The "All Things NYC" Thread
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Kane One
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Usually I can answer almost any question about the MTA, but I think you have to buy another $5 MetroCard for using the AirTrain.
http://www.mta.info/mta/airtrain.htm
Hello folks,
I am gonna visit New York at the beginning September and plan to attend some ballgames. Mets play the Marlins on September 1st and Yankees start their series against the Blue Jays the next day. For me, it is more about the experience than the game, so I want to grab the cheapest possible tickets
So here is my question:
Do you recommend to buy tickets in advance at StubHub or can I just show up at the ballparks and buy tickets from scalpers in front of the stadiums? StubHub offers start at around $8, but due to electronic delivery and other fees, this adds up to around $20. Any chance to grab tickets at this price on gameday?
Thanks in advance!
I am gonna visit New York at the beginning September and plan to attend some ballgames. Mets play the Marlins on September 1st and Yankees start their series against the Blue Jays the next day. For me, it is more about the experience than the game, so I want to grab the cheapest possible tickets
So here is my question:
Do you recommend to buy tickets in advance at StubHub or can I just show up at the ballparks and buy tickets from scalpers in front of the stadiums? StubHub offers start at around $8, but due to electronic delivery and other fees, this adds up to around $20. Any chance to grab tickets at this price on gameday?
Thanks in advance!
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Zucca
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Hello New Yorkers!
I am visiting NYC this monday /July 4th) and I´m going to stay for nine days. Also visited in december, so I got the basics. Any good tips and tricks for a summer vacation in the Big Apple? Already bought Yankees and Red Bulls tickets, and I do know about the fireworks......
Shoot!
I am visiting NYC this monday /July 4th) and I´m going to stay for nine days. Also visited in december, so I got the basics. Any good tips and tricks for a summer vacation in the Big Apple? Already bought Yankees and Red Bulls tickets, and I do know about the fireworks......
Shoot!
Made Dan
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Zucca
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And, I forgot the most important question. I was thinking about adding to my jersey collection. Which is the go-to shop to get a customised Ranger-jersey in summer time?
Ian
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Go to food trucks/carts instead of eating out for lunch and early dinners (unless you plan on going to super fancy places). The food is not only cheaper, but in most cases better too. Scout them out on the Zagat site, and NY mag has a best cart section too.
I recommend Wafels and Dinges.
Synergy27
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You can also check this website for the best street food (as judged in the Vendy Awards).
http://newyorkstreetfood.com/10180/vendy-awards-2010-the-main-category/
My opinion is for the most part street food stinks. A hot dog or a pretzel OK but that "mystery meat" is something I keep away from. Why ruin a vacation by getting sick? You go to NYC for the best of everything. Not street cart vendors.
A few places that might interest you:
Hero's: Manganaro's @ 494 9th Ave.between 37ht & 38th.
Pizza: Ray's on 11th & 6th or John's on 44th near 8th (Whole pies only)
Incredible pastry: La Bergamote 177 9th Avenue (20th St) and 515 West 52nd Street (10th Ave)
Carnegie Deli - 7th Ave between 54th & 55th
A few places that might interest you:
Hero's: Manganaro's @ 494 9th Ave.between 37ht & 38th.
Pizza: Ray's on 11th & 6th or John's on 44th near 8th (Whole pies only)
Incredible pastry: La Bergamote 177 9th Avenue (20th St) and 515 West 52nd Street (10th Ave)
Carnegie Deli - 7th Ave between 54th & 55th
TopShelfSnipes
Ella Shelton > Ryan Lindgren + it's not even close
There are some good carts, but not the typical dirty water hot dog kind of carts. Check online listings for good ones. Also the halal food carts are almost always good too.
If you like eastern European food, check out the Astoria neighborhood in Queens or (Russian) Brighton Beach in Brooklyn.
There's good Italian food (it's hard to find) but NOT in Little Italy, that stuff has become touristy and overpriced and the Italian population in NYC is spread all over, so there are real Italians making real Italian food citywide, not just in that neighborhood.
For food the best thing you can do is check out http://www.yelp.com and search for things based on how close they are to you as well as what they are rated and what people say.
For cool attractions while you are in the city, there are some good museums off the beaten path. There is the Transit Museum in Brooklyn Heights, the Intrepid Museum on West 44th and 12th (at the dock), Museum of the City of New York in Spanish Harlem, and the boats at the South Street Seaport.
Also be sure to walk the Brooklyn Bridge for a nice trek and some breathtaking views of the city, take in Yankees and Mets baseball games, and visit the boardwalk, beach, and amusements at Coney Island.
If you like eastern European food, check out the Astoria neighborhood in Queens or (Russian) Brighton Beach in Brooklyn.
There's good Italian food (it's hard to find) but NOT in Little Italy, that stuff has become touristy and overpriced and the Italian population in NYC is spread all over, so there are real Italians making real Italian food citywide, not just in that neighborhood.
For food the best thing you can do is check out http://www.yelp.com and search for things based on how close they are to you as well as what they are rated and what people say.
For cool attractions while you are in the city, there are some good museums off the beaten path. There is the Transit Museum in Brooklyn Heights, the Intrepid Museum on West 44th and 12th (at the dock), Museum of the City of New York in Spanish Harlem, and the boats at the South Street Seaport.
Also be sure to walk the Brooklyn Bridge for a nice trek and some breathtaking views of the city, take in Yankees and Mets baseball games, and visit the boardwalk, beach, and amusements at Coney Island.
we want cup
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So I'm finally moving out on my own for the first time, and I have obtained a studio apartment on the UWS. I've lived in NYC my whole life, but have never done my own food/grocery shopping. I'm going to be a law student on a very limited budget for the next 3 years.
I was wondering if any of you guys had any tips or places to shop for stuff that I can rely on to save money on groceries and such.
Of course, any other money-saving tips would be appreciated, as well!
I was wondering if any of you guys had any tips or places to shop for stuff that I can rely on to save money on groceries and such.
Of course, any other money-saving tips would be appreciated, as well!
Where in the UWS? If you're in the Columbia area Westside Market on 110th has a wonderful selection.
we want cup
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My apartment is on 71st. I'm willing to go a ways if it means a better deal though.
While nothing in the area beats Westside Market on produce prices, Fairway, while unbelievably busy, isn't that bad.
Fairway use to be much cheaper (and when you compare their UWS prices to their Red Hook prices, you see it), but it's still cheaper than other groceries (Whole Foods and Gourmet Garage - even though you shouldn't be shopping in either).
Regardless, you have a new Trader Joes on 72nd. If you are on a budget, get whatever you can there and fillout the rest of things they didn't have at Fairway. Fairway is open late (1AM), so go during off-hours to avoid the madness.
*Don't forget about Fairway's samples...it's like a free meal while shopping*
(...and I won't ask how a law student is paying the rent for a 71st UWS apt)
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we want cup
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n8
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the first post should contain FAQs and general useful information like how the first post of the prospects thread is jam packed full of useful info. incidentally, I might be going the NYC next week.
SingnBluesOnBroadway
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Trader Joe's has great prices.
To save money:
Avoid pre-made meals, ordering in and eating out.
Cook big items on the weekend (a pot roast, a chicken, soup, chili, a turkey) on Sunday and you can eat the leftovers the rest of the week.
Swept In Seven
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Eh sometimes you have to take a chance on the street vendors. There are quiet a couple of diamonds in the rough throughout the city
Then again I have not been to the city in a couple of years (damn Florida
), but some places on the street are definately worth a shot.
Swept In Seven
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Swept In Seven
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If you do not mind blowing a bit of money on an expensive meal, hit up Peter Luger's in Brooklyn. I think it was rated the best steakhouse like 25 years in a row or something like that.
TopShelfSnipes
Ella Shelton > Ryan Lindgren + it's not even close
Marconius
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OT: Coming to NY!
Hey folks,
Hope you don't mind me making an OT thread during the dog days of summer, but the wife and I are coming to visit or fair city in about a weeks time. We've done all the requisite research, picked up our attractions passes (The Statue! The Met! The Gugenheim! etc), but I thought it would be neat to get some real NY'ers opinions on things we should check out that might not be in the tour guides.
We'll be vacationing for a week only, so we don't have a ton of time. I, myself, am a comic book & hockey nerd in terms of 'other' interests, so anything you could recommend would be great!
Thanks in advance!
(also, what are the mosquitoes like there? I only ask because they are INSANE in Edmonton right now)
Hey folks,
Hope you don't mind me making an OT thread during the dog days of summer, but the wife and I are coming to visit or fair city in about a weeks time. We've done all the requisite research, picked up our attractions passes (The Statue! The Met! The Gugenheim! etc), but I thought it would be neat to get some real NY'ers opinions on things we should check out that might not be in the tour guides.
We'll be vacationing for a week only, so we don't have a ton of time. I, myself, am a comic book & hockey nerd in terms of 'other' interests, so anything you could recommend would be great!
Thanks in advance!
(also, what are the mosquitoes like there? I only ask because they are INSANE in Edmonton right now)
Thordic
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I've never heard of anyone getting mosquito bites in Manhattan before. There's almost no standing water for them to breed.
If you really need your comic book fix, visit Midtown Comics. They have three locations, including one in Times Sq. Unfortunately I'm not sure which one would be the best to visit.
If you really need your comic book fix, visit Midtown Comics. They have three locations, including one in Times Sq. Unfortunately I'm not sure which one would be the best to visit.
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