the final scene of the final series etc. highly recommended!
We got to meet Vito before the tour and have pictures with him and then it takes you around various sites shot in the series whilst also showing you the scenes on the tv on the bus. You get to go and have a beer in the Bada Bing, onion rings in the cafe in the final scene of the final series etc. highly recommended!
Sick Boy
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It’s always been on my ‘to do’ list - we’re not there on a Saturday, unfortunately. I saw there are a few options to go on one but they don’t seem to atop at the Bing.
LastGarrison
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Yeah the one I did is Saturday only.
That’s a shame as it was quality!
Also, recommend the Greenwich Village area for a night out and we ended up at a live music/cabaret place called Poisson Rouge which was very cool.
Tommo1993
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We planned to go up to Greenwich Village on our last planned visit to NYC. Covid saw to that though.
Terry_dactyl
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That looks really good!
Im off there, for a 2nd time, in October. I can’t wait.
Took my daughter in 2015 and we took in a Rangers game. Would definitely recommend this. I think it was quite cheap.
Pretty much what everyone else said.
On dive bars, Jimmys Corner off Times Square is the dive bar of dive bars. Some proper characters in there, including the bar staff. Rudys as someone else mentiones is decent as well for a pub feel without getting your pants pulled down on price purely because of location. Another bar worth going to is Puffys downtown. About 5 minutes walk from ground zero.
Breakfast suggestion would be the Tick Tock diner opposite MSG. Cracking scran.
Oh and another bar, Milanos which is on thr lower east side not too far from where Heebie Jeebies once was. Again, a dive bar for sure. If you want ale that isn't all top hat and tails for twice the price, those three I'd recommend.
On dive bars, Jimmys Corner off Times Square is the dive bar of dive bars. Some proper characters in there, including the bar staff. Rudys as someone else mentiones is decent as well for a pub feel without getting your pants pulled down on price purely because of location. Another bar worth going to is Puffys downtown. About 5 minutes walk from ground zero.
Breakfast suggestion would be the Tick Tock diner opposite MSG. Cracking scran.
Oh and another bar, Milanos which is on thr lower east side not too far from where Heebie Jeebies once was. Again, a dive bar for sure. If you want ale that isn't all top hat and tails for twice the price, those three I'd recommend.
fernandopartridge
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I used to go to a diner "Scotty's" on Lexington Avenue for breakfast, great little place. Very traditional, according to Google it has permanently closed now though, looks like it's a victim of COVID.
Another similar place I liked was the Westway Diner on 9th Ave. Breakfast in NY is always decent.
Another similar place I liked was the Westway Diner on 9th Ave. Breakfast in NY is always decent.
I work at the WTC … many places are still closed for food in the Oculus; I’d recommend heading over to Stone Street if you’re in the Financial District / Wall St area - old cobbled street with lots of bars and restaurants. Ulysses is a decent spot. Full Shilling on Pearl St nearby too.
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Lombardis is the oldest or supposedly first pizzeria, was cash only when we visited.
lots of free walking tours or jump on your bike to get around and cover lots of areas
whispering corner at grand central - one of the free things to do
lots of free walking tours or jump on your bike to get around and cover lots of areas
whispering corner at grand central - one of the free things to do
olderskyblue
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We actually dined at Grand Central Station. Lots to choose from, but we frequented an American restaurant, the food was great, and the servers top rate and great fun. Seemed weird to dine out at a station, but would definitely go again.
Bertola
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We did that too. Michael Jordan own a restaurant in there. Sadly he wasn't there at the same time as us.
sylus
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take plenty of money, your gonna need it
Mr Panda
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Thinking of going again just to do this tour. Amazing!
Houchens Head
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Never been to the States and I don't think I ever will now. Too bloody old! Having said that, New York is one place I'd avoid like the plague. It's never interested me one bit. Too much like London. All buildings and tourists! I'd rather see places like New England, Colorado, Utah, Idaho etc. Small towns where you get to meet real people. I've been to London hundreds of times - both business and visiting people - and hated it every time. New York just sounds too much like the Smoke. Anyway, just my opinion C4L, and I hope you have a great time. Stick some pictures up on here later, to show how much fun can be had if you try! 
Never been to the States and I don't think I ever will now. Too bloody old! Having said that, New York is one place I'd avoid like the plague. It's never interested me one bit. Too much like London. All buildings and tourists! I'd rather see places like New England, Colorado, Utah, Idaho etc. Small towns where you get to meet real people. I've been to London hundreds of times - both business and visiting people - and hated it every time. New York just sounds too much like the Smoke. Anyway, just my opinion C4L, and I hope you have a great time. Stick some pictures up on here later, to show how much fun can be had if you try!
Which cities do you like?!