throbber Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Never got ID once in new York, got ID'd for every fucking drink in New Jersey. I got ID'd at the baseball, they were ID'ing guys who were clearly in their 50's. Bloody yanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7C Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 The US in general has become ridiculously expensive with regards to accommodation. The exchange rate is a factor but even taking that into account the prices are huge compared to what they used to be. Especially for NYC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I usually buy my beer in Walgreens and drink it when I get back to the room about midnight. Last year I bought four cans in the store closest to my hotel in Times Square. I think they were about $5 a can, big cans right enough.Went to the Walgreens on 7th Avenue just down from my hotel the next day and they were about half the price. Suppose it makes sense, but I didn't expect it to be that different for a 5 minute walk along 42nd Street. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) On 25/02/2017 at 21:42, throbber said: I got ID'd at the baseball, they were ID'ing guys who were clearly in their 50's. Bloody yanks. If you're able to afford beer at baseball you're sure as hell old enough to drink it. Edited February 27, 2017 by Stu 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 If you're able to afford beer at baseball you're sure as hell old enough to drink it. Yeah I'm pretty sure it was $12 a drink, I assumed that a certain level of common sense would be applied when I explained I didn't have my passport with me but this wasn't the case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Heading off on Sunday but still haven't had the chance to book anywhere to eat. Would just waiting until we're there to pick places be a bad idea? Or does anyone have any recommendations for good restaurants/bars? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 We ate at Club A steakhouse on our last night there and it was bloody terrific. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 What I found quite useful was just using Google Maps / tripadvisor to find where was highly rated near you for type of food that you want when you get hungry, we found a really nice pizza place by doing this. There's so many places that everyone will have their own recommendation. The only potential drawback in not booking is obviously that you might not get in or have to wait if it's busy but if you cared that much about a place you'd have booked it before you went... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 4 hours ago, throbber said: We ate at Club A steakhouse on our last night there and it was bloody terrific. Might book it as reading back there seems to be a lot of good reviews and 19th on TripAdvisor is a decent barometer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Might book it as reading back there seems to be a lot of good reviews and 19th on TripAdvisor is a decent barometer. Yeah it was great but as people have said there are thousands of places to eat and drink there so don't go feeling you need to book everything and play it by ear. I don't think we even reserved a table at Club A, pretty sure we just walked up.I'm pretty jealous of you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby carlos Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Heading off on Sunday but still haven't had the chance to book anywhere to eat. Would just waiting until we're there to pick places be a bad idea? Or does anyone have any recommendations for good restaurants/bars? Meat packing district is where the wife and I hung out at night good restaurant's and bars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 16 hours ago, bobby carlos said: Meat packing district is where the wife and I hung out at night good restaurant's and bars. Back on the point, Patzeria on W48th is a cracking wee Italian place http://www.patzeriafamilyfriends.com/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stumigoo Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Club A is outstanding. You're missing a trick if you don't go there if visiting New York. Best steak I've ever had and the service was brilliant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Yonah Schimmel Knish bakery and North China Dumpling in the Lower East Side are a must for some snacks. I also like Quality Meats for steak. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Keens Steakhouse on 36th Street, but you need to book it. Carmine's in Times Square for Italian. If you are down Battery Park any restaurant in and around Brookfield Pace. Even the food court is brilliant. Avoid any Applebee's, and don't even think about going to Ellen's Starlight Diner, I have no idea why that dump is so popular. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekorean Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Lived in New York for over 15 years. Horrible place. Overcrowded. Do not come here. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Looking to go again in October for the Jets Patriots game. Is it me or have accommodation prices gone absolutely tits mental there now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MSU Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Heading back to Connecticut this weekend for a family wedding. Hoping we'll have time on Sunday to nip into The Bronx for the Dale Chihuly exhibition that's on at the Botanical Gardens. Cannae beat a bit of fancy glass sculptures. https://www.nybg.org/event/chihuly/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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