Going to NYC

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

The Carnegie Delicatessen is better than the Stage, both are within
walking distance from the Mayfair. I do not believe that the hotel has
a restaurant or coffee shop.

Then there is Katz's Deli, which is a favorite of many of my friends
from rfc. It is located at 205 East Houston Street and you can
telephone for instructions to get there by calling 212 254-2246

A John's Pizza (there are several in Manhattan) is very near the Mayfair
Hotel, on 260 West 44th Street. It is supposed to be one of the best
Pizza places in New York City.

As for other recommendations, I cannot help you as I am not familiar
with anything in the neighborhood in which you will be staying. When
you walk around, you will see many restaurants that will appeal to you
and it is all right to go into such a place and look around and read the
menu to see what is served and what it will cost.

It may make sense to buy a Zagat Restaurant Guide before you come here.

Have a wonderful time!

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

Manhattan fare is for the tourists. If you want the real deal NYC
viands you need to go to Brooklyn. For much better than Italy Italian
(including great pizza) go to L & B Spumoni Gardens: http://www.spumonigardens.com,
and a short stoll down the west side of Ave. U for the finast 'talian
bakeries and delis. And only a short trek to the best *kosher* deli:
http://www.mssk6.bizland.com ... kosher style ain't even close.

You don't say how much time you have but whatever the ethnicity of the
food the planet's finast examples are in Brooklyn... in fact no one
can live long enough to eat their way through Brooklyn. You can
easily spend a month just trying to eat your way through Little Odessa
(Brighton Beach). If you're a seafood addict don't miss Sheepshead
Bay. Middle Eastern fare is everywhere, especially the east side of
Kings Highway.

For more choices: http://www.brooklyneatsonline.com

Sheldon

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

NYC smells like urine.

--Bryan

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

If you are in to walking (NYC is definitely a walking town) and
sightseeing the best way to see NYC and have a great pizza is to go to
Grimaldis on the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge. They cook the
pizza in a coal fired brick oven. The Brooklyn Bridge has a wooden
walkway in the center and has great views especially at night. Start on
the Manhattan side of the bridge of course. The Brooklyn Bridge/City
Hall subway stop is right next to the bridge walkway.

http://www.grimaldis.com/brooklyn.htm

Of course there are other ways to get there if you are not into walking.

You can certainly find any ethnic fare you like. Do you have any
specific ones you are interested in?

Bobo Bonobo® said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

NYC smells like urine.

--Bryan

Used to, then residents decided they didn't want to put up with
riff-raff anymore and they hired Giulaini. It is amazing to see how much
has happened in 15 years.

Bobo Bonobo? said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

NYC smells like urine.

--Bryan

Only where you are.

Bobo Bonobo? said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

NYC smells like urine.

--Bryan

Only where you are.

Quoted message said:

raymond said:

Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

Take a lot of money.

Quoted message said:

raymond said:

Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

Take a lot of money.

On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:38:37 -0700, Bobo Bonobo® <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

NYC smells like urine.

--Bryan

No, no, I am sure that is likely your cologne.

Boron

On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:38:37 -0700, Bobo Bonobo® <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

NYC smells like urine.

--Bryan

No, no, I am sure that is likely your cologne.

Boron

Sheldon said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

Manhattan fare is for the tourists. If you want the real deal NYC
viands you need to go to Brooklyn. For much better than Italy Italian
(including great pizza) go to L & B Spumoni Gardens: http://www.spumonigardens.com,
and a short stoll down the west side of Ave. U for the finast 'talian
bakeries and delis. And only a short trek to the best *kosher* deli:
http://www.mssk6.bizland.com ... kosher style ain't even close.

Depends, the area around Times Square is really sad because it is loaded
with all of the big box industrial restaurants that tourists are
programmed to love.

The UWS used to be a wasteland as far as restaurants are concerned. Now
that rents have gone way up downtown there are a number of great places
that either moved up to or started on the UWS.

My current favorites are further up in Washington heights. There is a
big population of people from the various Caribbean countries. They
really know how to do good stuff with goat/pork/chicken.

Quoted message said:

You don't say how much time you have but whatever the ethnicity of the
food the planet's finast examples are in Brooklyn... in fact no one
can live long enough to eat their way through Brooklyn. You can
easily spend a month just trying to eat your way through Little Odessa
(Brighton Beach). If you're a seafood addict don't miss Sheepshead
Bay. Middle Eastern fare is everywhere, especially the east side of
Kings Highway.

For more choices: http://www.brooklyneatsonline.com

Sheldon

Sheldon said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

Manhattan fare is for the tourists. If you want the real deal NYC
viands you need to go to Brooklyn. For much better than Italy Italian
(including great pizza) go to L & B Spumoni Gardens: http://www.spumonigardens.com,
and a short stoll down the west side of Ave. U for the finast 'talian
bakeries and delis. And only a short trek to the best *kosher* deli:
http://www.mssk6.bizland.com ... kosher style ain't even close.

Depends, the area around Times Square is really sad because it is loaded
with all of the big box industrial restaurants that tourists are
programmed to love.

The UWS used to be a wasteland as far as restaurants are concerned. Now
that rents have gone way up downtown there are a number of great places
that either moved up to or started on the UWS.

My current favorites are further up in Washington heights. There is a
big population of people from the various Caribbean countries. They
really know how to do good stuff with goat/pork/chicken.

Quoted message said:

You don't say how much time you have but whatever the ethnicity of the
food the planet's finast examples are in Brooklyn... in fact no one
can live long enough to eat their way through Brooklyn. You can
easily spend a month just trying to eat your way through Little Odessa
(Brighton Beach). If you're a seafood addict don't miss Sheepshead
Bay. Middle Eastern fare is everywhere, especially the east side of
Kings Highway.

For more choices: http://www.brooklyneatsonline.com

Sheldon

margaret suran said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

The Carnegie Delicatessen is better than the Stage, both are within
walking distance from the Mayfair. I do not believe that the hotel has
a restaurant or coffee shop.

Then there is Katz's Deli, which is a favorite of many of my friends
from rfc. It is located at 205 East Houston Street and you can
telephone for instructions to get there by calling 212 254-2246

A John's Pizza (there are several in Manhattan) is very near the Mayfair
Hotel, on 260 West 44th Street. It is supposed to be one of the best
Pizza places in New York City.

As for other recommendations, I cannot help you as I am not familiar
with anything in the neighborhood in which you will be staying. When
you walk around, you will see many restaurants that will appeal to you
and it is all right to go into such a place and look around and read the
menu to see what is served and what it will cost.

It may make sense to buy a Zagat Restaurant Guide before you come here.

Have a wonderful time!

Excellent suggestions, Margaret.

Another online place a tourist can look is Chowhound. They have a
board devoted to Manhattan. Some tourists like to wander to the outer
boros, some don't. The Manhattan board will help those that prefer to
stick to Manhattan for sightseeing and eating.

http://www.chowhound.com/boards/18

Boron

margaret suran said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

The Carnegie Delicatessen is better than the Stage, both are within
walking distance from the Mayfair. I do not believe that the hotel has
a restaurant or coffee shop.

Then there is Katz's Deli, which is a favorite of many of my friends
from rfc. It is located at 205 East Houston Street and you can
telephone for instructions to get there by calling 212 254-2246

A John's Pizza (there are several in Manhattan) is very near the Mayfair
Hotel, on 260 West 44th Street. It is supposed to be one of the best
Pizza places in New York City.

As for other recommendations, I cannot help you as I am not familiar
with anything in the neighborhood in which you will be staying. When
you walk around, you will see many restaurants that will appeal to you
and it is all right to go into such a place and look around and read the
menu to see what is served and what it will cost.

It may make sense to buy a Zagat Restaurant Guide before you come here.

Have a wonderful time!

Excellent suggestions, Margaret.

Another online place a tourist can look is Chowhound. They have a
board devoted to Manhattan. Some tourists like to wander to the outer
boros, some don't. The Manhattan board will help those that prefer to
stick to Manhattan for sightseeing and eating.

http://www.chowhound.com/boards/18

Boron

Quoted message said:

raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

Manhattan fare is for the tourists. If you want the real deal NYC
viands you need to go to Brooklyn. For much better than Italy Italian
(including great pizza) go to L & B Spumoni Gardens: http://www.spumonigardens.com,
and a short stoll down the west side of Ave. U for the finast 'talian
bakeries and delis. And only a short trek to the best *kosher* deli:
http://www.mssk6.bizland.com ... kosher style ain't even close.

You don't say how much time you have but whatever the ethnicity of the
food the planet's finast examples are in Brooklyn... in fact no one
can live long enough to eat their way through Brooklyn. You can
easily spend a month just trying to eat your way through Little Odessa
(Brighton Beach). If you're a seafood addict don't miss Sheepshead
Bay. Middle Eastern fare is everywhere, especially the east side of
Kings Highway.

For more choices: http://www.brooklyneatsonline.com

Sheldon

Those are my old stomping grounds. Agreed, you can't get a better
square slice than L&B. If they don't want to go all the way out to
E58th and Ave T for the Mill Basin deli, a stroll dowm Ave M or J
between coney island ave and E15th should suffice to provide at least
a few real kosher delis.

On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:10:43 -0400, raymond <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

For a deli...I recommend the Roxy Deli near Times Sq
My BLT had a pound of bacon...and we all know how good bacon is!

On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:15:41 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

raymond said:

Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

Take a lot of money.

B-b-but, Rachael Ray says I can do New York on 40 dollars a day.

Boron Elgar said:

Bobo said:

Raymond said:

Going to New York City next week. Staying at the Mayfair. We want to
eat at a real New York deli (Stage?) have a New York pizza (we have
"New York Style" here, but is it really?) eat at a real New York
Italian restaurant (I make a great marinara and a great lasagna, or do
I?), plus any other ethnic fare we run in to. We have virtually none
of that here. Any suggestions from New Yorkers appreciated.

Quoted message said:

NYC smells like urine.

No, no, I am sure that is likely your cologne.

That's Bryan's natural body odor, Mick Musk.

Sheldon