On 7/1/2010 11:39 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
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> "George" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 7/1/2010 2:56 PM, brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> Kris wrote:
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>>>> What do you consider New York must-haves?
>>>
>>> Everything.
>>
>> That was really helpful.
>
> Actually, it was. There are over 20,000 restaurants in NYC. It is also
> one of the largest cities. To narrow it down any more than was already
> (deli, street vendor, Italian) is nearly impossible.

I don't think so. One thing about NYC is that it is quite easy to move
about. So if someone suggests a street vendor and it strikes a chord
with you you simply go there with ease. The other part I don't get is
that when you suggests the outer boroughs you get a look like you
suggested going to Uzbekistan. There are some great gems in the outer
boroughs and it is a quick ride on the subway.

We were just out there two weeks ago and a friend had suggested a
Mexican place in Jackson Heights. They make their own tortillas on site
and the woman who owns the restaurant puts her soul into everything.
Even though we were at an event in Manhattan it was a quick ride on the
train to get to the restaurant and we enjoyed a great meal as a result.

>
> It would help to have a budget idea and a section of the city you are in
> for more specific recommendations. Doing the obvious like avoiding
> chains and tourist traps, there are thousands of good places to eat. Do
> you want to spend $100 for dinner or is it OK to pay that much just for
> the appetizers? You can do both there.

I thought the premise was they were going to splurge on dinner and look
for interesting other venues for lunch?

>
> You can eat 3 meals a day for your entire life and never try them all as
> many would open and close before you had the chance. Depending on your
> mood, a Nathan's hot dog can be on par with a Peter Lugar steak.