Anything & Everything New York (PART 2) - [please search thread before posting]

HGLTsuperstar

But the prob being that the boxset in question won't be released here until next Autumn.

Keith99

I am looking for some recomendations on going out for dinner (by dinner I mean evening meal for the northerns) in New York. The GF wants to book one for xmas day and maybe boxing day. Not really to sure on budget as it depends on what the food like.

greenface

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g60763-New_York_City_New_York.html

heres about 7,000 to choose from where are you staying what do you want what and where is open xmas day & boxing day how much do you want to pay much too many questions

leni

Some help please!

OH and I go to New York for the first time in December for our honeymoon - we are staying for 6 night. We have our hotel (in Chelsea), plane tickets and transfer sorted.

We have read some guide books but wants a mix of touristy/real New York New York. OH is an ice/roller hockey player and we have bought tickets to see New York Rangers one night, we'd also like to take in a show at some point.

I'm quite taken by the River Cafe Views but OH does not own a "jacket" so with the $$$ menu and buying a jacket, can another recommend a restaurant in Brooklyn, near the river that will give us a dramatic evening view of NY without the $$.

I'm a cake decorator so would like to visit a fantastic bakery, other than Magnolia for a truely New York Cupcake!

Can anyone advise re the horse carriage tour of Central Park (touristy I know) but also romantic lol - are the horses treated well and how much are these?

Is a New York Pass worth it?

Please could you recommend some restaurants for cosy dinners, good entertainment (Jazz club?). Which Show? We don't mind going off the beaten track!

Also as it's Xmas - any good Christmas Shops? We;d like to buy a Xmas New York snow globe and a tree bauble to hang as a momento from our honeymoon!
Oh and good toy store:o

greenface

http://newyork.citysearch.com/list/132541

lists the best cup cakes in and around NYC

So lets get this right your OH plans to visit NYC in December without a jacket

It may be your honeymoon but you have to get to the hotel

leni

greenface wrote: »

http://newyork.citysearch.com/list/132541

lists the best cup cakes in and around NYC

So lets get this right your OH plans to visit NYC in December without a jacket

It may be your honeymoon but you have to get to the hotel

The way it's written I'm assuming it's a dinner jacket, not just any old jacket - if it is, he was planning on wearing a shirt, smart trousers/jeans and boots. Having justre-lookedatthewebste, we don't need a jacket for the terrace room:rolleyes:

thanks for the link, will check it out!:T

phatbear

leni wrote: »

I'm a cake decorator so would like to visit a fantastic bakery, other than Magnolia for a truely New York Cupcake!

Crumbs is wicked for cupcakes, however they are Huuuuuuuuuuge!!!!

leni wrote: »

Can anyone advise re the horse carriage tour of Central Park (touristy I know) but also romantic lol - are the horses treated well and how much are these?

The horse rides are somewhat of a no no due to the ill treatment of the horses and they are expensive too, personally I find it easier and you see more on foot, sure it takes more time but what the hell

leni wrote: »

Is a New York Pass worth it?

Nope

leni wrote: »

Oh and good toy store:o

FAO Shwatrz and toys r us in times square.

leni

thank you, currently reading through this thread from page 1 - currently on page 9 and book marking site recs lol!

The New York City pass if discounted at the moment to $119 3 days or $144 7 days. Gonna price up everything individually and work it out.

Whats this Macy's discount card I've seen people talk about? [edited - I have now found this info on page 8 so already answered]

Lisa82

Well I've done it

Just booked the Park Central hotel for 4 nights from 6 Jan. I've been looking for a while but couldn't find any direct flights from Edinburgh for a decent price. Checked on the off chance tonight and there was direct flights with Continental.

So much to think about now! Its a surprise for OH's birthday so need to get all excited on my own!!

Now you can all tell me how cold it is going to be in January. Anyone been in January?

Aargggghh can't believe I've booked it!:T

phatbear

If you go to the customer services dept on floor 1.5 of macys they will issue you with an out of towners card which will give you 10% off almost everything in the store, just need to show them your passport