Restaurant help...

So we know that the people from NYC are helpful, hospitable and just generally lovely Bettina and Co are living testiment to that. What i would like to know is your favourite restaurants..myself and my partner love Chinese, American Traditional, Sushi/Seafood and Italian.

Its just to give us an idea of places, maybe we could even book right now. I%26#39;m looking for places not TOO formal that are funky and for a younger crowd...any of your suggestions as always will be helpful indeed.

Where would i be without this site?? God knows!!

Restaurant help...

Joined friends recently for a FABULOUS dinner at Sea, a wonderful, funky Thai restaurant in Williamsburg. Mind you, I%26#39;ve never even liked Thai food and I adored this place. There%26#39;s also one in the East Village, but the Williamsburg one%26#39;s considered the best, and it%26#39;s incredibly quick and easy to get there. Plus you get to explore the neighborhood.

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Restaurant help...

I%26#39;m helpful, hospitable and generally lovely as well.

Not as lovely as Bettina...but lovely nonetheless.

For excellent sushi, try Raku, 57 West 76th. When they%26#39;re not being held up by crooks, they serve sushi that has been favorably compared to Nobu.

For Chinese in Chinatown, I like 10 Pell (both the name and the address), Joe%26#39;s Shangai (right across the street from 10 Pell) and Big Wong on Mott St. For dim sum, try New Green Bo.

For pizza, Lombardi%26#39;s in Little Italy at 32 Spring Street. For funky Italian but great food, also in Little Italy, try Puglia on Hester Street or La Mela on Mulberry.

For Mexican or southwesterm, Santa Fe at 73 West 71st is popular with young people. For a non-formal romantic place that draws a younger crowd you might like Chez Michallett on the corner of Bedford and Grove in the west Village. It%26#39;s a French bistro with great food. Only 12 tables. Candlelight. Very nice. Great neighborhood.

And if you want something completely different...get to Alphabet City and try the Yaffa Cafe on St. Mark%26#39;s Place. Goths, musicians, kids with blue spiked hair--and that%26#39;s just the staff. Wait%26#39;ll you see the customers! It%26#39;s a vegetarian place but with great food even non-vegetarians like myself enjoy. Open 24 hours.

Yankees

Going to the yankees game on fri 29th april starts at 7.05 how long does it last? Also thinking of going there on the nywaterways yankee clipper...can anyone recommend?

Yankees

Well, here%26#39;s the thing....games can be as short as 2 hours or very long, depending if the games goes into extra innings...there is not such thing as a tie in baseball. Figure by 10 - 10:30, if the game goes 9 innings.

Cannot comment on the nywaterways, but I do know that it an easy ride via the subway.

However, the ferry sounds like fun.

Yankees

thanks nycgirl....is the weather usually warming up by then? I know it%26#39;s hard to predict, just need to know whether to bring my big jumper! :o)

April 29th should be lovely, but bring a light jacket or sweater because it can still be cool at night. Just have a beer or too, you%26#39;ll be plenty warm!!!! I am a Yankees fan, and I am sure that you will enjoy your experience at the stadium. Sometimes the people watching is better than the game!

Unlike soccer, football, basketball and hockey, baseball is the only major sport which isn%26#39;t timed by a clock. It has innings, which consist of three ';outs'; for each team. Once each team makes three outs that inning is over. There are nine innings all together, or, the opportunity for each team to make 27 outs.

If the game is a draw after 9 innings, extra innings are played and the game isn%26#39;t decided until there%26#39;s a winner. The longest game is major league history was, I believe, 26 innings, or the equivalent of three full games.

The duration of the game depends upon many factors. How many runs scored. How fast or slow the pitchers are. How many pitching changes are made. And so on. The typical game tales three hours, give or take 15 minutes on either end.

Even though you%26#39;re going on April 29th, dress warmly. You can always take something off, but it can get pretty cold at night at Yankee Stadium.

Since it won%26#39;t likely be a warm evening, I%26#39;d dismiss the notion of taking the boat outright. Further, like many local Yankees fans, I%26#39;ve been to the Stadium tons of times; But I have never even considered taking nycwaterways because of value vs. cost.

P.S. -- You do understand that you need not stay for the entire game? Seeing this wonderful, historical place for the first time, is unforgettable. BUT, if the game%26#39;s goin%26#39; south, there%26#39;s no reason to torture yourself!

Don%26#39;t buy any HOCKEY tickets!!

restaurant ideas wife, 7 and 9yr old

Loking for some good restaurant ideas , my kids first time in ny ( manhattan ). one night in theater distric other night we are open. Also looking for some lunch ideas, We will probably hit one of the deli%26#39;s one day

restaurant ideas wife, 7 and 9yr old

In the theater district, there%26#39;s John%26#39;s Pizzeria. I haven%26#39;t eaten in the Times Square one--have only been into the original one on Bleecker Street. They have good pizza at very reasonable prices. For delis, we%26#39;re big fans of the Second Avenue Deli (2nd Ave. and 10th St.)---excellent pastrami and corned beef!

Do you and your family have any food preferences? If you post back, you will get many great suggestions.

restaurant ideas wife, 7 and 9yr old

Took our 5 and 6 year old to Serendipity for lunch during a stay last September. It was lots of fun. Be sure to make a reservation a couple of weeks in advance. Can view menu online.

I%26#39;m not sure kids would appreciate deli, and it%26#39;s a waste to go to a great deli (my fave is the Carnegie!) and order something mediocre like a burger.

They will LOVE Virgil%26#39;s BBQ, on W. 44th St., just east of Times Square. Best BBQ in NY. I also love John%26#39;s Pizzeria%26#39;s theater district location, it%26#39;s in a converted church.

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Bettina - shmear

Bettina

Can I ask what a shmear is - as I also love Bagels

Thanks

Bettina - shmear

Danielle---I%26#39;m sure you noticed by now that Bettina answered the schmear question under the bagels in Times Square thread. I also give a follow-up reply on this in that same thread.

Bettina - shmear

Thanks Sue for pointing be back in that direction

Miming Clowns

';Slava%26#39;s Snowshow'; is almost bearable if you follow two bits of simple advice.

a. Go with friends who think it%26#39;s amusing

b. Have a cocktail (or two) first.

I%26#39;ll admit that I had fun during the last 10 minutes or so. But be prepared to find ';snow'; (actually, paper confetti) in your clothes (even in your jeans pockets and even in your underwear!!!).

Now I know I%26#39;ll hear from a few contributors here who think this show is unusual and hilarious and a spectacle not to be missed. I%26#39;m just warning others who might be more like me in thinking the only thing worse than a clown is a mime.

Miming Clowns

You%26#39;re so wrong,

Marcel Marceau

Miming Clowns

I%26#39;m with ya B. I hadn%26#39;t yet had my cocktail, but believe me I certainly did after the show. It actually almost sort of made me uncomfortable or embarassed or something. Ugh. If I never saw another a show with miming again it would be too soon...

Transport from Newark airport to Manhattan

We%26#39;re visiting NY on sat 5 March - 4 adults and a baby with luggae. What%26#39;s the best company to book a taxi/limo/minbus to get us from Newark Airport to the hotel?

Transport from Newark airport to Manhattan

I always use Arrow Limo from Newark with good results.

Newark Airport to hotel in Manhattan

Can you please advise on best way to get to hotel from Newark Airport - 4 adults and one baby are travelling with luggage? I%26#39;d like to pre-book transport but don%26#39;t know if a limo is best option or not.

Newark Airport to hotel in Manhattan

you can get a car service, like Dial 7 for about $40 plus tolls, end up being about $55. Go to Google, type in NYC car services, and you will find many to choose from. I have used Dial 7 from my apt. to Newark, and it worked great.

Newark Airport to hotel in Manhattan

Definitely use a car service and book in advance. They will meet you at the baggage claim area and take you to the doorstep of your hotel. A limo is not necessary, tell the car service you choose what you need and they will provide the appropriate car.

subways and safety??

We are planning our first trip to NYC and I was wondering if anyone knows how much it costs to do the subways, and also are they safe for the most part? Is there any neighborhoods in Manhatten where you should NOT be at night??

subways and safety??

If you are going to be in New York for more than four days, there%26#39;s a weekly subway metro card which I believe costs about $21. On a per ride basis, the subway costs $2 per person regardless of the length of the trip. So if you%26#39;re going from the bottom of Brooklyn to the top of the Bronx, it%26#39;s the same $2 as if you were going one stop from 34th St. to 42nd St.

Yes, the subways are quite safe. There are a few areas I would not go to at night...but there%26#39;s simply no reason for you to ever go to those areas since there%26#39;s not much there. Trust me, if you%26#39;re like most tourists, you%26#39;ll never see those areas so you don%26#39;t have to be concerned about safety.

Remember...New York City is THE safest big city in the U.S. In fact, most of our crimes are committed by tourists from Indianapolis, so we%26#39;re very concerned about you. (Just kidding. They%26#39;re committed by tourists from Atlanta.).

Get yourself a subway map. The system is easy to use and saves you the cost of cabs everywhere. Have a great time.

subways and safety??

As a visitor not a native of NY, I can vouch for what Ruffian 42 has to say about the subway, it is totally safe and easy to use, dont let the idea of it put you off, its a great way to get around the city.

Just got back from our trip and my 13 year old and I took the subway almost everywhere. We felt very safe, but just a couple of precautions, Number 1, do not let anyone help you swipe the metro card thru the machine for you, they may just do a switcheroo and you will end up with an expired card. I know because it happened to us. Number 2, Always know your route before you enter the subway, this will save you a lot of time. Some subways only run at particular times so check that out as well. You will find that Manhattan is busy at all hours and there are many many tourists just like ourselves who need some guidance. The locals are great and in my experience they proved always helpful.

Ruffian%26#39;s right. It%26#39;s safe on the subway. I would take a little more care riding it after 9 or 10pm, but only because at night in ANY city I think people should just be a little more cautious. Generally, if there are lots of people around (and in Manhattan there tends to be) you%26#39;re pretty safe.

I use the subways when I want to get from one place to another fast. Otherwise, I use buses during the day because I like to look around. After dark I always use taxis unless where I%26#39;m going is close enough to walk. Manhattan feels very safe to me.

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French restaurant for Sat. lunch?

What%26#39;s a good French restaurant for Sat lunch for about $30 per person w/o drinks or wine? I%26#39;m looking more for classical French with good sauces (calories are OK!). Not so interested in Nouvelle.

French restaurant for Sat. lunch?

My favorite French restaurant--lots of bistro atmosphere, terrific food, and relatively modest prices (esp. for Sunday brunch!) is La Belle Vie in Chelsea on 20th Street and (I think) 8th Ave. (Google it to check it out further.)

French restaurant for Sat. lunch?

For the classical sauces you might want to look into one of the older restaurants -- like Pierre au Tunnel (www.pierreautunnel.com) in the West 40s or Le Veau d%26#39;Or on East 60th Street. Rene Pujol is another possibility, although maybe not in your price range.

You also might want to check out the website for Jubilee (www.jubileeny.com). The original Jubilee is on East 54th between 1st and 2nd and the newer Jubilee is on West 51st. They do a lot with mussels, if that%26#39;s of any interest to you.

Thanks for the tips. Menu for La Belle Vie looks great. Also Jubilee is interesting. I%26#39;d been to Pierre au Tunnel years ago, but it was good to see current menu. Rene Pujol I%26#39;ve been to more recently and it was good.

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W Hotel in Times Square

Does anyone have any experience of this hotel?? Is it as good as they say??

W Hotel in Times Square

I stayed at The W this fall. It was a let down in my book.--The room had a strange smell---the shower stall leaked and the toilet rocked when you sat on it.--- The halls are very dark.I have stayed at The Westin which was great and even the Hilton on 42 St was better then The W and a lot cheaper.

woodbury common transport

Thinking of fitting in a trip to woodbury common.

Read about the bus service from port authority bus terminal.

Just wondering what a cab would roughly cost as there are three of us.What do you think?

Or should we just stick with the bus?

Thanks again for any replies,this site is amazing!!!

(from 48th st)

woodbury common transport

Hi, the Gray Line bus works out at 20GBP a head so a tenner each way per person on the current exchange rate. It took us around 45 minutes to get there so we didn%26#39;t consider a cab but I would also be interested to know how much one would be as we are going back in a couple of weeks. Sorry this doesn%26#39;t really answer you question but it will give you a comparison. PS It is definately worth the visit, even paying the full 20 pounds you make this up and more very easily.

woodbury common transport

I would think you would be talking of about at least $100 each way.

I think there is a book of discount coupons that you get when you travel on the bus. I dont know how good these coupons are but these may not be available if you travel by taxi and I dont know how difficult it would be to get a taxi home,

cheer,waterford and coxy.

Think we%26#39;ll stick with the bus,sounds like too much messing otherwise.

Are they o.k with the amount of shopping you buy-spacewise on the bus??

I didnt go to Woodbury when I went to NY in November. Went to Jersey Gardens but will definetly be going on my next visit however, 2 girls in our party did go and they ended up buying big suit cases in Woodbury to bring home all their purchases. And when I say big I mean big they were the biggest ones we had in our group coming home.

Yes - there was plenty of room on the bus. We had so many bags you would not believe. We had no problem at all, just had to buy another case to take all the goodies back home!

We went to Jersey Gardens rather than Woodbury but it depends on what your looking for.

NYC has so many stores offering discounts that you might find you do not have to move out of Manhatten.

Also remember there is no tax to pay on certain items in New Jersey!!

Hi,

When you go to buy your ticket at Gray line ask for a ticket without the vouchers - should be 锟斤拷28 instead of $36 each. Then go to the Woodbury Common web site www.premiumoutlets.com join the VIP club (only your email address) and you can print out a free voucher to hand in at the information desk for the voucher book - its exactly the same voucher book!!

It is useful if you are spending enough

Sarah

Wow Thanks everyone great info.

Will do as you say regarding coupons..

Can%26#39;t wait.Having trouble sleeping now with excitement and have 12 days to go before we set off.

Will be brilliant...

I have a black belt in outlet shopping, and Woodbury common is the best. Jersey gardens doesnt even come close. My son lives in NYC, so when we come over every six months, we hire a car for the day to go to Woodbury common. Its easy, cheaper than the bus if there is 3 adults and and flexible as you can leave early, be there for 10am opening and not worry about bus schedules. you can return the car late the same day, so look into this option. Believe me it is not difficult !

Gotta Go!!! Where's the Bathroom?

Let%26#39;s say I am walking around the greatest city in the world, and I have to use a bathroom, where would I go? Are restuarants happy to see me use their facilities? Are there gas stations? Whats the deal? Or should I just lay in a big supply of Depends and as they say, ';Forgetabout it';?

Gotta Go!!! Where's the Bathroom?

It depends on where you are in the city. Your best bet is to find the nearest major dept store/Barnes and Noble or Starbucks.

There are really cool self cleaning public restrooms, in Greeley Square/Herald Square. (Apparently these are quite state of the art and are even equipped to kick out people who try to make these a temporary home)

Plus any major Park or Tourist Attraction will have a restroom.

Gotta Go!!! Where's the Bathroom?

Gas stations are hard to find, and I probably wouldn%26#39;t use their restrooms! I can really only think of one or two in Manhattan, and you probably won%26#39;t be near them. There is a Starbucks on about every other corner, and they almost always let you use their restroom. Others often have the same idea, however, so sometimes there is a line. Barnes and Noble and some of the larger stores let you. I wouldn%26#39;t use a restaurant%26#39;s bathroom unless I was eating there. If you are in the vicinity of Macy%26#39;s or any of the other large department stores, however, they have several bathrooms.

I%26#39;d rather pee in the Port Authority than any Starbuck%26#39;s -- they are notoriously skeevy.

Restaurants are not only unhappy about letting you use their facilities, you%26#39;ll see signs posted that rest rooms are for customers only! If you%26#39;re desperate, it%26#39;s worth paying for a cup of coffee, though it somehow defeats the purpose. Barnes %26amp; Noble is always good -- their bathrooms are always in the children%26#39;s dept. And most hotels have public bathrooms, just ask the doorman. Dept. stores are good too. And most tourist sites are good. Public buildings, like Trump Tower, the AOL Time Warner Center, Grand Central, Penn Station, the Port Authority, etc., all have public facilities. Bryant Park%26#39;s bathroom is pretty clean, as are most of the bathrooms in Central Park (believe it or not!).

And try to travel on empty!

Cbcito, I think I used the convenience you are talking about and it automatically opens after 20mins.

I pass these every day on the way to work, and saw a segment on them on the Style Channel. Apparently the floors are like a conveyor belt, and when the door closes, it rotates exposing new floor and then the old floor gets cleaned. The walls have built in streams with bathroom cleaner, that clean the walls between patrons. I have never been inside them, so I don%26#39;t know what they are like, but they look pretty respectable from the outside.

I just pity the soul who%26#39;s lunch is disagreeing with them, and can%26#39;t get business done with the 20 minute limit.

Although they aren%26#39;t always an option, in my experience the bathrooms in the better hotels are usually the best experience in terms of cleanliness and overall ambiance.

Also, although I use them when necessary, I have recently found the bathrooms at Barnes %26amp; Noble and Borders to be extremely unappealing (messy, no toilet paper, etc.).

It%26#39;s usually fairly easy to find a decent bathroom in NYC, it just depends on what neighborhood you%26#39;re in. Look for a public library or, in a pinch, go into any fast food outlet. Don%26#39;t go to any bathroom in the subways (I never have!) or the Port Authority bus terminal. If you must go into the subway or bus terminal bathrooms, ask a cop to go in with you to check that no nefarious charecters are lurking about.

My favorite bathroom in the city, and my mothers too, are the ones in the basement of the Ralph Lauren Polo Mansion (72nd and Madison). In the men%26#39;s room they have that day%26#39;s New York Times framed above the urinals so you can read while you pee.

The bathrooms at Balthazar are also quite nice, as the attendant has the entire scent range of Creed cologne and toiletries. Whenever I am in Soho I usually stop in to freshen up there, just remember to tip.

Just go into any hotel and ask the concierge where the bathroom is. Sometimes he%26#39;ll tell you, sometimes he%26#39;ll hand you a key. There%26#39;s a hotel of one sort or another on just about every block.

Don%26#39;t go looking for a bathroom in Macys if you are bursting. They are there, just very difficult to find and male and female ones aren%26#39;t next to each other.

recomendations for great dinner

Hi everyone,

Me, and my 2 best friends are going to new york march 28th-april 1st. We are looking for a great dinner with a great atmosphere, and great wine. We want something pricey, with great plate presentations, and all that kind of stuff. A dinner you would only spend that kind of money on for 3 single 30 something year old girls, on a trip to new york!!! Cannot wait! Any recomendations would be helpful!

Thanks! jenny

recomendations for great dinner

A few choices....

Tocqueville is one of my favorites. A very ';adult'; restaurant serving French and Asian influenced American cuisine.

http://www.tocquevillerestaurant.com/

River Cafe, though touristy, is an incredible experience. The best view and the food is lovely as well.

http://www.rivercafe.com

Asiate is a new favorite. It%26#39;s on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the new AOL Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. They serve French-Asian cuisine that is outstanding, as are the views of Central Park and Broadway.

www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/532000039.asp

Veritas is all about the wine, their list is legendary! The cuisine is created to complement the wine rather than the other way around. Another outstanding restaurant.

http://www.veritas-nyc.com

recomendations for great dinner

Jean George in the Trump Tower at Columbus Circle is exceptional. Spendy, but outstanding. Other options I have loved are Cafe Des Artistes, Grammercy Tavern dining room, The Mark Hotel dining room, The Rainbow Grill, Cafe Boulud. Have fun. Check out the restaurant reviews on Tripadvisor.

...the tasting menu at Chanterelle was fantastic too (I lost track of the number of courses)! It%26#39;s located in Tribeca (below Canal St).

Cool, thanks.

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fao Roojan

Thanks for the info regarding the trip to Woodbury Common. Was delighted to see you had spent Christmas in NY. I am hoping to that this year and I was wondering if you have any advice for things to do on Christmas Eve?Day. All advice greatly appreciated.

fao Roojan

My son married an english girl, her parents currently live in Connecticut, so we all had a big family Xmas there. 10 adults and 2 kids, traditional lunch with pudding ! So we were not in NYC Xmas day. We stay at the Hilton 6 ave so on Xmas eve we just walked around looking at the decorations, it was very busy, long lines at Churches, the Rockerfellar tree, the music and lights of 5th ave. All fantastic. We went to the show at the Radio City Music Hall - dont miss it esp if you have kids. Xmas is one of the peak times in NY and it really is crowded. Just being in NY for 7 weeks straight meant we could take our time doing the tourist stuff, plus our son plans to be in NY for 10 years, so we know we will be back. I would be happy to answer any questions -you can contact me direct - rojaan@newyork.com

fao Roojan

Thanks Rojaan

S** and the City tour?

Hi,

My friend and I are travelling to New York at the end of March and were thinking of doing the S** and the City tour. Has anyone been on it? Are there any other sightseeing tours that would be worthwhile? We are only going to be in New York for four full days on Easter weekend.

S** and the City tour?

Hi,

I am going to new york at the end of march as well with my 2 best friends. As a fan of '; s## and the city'; i never did it, but how fun would that be??!! The tour i mean. We HAVE to do it. We rent all the old dvd%26#39;s, and watch them a lot, so if your a fan, i would highly suggest it, for giddy reasons.

I am going the 28th-the first of march, and april. If your back before then, let me know how funny, and weird it is.

Have fun!!

jenny

S** and the City tour?

My friend and I did the SATC tour in November. Its really good. Its great fun seeing locations from the show, eating cupcakes where the girls ate them and drinking a Cosmo in the bar used as Scout in the show!! You see lots of the city on it too, we thought it gave us a great overview on our 2nd day in NY. Have a great trip!

Hi! I went on the tour a few weeks ago and it was fab!! I am such a huge fan of the show and the tour was soo much fun, the guide was hilarious! and you see heaps of locations from the show and get lots of inside gossip! well worth it i would do it again if i went! The highlight had to be getting to go on Carries Stoup!! :)

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to all new yorkers

what the forcast for the weather this weekend ?

thanks

to all new yorkers

Friday- Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs around 30 degrees. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Friday Night - Partly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Saturday - Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs around 40.

Saturday Night - Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

Sunday - Mostly sunny in the morning...then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 40.

Sunday Night - Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.

to all new yorkers

for updates check weather.com

Recommendations for SOHO/Greenwich Village

When my husband and I are in New York in March, we would like to spend a few hours walking through these neighbourhoods on a Friday afternoon. Any suggestions as to must-sees or streets to walk? Also, should we walk from the Financial District (which we%26#39;ll be visiting in the morning) or take the subway to SOHO? Thanks!!!

Recommendations for SOHO/Greenwich Village

There are several good walking guides to NYC available. I found the National Geographic Traveler New York to be good. It describes walks, with maps, in Greenwich Village and SOHO, as well as other areas of the city.

Also

City Walks: New York: 50 Adventures on Foot. This one has many more walks, but not as detailed descriptionsl:

Both of these are available at Amazon.com

Recommendations for SOHO/Greenwich Village

For a quick walking tour with minimal research.

(I do this walk every day in the spring summer as it is basically my office to my apartment)

Start at Battery Park, or somewhere in the financial district. Try to be empty handed because youre going to wind up doing some shopping along the way.

Head North along broadway for about 2 and a half miles all the way until you reach Union Square.

This walk takes you through the financial district, tribeca, chinatown, soho and greenwich village. End the walk with a nice lunch at the ';Coffee Shop'; on Union Sq. West.

If done quickly, the walk can take 30 minutes. You%26#39;ll obviously walk at a much slower pace.

A reccomended detour:

Turn left on Bleecker. Follow it into the west village. Lots of interesting buildings, narrow streets, good history, plus some very fun and trendy shops, cafes and bars.

When heading back to Broadway, make a left on University Place instead and follow that to Union Sq.

Anyone care to add to this?

I%26#39;ll happily provide more specifc details if you like, just let me know.

Thanks for the suggestions! Which would be the best street for shops in SOHO? I%26#39;m most interested in NON-chain stores.

Dear Pfish,

During my stay I also plan on seeing a bit of Greenwich Village. How far up Bleeker do you suggest going? We were going to begin our walk around Washington Square, south on Sullivan north/west on Bleeker and then wherever our feet take us until dinner. We were planning on La Scatolina Tuesday night. Then walk up to Union Square after dinner and back to the hotel.

sp. Bleecker, sorry

I think we%26#39;ll have to plan to have dinner in or around the Village - any recommendations on good steak in the area?

A good place for shopping in Soho is West Broadway. Lots of unique shops, few chains. For dinner in the Village in a really funky spot, try Chez Michallett on the corner of Bedford and Grove. Tiny French-style bistro. Candle lit. Quiet. Only 12 tables. Very romantic. Edith Piaf music in the background. I had the Steak au Poivre with pommes frites and it was delicious. Escargots was a great appetizer. Super dessert menu. Nice wine list. You%26#39;ll need a reservation on weekends.

Hey PHxtoNYC.

Take the 6 train to Bleecker Street and start walking from there. Turn north to Washington Sq. park (have lunch at the store that only sells PB%26amp;J sandwiches) and then go back to Bleecker. Keep heading west. The Far West village is gorgeous.

In SoHo, try West Broadway (the main drag) and Broome Street

Engagement

Hi there!

I%26#39;m coming to New York at the end of June for three nights, staying at the W Hotel in Times Square. During the trip I%26#39;ll be proposing to my girlfriend, and would appreciate peoples ideas of romantic locations for the proposal - whether it be at one of the many landmarks, at a restaurant, at a special location - I%26#39;d love to hear any ideas you may have.

I%26#39;d also appreciate your lists of top 5 places we should visit, top 5 places to eat etc etc.

Any replies will be massively appreciated!

Cheers

Engagement

Someone who lurks around forums a lot( Hi, B ), showed me Bow Bridge last summer. It is the most beautiful spot in Central Park, and if I was to pick a place, that would be it.

Engagement

Hi, this is not very original, and maybe not the most romantic of places, but take her to the top of the Empire State Building. My friends husband proposed to her there, (it was in winter so it was freezing cold and windy), but it is something she has never forgotten as we her friends have not either. It is always a talking point especially if we see the building in a movie etc, and he got loads of brownie points for being so thoughtful!

I went on a cruise around Manhattan with Dinner and Music. Eventhough I didnt have my husband with me it did strike me as very romantic and think standing out on deck with the Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty in the backround would be very romantic.

I also think Empire State Building would be a big hit and the River Cafe in Brooklyn. This is just a female perspective on it. Hope this helps.

Hi Daisiegee!!!

Bow Bridge is incredibly romantic, but you%26#39;d probably do well to go early before it gets crowded with tourists. If you cross the bridge, you%26#39;re in The Ramble, a wooded area that%26#39;s got a couple of rustic bridges, a tiny waterfall, and an incredible rustic shelter. Or rent a rowboat and row over to one of two little lakeside shelters.

Or on one of the park benches that surround the ';Secret Garden'; at Central Park%26#39;s Conservatory Gardens at Fifth Ave. and 104th Street.

I like these much better than any restaurant. It should be a very private moment. But it might be nice to have a chilled bottle of champagne and a couple of flutes handy!

You can take a virtual tour of the park on their official site:

http://www.centralparknyc.org/

While I normally agree with Bettina on a lot of stuff--and I do about the Bow Bridge in Central Park--champagne and flutes??? Why not propose at Lincoln Center? You can have the entire Philharmonic at your disposal. I think you need a guy%26#39;s perspective here.

Consider the ESPN Zone. Yeah, she might not like it but YOU will. (Just kidding, Bettina. But I did propose to my late wife at a hockey game and that sure worked for me).

The Promenade in Brooklyn Heights is a very romantic spot with sensational views of Manhattan. From there you can walk to the River Cafe for a romantic dinner if she says yes...or back to the subway if it%26#39;s a no. After the River Cafe, walk back over the Brooklyn Bridge, which is another good spot to pop the question.

Smarty-pants!! You knew I meant champagne flutes, silly!

Last week one of my coworkers proposed on the skating rink at Rockefeller Center. The proposal popped up on the screen that they have there. I personally think it is sort of tacky, but she did say yes and was totally floored by all that panache, so what do I know?

If such a display is of interest to you, I%26#39;d be happy to ask him for the contact info on how to make such a spectacle happen.

Most tourists know about the view from the Brooklyn Bridge or River Cafe but few if any know that The Cantor Rooftop Garden at the Met Museum overlooking Central Park affords visitors some of the most stunning views of the Manhattan Skyline.

Located on the Fifth Floor, the garden is open until 8:30 p.m. in late June and would certainly make my short list.

I think #1 would be on the deck of the Bateaux%26#39;s yacht, Celestial, as it glided beneath the Brooklyn Bridge or moored momentarily next to the Statue of Liberty.

I forgot the Gondolier at Central Park.

Now a proposasl there would be something.

I%26#39;d second Waterford and Carpenter! Take her for dinner on a cruise around lower Manhttan on the Bateaux New York--a glass covered single deck boat where you have a gourmet meal with outstanding service, and a band plays while you travel from Chelsea Piers past the Financial District, anchor at the Statue of Lliberty, go around the tip of Manhattan to the Brooklyn Bridge and then back again...while they%26#39;re playing Billy Joel%26#39;s ';NY State of Mind';...You feel like you%26#39;re on a movie set! We met a couple from Denmark who were living in NY...He had proposed to her on the Bateaux Mouche (sp ?) in Paris, and now they were celebrating their first anniversary on the sister ship in NYC. She%26#39;s gonna love it!!!

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Baseball match

Hi, am in NY 3rd-10th Aprl hubs would like to see a baseball game, have been on Yankees, Mets, Knicks websites and it looks like the play afternoons is this right or am i just being a girl! see get him there then I can get him to shops, not all that mad!

Baseball match

You%26#39;re almost right...but in the end you%26#39;re being a girl.

The Yankees game on Friday, 7, April against Baltimore is scheduled as a night game. That%26#39;s the only night game during the time you%26#39;ll be in town. It%26#39;s also the first week of the new baseball season so interest will be high. Try to obtain tickets in advance.

By the way. Checking the Knicks website wouldn%26#39;t have helped. They play basketball...not baseball.

You really ARE a girl!

Baseball match

Hi Stefski,

Okay here it is:

The Mets are playing out of town.

Yankees:

www.yankees.com

Some of their games are in the afternnoon that week, and 1 or 2 are at night. When you get to the Yankees sight, click on schedule. Go to April. Then click on the T next to the day of the game you want to purchase. The times of the games are there too.

Knicks:

www.knicks.com

Same thing as above.

Yes, the Knicks do play basketball but he would love it.

And what%26#39;s wrong with being a girl?? :)

If you do get him tickets to one of the afternoon games you can expect to have lots of shopping time, as Yankee games last usually around 3 hours and Yankee Stadium is about a 25 minute subway ride either way...

Ruffian is just being a BOY. :)

Mistress...read her original post. She started it!

Cheers.

I know, Ruffian :) Just poking fun... :)

Thanks all me understanding now!

Making the most of my trip!

My brother and i are coming to NYC for 4 night at the beginning of April, and i would be interested in people%26#39;s thought on what to see and do.

I would like to see the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, Bronx Zoo and the Intrepid Air-Sea museum. The Guggenheim would be good too.

What about beer though, where are the best bars/pubs to go to and what about traditional grill food? Any guidance is appreciated!

Making the most of my trip!

There%26#39;s loads to do, so I%26#39;ll just list it all:

Empire State Building

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met)

The American Museum of Natural History

Central Park

Broadway Show

Helicopter Tour (Liberty Helicopters)

Circle Line Cruise

Grand Central Terminal

5th Avenue Shops

Museum of Modern Art (MoMa)

Brooklyn Bridge

If you get a good guide book - I would recommend The Essentials Guide to New York - it%26#39;ll list most of what there is to do.

Making the most of my trip!

How could I not respond to someone with the handle ';Donkey Nuts';?

Not sure what you mean by grill food, but I%26#39;d recommend Virgil%26#39;s Barbecue in Times Square area. If by traditional grill food you mean something more along the lines of English roasts and such, try Keen%26#39;s Steak %26amp; Chop House (74 West 36th St.).

Keep in mind that the same boat that takes you to the Statue of Liberty goes on to Ellis Island. No additional cost. Don%26#39;t miss it. It%26#39;s the story of the New York immigration experience and I, for one, think it%26#39;s much more interesting than the Statue. Both the Bronx Zoo and Air %26amp; Space Museum are excellent choices.

While I%26#39;m not much of a drinker, there is no shortage of bars, taverns and pubs in Manhattan. If you%26#39;re U.K. football fans, Nevada Smith%26#39;s shows the Premiership games on TV. If you are sports fans in general, you might enjoy the ESPN Zone on 42nd Street.

Bronx Zoo

Guys, your help is appreciated!

I%26#39;m looking forward to getting over there and getting on with it!

Any other advice/hints are always welcome!

Cheers

Donkey Nuts!

Lincoln Tunnel or GW Bridge ?

I need to get from West 52nd Street to Woodbury Common and wanted to know what was the least time comsuming way to cross the river, according to one site the best route is the Tunnel according to another the Bridge.

Which one would be advisable on a wed around 10am ?

Lincoln Tunnel or GW Bridge ?

I would go the GW Bridge----After you cross the bridge the road you need to take to Woodbury is right there.---We went the tunnel , got lost and wasted a lot of time. Just beware if you are coming back into the city. Both the bridge and tunnel can start backing up early.

Lincoln Tunnel or GW Bridge ?

Actually, neither.

The quickest way is to take the West Side Highway which becomes the Henry Hudson Parkway which eventually becomes the New York Thruway which you take to Exit 16, Harriman. You cross the river at the Tappan Zee Bridge.

You can also take the George Washington Bridge (upper level, bear right) to the Palisades Parkway and take Palisades to the NY Thruway (Route 87) north and get off at Harriman, Exit 16.

Stay away from the Lincoln Tunnel.

Ruffian, I looked up the directions you gave on a map and at one point it seems to confusing.

I did not see the Henry Hudson Expressway turn into the I-87 as you say it should, where exactly does this happen ?

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Your opinion

Which would you go with? Portland Square Hotel or Travel Inn. Please give me pros and cons for each. Thanks. This is our first trip to New York so we just don%26#39;t have a clue.

Your opinion

I can only give an opinion on the Portland Square, where I%26#39;ve stayed four times.

Pros: Brilliant location! Walking distance to theatres, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Centre, Central Park, Empire State Building, etc, etc - could go on and on. Very inexpensive with a choice of rooms either with private bath, or shared facilities. Very clean. In-room safes, aircon, cable TV, telephone with voicemail.

Cons: Some rooms are better than others - I prefer those in the main building, overlooking W 47th Street, not those in the annexe at the back. But I%26#39;ve always found the staff quite happy to let me look at different rooms till I%26#39;ve found one to my satisfaction!

The Travel Inn has good reviews on this site and might be worth trying, but personally I think it%26#39;s a bit out of the way being far over on the West Side of midtown.

As I said, just my opinion.

Your opinion

Thanks for your input Cindy. Very good points. We are driving from Ky and thought the Travel Inn would be great because they offer free parking....where as the Portland Square Hotel, being the better location looks good too...we just then have to figure out...do we drive to NJ and take train to the City? That%26#39;s the main dilemma...since I%26#39;ve never been, I%26#39;m just not sure.

Have never seen, let alone stayed at the Travel Inn, but the reviews on this site are almost uniformly positive for a budget hotel. I can%26#39;t emphasize enough how valuable their free parking is. Parking in NY can run upwards of $30 a day, and since you don%26#39;t really need a car once you%26#39;re in Manhattan, this is quite a bonus.

Ok Ruffian, I see you on here quite a bit so you must know the ropes. IF it were you, would you drive into NJ, take the train, stay at the Portland Square Hotel or would you just drive into NYC and stay at the Travel Inn. Both hotels give pretty good reviews...Thanks again.

I didn%26#39;t even know there was a NY hotel with free parking! What a great deal. The Travel Inn is quite far west, but there%26#39;s a crosstown bus right there that%26#39;ll get you to Times Square in about 5 minutes. Or you can walk it in 10 minutes.

I%26#39;d stay at the Travel Inn.

Sorry Ruffian..I know I ask too many questions, but why the Travel Inn? I NEED reasons.....thank you. :)

How about ... Not having to shlep your luggage -- and any purchases you may make -- on the train?

Thanks everyone, your advice is immeasurable!! I have cancelled reservations at the Portland Square Hotel and gone with the Travel Inn...mainly because of the free parking and because of the reviews...and of course, because of the knowledgeable Ruffian!! :)))

Oh great, Vanilla, put the responsibility all on me. Remember, I said I%26#39;ve never seen the place--only that it received good reviews for a budget place. My main reasons for the selection are as follows:

1) Free parking.

2) Not having to carry luggage and or packages on the train back to New Jersey.

3) Free parking.

4) Hotel is fairly convenient.

5) Free parking.

6) Not wasting time commuting to Jersey.

7) Free parking.

poetry readings?

Anyone know of any cool places to go for poetry readings, or open mic type place? Anyone know anything about the kgb bar?

Thanks!

poetry readings?

There are lots of good places for this. Most are dowtown in the West and East Villages and the Lower East Side. Get a Time Out New York when you arrive and check the Books and Poetry section. There are usually a few slams going on each night.

poetry readings?

KGB is interesting. Call when you arrive and see what%26#39;s happening there as well.

Go to www.poetz.com. It%26#39;s all there. KGB is a great place but doesn%26#39;t do open mics. The Pink Pony Series at the Cornelia St Cafe (in the West Village), Fridays at 6.00pm is very good.

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itinerary changes-what do you think?

Thanks so much for the feedback! I鈥檓 so excited to see the city I overbooked us a bit. I appreciate the reminders to slow down and enjoy. Here鈥檚 the revised schedule-please let me know what you think.

Monday

arrive at Hudson Hotel early evening, explore Times Square

Tuesday

early start 8:45 departure to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island-We鈥檝e got tickets to the observatory level-I鈥檓 so pleased the Statue is back open. I鈥檓 anticipating this trip to be about 4 hours-any thoughts?

1:00ish-6:00 start with lunch and then walking tour from Bowling Green and Hope Garden to Financial District, including time to visit WTC and pay respect to lives lost and the innumerable lives changed

Back to hotel to relax and then to Nicks vs. Heat at Madison Square Garden

Wednesday

10:00 to 3:00ish MOMA and maybe the Whitney (We鈥檒l see how much time we want to spend in the MOMA.) A quick walk in Central Park for fresh non-museum air

3:00-? walk through midtown (We dropped UN tour and International Center of Photography.)

evening: dinner and Empire State Building

Thursday

day: Chinatown for dim sum (any suggestions?), shopping and exploring, Chelsea, Greenwich Village

evening: New Museum of Contemporary Art, explore Soho

Friday

museum day!- Guggenheim, Whitney (if we didn鈥檛 go on Wednesday) walk in Central Park, American Museum of Natural History I know this is a lot, but they are so close together and I鈥檓 not sure when else to go. We鈥檒l have to come back for more time in CP.

6:00-9:00 Rose Center and Hayden Planetarium to see space show- sure yet which show-any preferences out there?

Saturday

Morning walk across Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Promenade (We dropped the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to have more time.)

11:00ish explore Grand Central Terminal and lunch, Whitney at Altria

1:00 or so-trip to Long Island to P.S. 1-Does anyone know if I can get a train etc. from GCT to the museum? My husband鈥檚 a huge contemporary art fan and he can鈥檛 miss this.

5:00-MET and dinner

Sunday-depart early morning

I鈥檇 love to go to a show but I don鈥檛 think we have the time-We鈥檒l just have to come back! Many thanks to all for your help.

itinerary changes-what do you think?

I think your refined trip sounds wonderful; you%26#39;ll still be busy, but will have a more enjoyable time. You can check subway and train schedules at http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/

Enjoy your trip and have a great time!

itinerary changes-what do you think?

Guggenheim and Whitney are over-rated and not worth the time...I%26#39;d go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art--much more variety and not as expensive.

Much better than before. However, Saturday still confuses me.

You have a 1 pm trip to P.S. 1 on Long Island. I lived on Long Island and I don%26#39;t recall the schools there having ';P.S.'; designations. That means public school and it is a designation used in the the five boroughs. Most of Long Island%26#39;s schools have names, not numbers. Are you positive P.S. 1 is in Long Island and not Queens?

Secondly, you ask if you can get a train from Grand Central Station to the museum. Which museum?

Ruffian, P.S. 1 is in Brooklyn; it%26#39;s been converted to a contemporary art museum. A friend of mine once taught elementary school there and I guest-lectured to the (mostly Hispanic) students about newspapers and the newspaper business.

As I recall, it%26#39;s beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expwy not far from the Navy Yard.

Thanks, Geohab. If that%26#39;s what she%26#39;s referring to, at least she knows now that it%26#39;s not on Long Island.

http://www.ps1.org/

FYI, it%26#39;s closed through March 12.

I hate to burden you with even MORE things to do, but.... except for the Metropolitan Museum, which you should set aside an entire morning or afternoon for, there are many fascinating museums along 5th Ave. you might want to explore. (That%26#39;s why it%26#39;s called ';Museum Mile!';) I wouldn%26#39;t miss the Cooper-Hewitt (http://ndm.si.edu/), the Guggenheim, or the Whitney (just a block from 5th Ave.). And, depending on current exhibitions, you might want to see the Jewish Museum, El Museu del Barrio, Goethe House, and the National Academy. I believe the International Center of Photography is now housed on 6th Ave. and 43rd St.

New in New York

Hi all,

My husband and I are from Dublin Ireland and will be over in New York from the 8th Sept to the 11th and are booked in to the Edison Hotel. It will be our fist time there. Any advice or suggestions on anything relevent to our stay will be greatly appreciated.

Thanking you

Finola

New in New York

As I mentioned in a previous post, you may want to re-consider the Edison. While it%26#39;s in a great location, it%26#39;s an older hotel and the reviews haven%26#39;t been the best. There are better alternatives in the same price range you are probably paying for the Edison.

As far as suggestions, give us an idea of what you like to do, how much you have to spend, etc. There%26#39;s so much available here you have to narrow it down a bit.

New in New York

Hi Finola,

We are travelling to NY the week after you, also staying in the Edison. Did you book through American Holidays?

See my itinery post for possible ideas on what to do!

I will be looking forward to your review!

Hi Finola, I was in NY in November and eventhough I didnt have my husband with me these are the two things that are top of my list when I do return with my Husband.

First, dinner at the River Cafe in Brooklyn with a window table with a view back into Manhattan. Read through the many posts on this site regarding the River Cafe.

Second, The World Yacht Dinner Cruise around Manhattan at night. Really romantic and great night and great views of Manhattan Skyline.

Also dont forget the Empire State Building fabulous and not to be missed. If your time in NY is short prebook your tickets before you go and save on queueing time.

Hope this helps and have a great time.

My friend and I had the time of our lives in New York last November. I very belatedly posted my trip report here yesterday - ';Late trip report November 2004';. Plenty of bits and bobs there that should be useful! Any questions, feel free!

New England in the Fall

Am travelling to New York on 10th September 2005 and after a few days in the city am taking a coach tour around New England (Mystic, Providence, Newport) then onto Boston. Can you tell me - Will we get the autumn colours by then or is it still a bit early? also what sort of weather can we expect? Thanks

New England in the Fall

Everything will still be green. I will be atleast in the 70%26#39;s in the daytime and possibly go down to 50%26#39;s in the evening. Remember it is still summer. Fall begins Sept 21st. The school calendar has us all thinking fall after labor day. Nice time to time though. Water is its warmest then.

New England in the Fall

Everything will still be green. It is close to summer type weather then. 70%26#39;s in the day time and some times cooling off to the 50%26#39;s at night. Beginning and middle of October brings the fall colors. Remember fall actually begins Sept 21st. The school calendar has it beginning after labor day in our minds.

any suggestions on comedy clubs

whats your pick for cheap and entertaining comedy clubs in the city. Will be visiting the city on tues and wed evening the first week in March.

any suggestions on comedy clubs

I%26#39;ve heard Carolines on 1626 Broadway is the best...I%26#39;m gunna give it ago on my trip

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which nyc hotel?

hi,

im new to this forum.

a friend and i are on holiday to NY may 05 and are looking for a hotel for 4 nights.

weve got the list down to :

Red Roof Inn Manhattan

Comfort Inn New York

Stanford Hotel

basically, we want to spend about $160/night, looking for 2 beds, private bathroom, and a clean hotel.

any suggestions about those hotels or any others in that price range would be appreciated.

thanks in advance

Russell

(from australia)

which nyc hotel?

Russell---I haven%26#39;t stayed in any of the hotels you mention. My suggestion to you would be to read the reviews posted on this webpage. That way, you can come to an informed decision. Use the search link here and type the hotel name into it.

which nyc hotel?

You might check out The Lucerne on the Upper West Side. Good rates, great neighborhood, easy access to everything including Central Park, Theater District and Shopping. A block from the subway. Wonderful service. Very clean, private baths, room-based climate control, windows that open. Give them a call to get the best price.

The Upper West Side is the best location, IMHO. The Lucerne is wonderful, but it%26#39;d be out of your $160 range. There are budget hotels nearby. Compare the Beacon, Belleclaire, Milburn, Newton, Comfort Inn Central Park.

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How to book Knicks tickets through Ticketmaster from the...

Hi guys, off to NY 9-15th March, and thought I would take in the Sunday night Knicks game, so hopped onto ticketmaster, found the tickets I want, tried to complete the purchase, as I couldn%26#39;t enter a valid UK address - the ';country'; selector was greyed out and unchangeable. So.. 2 questions:

1) How do I book the tickets from the UK??

2) What are the chances of turning up at the Box Office that weekend and grabbing some $30-50 tickets??

thanks!!

How to book Knicks tickets through Ticketmaster from the...

I booked a couple of Knicks tickets for the same game through ticketmaster a couple of days ago,didn%26#39;t have a problem.

Just try again.

When you bring ticketmaster up make sure you click on the right hand side of the first page for international.

Also make sure when you are filling out your details you choose Will-call for the pick up location which is at Madison Gardens,they don%26#39;t accept any other delivery method for international.

I%26#39;m sure it will solve your problem.

See you at the game.......

How to book Knicks tickets through Ticketmaster from the...

cheers - have managed to do it now! thanks

I wouldn%26#39;t count on turning up at the box office and buying inexpensive tickets. You never know but doughtful. They are ofeering $44 tickets online at ticketmaster right now. Sorry you are having problems with the UK thing.

You might want to send ticketmaster an email and ask for help in case nobody here knows??

thanks for your concern DM, i have got it all sorted out now and have booked two $44 tickets.. thanks again.

Anybody out there who has driven to Woodbury Common.

I would love to hear from a tourist who has driven to Woodbury Common without having a local in the car to guide you. There are 6 of us 2ad and 4 kids and it could work out at about $150 for all of us to go to Woodbury and I was just wondering how difficult it is to hire a car and drive to Woodbury. All advice greatly appreciated.

Anybody out there who has driven to Woodbury Common.

If you go there after April 7th, I could tell you how it was since I am headed there around that time.

From the looks of the directions I got off Yahoo and mapquest it should not be that bad.

I seem to remember from taking the bus there it is fairly easy.

Once there are 3 people a car is indeed cheaper and if you do not go on a weekend or holiday also more convenient.

You always have a place to put your purchases when you have a car.

What I am planning is go to Woodbury and hit some places in Secaucus on the way back if there is time and daylight left.

Hate to drive in the dark in places I am not familiar with.

Anybody out there who has driven to Woodbury Common.

We have driven a lot in Florida but I think the hardest part will be to actually get out of Manhattan. Also it may not be an awful lot more expensive to rent the car for 2 days as opposed to one. How much are you paying for the car for 1 day.

We went by bus. Once your in the Lincoln tunnell (I think thats it) this will take you well out to Manhattan to the other side of the river.

I rented the car thru cheap car rental and pay 59 dollars taxes, insurance and gas included.

The directions I get from most sites make me leave Manhattan using the GW Bridge since the car pick up point is 52nd street.

Of all the sites only Yahoo makes me use the Lincoln tunnel.

I would like to get the view on those few Nyers who do have a car on this one, lol.

Take the scenic route:

Head up the West Side Highway to the Henry Hudsin Pkwy to the Saw Mill Parkway through Westchester County. Take the exit for Route 9A and follow it (turns into Route 9) along the Hudson River until you get to Route 6. Take Route Six across the Bear Mountain Bridge and a couple more miles until you hit Woodbury Commons.

The roads have mimial traffic on them, you minimize your tolls and get some great scenery in the process.

I wouldn%26#39;t dare give you directions here that you would actually want to follow, but I will say that from Long Island (I live right near JFK), its really a straight trip up to the NY Thruway and WC is right off the Thruway. Really should be a very easy trip from the city. I say drive rather than take the bus.

Thank you all. We will be in NY for about 11 days over the Christmas period if we were to rent the car for a 2nd day is there anywhere else you would recommend driving too.

I think will try and persuade my husband to drive.

We leave in 11 days, 3 of us, would be great if he agrees.

Easier for shopping and you leave when you want.

That%26#39;s if they can drag me away from shops.

He was very good driving round florida,he just thinks manhattan maybe madness.

Waterford. Here%26#39;s the quickest and EASIEST way to go.

From midtown get over to the West Side Highway north. That becomes the Henry Hudson Parkway and eventually the N.Y. Thruway, also known as Route 87. Stay on that. You%26#39;ll go over the Tappan Zee Bridge. Remain on 87 until you reach Exit 16, Harriman. Woodbury Commons is right off that exit on either Route 6 or 17, which may be the same road at that point.

Total driving time from midtown is about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. You%26#39;ll have a few tolls to pay. No toll on the Tappan Zee going but I believe there%26#39;s one returning.

Vidan,I have driven from Manchester to Wrexham which sort of goes by Liverpool (I think) and in rush hour traffic that was pretty mad. Every thing in Manhattan is very well laid out and runs horizontallly and vertically so hopefully it wont be too difficult to get out of Manhattan.

Murray Hill Area

Can someone who knows, tell me a little about the neighborhood?? What attractions/sites is it close to? Is it a nice area?? I can%26#39;t seem to find a map that shows much of anything.

Murray Hill Area

Murray Hill is a mostly residential neighborhood in the 20%26#39;s %26amp; 30%26#39; on the east side of Manhattan,from Park Avenue So - 1st Avenue. If you stay on 34th St, for instance, you would be a few blocks from the ESB %26amp; Macys, or you would be close to Grand Central Station %26amp; the Chrysler Building. You would also be relatively close to the UN. It is within walking distance to TImes Square and near the #%26#39;s 4, 5 %26amp; 6 subway lines, plus near many bus routes. There are a number of good neighborhood restaurants on 3rd Avenue between 26th %26amp; 38th Streets, and bars, drugstores, supermarkets %26amp; delis. Walk south on LExingotn Avenue, for example, you would hit Gramercy Park, a beautiful little enclave of home, with the only private park in the city of NY. So, although a bit out of the ';action';, but very accessible to everything you might want to see. Depends on what you want.

Murray Hill Area

Excellent description from NYCGirl. Not only is Murray Hill nice, it%26#39;s one of the nicest areas in the City. Tree-lined streets, quiet, mostly residential. And other than Central Park and the museums or the downtown attractions, you can walk to almost anywhere from there.

Thank you both very much. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. We are staying at the Shelboune Murray Hill and from some of the reviews, it sounds like it ';should'; be very nice. We are in our 30%26#39;s and plan on seeing everything that you mentioned.

One more question if you don%26#39;t mind. A friend of mine told us not to go to the MOMA but rather the MET instead. If we only had time for one of the two, would that be your suggestion as well??

Have not been to MOMA since is has reopened, but you cannot ever go wrong with the MET, so that is my advice.

I am a regular vistor to NYC - my son lives in Tudor City (42 /2nd ave) It is right next to Murray Hill. It has nice restaurants, and it is easy to get to everything. It is easy to walk around and you can easily walk to Central Park from there. We walk everywhere, or take the bus - I prefer it to the subway. I went to the Moma in January, it was very crowded, if you want to try the restaurant prebook or you wont have a hope, I prefer the Met - there is just so much more to see. The Moma and Guggenheim are fine if you really love modern art. hope this helps

In Murray Hill, try Notaro on Second Avenue bet. 34th and 35th Sts. A great neighborhood Italian restaurant with good food, atmosphere, and service and some of the lowest fixed price menus in town if you go before 6 30. (Check their website.)

FYI, a ten minute walk north puts you at the United Nations.

Walk a few blocks to the west and you%26#39;re at Madison Square Garden and Macy%26#39;s.

Murray Hill is a good choice for an out of towner...not in the midst of the tourist traps and crowds, but accessible to lots of stuff.

Hi there.

We stayed at the Affinia 50 (sister hotel to the Shellburne) and if the service is as good as we had you have made a great choice.

The Murray Hill area is very pleasant. We walked through it several times and it really surprised us that we were so close to ';the sights';.

Enjoy NY and thats from a Brit.

Album cover tour - Rock Junket...

Hiya...

My friend and I (both girls age 25) are coming to NYC at the begining of March, we love indie/rock n%26#39; roll...we%26#39;ve seen a tour advertised that takes you to where certian album covers were shot, we quite fancy it but I%26#39;m not sure if it sounds genuine?

Any of your views will be much appreciated... www.rockjunket.com

Bar/club reccomendations are welcome too, we%26#39;re staying in the Chelsea area and some of our fave bands are The Strokes, Kings of Leon, LCD Sound System, Radio4, The Doors and The Clash...

Many thanks

Epic

Album cover tour - Rock Junket...

Clearly, you want to go to Greenwich Village and check out the clubs/bars there (Rock %26#39;n%26#39; Roll Cafe, Kenny%26#39;s Castaways are two I%26#39;m familiar with from days when I booked a band that I managed there). Irving Place in Gramercy Park is a very popular place for new and existing acts. (Check web.) Chelsea is a great, hip area--galleries, cafes, quaint shops...FYI, it%26#39;s known for its gay population....but that%26#39;s not a bad thing!!!

Album cover tour - Rock Junket...

Cheers geohab...u mentioned the Irving Plaza, we%26#39;re goin to a gig there on the Saturday night, u know of any decent bars near it?

Hi Epic

There%26#39;s some good bars on 15th St., just down the block %26amp; around the corner from Irving Plaza. Irving is a great place to see a show...enjoy yourselves!

Thanks Brooklynnite x

Thanks for all the info everyone!

Hi all,

I went to NY recently to get married - just wanted to let everyone know we had a fab time! Everywhere we picked was just perfect for the occasion. Stayed in the Hilton Times square for 2 nights then the Ritz Carlton on Central Park for 3.

To be honest although the Hilton was nice, the Ritz was fab - the staff were so nice and not in your face either!

Went to Joe Allens for dinner with our small group, that worked out great, everyone loved it, and it was very reasonable considering the buckets of wine consumed!

We bought our rings in the diamond district, and got married in the Municipal building on Centre street. Didnt have to queue at all, it was very quiet (at 2pm). Then off to the Ritz on Battery Park for cocktails overlooking the sea. Then to the River Cafe for dinner. Was wonderful, expensive, excellent service - but to be honest I was so excited they could have served me a lettuce leaf and a slice of dog and I probably wouldnt have noticed! The food was very good and the wine list was great. I actually found the service almost too good if thats possible, but I dont like being fussed over! Literally if you got up to go to the ladies when you came back your whole place setting had been tidied up with your napkin refolded!

That was pretty much it for the wedding day, we spent much of the rest of the time hanging out, attempting to visit the MOMA - my god - the queues! Oh and walking in central park - am so sorry I wasnt there for the actual unveiling of the gates, but from our hotel room they looked pretty cool before the unveiling!

Anyway thanks everyone for the advice and thanks New York for being so amazingly helpful and friendly on our special occasion!

Thanks for all the info everyone!

Congratulations! Glad that you had a great time, and hopefully you will come to visit us again soon!

Thanks for all the info everyone!

Congratulations couldnt think of a nicer place than NY to be married in and then onto the River Cafe. WOW is all I can say. May you have many years of happiness together.

Congratulations!!! I%26#39;m pleased you had what sounds like a wonderful time %26amp; hope my wedding there in June goes as smoothly as yours seems to have - please post a trip report!

Quick question, we were considering buying our wedding rings while we%26#39;re there - the only thing thats put us off is how long in advance you have to order a wedding ring from a jeweller here - can you just choose one %26amp; buy it if you visit the diamond district there? Do they have that many sizes in stock?

Hi, thanks for all your kind wishes! Not sure I could post a trip report, some of it is a bit of a blur!

Re the diamond district - we went shopping for rings after getting our licence on Monday - went back on Tuesday morning and made our final decision (we had a couple of stores hold rings for us). I literally picked mine up in a taxi on the way to the Municipal building, they sized it within an hour. Of course it does depend on the type of ring you buy - I think some types are harder to size quickly than others. But my experience was of people bending over backwards to help us to get everything sorted in time! Hope that helps.

Thanks DugblinGirl, thats great advice! I don%26#39;t usually dare leave things til the last minute like that but I think we might just risk it so we get more ring for our money!

Hi Dublin Girl

Congrats on your marriage

I%26#39;m also travelling over to NY from Ireland to get married at the end of the year and its really great to hear of someone else that has done it.

We are hoping to go to the River Cafe also for our meal, its seems to get glowing reports everywhere.

Was it expensive to stay in the Ritz? It sounds perfect. Where did you go to get your photos? We are thinking about Central Park.

Regardss

spots

How can I keep the blankets on my baby?

Affinia

We%26#39;re visiting NY next month and have booked a suite in the Affinia 50 hotel. Good choice?

Affinia

We stayed last week. 11 Feb to 20th.

No problems.

Big rooms, cleaned daily.

Happy staff and helpful as well.

Some others stayed at the same time and said the hotel needed to think about about Customer service.

Believe me we have stayed in many hotels in the US and this is a good one.

Just enjoy.

Drinks in the Rainbow Room ...

... sound terrific. But I just checked their website and it implies (though doesn%26#39;t say specifically) that it%26#39;s open to the public just at weekends and then for dinner/dance or Sunday brunch.

Can one go just for cocktails?

Drinks in the Rainbow Room ...

Yes, the cocktail lounge is the Rainbow Grill, not the Rainbow Room. Same floor, different view.

Drinks in the Rainbow Room ...

hi there

went there for drinks about a year ago ona trip over from the UK. no reservations needed, just rock up and smile nicely - don%26#39;t turn up too scruffy though, as its a pretty smart place.

caz

Thanks guys (I wondered if you%26#39;d come to my help Bettina!); just checked the website and it looks great. Better dust down my dinner jacket.

had a lovely time when i went here!! but 5 cocktails came to 109 dollars so dont get stung with prices!! put it like this 5 alcoholic drinks and a meal for 5 in carmines was about 106 dollars!!

mobile phone

Hi, Doing a four week trip, starting from NY, driving through southern states, flying home from Nashville. I want to have a phone for local use. Do I buy one (triband?) with a top up card or is there another system available, like rental?....... Thanks.

mobile phone

not worth hiring i am going to new york in two weeks and want contcat to home

i have bought one from t mobile

tri band

39.99

siemens A65

just put your sim card if want to keep in and ring your network and tell them what you are doing

if pay as you go put what you can on then leave your card with someone and then get in touch if want them to top up for you

let me know how you go on lynda

mobile phone

Just be very careful of your costs. I was there in November and it was costing me 1.60euro a minute. I know Irish tarriffs are a lot higher. Just check out your roaming costs before you leave and if you have to pay if someone rings you also. Enjoy your trip.

Hi Lynda, Thanks for the info, so if I have triband, I just use a sim card from the states, I don%26#39;t want it for ringing home, only over there........regards, John.

Did it last year in LA with a T-Mobile prepaid Sim card, cost me about 50 dollars and got 125 minutes of call time.

There are several t-mobile stores in Manhattan.

Thanks for your help everyone. I%26#39;ll get the prepaid sim card in the States.

reagards, John

travel maniac

glad yur sorted i have put my own sim card in and then top up

when needed ask the folks at home to do it for me

affinia dumont

orbitz is showing a price of 209. for a junior suite for the first week of may. anyone think this is a good price for this hotel. it gets great reviews, but how is the area it%26#39;s in. we previously stayed at the hilton and loved the location being close to everything. is there a subway station close by the dumont? thanks to everyone for info!

affinia dumont

The hotel is on 34th St between 3rd %26amp; Lexington Avenues. The #6 train is on 33rd St %26amp; Park Avenue, 2 -1/2 blocks away. It is more of a residential area with lots of good restaurants on 3rd Avenue. There is a drug store across the street for anything that you many need and a supermarket 2 blocks away. You are 3 blocks from the ESB, 4 blocks from Macys %26amp; 34th St shopping, 9 blocks to Grand Central Station %26amp; the Chrysler Building, and you can walk to Times Square. The 34th St Crosstown bus goes east/west. It is a very good location, safe, and relaxing after a day of running around town. Also, about 10 blocks to the UN, if that interests you.

affinia dumont

Thank you NYCgirl. we really appreciate all the info you post here. It%26#39;s great to have an insider there!

I stayed at the Affinia Dumont...It%26#39;s got very attractive, contemporary rooms and is small, so you%26#39;re not over-run with conventioneers and big families. Also, the New York Knicks%26#39; visiting teams usually stay there, so the hotel is geared toward fitness and exercise and has various programs along these lines.

Here%26#39;s a real find of a classic Italian neighborhood restaurant just blocks from the hotel: Notaro on Second Avenue bet. 34th and 35th Sts. Their fixed price menu (before, I think, about 6:30) is a great bargain and cited by reviewers as such.

I stayed at the Dumont in December - lovely hotel, friendly staff, great and very comfortable rooms, great location too - we went everywhere by foot or bus from there.

Wouldn%26#39;t hesitate to stay there again

Sarah

Stayed at the Affinia in November, nice comfie and large enough room, staff were friendly and helpful.

Hey Mistress! Venues for live music?

Mistress, I have followed your postings and think you%26#39;d be the best to advise me and my out of town guests (who I am pretty much posting this for) about which music venues to go to for indie bands in manhattan. I have my own list which I think will probably mirror yours, but I just wanted to see your list anyway.

many thanks in advance.

Hey Mistress! Venues for live music?

I%26#39;m not ';Mistress';--the last time I looked!--but you may want to check out Kenny%26#39;s Castaways and the Rock and Roll cafe in Greenwich Village, and Irving Place in Gramercy park.

Hey Mistress! Venues for live music?

Get yourself a copy of Time Out NY, they have great listings.

Here%26#39;s where I go: Bowery Ballroom, Mercury Lounge, Irving Plaza (sometimes the shows here are a little larger scale--but NOTHING like the Garden), Webster Hall (for the last few years has been this cheesy dance club space but recently Bowery Ballroom%26#39;s booking agent took over and now it%26#39;s a worthy venue to see indie bands again), Sin-e, Tonic,Tribeca Rock Club. The Knitting Factory gets goods gigs but I just don%26#39;t like the space. Then over in Brooklyn where lots of the CMJ-ish type bands have been playing in the last few years: SouthPaw, Northsix, Pete%26#39;s Candy Store. And one in Hoboken: Maxwell%26#39;s. There%26#39;s always Arlene Grocery and the Continental but the bands are much smaller and it%26#39;s not like Mercury where even if you just drop by you%26#39;re pretty much guarnteed to like at least one of the bands you%26#39;ll see on any given night. Hope that helps, and I wonder if it, in fact, does mirror your list...

Misrtess....a group I know (The Futureheads) were playing the Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday. I%26#39;ve tried to find a review of their performance , but no luck. You wouldn%26#39;t happen to know of a site would you ? Thanks.

and I just noticed I mis-spelled your name...sorry!

this website is bloody excellent...

http://www.ohmyrockness.com/

lists all indie rock shows upcoming in NY

oo I see Southpaw is on Mistress%26#39;s list, if your goin to be in Brookyln I can reccomend it, I seen Radio4 there on my last visit - www.spsounds.com

The Secret Machines are playin the Irving Plaza Saturday 5th March...dunno if that%26#39;s when ur gunna be there but I am, hee hee cannae wait x...

have fun!

I don%26#39;t know of any really good site with up to date reviews of NY shows. Sometimes people write them on pollstar.com and pitchforkmedia.com. Also nyrock.com maybe you could try. Or woxy.com has a message board where people sometimes post reviews. Beyond that the Village Voice...? Sorry I can%26#39;t be of more help, I would LOVE to know of a website with reviews! And I LOOOOVE the Futureheads!

Hey Mistress, do you know of any decent bars beside the Irving Plaza?

I would be greatful of any of your reccomendations as it seems we both have great taste in music...as does VillageGal

Mistress...you like the Futureheads? They%26#39;re from my home town, and my daughter used to go out with Jaff...what a lovely young man he is. Ross is a friend of hers as well, and he%26#39;s so nice. I%26#39;m sure just the same can be said of Dave and Barry, but I don%26#39;t know them (although my daughter does as they used to go to the same school) They are a good band

designs on your real nails

Empire State Building

Hi

Travelling to New York in April, any opinions whether it is better to book tickets for the Empire State Building before we leave the UK or just buy them when we get there?

Empire State Building

Definately pre-book them, saves queueing up on the day.

Empire State Building

We booked tickets online before our trip in November and even though it was not very busy when we visited - 8pm or so- it was handy to skip one queue! There%26#39;s also the added advantage of having it paid for before you go so you have more spending moeny when in New York! :-) We did the same with our tickets for the S** and the City Tour and for Phantom of the Opera. Have a great trip!

The Q is usually about 2 hrs just to buy the tickets and if you have prebooked your tickets you can skip this Q. Also they are valid for a year and you do not have to name a day or a time to visit. Hope this helps.

Yeah definitely pre book saves a fair bit of time when you get there. Try and go when it%26#39;s still light and watch the sun go down its a great experience

Thanks everyone. Other than the Empire State Building, any ideas where I can purchase tickets?

not sure but the best place to purchase tickets if you%26#39;re going to in advance is their website www.esbnyc.com The site also does deals on guides

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NYC - Belvedere hotel - worth staying at ?

We%26#39;re planning to visit New York City in the summer, 2 adults and a 10yo boy.

From what we%26#39;ve read we%26#39;re thinking of staying at the Belvedere.

Can anyone tell us anything about:

a) does it have a bar at the hotel open at night (the info doesn%26#39;t seem to be very specific on this point)

b) what the immediate vicinity of the hotel is like ? Safe ? Residential/commercial/shops/offices ? Bars ? Restaurants ? Sights ? What is within walking distance ?

NYC - Belvedere hotel - worth staying at ?

Don%26#39;t know about the hotel bar, but I do know that this hotel gets consistently great ratings, is on a nice residential street 2 blocks from Times Square and is within walking distance to many area attractions. It is very safe, there are too many restaurants to name with a few block radius, you can%26#39;t go wrong here.

NYC - Belvedere hotel - worth staying at ?

Mark

I asked the same question as I have booked the hotel in May

Replies to my question were good, hotel sounds nice and in a good location

Graeme

There is no bar at the Belvedere. It is very close to Times Square, Restaurant Row, and lots of shops and bars. Within walking distance of Rockefeller Center, Fifth Ave., Central Park, Grand Central. The street it%26#39;s on is quiet, seems almost residential, with a school just across the street.

Although there is not a bar, does it have a lounge area ? Or at least somewhere to sit and read/whatever of an evening ?

Although there is not a bar, does it have a lounge area ? Or at least somewhere to sit and read/whatever of an evening ?

No bar or communal areas other than the large lobby, internet and phone area and comfortable (showy even) breakfast room. Brazilian restaurant is part of the hotel; strange that you can smell the food, hear the people but can only get to it by walking round the block. Reception didn%26#39;t have a menu for us to look at. But the rooms are big and comfy. Times square is your local area; a bit futher but still walkable is the meatpacking area, an off putting name for an interesting offbeat and civilised area with restaurants etc. There are half a dozen decent looking places within 300 yards. We ate at the Pigalleand had a good (French!) meal. Any 10 year old ( going on 50) will be interested in the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier and Concorde which are at the end of the street about 3/4 mile away. Fire station 200 yards away. Got back a few days ago and would thoroughly recommend the hotel.

There is no bar in the hotel, but there is an Irish bar, Hurleys just a couple of 100 yards away in the direction of Times Square, not far to walk home to. It is a very safe street, my husband and I walked it lots of nights after 2am. Also very quiet, there is a fire station at the corner of the block which I am sure the 10 year old would enjoy seeing, the firemen seemed more than happy to show people around any time we were passing. Everything is within walking distance, Empire State Buildng, Times Square, Central Park or if you dont feel like walking subway is about 5 min walk from hotel. would definately recommend this hotel.

Thanks for all the comments. Exactly the helpful information I was hoping for.

i stayed at the belvedere in january!! it was a great hotel very well priced with lovely staff!! there is no bar but we found a cheap liquor store jus round the corner so bought some drinks for our ';getting ready time'; really reccommend this hotel as its so close to all the action

My wife and I stayed at the Belvedere in July 2003, and we will be returning to it this Summer. In my opinion, it is an outstanding hotel for the money.

There is no bar in the hotel. There is a very nice lobby with some seating, but I don%26#39;t remember there being a public lounge other than the breakfast room, which I believe is closed at other times of the day. Although it is a reasonably nice hotel, it doesn%26#39;t offer much in the way of public areas.

There are a number of bars and restaurants in the area, including a nice Italian place where we ate lunch one day. The hotel is about a block and a half away from the north end of Times Square, with Eighth Ave. half a block the other direction. There are plenty of delis, etc. within walking distance, and the neighborhood is very safe. There is also a subway station about a block away.

The back of the Belvedere connects to a Brazilian steakhouse - its main entrance is actually around the block. I would highly recommend trying it if you%26#39;re feeling carnivorous - it%26#39;s all you can eat of about eight different kinds of meat, along with an incredible salad bar. We had an outstanding dinner there.

If you don%26#39;t mind my asking, when are you planning to be there?

Last night-disaster

Well Ruffian-I hope you will realise that I dont just send posts on my footballing good days,but my bad days as well.For me last night was a disaster-losing at home 1-0 to AC Milan. They were a good side but yet again we have paid for our lack of a world-class keeper. I hope that when he has got his championship medal that Mr Cudicini decides he would prefer regular football and signs for us! Not too bad for your boys having scored the away goal. I dont know if you%26#39;ve seen any of the match yet. I%26#39;ve only managed very brief huighlights but I have to say that Drogba%26#39;s sending off was a joke. The after-match radio phone-ins complained of the Barcelona players diving but I%26#39;m afraid thats European football for you. We had a Spanish referee last night who blew for every challange-for and against-so I can see if the Europeans have their way football will become a non-contact sport. Mr Mourinho has also complained of their diving but I%26#39;m afraid any manager who has Deco in their team knows what they are going to get-as he did when he was at Porto. Chelsea have put in some form of official complaint to Uefa re the referee and Rijkaard. Dont know what about yet. Well hopefully we%26#39;ll both qualify but somehow I think your interest in the champions league will last longer than mine.

Last night-disaster

Didn%26#39;t see either game. For some reason they were not shown on the soccer channel here. Perhaps today on a delayed tape basis. As far as a keeper%26#39;s concerned, it could be worse. You could have Jerzy Dudek!

One of the reasons I%26#39;ve always preferred English football to the Spanish and Italian leagues is precisely the diving. It drives me crazy that so many of them get away with it. Bolton won a game this year, 1-0, on a penalty that was given for an obvious dive by El Hajj ';The Spitter'; Diouf.

Look on the bright side. At least they%26#39;re not all on steroids like our baseball players.

By the way, what happened to your American keeper? Is he still in Sir Alex%26#39;s doghouse?

Last night-disaster

HI!

Oh my gosh - I taped this game and watched all but the last 10 minutes. Who would have thought checking the travel forum would have given away the scores :-)? Oh well, as we are probably the only family in all of VA who even knew about this game, it%26#39;s nice to know there are soccer/football fans out there in the universe - LOL. It%26#39;s hard to believe Milan got the away goal on such a poor play by the Man U keeper. I%26#39;m just happy that in the last few months we have been able to get new cable/satellite options that allow us to watch any European football at all. So, we will just watch and enjoy.

Isn%26#39;t the Inter v. Milan match this weekend?

Hi!

Do you mind terrribly if I join in....?

My husband was at the Man U / Milan game last night, while I stayed at home and watched on TV....

I%26#39;ve not had much chance to alk to him about it yet, as he didn%26#39;t get home until 1 am, but I know he was really disappointed with Giggs and Ronaldo (for all his obvious talent hubby would sell Ronaldo tomorrow - he can%26#39;t stand players who are frightened of being tackled and won%26#39;t %26#39;have a go....%26#39;)

As for the Chelsea complaint, I think it%26#39;s something to do with Rijkaard going to see the referee at half time, which isn%26#39;t allowed....

Oh well.... I suppose if there%26#39;s one team that likes a challenge it%26#39;s Man U....!

Travelfun. Did you get the game on satellite or cable? I have digital cable and view most of the games on the Fox Soccer Channel. But it didn%26#39;t show either the Man. U game or the Chelsea game. If you got it on cable, what station?

Roll on the transsfer season again when we can get a new keeper and fergie could do a lot worse than buy Shay Given.

Looking for to coming to NY and watching some of the Utd. games at Nevada Smiths.

Well put SteveH, We don%26#39;t want to only comment on the good times. We have had to learn humility over the last 2 or so years. I was beginning to see the swagger and confidence returning so had high hopes for last night. As you may know we are a Chelsea versus ManU household so it was a bit tense here last night. Thank goodness for the SKY interactive buttons. I had a smile on my face after the weekend but the luck was with Mourinho last night. Can%26#39;t believe Roy Carroll but I%26#39;m sure he will be the first to blame himself. Tim Howard will be hoping for a chance again. Bring back Peter Smeichkel?! He is wasted as a Match of the Day co-presenter.

We always respond well to an uphill struggle it seems to bring out the best in the team. Well I can hope.

Well this is starting to get interesting. I check this site out on a daily basis as I%26#39;m going to Orlando and NYC in July/August. I never thought I%26#39;d be getting into discussions about English football. I can only hope that those serious holiday-makers can allow us our little indulgence to discuss the many merits of both New York and Man Utd/Chelsea!

Ruffian,

We usually watch our soccer on Fox Sports which shows lots of English Premier League, but this was shown live on ESPN2 yesterday afternoon. My husband taped it so we could watch together last night. We used to have digital cable, but have just switched to dish/satellite. However, we used to get ESPN2 on our cable. Hope this helps.

Ruff, BTW, unless I missed it, we did not get the Chelsea game.