HunterL Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Well I'm taking the wifey to NYC this weekend for Valentine's Day. Any suggestions on places to go? I've got reservations at Club A Steakhouse tomorrow night, and will be visiting the 9/11 Memorial on Sunday morning. Ideas? (can be wood related, too, I suppose) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Furniture related: the MET, the American Wing and European Decorative Arts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 You could always go visit Jimmy DiResta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Or get a connecting flight to St. Thomas and visit w/ Slingblade/Gary where it's warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 st Thomas... I'd like that! Love that airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 A visit to Times Square is nice, lots to see and do around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Go and get the best pizza ever from the first pizzeria in the USA. Lombardi's on Spring St and Mott St in Little Italy. While you're in Little Italy, hit up a cafe and get a cappuccino and a cannoli. You could always take the ferry to Ellis Island and go on a tour, or hit one of the museums. If you're gonna do anything though, get that pizza! Vinny will vouch for how amazing it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Go and get the best pizza ever from the first pizzeria in the USA. Lombardi's on Spring St and Mott St in Little Italy. While you're in Little Italy, hit up a cafe and get a cappuccino and a cannoli. You could always take the ferry to Ellis Island and go on a tour, or hit one of the museums. If you're gonna do anything though, get that pizza! Vinny will vouch for how amazing it is. Alrighty, I'll take your advice! I'll post back how it is! So much food to choose from! I'm staying a block from Grand Central, looking forward to some great food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Alrighty, I'll take your advice! I'll post back how it is! So much food to choose from! I'm staying a block from Grand Central, looking forward to some great food. I grew up in NYC. Moved out of there when I was 23. Also, keep in mind there will more than likely be a 20 minute or so wait to get into Lombardi's depending on what time you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I grew up in NYC. Moved out of there when I was 23. Also, keep in mind there will more than likely be a 20 minute or so wait to get into Lombardi's depending on what time you go. Okay, thanks. since I'm staying right next to Grand Central, any places right around there you would suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 If you like soups and Japanese soups at that go to Men Kui Tei. It's a Ramen noodle shop, their soups are amazing. It's the kind of thing that you wish you had close to your own home and you find yourself sad that it's so far away. http://menkuitei.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 You could look up Freddie. I believe he's out in Long Island. He could show you the fine art of building radiator covers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Gugenheim The Art Museum Museum of Sex Museum of Modern Art Central Park Get a compost cookie at Momufuku Milk Bar Eat a Grandma Pie at Gotham Pizza (if it's still there) Get a bagel at Bagel Works (66th and 1st) I also second walking the Brooklyn Bridge. Skip the Roosevelt Island tram....I used to live under it. Actually....before you do any of that...get SOUP DUMPLINGS at Joe's Shanghi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 You could take a trip over the 59th Street Bridge and head into Long Island City and go to the Noguchi museum which as amazing designs and sculptures. I love that place, Noguchi was a true artist. http://www.noguchi.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Well I'm in Atlanta now, waiting to head out to NYC at 655 tomorrow morning! Lots of great ideas, men. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Well hell, you should have let me know you were in town. Take your lil lady to the Clairmont Lounge while you're here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Sorry Vinny! I'm down at fort rucker so it was just a quick overnight before an early flight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 whatever you do, definitely venture out of midtown and try to get out of manhattan. Lots going on in Brooklyn and Queens. The Verrazano bridge is a sight to see. So much to do, so little time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Freddie Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 You could look up Freddie. I believe he's out in Long Island. He could show you the fine art of building radiator covers. Jesus, I've built other stuff you know. Honestly, I am terrible at pointing people in the direction of places to go. Definitely give the street cart food a try, especially halal and the peanut stands. Oh, and gotta have a NYC dog. Im not going to give you a list of touristy things to do because it's just not in my blood, and I try to avoid touristy things as much as possible. Plus, I don't know where anything is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 +1 for halal street meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 If you are a dog person the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is in NYC this weekend. The main shows are on Monday and Tuesday at Piers 92 and 94 during the day, Madison Square Garden in the evening, but exhibitors are already in town. Kind of a hoot to walk around the lobby of the Hotel Pennsylvania (where many of the dog people stay) to see the different breeds coming and going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 If you are a dog person the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is in NYC this weekend. The main shows are on Monday and Tuesday at Piers 92 and 94 during the day, Madison Square Garden in the evening, but exhibitors are already in town. Kind of a hoot to walk around the lobby of the Hotel Pennsylvania (where many of the dog people stay) to see the different breeds coming and going. My wife would love that. We leave noon on Monday, anything dog related before that you think? Preferably tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 My wife would love that. We leave noon on Monday, anything dog related before that you think? Preferably tomorrow The finals of the Agility competition is this evening. I don't think there is any organized competition on Sunday. Here is info: 2nd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster The Westminster Kennel Club is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Masters Agility Championship presented by Purina Pro Plan. This thrilling event will be held on Saturday February 14, 2015. Preliminary rounds will take place from 8 AM - 4 PM and finals will begin at 7 PM. The event will be staged at Pier 94 located at 711 12th Ave. (55th St. and the West Side Hwy.) in New York City. FYI, the Hotel Pennsylvania that I mentioned is across the street from Madison Square Garden / Penn Station. Because so many dog people stay there they have a room set up for vendors of dog related stuff. For other touristy stuff I recommend the Empire State Building, take the elevator to the viewing area at the top. Dress warmly, it is outdoors. For breakfast and lunch dining pop into any of the non-descript looking local places. I find NYC's reputation of being impersonal to be undeserved. We would usually eat breakfast at the same little cafe. They were friendly on the first day, recognized us the second day and on the third day they welcomed us as regulars. I love NY, and bought a mug that says so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thanks! Finals begin at 7, any idea when it's done? Dinner at 7, so I'm wondering if we could catch any. I appreciate the tips! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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