This is what heaven must be like.

[forktender]

From what I see on TV I will give it to NY for the food culture. You can get any type of food there is. If you don't like one type of food or ethnicity walk six blocks. In many ways I envy cities with neighborhoods where all your food needs are within three blocks. I would love to stop at the butcher, baker, and vegetable market on the way home.

But...........I have not been, and would not go, to NY.

Besides there being way to many people here, we haven't felt unsafe once here, and I don't even have my little buddy that I carry in my waistband at home with me.(Which was a little unnerving too me at first).

The BS you hear about New Yorkers being rude is just not true. We only had two times were the NY attitude was a little bit of a turn off. Besides that we have met some truly amazing people in DC, Philly and NYC, that have been super friendly and extremely helpful. Yesterday my wife and me spent a few hours hanging out in a bar on Wall St talking and cutting it up with some people near us at the bar.
When it was time to pick up our check, I was shocked by the $249 bar and food bill. One of the guys we were joking around with snatched the tab from my hands, and said this one was on him.
We were shocked to say the least.
He was an older gentleman wearing the sharpest suit you've ever seen.
After a firm hand shake from me, and a hug from my wife we walked out the door asking each other if that just really happened. Then of course with my smartass personality, I say to my wife where was his indecent proposal? LOL!!!
Fortunately for him it wasn't anything like that, he was a really nice man, that obviously made way more money than we will ever see.

The people we've met in all five states that we've been in have absolutely made this trip incredible.

My faith in people has been restored.


It's nothing like the rude pretentious jack offs we have in the bay area/ home.

Yet another reason why we will be leaving as soon as my parents are gone.

The bay area is dead compared to some of the places we have been on this trip.

 

[clifish]

The smell was flat out intoxicating, same with the fresh cheese shops.
I'm looking for a mini wheel of parmigiano Romano to bring home, the cheese guy said he will have more today, and he would save me one, as they sell out daily.
We'll see if he is a man of his word or not in a few hours. If not my extra bag will be filled with cured meats and cigars, can't wait to see the TSA agents expression when my bag goes through the Xray screening machine. LOL!!!

Peter Lugers used to be cash only, so make sure it is still not that way today.

 

[dls1]

We have been crazy busy, one of the only things left on my too do list is Katz deli and maybe Peter Lugers, not sure we can do both, as today is our last day.
Yesterday we had a killer chicken pot pie, and the best fish n chips we've ever had at Fraunces tavern, then around the corner for an Irish coffee at the Dead Rabbit, which was also the best we've ever had. Today well go to central park, weather permitting, Katz deli, some local bars, then finish the evening off at the Edge, I need to hang off of it, for my adrenaline rush. We fly home Wednesday morning. I never thought I would be able to walk as much as we have on this trip, it's been challenging for meat times, but I sucked it up and made it happen. The main reason we came to NY was to see the 911 memorial and Ellis Island, we braved the rainy weather and sucked it up to accomplish our goals. I haven't been dry since we left home between the 83° temps in DC with 78% humidity, f'n nasty, too the so called Nor Eastern wind driven rain. Not impressed with this Nor Eastern thing, at home we just call it rain. Although the tides were pretty high, making the ramp to board the ferry to Ellis Island a little sporty, the ramps were damn near at 45° angle and wet.
Not great for a guy with a jack'd up spine. LMFAO!!! My wife was laughing her ass off at me shuffling my old ass up and down the ramps .

A few more pics of things we did yesterday. The pics that don't show for some reason, you can click on them and they will show, Im not sute whats going on there. LOL!!!

Sounds like you're having a good time, except for the weather.

If you're going to Katz's, there's a procedure to follow when ordering. When you arrive, get in line and as you move along they will give you a blank receipt. Don't lose it. Be prepared ahead of time on what you're going to order, they like things to move things along fast. When you get to the slicing station, you have a choice of lean, fatty, or a mix. Order the mix, and put a $5.00 bill on the counter for the slicer. He'll give you extra, and maybe a sample. He'll also write what you ordered on the receipt. Move along and pay. I don't know if things have changed since I was last tere but they were "cash only" for decades. So, be prepared. Also, the sandwiches are pretty substantial, and one can easily feed two people.

When you leave Katz's, turn right on Houston and walk west about a block and you'll find a shop by the name of "Russ & Daughters" which is the benchmark for the best cured and smoked fish in the city.

From there, grab a cab for a quick ride to Mcsorley's Old Ale House on East 7th St. in the East Village. Founded in 1854, it's the oldest continuously operating tavern in the city, and it looks it's age. The only choice of drinks are light or dark beer, and you get 2 glasses for $8. They also have a limited food menu. Not to be missed. Again, cash only.

Enjoy the rest of your stay,

 

[sandyut]

Looks like an amazing trip! The delis - WOW! that is heaven

 

[dls1]

Peter Lugers used to be cash only, so make sure it is still not that way today.

The last time I was there, a few years ago, they accepted debit cards and personal checks.

 

[clifish]

Sounds like you're having a good time, except for the weather.

If you're going to Katz's, there's a procedure to follow when ordering. When you arrive, get in line and as you move along they will give you a blank receipt. Don't lose it. Be prepared ahead of time on what you're going to order, they like things to move things along fast. When you get to the slicing station, you have a choice of lean, fatty, or a mix. Order the mix, and put a $5.00 bill on the counter for the slicer. He'll give you extra, and maybe a sample. He'll also write what you ordered on the receipt. Move along and pay. I don't know if things have changed since I was last tere but they were "cash only" for decades. So, be prepared. Also, the sandwiches are pretty substantial, and one can easily feed two people.

When you leave Katz's, turn right on Houston and walk west about a block and you'll find a shop by the name of "Russ & Daughters" which is the benchmark for the best cured and smoked fish in the city.

From there, grab a cab for a quick ride to Mcsorley's Old Ale House on East 7th St. in the East Village. Founded in 1854, it's the oldest continuously operating tavern in the city, and it looks it's age. The only choice of drinks are light or dark beer, and you get 2 glasses for $8. They also have a limited food menu. Not to be missed. Again, cash only.

Enjoy the rest of your stay,

used to go to Mcsorley's often when out of college. That was back in the day when they had only one unisex bathroom. Loved getting the cheese, cracker, onion and mustard platter.

 

[dls1]

used to go to Mcsorley's often when out of college. That was back in the day when they had only one unisex bathroom. Loved getting the cheese, cracker, onion and mustard platter.

They didn't allow women until 1970 when the Supreme Court forced them to do so. They drew a line on the bathroom issue, and it was unisex until the mid 1980s.

 

[gmc2003]

NYC is a place everyone should experience at least once. I was born in Brooklyn but we moved out when I was really young. I have been back to visit a couple of times but have no interest in moving back. Why your there you should get on the LIE and give clifish a jingle. He's an islander and the island doesn't look anything like the rest of the city. If you get a chance shopping at the South Side Sea port is a fun experience as is China town. Have fun...


Chris

 

[larroyo101]

Besides there being way to many people here, we haven't felt unsafe once here, and I don't even have my little buddy that I carry in my waistband at home with me.(Which was a little unnerving too me at first).

The BS you hear about New Yorkers being rude is just not true. We only had two times were the NY attitude was a little bit of a turn off. Besides that we have met some truly amazing people in DC, Philly and NYC, that have been super friendly and extremely helpful. Yesterday my wife and me spent a few hours hanging out in a bar on Wall St talking and cutting it up with some people near us at the bar.
When it was time to pick up our check, I was shocked by the $249 bar and food bill. One of the guys we were joking around with snatched the tab from my hands, and said this one was on him.
We were shocked to say the least.
He was an older gentleman wearing the sharpest suit you've ever seen.
After a firm hand shake from me, and a hug from my wife we walked out the door asking each other if that just really happened. Then of course with my smartass personality, I say to my wife where was his indecent proposal? LOL!!!
Fortunately for him it wasn't anything like that, he was a really nice man, that obviously made way more money than we will ever see.

The people we've met in all five states that we've been in have absolutely made this trip incredible.

My faith in people has been restored.


It's nothing like the rude pretentious jack offs we have in the bay area/ home.

Yet another reason why we will be leaving as soon as my parents are gone.

The bay area is dead compared to some of the places we have been on this trip.

Wish we had deli's like that near me in southern california

 

[mneeley490]

Was in NYC several years ago, after 9/11.
Katz Deli was one of the highlights of my trip.

 

[forktender]

Sounds like you're having a good time, except for the weather.

If you're going to Katz's, there's a procedure to follow when ordering. When you arrive, get in line and as you move along they will give you a blank receipt. Don't lose it. Be prepared ahead of time on what you're going to order, they like things to move things along fast. When you get to the slicing station, you have a choice of lean, fatty, or a mix. Order the mix, and put a $5.00 bill on the counter for the slicer. He'll give you extra, and maybe a sample. He'll also write what you ordered on the receipt. Move along and pay. I don't know if things have changed since I was last tere but they were "cash only" for decades. So, be prepared. Also, the sandwiches are pretty substantial, and one can easily feed two people.

When you leave Katz's, turn right on Houston and walk west about a block and you'll find a shop by the name of "Russ & Daughters" which is the benchmark for the best cured and smoked fish in the city.

From there, grab a cab for a quick ride to Mcsorley's Old Ale House on East 7th St. in the East Village. Founded in 1854, it's the oldest continuously operating tavern in the city, and it looks it's age. The only choice of drinks are light or dark beer, and you get 2 glasses for $8. They also have a limited food menu. Not to be missed. Again, cash only.

Enjoy the rest of your stay,

We decided to pass on Katz and Luger's, and opted for Keen's chop house, as it was recommended by many people that we met. And it happened to be two building away from our hotel. The place is super cool inside, and the food was some of the best grub we've ever passed between our lips. I ordered both of us Filet and lobster, or sides were creamed spinach, and roasted baby potatoes, everything was truly epic. I had two Manhattans, my wife had two glasses of wine. Our bill was just under $400 including the tip, was it worth it? Hell yes it was, will I ever eat at a fancy steak house again, probably not. We are simple people, and don't care for uppity waiters or staff. I tip extremely well, I probably shouldn't of as our waiter was kinda looking down his nose at us, and we were dressed nicely. I should've told him his tip for the day was "don't F'ing judge me, you pompous Jack off" LOL
I still hate NYC but love the people we met, and the food was life changing. We had people we met in bars pick up our tabs three different times, the first time our tab was $95 the second time it was over $249 and the third time it was $250. The lady that picked up the $250 tab was smoking hot, and dressed to the Tee's. She was probably in her mid 30s, and she wouldn't take, no for an answer. When I asked her why she was doing this, she said that you get what you put out when talking to people. And that we talked to her like friends talk to friends. I dove deeper than I prob should have. I asked her how she could afford this, she smiled and said her husband makes "VERY" good money. LOL
We all laughed at that, gave each other a big hug and parted ways. It was really bizarre how generous people were to us, mind blowing really. We only got the NY attitude 2 to 3 times, never on the streets, people were very helpful on the streets. The waiter at Keen's was a dick, one of the bartender at the trade center was a bitch, and the lady at the bagel shop obviously hadn't been laid in a very, very long time. LOL!!!

Thank you for all the help offers, by the time I read them it was too late for us, and our trip was winding down.

Dan.

 

[forktender]

Wish we had deli's like that near me in southern california

You used to have them, back in the early 70's. I remember them well.
Those days are unfortunately long gone now, and I dearly miss them.
Growing up, I spent half of my summer vacations in SD, loved it back then, not so much these days.

 

[forktender]

Was in NYC several years ago, after 9/11.
Katz Deli was one of the highlights of my trip.

We decided not to go after hearing how they hustle you through, and you are lucky if you find a place to sit. For me, that was a massive turn off, and we were running out of time.
Instead, we spent the day in Central Park, even took my wife on a horse drawn carriage ride through the park, something she has always dreamt of doing.
Trump Tower was surrounded by Secret Service, and they weren't letting anyone in. One of the security team members heard me say great, just our luck it's our last day in NY.
He walks up to us and tells us to walk around the block to the back entrance, and we could get in, pretty cool of him.
Then we got hammered on Manhattans in Trump's 45 bar in Trump Tower.
After asking the bartender if it was always like that he said no, and pointed, we caught a glimpse of our first lady being escorted to her SUV by her security team, which was super impressive.

We had a great trip, I'll likely never go back, just too many people for me, but we had fun.

 

[okie sawbones]

If I could only transport the street to Canton, Texas... sigh.

 

[forktender]

If I could only transport the street to Canton, Texas... sigh.

No kidding, if it was anywhere with in a few hours of me I'd make a trip once a month.
It was by far the highlight of my trip, besides seeing the smile on my wife's face. This was her first time to the East Coast, and she was able to check off seven or eight states which she has been to now. The walking almost killed me, with my spinal injury, but I was able to suck it up, most days. I think I only had one day, that I said nope we are finding a tour buss and riding it, then sitting in a bar today. LOL!!!
I was finally able to try Yuengling beer, I like it, it was pretty much what I drank on the whole trip when I was drinking beer, I wish they sold it out west.