Trip to New York

[timzcardz]

Wife and 2 teenage girls? They'll LOVE 5th Avenue in the 50's! OK, so that may be a bank breaker.


Madame Tussauds is pretty good. Buy tickets in advance online to save some.
http://www.madametussauds.com/NewYor...Fcaj4Aod53UAZQ


Brooklyn Diner on 43rd. Touristy, but not too pricey and nice portions.
http://www.brooklyndiner.com/


St Andrews on 46th. A bit pricey, but not outrageous. Good food. Add a few stars if your a Scotch fan, as they have a separate Scotch Menu that is huge.
http://www.standrewsnyc.com/



My other recommendations no longer exist

Unfortuantley ESPN Zone closed a couple of years ago, which was a favorite of my kids.

And worse, Mickey Mantle's closed a couple of years ago. I loved that place! Decent food, cold beer, and great ambience. I closed that place a few times!

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by timzcardz

And worse, Mickey Mantle's closed a couple of years ago. I loved that place! Decent food, cold beer, and great ambience. I closed that place a few times!

Thanks Jeff and Timz for the suggestions!

Too bad Mickey Mantles closed. Glad I ate there and got a Mickey Mantle's beer glass last time I was in NY lo those many years ago.

[timzcardz]

Museum of Modern Art on 53rd is interesting.
http://www.moma.org/
(If they still have the sex art exhibit, skip that part. Some of that stuff was pretty disturbing!)

[Runscott]

I always go to the Strand bookstore. Also try to have lunch in Chinatown and paella for dinner at least once. Paella in NYC blows away the distant cousins that most Spanish restaurants serve up.

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Also try to have lunch in Chinatown and paella for dinner at least once.

Thanks Scott,

My daughter loves Chinese Food so that will be high on our list.

Any suggestions for a place for lunch in Chinatown?


Tony

[canjond]

Originally Posted by tonyo

Thanks Scott,

My daughter loves Chinese Food so that will be high on our list.

Any suggestions for a place for lunch in Chinatown?


Tony

Big Wong King is great... if you prefer Japenese noodle bar-esque places, you can try Momofuku on the lower east side...

[RichardSimon]

Not knocking Jersey Boys but last night I saw A Night With Janis Joplin and it was fantastic. I recommend it highly.

Topaz for Thai food - 56th St betw 6-7 Ave
Havana Central for Cuban - 46th St betw 6-7 Ave (make a reservation)
Virgils for bbq - 44st St between 6-7 Ave (always crowded, worth the wait)
Johns for thin crust pizza by the pie - 44th St between 7-8 Ave
Jing Fong for Dim Sum lunch (the best you can get) - 20 Elizabeth St in Chinatown, communal seating and push carts pushed around the floor with the food by ladies whose English is fair at best when it comes to describing what is in the cart but great food.

Don't be afraid to take the subway,,, many times the subway will get you there faster than a cab will.


Enjoy your trip to the greatest city in the world.