Shopping in New York

LesD

Hi Marky,

Have you got a recommendation for a good meal in Chinatown? TIA.

Christa1

Can't reccommend any where in China town we founfd it dirty and smelly and the people we were speaking to coudln't understand a word so we niped over to the other sied, Little Italy, restauranta a plenty, good value and generaly more pleasant. I am sure there arte some good places it's just a case of knowing where.
As for Woodbury Common, well we loved it. Loads of lovely things in Nautica and Ralph Lauren. I bougt RL bedding, towels and beach towels everything was a good 50% less than you would pay in the UK. Good Nine West outlet plus loads of designers. We liked Southstreet Seaport, excellent Abercrombie and Fitch and Victorias Secret, plus a bucket shop for theatre tickets.

LesD

Not many Chinese restaurants in Little Italy though!!!

Christa1

No but China town ends up on one side of the street and Little Italy on the opposite street where there are lots of lovely restaurants with plenty of choice. Where we were in China town we didn't find anywhere that looked enticing although I am sure there must be some good places.

M4RKM

i've only ever had a small meal in chinatown, which was when i was with a bigapplegreeter... so i really can't recommend anything around there..

if you go at normal eating times, take a look at the busiest ones (yeah, service might be slower), but ones full of locals, are probably the best ones around.

I wouldn't say it was dirty, but its a lot of narrow streets, and a good atmosphere, but its not my thing, i'd rather find a nicer chinese restaurant, and i'm sure there is a good one around 14th street / union square

TheShadow_2

markymoo wrote: »

i've only ever had a small meal in chinatown, which was when i was with a bigapplegreeter... so i really can't recommend anything around there..

if you go at normal eating times, take a look at the busiest ones (yeah, service might be slower), but ones full of locals, are probably the best ones around.

I wouldn't say it was dirty, but its a lot of narrow streets, and a good atmosphere, but its not my thing, i'd rather find a nicer chinese restaurant, and i'm sure there is a good one around 14th street / union square

Hi there my big apple greater took me to a Chinese restaurant in china town.. was it the one that you take an elevator up to the restaurant and dim sum was served?

If so chances are we had the same greeter.. very friendly and informative chap.

M4RKM

TheShadow wrote: »

Hi there my big apple greater took me to a Chinese restaurant in china town.. was it the one that you take an elevator up to the restaurant and dim sum was served?

If so chances are we had the same greeter.. very friendly and informative chap.

it was a dim sum place we went to, but no elevator.. and my greeter was a lovely lady originally from the phillipines...

LesD

If the dim sum was good, that may do for us. I'll look out for the elevator!!!

Belfastbelle

Hi
going to New York soon
any tips on what to do/what not to do/ any good shows, events?
thank you

ChocolateLover_3

Last time I was there was about 18 months ago
AND BOY HAVE PRICES RISEN !!!!
I think that its now as expensive as London ,it used to be great for shopping but this time I didnt get anything as prices are exactly the same as here !!!
And it was bloody boiling hot :eek:
Cant please some can you
Choccy x