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Just Spent Two Days in New York City. My Impressions:

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My wife and I took a bus up there to New York. First time I'd ever been there. Spent two days. I wasn't there long enough to get a real feel, But here are a few impressions:

1) NYC does represent a lot of innovative capitalism done by a lot of smart people.

2) I was very impressed that the Rockettes' Christmas show featured unabashed Christianity.

3) I was nice, and people reacted nicely in return. That could be due to the fact that most people aren't from there. Not sure

4) I wouldn't want to drive there.

5) What a shame that big places like that are always controlled by the insane Left.

6) A lot of rude drivers. Cutting people off, honking the horn, which in my region is considered a hostile act.

7) I would get claustrophobic there and feel powerless to escape without a car.

8) I wish I knew the location of the very best of every type of restaurant: pizza, chinese, greek, etc

9). I found the huge number of large buildings fascinating. Imagining how they are built and maintained. And wondering what all those people do inside of them

10) It made me respect Donald Trump even more for being a major player in that city and building large buildings.

11) I like the idea being able to go to Mass any hour of the day you want to.

12) The negative vibe I had before I left has been reduced after having been there.

13) Even though the city is 4/5 Democrat, I think so many residents are just dumb misinformed kids, aka young adults. Most are actually apolitical.

14) It probably keeps you sharper to live there.

15) Gigantic and super busy. Far faster to walk than to ride.

16) I normally hate crowds and hate shows. I went to please my wife, but it was OK.

17) Saw some homeless encampments but not like I saw in Denver. Grossly unfair to the residents who have to pay for expensive apartments to allow that.

18) Very glad to get back to my southern conservative mid-sized city.
 
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Mashmont said:
My wife and I took a bus up there to New York. Spent two days there. I wasn't there long enough to get a real feel, But here are a few impressions:

1) NYC does represent a lot of innovative capitalism done by a lot of smart people.

2) I was very impressed that the Rockettes' Christmas show featured unabashed Christianity.

3) I was nice, and people reacted nicely in return. That could be due to the fact that most people aren't from there. Not sure

4) I wouldn't want to drive there.

5) What a shame that big places like that are always controlled by the insane Left.

6) A lot of rude drivers. Cutting people off, honking the horn, which in my region is considered a hostile act.

7) I would get claustrophobic there and feel powerless to escape without a car.

8) I wish I knew the location of the very best of every type of restaurant: pizza, chinese, greek, etc

9). I found the huge number of large buildings fascinating. Imagining how they are built and maintained. And wondering what all those people do inside of them

10) It made me respect Donald Trump even more for being a major player in that city and building large buildings.

11) I like the idea being able to go to Mass any hour of the day you want to.

12) The negative vibe I had before I left has been reduced after having been there.

13) Even though the city is 4/5 Democrat, I think so many residents are just dumb misinformed kids, aka young adults. Most are actually apolitical.

14) It probably keeps you sharper to live there.

15) Gigantic and super busy. Far faster to walk than to drive.

16) Very glad to get back to my southern conservative mid-sized city.
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There are a lot of democrats yet the place is not controlled by communist..
 
I was in NYC for the first time in 2014 and I was ready to see snow but alas never did.
 
Mashmont said:
My wife and I took a bus up there to New York. First time I'd ever been there. Spent two days. I wasn't there long enough to get a real feel, But here are a few impressions:

1) NYC does represent a lot of innovative capitalism done by a lot of smart people.

2) I was very impressed that the Rockettes' Christmas show featured unabashed Christianity.

3) I was nice, and people reacted nicely in return. That could be due to the fact that most people aren't from there. Not sure

4) I wouldn't want to drive there.

5) What a shame that big places like that are always controlled by the insane Left.

6) A lot of rude drivers. Cutting people off, honking the horn, which in my region is considered a hostile act.

7) I would get claustrophobic there and feel powerless to escape without a car.

8) I wish I knew the location of the very best of every type of restaurant: pizza, chinese, greek, etc

9). I found the huge number of large buildings fascinating. Imagining how they are built and maintained. And wondering what all those people do inside of them

10) It made me respect Donald Trump even more for being a major player in that city and building large buildings.

11) I like the idea being able to go to Mass any hour of the day you want to.

12) The negative vibe I had before I left has been reduced after having been there.

13) Even though the city is 4/5 Democrat, I think so many residents are just dumb misinformed kids, aka young adults. Most are actually apolitical.

14) It probably keeps you sharper to live there.

15) Gigantic and super busy. Far faster to walk than to ride.

16) I normally hate crowds and hate shows. I went to please my wife, but it was OK.

17) Very glad to get back to my southern conservative mid-sized city.
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NY is a great place to visit but not to live in. I used to go a lot when the drinking age was 18. The Christmas decorations are beautiful every year and draws thousands of tourists. It is a true melting pot.
 
Mashmont said:
My wife and I took a bus up there to New York. First time I'd ever been there. Spent two days. I wasn't there long enough to get a real feel, But here are a few impressions:

1) NYC does represent a lot of innovative capitalism done by a lot of smart people.

2) I was very impressed that the Rockettes' Christmas show featured unabashed Christianity.

3) I was nice, and people reacted nicely in return. That could be due to the fact that most people aren't from there. Not sure

4) I wouldn't want to drive there.

5) What a shame that big places like that are always controlled by the insane Left.

6) A lot of rude drivers. Cutting people off, honking the horn, which in my region is considered a hostile act.

7) I would get claustrophobic there and feel powerless to escape without a car.

8) I wish I knew the location of the very best of every type of restaurant: pizza, chinese, greek, etc

9). I found the huge number of large buildings fascinating. Imagining how they are built and maintained. And wondering what all those people do inside of them

10) It made me respect Donald Trump even more for being a major player in that city and building large buildings.

11) I like the idea being able to go to Mass any hour of the day you want to.

12) The negative vibe I had before I left has been reduced after having been there.

13) Even though the city is 4/5 Democrat, I think so many residents are just dumb misinformed kids, aka young adults. Most are actually apolitical.

14) It probably keeps you sharper to live there.

15) Gigantic and super busy. Far faster to walk than to ride.

16) I normally hate crowds and hate shows. I went to please my wife, but it was OK.

17) Saw some homeless encampments but not like I saw in Denver. Grossly unfair to the residents who have to pay for expensive apartments to allow that.

18) Very glad to get back to my southern conservative mid-sized city.
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WRT #8, it's a constant game with New Yorkers to find "the best" restaurants. It's a game that's been going on for 200 years and nobody has won yet...which keeps it fun and entertaining!
 
Lutherf said:
WRT #8, it's a constant game with New Yorkers to find "the best" restaurants. It's a game that's been going on for 200 years and nobody has won yet...which keeps it fun and entertaining!
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Well, I would like to know where the ones I would like best are.
 
right off central park, we found a deli where people were literally out the door in line when we were up there

my wife and i were like, "wtf" are the sandwiches that good?

so we asked a few people in line....who swore by the place, and their hot pastrami

well...the line took us 45 mins, and it was worth it....

twelve and half bucks for a hot pastrami sandwich and pickle spear....it was 3-4 inches thick and omg was good

chips and drink were extra....we found some of the most incredible mom and pop little shops when we were there

prices were HIGH, but the food was great
 
gdgyva said:
right off central park, we found a deli where people were literally out the door in line when we were up there

my wife and i were like, "wtf" are the sandwiches that good?

so we asked a few people in line....who swore by the place, and their hot pastrami

well...the line took us 45 mins, and it was worth it....

twelve and half bucks for a hot pastrami sandwich and pickle spear....it was 3-4 inches thick and omg was good

chips and drink were extra....we found some of the most incredible mom and pop little shops when we were there

prices were HIGH, but the food was great
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Thanks. That's the kind of stuff I'm interested in. I don't care if prices are high. I'm looking for something great. Not talking about a sit-down meal for $500. Just something like you're talking about.

Do you recall the name of the deli?
 
Thanks for the report. It's been too many years since I've been. I keep saying every year that I'll go back at Christmastime and see the Rockets again. The living Nativity always get me.
The older I get, the more I want open spaces, horizons and big sky.
 
1 of the best places to eat really isn't much of a secret. Though what Lutherf said in Post 5 is pretty much true..It is kind of a gam with New Yorkers ...

Anyway next time anyone is in NYC go to Katz's Deli on Hudson street.. You won't be disappointed. Be prepared to wait in a long line. It's always busy.
 
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8) I wish I knew the location of the very best of every type of restaurant: pizza, chinese, greek, etc
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That would depend on what you consider "best". Food in NYC is generally very good no matter where you go due to the stiff competition save standard franchise fair. When I lived there I never had a bad slice of pizza or burger and I am a snob when it comes to both of those.
 
Mashmont said:
Thanks. That's the kind of stuff I'm interested in. I don't care if prices are high. I'm looking for something great. Not talking about a sit-down meal for $500. Just something like you're talking about.

Do you recall the name of the deli?
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the pastrami king? maybe
the pastrami queen?

something like that....
 
Drawdown said:
That would depend on what you consider "best". Food in NYC is generally very good no matter where you go due to the stiff competition save standard franchise fair. When I lived there I never had a bad slice of pizza or burger and I am a snob when it comes to both of those.
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I'll be going back in April. I'm going to try to find some great places ahead of time. Try to be more prepared. NYC is a one-of-a-kind experience. I'll say that.
 
SenorXm/Sirius said:
1 of the best places to eat really isn't much of a secret. Though what Lutherf said in Post 5 is pretty much true..It is kind of a gam with New Yorkers ...

Anyway next time anyone is in NYC go to Katz's Deli on Hudson street.. You won't be disappointed. Be prepared to wait in a long line. It's always busy.
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We went there too

Their corned beef was GREAT!

but again...the line was LONG....
 
Mashmont said:
I'll be going back in April. I'm going to try to find some great places ahead of time. Try to be more prepared. NYC is a one-of-a-kind experience. I'll say that.
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I lot of people like to go to John's of Times Square on West 44th for pizza because it is in an old church with a stained glass ceiling so it is rather unique ambiance. It is usually really crowded though so that is something to consider if you don't like crowds, noise.
 
gdgyva said:
the pastrami king? maybe
the pastrami queen?

something like that....
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Thanks, High on my list is a great pizza recommendation, and a great Chinese recommendation. And also a great gyro. Dang. I'm hungry right now.
 
Moonglow said:
I was in NYC for the first time in 2014 and I was ready to see snow but alas never did.
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You don’t want to be on Manhattan in a heavy snowstorm. Especially in a car. There’s no place to put the snow, so traffic grinds to a halt. After the commuters are gone, the streets go quiet. A lot of the hotel staff in most of the larger hotels winds up staying in the hotels, because there isn’t much transit. The busses don’t run, and neither do some of the trains.

It is very pretty though. The last time we were there in a snowstorm, we were in the Carlisle,and had a lovely picture window that looked south toward Grand Central the mid town skyscrapers. Billionaire’s row was still concept back then.
 
TomFitz said:
You don’t want to be on Manhattan in a heavy snowstorm. Especially in a car. There’s no place to put the snow, so traffic grinds to a halt. After the commuters are gone, the streets go quiet. A lot of the hotel staff in most of the larger hotels winds up staying in the hotels, because there isn’t much transit. The busses don’t run, and neither do some of the trains.

It is very pretty though. The last time we were there in a snowstorm, we were in the Carlisle,and had a lovely picture window that looked south toward Grand Central the mid town skyscrapers. Billionaire’s row was still concept back then.
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1 thing for certain about NYC, they do Christmas right. It's beautiful this time of year. But yeah when it snows, everything comes to a halt.
 
Carleen said:
NY is a great place to visit but not to live in. I used to go a lot when the drinking age was 18. The Christmas decorations are beautiful every year and draws thousands of tourists. It is a true melting pot.
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Depends on what you mean by NY and how wealthy you are. Plenty of nice places to live in the NYC area.
 
gdgyva said:
right off central park, we found a deli where people were literally out the door in line when we were up there

my wife and i were like, "wtf" are the sandwiches that good?

so we asked a few people in line....who swore by the place, and their hot pastrami

well...the line took us 45 mins, and it was worth it....

twelve and half bucks for a hot pastrami sandwich and pickle spear....it was 3-4 inches thick and omg was good

chips and drink were extra....we found some of the most incredible mom and pop little shops when we were there

prices were HIGH, but the food was great
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Shockingly (at least to me) was the Hello Deli (as seen on Letterman; W.53rd between Broadway and 8th) was always really good....well at least there Reuben's were as I never ordered anything else I was so in love with them.
 
Mashmont said:
Thanks, High on my list is a great pizza recommendation, and a great Chinese recommendation. And also a great gyro. Dang. I'm hungry right now.
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For pizza, I recommend Joe's of Bleeker Street, in the village.

For gyro, I recommend a street cart on the corner of 53rd and 6th ave - its called "Halal Guys".

They've actually started franchising Halal Guys all over the country - but the original cart is still the best. Be careful of their hot sauce - it's very hot.
 
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