NYC - I'm Taking a Bite of the Big Apple

blueerica · 04-05-2007, 11:31 AM

There are too many places to hit up there - but every trip to NY needs to be met with three things. A vendor dog, a slice of good NY style pizza and a delicious cheese cake. After that, all else is up for grabs.

I really liked going to Ellis Island, and it could be a really great thing for you to have in your repetoire, as a school teacher. I also am a BIG fan of the American Natural History Museum, which is conveniently located next to Central Park. There's a really cool castle inside of Central Park that I think everyone should see in person... There's so much. It's really hard to go wrong in NYC.

Oooh, if modern art's your thing, I also had a really good time at MOCA on my last visit. When I went there, I just had to wait outside in the rain for a while, since it had just re-opened and people were clamoring to get a peek. Might not be as busy these days.

If/When I think of more, I'll post.

Moonliner · 04-05-2007, 11:49 AM

If you are doing the Broadway thing I highly recommend Cafe un deux trois for their Prix Fixe menu.

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-05-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

There are too many places to hit up there - but every trip to NY needs to be met with three things. A vendor dog, a slice of good NY style pizza and a delicious cheese cake. After that, all else is up for grabs.

So, is a vendor dog really tasty, or is it "local color"? Do New Yorkers eat them? Is there any stigma associated with it? For some reason this topic interests me.

I'm very, very bummed that we're missing Cyclone.

mousepod · 04-05-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

So, is a vendor dog really tasty, or is it "local color"? Do New Yorkers eat them? Is there any stigma associated with it? For some reason this topic interests me.

I'm very, very bummed that we're missing Cyclone.

When I was a youngster (through my mid-20s), I used to love vendor dogs - aka "dirty water hot dogs" or "chez parasol". Then I saw a local news story about how they clean (or don't clean) the carts at night and how they dispose of (or don't dispose of) the unsold dogs. No more Sabrett's for me.

Now, if I want food from a street vendor, I get a square knish (slit and filled with deli mustard) and a Yoo Hoo.

But if I want a dog, the best one for me has to be at one of the (now many) papaya stands. Gray's Papaya, Papaya King... they're all good. A medium "papaya drink" (kind of like a thin papaya milkshake) and two grilled all-beef hot dogs with wet onions and dijon mustard......

I just ate... but I am now very hungry.

Stan4dSteph · 04-05-2007, 08:49 PM

The Time Out New York Eating and Dining Guide is an excellent resource. It's what I've used to plot out the eateries I try.

Stan4dSteph · 04-06-2007, 10:42 AM

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The Time Out New York Eating and Dining Guide is an excellent resource. It's what I've used to plot out the eateries I try.

That should be Eating and Drinking guide. I was posting while sleepy.

04-05-2007, 11:31 AM	#1
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	There are too many places to hit up there - but every trip to NY needs to be met with three things. A vendor dog, a slice of good NY style pizza and a delicious cheese cake. After that, all else is up for grabs. I really liked going to Ellis Island, and it could be a really great thing for you to have in your repetoire, as a school teacher. I also am a BIG fan of the American Natural History Museum, which is conveniently located next to Central Park. There's a really cool castle inside of Central Park that I think everyone should see in person... There's so much. It's really hard to go wrong in NYC. Oooh, if modern art's your thing, I also had a really good time at MOCA on my last visit. When I went there, I just had to wait outside in the rain for a while, since it had just re-opened and people were clamoring to get a peek. Might not be as busy these days. If/When I think of more, I'll post. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	The Time Out New York Eating and Dining Guide is an excellent resource. It's what I've used to plot out the eateries I try.
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