New York at New Year
#61
Re: New York at New Year
The Christmas of '95 temps in Orlando touched freezing. It was so bloody cold...having spent Christmas and NY there before we knew it could get cold...but not for weeks on end. Not been back to Fla since...although the lure of an accom. in a free spare room could do the trick.
#62
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Hiya Frank. It's been the most beautiful of spring days here in the NE.
The Christmas of '95 temps in Orlando touched freezing. It was so bloody cold...having spent Christmas and NY there before we knew it could get cold...but not for weeks on end. Not been back to Fla since...although the lure of an accom. in a free spare room could do the trick.
The Christmas of '95 temps in Orlando touched freezing. It was so bloody cold...having spent Christmas and NY there before we knew it could get cold...but not for weeks on end. Not been back to Fla since...although the lure of an accom. in a free spare room could do the trick.
Reg. Frank R.
#67
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Yeah we paid a lot here really and that's in a sleepy backwater compared to NY! Casual would be fine, we're not really dressy types and the whole trip is costing us a fortune anyway. It's way more expensive to go back to the UK from here than it was to come out here. Manchester in winter for a holiday too, sounds awful when you say it like that doesn't it!! Especially as we'll be leaving mid Aussie summer!!
Thanks for the hotel thing too, I couldn't get on this site yesterday (don't know if it was a general outage?) but Englishmum has very kindly sent me a password so we can try out those apartments she mentioned. If that doesn't work out I'll come back to you when I have a plan B......
Thanks for the hotel thing too, I couldn't get on this site yesterday (don't know if it was a general outage?) but Englishmum has very kindly sent me a password so we can try out those apartments she mentioned. If that doesn't work out I'll come back to you when I have a plan B......
#68
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The best & the cheapest New Years eve I ever had in NYC, was in Central PK. Mayor Giuliani opened all the main parks, so that families with children, had somewhere to go, we went to the Wolman Ice ring, ice skating at midnight. Fantastic, most magical thing ever, fireworks in the sky, live music, her at home, the boy wonder & me. WOW!
I'll see what I can come up with for you. No one has their New Years eve menus yet though. I agree about Tavern on the Green. Awful food and service. The last few New Years Eve have been fairly mild compared to years past. You are better off staying in Manhattan . Car services also jack up the prices . Let me know when and where your hotel si and I will try and find you a place nearby!
#69
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You know I just remembered that NYC does a special New Year's Eve thing where you buy a ticket and you can go to any number of places on the venue for dancing, celebrations, etc. One of the things was dancing in the main lobby of Grand Central Terminal.
#70
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Originally Posted by frrussre
The best & the cheapest New Years eve I ever had in NYC, was in Central PK. Mayor Giuliani opened all the main parks, so that families with children, had somewhere to go, we went to the Wolman Ice ring, ice skating at midnight. Fantastic, most magical thing ever, fireworks in the sky, live music, her at home, the boy wonder & me. WOW!
"Frank, my husband would love you for suggesting something cheap That does sound lovely though, bet the atmosphere was amazing. Hoping to get me some of that!"
After 9/11 I don't think they ever opened the parks for New Years Eve again. Shame, really was a fantastic eve & we have done the expensive Hotel/Club/restaurant events.
Hope you get to Manhattan for New Year.
Reg. Frank R.
The best & the cheapest New Years eve I ever had in NYC, was in Central PK. Mayor Giuliani opened all the main parks, so that families with children, had somewhere to go, we went to the Wolman Ice ring, ice skating at midnight. Fantastic, most magical thing ever, fireworks in the sky, live music, her at home, the boy wonder & me. WOW!
"Frank, my husband would love you for suggesting something cheap That does sound lovely though, bet the atmosphere was amazing. Hoping to get me some of that!"
After 9/11 I don't think they ever opened the parks for New Years Eve again. Shame, really was a fantastic eve & we have done the expensive Hotel/Club/restaurant events.
Hope you get to Manhattan for New Year.
Reg. Frank R.
#71
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Thanks again to everyone for your help and advice, can't wait to get there
#72
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I'm back again guys, now we're booked into a hotel (thanks again to Englishmum for her hot tip!!), Penguinbar can you recommend anywhere to eat then? We're just opposite the Rockefeller Centre so couldn't be better positioned for most of the things we want to see.
It's brilliant at the minute as the new Sex in the City film us about to come out so we're surrounded by images of New York which is keeping my excitement levels at fever pitch!!
It's brilliant at the minute as the new Sex in the City film us about to come out so we're surrounded by images of New York which is keeping my excitement levels at fever pitch!!
#73
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,848
Re: New York at New Year
There are hundreds of places to eat in NYC, it really comes down to what kind of food you like to eat and of course your budget!
Personally I love going to Balthazar on Spring St, Soho (and yes, it's been featured on 'Sex and the City'!). It has a 'sister' restaurant called Pastis in the trendy Meatpacking district. I also totally love Spice Market which is just across the street from Pastis.
The best way to book is by going to http://www.opentable.com
You can make a direct real-time booking to any of the restaurants listed (London too!) and all the top ones in NYC are featured along with reviews. Most of them open their bookings a month ahead, but it will probably be even more in advance for New Year
Another v. good website is http://www.menupages.com and you can see the actual menus of hundreds of NYC restaurants.
Personally I love going to Balthazar on Spring St, Soho (and yes, it's been featured on 'Sex and the City'!). It has a 'sister' restaurant called Pastis in the trendy Meatpacking district. I also totally love Spice Market which is just across the street from Pastis.
The best way to book is by going to http://www.opentable.com
You can make a direct real-time booking to any of the restaurants listed (London too!) and all the top ones in NYC are featured along with reviews. Most of them open their bookings a month ahead, but it will probably be even more in advance for New Year
Another v. good website is http://www.menupages.com and you can see the actual menus of hundreds of NYC restaurants.
#74
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There are hundreds of places to eat in NYC, it really comes down to what kind of food you like to eat and of course your budget!
Personally I love going to Balthazar on Spring St, Soho (and yes, it's been featured on 'Sex and the City'!). It has a 'sister' restaurant called Pastis in the trendy Meatpacking district. I also totally love Spice Market which is just across the street from Pastis.
The best way to book is by going to http://www.opentable.com
You can make a direct real-time booking to any of the restaurants listed (London too!) and all the top ones in NYC are featured along with reviews. Most of them open their bookings a month ahead, but it will probably be even more in advance for New Year
Another v. good website is http://www.menupages.com and you can see the actual menus of hundreds of NYC restaurants.
Personally I love going to Balthazar on Spring St, Soho (and yes, it's been featured on 'Sex and the City'!). It has a 'sister' restaurant called Pastis in the trendy Meatpacking district. I also totally love Spice Market which is just across the street from Pastis.
The best way to book is by going to http://www.opentable.com
You can make a direct real-time booking to any of the restaurants listed (London too!) and all the top ones in NYC are featured along with reviews. Most of them open their bookings a month ahead, but it will probably be even more in advance for New Year
Another v. good website is http://www.menupages.com and you can see the actual menus of hundreds of NYC restaurants.
#75
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Thanks Jerseygirl, that would be great. I'm still steering towards staying in the city but the views from there at midnight must be amazing. Depends if we can afford to stay in the city!
Frank, my husband would love you for suggesting something cheap That does sound lovely though, bet the atmosphere was amazing. Hoping to get me some of that!
I'll avoid Tavern on the Green then, that's two bad reviews from two. Hoping to get flights booked tomorrow (having major laptop problems, hence the delay responding) so then I can get a hotel booked and work from there. Thanks for the help this far
Frank, my husband would love you for suggesting something cheap That does sound lovely though, bet the atmosphere was amazing. Hoping to get me some of that!
I'll avoid Tavern on the Green then, that's two bad reviews from two. Hoping to get flights booked tomorrow (having major laptop problems, hence the delay responding) so then I can get a hotel booked and work from there. Thanks for the help this far