New York help!

[MainStreetFireman]

Just had a great pumpernickel bagel with black olive cream cheese at Murray's Bagel in Chelsea (8th Ave., just below 23rd -- there is also one on 6th Ave. near 13th St.).

Many NYers will debate the best bagel and schmeer, but Murray's is my fave. Great lunch specials every day.

 

[Toy Story]

Sorry to jump into your thread, but I just wanted to add a thanks for all the suggestions. We have 12 nights in NY, before we head down to Orlando.

I purchased a great little book called the Markets of New York City, it includes food, artist and flea markets.

 

[missycj96]

You might enjoy spending time at the chelsea market on 9th ave

 

[MarketsNYC]

Sorry to jump into your thread, but I just wanted to add a thanks for all the suggestions. We have 12 nights in NY, before we head down to Orlando.

I purchased a great little book called the Markets of New York City, it includes food, artist and flea markets.

Hi All! I live in New York, and I'm taking notes about all these great recommendations!

I actually wrote the guide, "Markets of New York City." (Thank you, Toy Story!!!) So I got a Google Alert, and I thought I'd pop into this awesome discussion.

The guide includes over 40 of the city's best artisan, farmer, food and flea markets! Some amazing new markets have opened since the guidebook came out too. If you are coming to town, I'd love to give you recommendations based on what you're interested in. And you're welcome to hang out with me at the markets - I'm out exploring almost every weekend.

For foodies coming in the spring, I'd definitely recommend the Brooklyn Flea. Some of the most innovative foods in the city are coming out of this market, so go hungry! Of course Chelsea Market is fantastic, and the Grand Central Market has some great food shops for picnics and foodie souvenirs. Up in the Bronx, the Arthur Avenue Retail Market has KILLER Italian food - try the eggplant parm at Mike's Deli. Or the Moore Street Market in Brooklyn for Caribbean cuisine. And don't forget the farmers markets all over town. They sell mostly fresh produce and not a lot of prepared foods, but it's lovely to visit a new neighborhood by checking out their local farmers market. I discover new and amazing things every time I go to a market. And now I'm hungry.

Don't even get me started about the artisan and flea markets. So many treasures to be found.

OK - if you want more info, send me an email at karen[at]marketsofnewyork.com, and my blog is MarketsOfNewYork[dot]com

Thank you!
Karen

 

[notaprincess]

Just spent X-mas in NY.
My fave was Tocqueville @Union Square- amazing food.

Todd English Food Hall @Plaza Hotel or take the 'International Express' (7 train) to Flushing for great Chinese food. follow it back and stop at other nations along the way. Supposedly great ethnic food.
Best hole in the wall for me was Yonah Schimmel for Knishes

Have a fun time!

 

[iixheartxyouxox]

I highly recommend eating at Carmine's. It is family style italian and to me there is no better place for italian anywhere. I literally dream about their scarpariello wings, and I never eat wings regularly, only there! There are two locations in NYC, Carmine's Theater District, 200 West 44th Street and Carmine's Upper West Side, 2450 Broadway.

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Be sure to go to Crumbs! They have the BEST cupcakes. My favorite is the Cosmo. ​

 

[vwlfan]

I am not subway savvy anymore but get down to the battery and give it a go. Real history there!

Also, not nearly a fan of Little Italy as others may be, but I used to go to Benito's II and it was great.

If you get to the da Bronx and again don't ask me re subways anymore, Arthur Avenue is much more authentic Little Italy than Little Italy actually is. Any number of great restaurants, bakeries, patricierrieas.

Enjoy

 

[Toy Story]

Hi All! I live in New York, and I'm taking notes about all these great recommendations!

I actually wrote the guide, "Markets of New York City." (Thank you, Toy Story!!!) So I got a Google Alert, and I thought I'd pop into this awesome discussion.

The guide includes over 40 of the city's best artisan, farmer, food and flea markets! Some amazing new markets have opened since the guidebook came out too. If you are coming to town, I'd love to give you recommendations based on what you're interested in. And you're welcome to hang out with me at the markets - I'm out exploring almost every weekend.

For foodies coming in the spring, I'd definitely recommend the Brooklyn Flea. Some of the most innovative foods in the city are coming out of this market, so go hungry! Of course Chelsea Market is fantastic, and the Grand Central Market has some great food shops for picnics and foodie souvenirs. Up in the Bronx, the Arthur Avenue Retail Market has KILLER Italian food - try the eggplant parm at Mike's Deli. Or the Moore Street Market in Brooklyn for Caribbean cuisine. And don't forget the farmers markets all over town. They sell mostly fresh produce and not a lot of prepared foods, but it's lovely to visit a new neighborhood by checking out their local farmers market. I discover new and amazing things every time I go to a market. And now I'm hungry.

Don't even get me started about the artisan and flea markets. So many treasures to be found.

OK - if you want more info, send me an email at karen[at]marketsofnewyork.com, and my blog is MarketsOfNewYork[dot]com

Thank you!
Karen

Hi Karen - thanks for dropping by, i will be emailing you

 

[javamoma]

Staying in Manhattan is a huge bonus. Use the Subway to get everywhere as it is cheap, trustworthy, and safe.

If you have been to the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum, you should go to the Cloisters in Fort Tyron Park. It is connected to the Metropolitan in admission, but is an incredible and different kind of museum. It is especially beautiful in the Spring.

Depending on what time of Spring you are here, there may be art shows shops in either Union Square Park or Madison Park. Idk when those schedules come out.

Since you should get to Madison Square Park anyway (great sculpture there), there are great eats in the Chelsea/Flatiron District. The Shake Shack (possibly one of the greatest cheap eats in town) and Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop (so old school it is hip again) are must dos.

Another day you sould go down to Chelsea Market on 10th Avenue and W15th St. Great food kiosks here, as well as being located at the southern terminus of a great Spring attraction -- The High Line Park. Originally an elevated train platform, this 20+ block length park incorporates both landscaping and wood metal construction in a living park, while giving you a great view of Manhattan, New Jersey and the Hudson River.

Other Chelsea notables for dining -- La Bergamote on 9th Ave. and W20th (fabulous French patisserie with the best Napoleans in the world (including ones I have had in Paris)), The Tipsy Parson and Klee's (same neighborhood).

Give me some more time to think about this thread. I promise to be back.

I've been researching everyone's suggestions and saw that Klee's is now closed until the fall and it will then reopen as a Austrian Wine Tavern. Interesting. Thought you would want to know.

But I'm excited about your other suggestions. I had not heard of the Cloisters. Is it mostly medivel paintings? Or are there artifacts as well? It looks pretty cool.

 

[javamoma]

The Cloisters are excellent. A+ One of those Manhattan experiences where you feel removed from actually being in the city. If you go up to The Cloisters, my friend owns an awesome cafe not too far away - The Indian Road Cafe. It's on Indian Road and W218th. Delicious food and fun, funky atmosphere.

One of my favorite things to do that's a bit off the beaten path is the Union Square Green Market. Fun food stuff and Union Square is a cool neighborhood.

In terms of other foodie things, I went to David Burke Townhouse with friends right before Christmas. Delicious and very playful food. It was a great time.

My favorite "off the beaten path" thing has to be walking through Central Park and visiting the Alice in Wonderland statue. In spring it should be beautiful.

Love the Alice in Wonderland statue! I must of missed this last time.
Thanks for all the great tips!

 

[challer]

Be sure to go to Crumbs! They have the BEST cupcakes. My favorite is the Cosmo. ​

Agreed. I love the Cookie Dough cupcake, but I usually get the variety pack.

On the upper east side, Crumbs is a block away from my favorite spot to have French onion soup in a bread bowl - U Cafe.

 

[Pooh's Hunny]

Hey, disers. I know there are a few New Yorkers out there that can help me. My husband and I are planning a trip to NYC for our anniversary this spring. It's been a few years since we were last there so I am looking for suggestions.

We love off the beaten path kind of places and we have already seen the major attractions. We are both adventurous foodies as well. We have a few favorites we will go back to but are always in search of a new hole in the wall.

Any suggestions for site seeing or eating? Intrests include history and art.

TIA. You guys rock!

Thanks for asking this! My daughter is in a band that will be marching in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. I am writing all of these suggestions down! Thanks everyone!