OT- conference in NYC next week [Archive]

Bud

03-18-2008, 08:09 PM

Hey folks-

I'll be at a conference in New York next week and will be staying at the Park Central Hotel Monday-Thursday nights before going to Boston to visit an old friend on Friday morning. I'll be quite busy with going to talks and my own presentations, but my wife is joining me from Wednesday on.

So here's the question: where should we go to dinner on Wednesday and Thursday nights? Keep the following in mind when you make suggestions--we are a bunch of academics, not rich, and I'm certainly not used to big cities like NYC.

Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom...

Peace

J.Greene

03-18-2008, 08:12 PM

John's Pizza on Bleecker for real coal fired oven pizza. Tell them the pizzaslut sent you.

JG

e-RICHIE

03-18-2008, 08:13 PM

So here's the question: where should we go to dinner on Wednesday and Thursday nights?

Peace
this (http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=15465&brandInfo=DI&cid=%EAid!) is where the governor elect used to eat atmo.

BumbleBeeDave

03-18-2008, 08:23 PM

this (http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=15465&brandInfo=DI&cid=%EAid!) is where the governor elect used to eat atmo.

. . . funny. Perhaps you could tell some blind jokes while you're at it.

BBD

e-RICHIE

03-18-2008, 08:26 PM

. . . funny. Perhaps you could tell some blind jokes while you're at it.

BBD
i will if you leave the keys atmo.

Blue Jays

03-18-2008, 08:30 PM

Tibetan Kitchen
444 Third Avenue @ 31st Street
New York, NY 10016
1-212-679-6286

***************

Vegetarian dishes are particularly tasty there.
Shrimp with peppers over rice is also excellent.
The traditional cabbage salad before dinner is simply delicious.
Reasonable prices with very unique decor. They serve alcohol on premises.

roman meal

03-18-2008, 08:35 PM

i will if you leave the keys atmo.

bbdatmo love child?

shoe

03-18-2008, 08:45 PM

after checking out j greenes place go over to una pizza napolatana (and give us a comparison)..on 12th st between first and second ave...seriously ---he is not fooling around...only open 4 days a week from 5 till sold out of dough. 4 pizzas to choose from and italian beer and wine and that is it...stove imported from italy cooks with wood...a true traditionalist that understands the simplicity of ingredients but how important quality is... also all his dough is mixed by hand and is left to raise naturally without the use of yeast...plus he can seriously lay it down on a mountain bike..one of the best riders i have ridden with...and a good friend....dave...

ThasFACE

03-18-2008, 08:48 PM

Singapore Cafe in chinatown has great malay-style food.
Big Wong in chinatown has proper cantonese noodle soups and roasted pork (surprising how hard this is to find).
Totonno's on the upper east side has very good pizza. Lombardi's in Brooklyn is also a standard.
Uncle Nick's in Hell's Kitchen has solid greek food.
Hoomoos Asli has awesome hummus/falafel/etc (and it's byob).

All are places I frequent and all are not expensive at all.

If you decide that you want a steak then I would suggest Peter Luger's... although, it's all-cash and all-expensive. (best steak on the planet, and I will fight anyone who says otherwise).

Bud

03-18-2008, 08:54 PM

this (http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=15465&brandInfo=DI&cid=%EAid!) is where the governor elect used to eat atmo.

My wife read your response, Richard, and she assures me that I won't need to arrange that kind of meal :cool:

Thanks for the other suggestions, folks. Keep' em coming...

Oh- and an added criterion: we like to drink! :beer:

Blue Jays

03-18-2008, 09:07 PM

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion
Chef Roy Yamaguchi
130 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006
1-212-266-6262

Big focus on seafood dishes with a spicy Hawaiian/Asian approach. Great wine list.
Near the former World Trade Center. Take a river cruise after dinner.

shoe

03-18-2008, 09:11 PM

yo spelled it wrong...una pizza napoletana

website- unapizza.com

paczki

03-18-2008, 09:19 PM

Wander down to Chinatown and just go somewhere that looks good.

I used to love Hanmura An (soba, made while you wait) and Hangawi (Korean vegetarian banquet food) when I lived in NYC.

Blue Jays

03-18-2008, 09:24 PM

Bouley
Chef David Bouley
120 West Broadway @ Duane Street
New York, NY
1-212-964-2525

Seafood, beef, lamb, and vegetable specialties. Top-drawer service.
Premium wine list and rich desserts. Wow, what an experience.

RIHans

03-18-2008, 09:31 PM

This guy has been my choice for years...Jean George Vongerichten...This is his take on a local spot. Always had good food here. Pricey, but you will get a great meal.

http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/mercer-kitchen/

The one spot to have lunch in NYC...Here

http://www.unionsquarecafe.com/

Enjoy, Hans

Pete Serotta

03-19-2008, 04:45 AM

Besides reminding Keno that I am thirsty for a Sierra Nevade, ask him for some great places.......He is a good guy. (yeah really) and he and Flydhest are some of the wisest men on here.

PETE

Hey folks-

I'll be at a conference in New York next week and will be staying at the Park Central Hotel Monday-Thursday nights before going to Boston to visit an old friend on Friday morning. I'll be quite busy with going to talks and my own presentations, but my wife is joining me from Wednesday on.

So here's the question: where should we go to dinner on Wednesday and Thursday nights? Keep the following in mind when you make suggestions--we are a bunch of academics, not rich, and I'm certainly not used to big cities like NYC.

Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom...

Peace

Too Tall

03-19-2008, 05:20 AM

My vote is street food. I had a thread on this recently :
http://serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40683&highlight=vendies

You must find the Dosa guy.

Bud

03-19-2008, 06:48 AM

Good suggestions, all. Blue Jays: I have been to Roy's in Chicago and it was nice. Pizza sounds good, and we may splurge one night on a more expensive meal so I'll check those other suggestions.

bluehorseshoe

03-19-2008, 07:40 AM

Gennaro, on amsterdam near 94th (i think) is excellent. Owned and run by the chef, who cooks every night, fantastic italian food. Reasonable prices, but they take only cash, and be prepared to wait in line.

Chanterelle is really fantastic, too, but another level of price entirely. I think they have a prix fixe lunch, though (which, downtown, is usually the best deal on dining in the city). Very romantic.

Cheers. Enjoy.

MerckxMad

03-19-2008, 08:04 AM

Splurge one night and go to Remi's on 54th and 7th. Order the risotto of the day and ossobuco. Finish with cappucino. Then, swear off ever eating northern Italian again because you've just had the best.

e-RICHIE

03-19-2008, 08:23 AM

don't forget i trulli atmo.

johnmdesigner

03-19-2008, 08:29 AM

Prem-Om Thai restaurant
138 w. Houston St.
Bet. Sullivan & Macdougal
212.353.2338
Terrific affordable thai food
beautiful interior with beautiful people
great bar

also,
Old Town Bar
45E 18th Street
Between Park Ave and 5th
Nice old watering hole - great burgers

also,
Sakagura Sake Bar
211 E.43rd St
Bet. 2nd and 3rd
212.953.sake
in the basement of an office building - like being in Tokyo

Enjoy! :banana:

johnmdesigner

03-19-2008, 08:33 AM

Shilla Korean Barbecue
37w 32nd street
212.967.1880
Open 24 hours
Do the BBQ at the table - the Pork Belly is sublime.
Ans sit downstairs with all the Koreans. :D

Bud

03-19-2008, 08:37 AM

Shilla Korean Barbecue
37w 32nd street
212.967.1880
Open 24 hours
Do the BBQ at the table - the Pork Belly is sublime.
Ans sit downstairs with all the Koreans. :D

Thta's what I'm talking about- some Korean Barbecue! I think we'll have to check this place out. Thanks...

Blue Jays

03-19-2008, 08:41 AM

Bud, you would definitely enjoy the Korean at-your-table barbecue places in the area surrounding Penn Station, not to mention it's an easy transportation hub.

Bud

03-19-2008, 08:50 AM

Bud, you would definitely enjoy the Korean at-your-table barbecue places in the area surrounding Penn Station, not to mention it's an easy transportation hub.

Nice idea. And we're taking the train out of there on Friday mid-day, so we'll check it out.

Thanks.

fiamme red

03-19-2008, 08:56 AM

http://nymag.com/restaurants/wheretoeat/2008/

manet

03-19-2008, 09:20 AM

Thta's what I'm talking about- some Korean Barbecue! I think we'll have to check this place out. Thanks...

the whole effin block is korean BBQ... swing a cat, hit BBQ palace.

BumbleBeeDave

03-19-2008, 10:09 AM

. . . for these suggestions. I'm going to be down in NYC for the 5 boro tour in May and these are some great suggestions for places to eat the night before!

BBD

johnmdesigner

03-19-2008, 10:16 AM

Thta's what I'm talking about- some Korean Barbecue! I think we'll have to check this place out. Thanks...

The best one on the street (and I've tried them all).

J.Greene

03-19-2008, 10:45 AM

the whole effin block is korean BBQ... swing a cat, hit BBQ palace.

No stray cats left on that block.

JG

fiamme red

03-19-2008, 10:48 AM

No stray cats left on that block.

JGI was going to make a similar joke, but was afraid of getting banned for being politically incorrect.

ThasFACE

03-19-2008, 10:52 AM

The best one on the street (and I've tried them all).

I've only ever been to Kum Gang San. Shilla is definitely better?

J.Greene

03-19-2008, 11:14 AM

I was going to make a similar joke, but was afraid of getting banned for being politically incorrect.

what's the big deal if it tastes like chicken?

JG

BURCH

03-19-2008, 11:39 AM

Oh man. You might as well have asked what is your favorite color or number. There are so many good restaurants and varying opinions on this topic. In general, you really can't go wrong in NYC. Depending on how picky you are, it is hard to find bad food really. What is tough is that feeling that the grass is always greener in terms of where you eat and where else you could have eaten.

If you could narrow down what you are looking for, that would make it easier to offer some places. Here are some of my favorites

German: Upper East Side
http://www.heidelbergrestaurant.com/

BBQ: Midtown/times square area
http://www.virgilsbbq.com/

Brazilian Steak House: Midtown Absolutely great for a group of people to hang out stress free and just eat and chat.
http://www.churrascariaplataforma.com/

Cuban/Latino Food: Upper West Side - great place for just the wife and you. Fun atmosphere. Great food.
http://www.calleochonyc.com/

johnmdesigner

03-19-2008, 11:39 AM

I've only ever been to Kum Gang San. Shilla is definitely better?

Yes.
The meat and fish are of higher quality (especially the pork).
The pork belly comes with coarse salt and pepper for dipping (yum)!
The wait staff are very friendly and will fuss over you.
The side dishes (included) are very tasty and they keep em coming. :D

BURCH

03-19-2008, 11:41 AM

Chanterelle is really fantastic, too, but another level of price entirely. I think they have a prix fixe lunch, though (which, downtown, is usually the best deal on dining in the city). Very romantic.

This would be a great place to splurge with you wife, Bud

marle

03-19-2008, 11:52 AM

The best noddles in NY and cheap

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sapporo&near=New+York,+NY&fb=1&view=text&latlng=40759955,-73982604,10185534619324292637

wc1934

03-19-2008, 06:44 PM

Tavern on the Green - touristy? but well known

Bud_E

03-20-2008, 11:41 AM

Tavern on the Green - touristy? but well known

That's my wife's favorite restaurant but it ain't cheap.

MerckxMad

03-20-2008, 01:37 PM