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Ok lovely folks. It may not feel like it but spring (and warmer weather) is just around the corner!
I would like to make a thread **maybe it could become a sticky** with suggestions and reviews of things to do/see/eat/experience in NYC neighborhoods. We often fall into the habit of going from work to home and patronizing the same venues, restaurants, etc.
This thread is meant to expose us to the diferrent things available in various neighborhoods that we may not know of because we are not familiar with that area. But you my fellow CDers will share your suggestions and local knowledge.
Location : County/city
Name of venue, event, place, restaurant thing etc:
Type: (Eg: park, restaurant, museum, outdoor festival, zoo, theme park, boardwalk, beach etc.)
Short review (cost $, $$, $$$, $$$$, times available, what is good about location etc)
Excuse me, but this is why I read New York, Time Out, and the NYT. Any restaurant review, for instance, is going to be more in depth in a periodical by a reviewer than from a random stranger on a general internet site.
Gantry Park, Long Island City. Great views of Manhattan, nice place to stroll. Access to numerous restaurants, bakeries, bars and the ferry service to Brooklyn and Manhattan. https://www.swagroup.com/projects/ga...za-state-park/
Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona. Extra points for the amazing vintage turquoise kitchen!
Have any of you been to the Russian/Turkish bathhouse in the East Village?
The one on 10th st, right? Yes! I'm a fan of it, sometimes wander in just for some pelmenis and beer. Many years back I used to be in decent walking distance to it, but even though I'm not in anymore, I still go once or a few times a year.
The one on 10th st, right? Yes! I'm a fan of it, sometimes wander in just for some pelmenis and beer. Many years back I used to be in decent walking distance to it, but even though I'm not in anymore, I still go once or a few times a year.
I'm interested in trying it out, what would you recommend?
I read about this place in a "Hidden NY" book (or something like that) a long time ago and I've been interested ever since
Excuse me, but this is why I read New York, Time Out, and the NYT. Any restaurant review, for instance, is going to be more in depth in a periodical by a reviewer than from a random stranger on a general internet site.
Much of which are simply marketing. Not an honest review.
I'm interested in trying it out, what would you recommend?
I read about this place in a "Hidden NY" book (or something like that) a long time ago and I've been interested ever since
I'm a fan. It's definitely not a refined spa and pretty bare bones. Not sure if you've ever been to one of these things before, but some of the rooms get really hot and the Boris weeks are definitely hotter. There's usually "tiers" of benches arranged like steps and the top steps can get absurdly hot and stuffy. I don't do the platz (tree branch beating) usually, but it might be worth doing if you don't reckon on going there often and are curious.
I'd also recommend their kitchen, at least the small dumplings. There's also a rooftop deck which can be nice on some days.
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Excuse me, but this is why I read New York, Time Out, and the NYT. Any restaurant review, for instance, is going to be more in depth in a periodical by a reviewer than from a random stranger on a general internet site.
1. This post wast not specifically targeted at you.
2. There are thousands if not millions who obtain information from sources outside of the ones you listed.
3. The criteria had more than restaurants listed. For many, going to a restaurant constitutes less than 30% of what they do for social engagement. I am sure that someone will be able to find a suggestion that they had not previously experienced or thought of.
4. Even if this was strictly for restaurant suggestions, I am sure every restaurant in every neighborhood has not been reviewed in the papers listed by you.
Gantry Park, Long Island City. Great views of Manhattan, nice place to stroll. Access to numerous restaurants, bakeries, bars and the ferry service to Brooklyn and Manhattan. https://www.swagroup.com/projects/ga...za-state-park/
Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona. Extra points for the amazing vintage turquoise kitchen!
Thanks for the museum suggestion! Will definitely put it on my list.
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