JFK or LGA to Manhattan?
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Traffic is probably similar from either one. Slightly cheaper and maybe faster from LGA if going uptown or midtown. Price and time will be similar from either one to downtown.
(You do know the fare from JFK to Manhattan is fixed? Plus tip and toll.)
(You do know the fare from JFK to Manhattan is fixed? Plus tip and toll.)
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Oh, then IMO definitely LGA. (Look at a map and you'll see that it's much closer geographically to midtown than JFK, and a straight shot up the Grand Central Parkway to either bridge or tunnel.) The fixed fare is only for JFK-Manhattan, but the proximity of LGA to midtown makes it my airport of choice. Mid afternoon, midweek arrival shouldn't be a problem.
[If you were to have said public transit, then my preference would be JFK, as the options from LGA aren't great.]
[If you were to have said public transit, then my preference would be JFK, as the options from LGA aren't great.]
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I always fly into LGA if the opportunity arises. There is only one route from JFK to the City but if you get a good cabbie, there are the back streets to the 59th Street Bridge and many take us to the Williamsburg because we live downtown.
Also there is a huge cab stand along the right hand side of the AA terminal. So if you are near, walk around and do not wait in front of the terminal.
Also there is a huge cab stand along the right hand side of the AA terminal. So if you are near, walk around and do not wait in front of the terminal.
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Here is a list I have posted a few times before and are mainly East Village
Indian-Banjara, Mitali, Brick Lane
Inexpensive Italian- La Marca (3rd Ave. and 22 Street, only opened noon-10 PM, Mon-Fri) Great Value
Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches (limited seating)
Burgers-Black Iron ( also have wonderful onion rings and veggie fries), Paul’s (local divey spot), Corner Bistro (on everyone’s list, zoo on weekends)There are many new places that we have not been to and there is a separate topic where everyone weighs in.
Pork sandwiches-Porchetta (that is all they offer and limited seating)
Medium priced Italian- Cacio e Pepe, Gnocco, Supper (cash only), Luzzos (Wood burning pizza oven), Inoteca, Perbeco, La Lavanga, Le Zie
Expensive Italian- I Coppi (For dinner and great brunch)
Inexpensive Eastern European- Veselka, Ukranian National
French Bistro- Casimir, Flea market (for atmosphere), Lucien
Greek-Pylos (little more expensive)
Tapas- Tia Pol, Bar Carrera, Café Mono (more expensive)
Dessert-Veniero's, DeRobertis for the frozen lemon thing and tortonis.
Bagels- Ess-a-Bagel
Brunches-Five Points, Blue Ribbon Bakery, City Bakery (18th off 5th), Cafecito (Ave C), Clinton Street Bakery (our favorite but must go during the week, weekend is a zoo)
Pizza-Motorino Lombardi's, Totonno's Pizza Fresca.
Pizza by the slice-Artichoke (14th Between First and Second) Bizarre service with a line because the pizza is good and the management is goofy
Hole in the wall-Stage (next to Stomp) great cheap home made soups
French fires-Pomme Frites
Seafood-Mary’s Fish Camp (cramped, no reservations) Mermaid Inn, Luke’s Lobster (just lobster rolls, limited seating)
Ice Cream-Cones on Bleecker, Il Laboratorio de Gelato, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, Cones and Sundaes (East 10th), Grom (Italian chain)
Chinatown-Big Wong. Joe’s Ginger, NY Noodletown
Dim Sum-Jing Fung, Golden Unicorn
Jewish Delis-2nd Ave Deli, Katz’s (These are expensive for sandwiches but worth every bite)
Turkish-Turkish Kitchen (Very good values are the daily prix fixe lunch and Sunday buffet)
Expensive-Gotham, Toqqueville
Indian-Banjara, Mitali, Brick Lane
Inexpensive Italian- La Marca (3rd Ave. and 22 Street, only opened noon-10 PM, Mon-Fri) Great Value
Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches (limited seating)
Burgers-Black Iron ( also have wonderful onion rings and veggie fries), Paul’s (local divey spot), Corner Bistro (on everyone’s list, zoo on weekends)There are many new places that we have not been to and there is a separate topic where everyone weighs in.
Pork sandwiches-Porchetta (that is all they offer and limited seating)
Medium priced Italian- Cacio e Pepe, Gnocco, Supper (cash only), Luzzos (Wood burning pizza oven), Inoteca, Perbeco, La Lavanga, Le Zie
Expensive Italian- I Coppi (For dinner and great brunch)
Inexpensive Eastern European- Veselka, Ukranian National
French Bistro- Casimir, Flea market (for atmosphere), Lucien
Greek-Pylos (little more expensive)
Tapas- Tia Pol, Bar Carrera, Café Mono (more expensive)
Dessert-Veniero's, DeRobertis for the frozen lemon thing and tortonis.
Bagels- Ess-a-Bagel
Brunches-Five Points, Blue Ribbon Bakery, City Bakery (18th off 5th), Cafecito (Ave C), Clinton Street Bakery (our favorite but must go during the week, weekend is a zoo)
Pizza-Motorino Lombardi's, Totonno's Pizza Fresca.
Pizza by the slice-Artichoke (14th Between First and Second) Bizarre service with a line because the pizza is good and the management is goofy
Hole in the wall-Stage (next to Stomp) great cheap home made soups
French fires-Pomme Frites
Seafood-Mary’s Fish Camp (cramped, no reservations) Mermaid Inn, Luke’s Lobster (just lobster rolls, limited seating)
Ice Cream-Cones on Bleecker, Il Laboratorio de Gelato, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, Cones and Sundaes (East 10th), Grom (Italian chain)
Chinatown-Big Wong. Joe’s Ginger, NY Noodletown
Dim Sum-Jing Fung, Golden Unicorn
Jewish Delis-2nd Ave Deli, Katz’s (These are expensive for sandwiches but worth every bite)
Turkish-Turkish Kitchen (Very good values are the daily prix fixe lunch and Sunday buffet)
Expensive-Gotham, Toqqueville
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I'm a little contrarian on this. If you are willing to take the Airtrain, I'd actually recommend JFK over LGA on a Wednesday afternoon. Depending on where in Manhattan you are going, it can be quite a bit faster to take the Airtrain over a taxi, even from LGA (though that is generally my airport of preference).
If taking a taxi, then DEFINITELY (and really no contest) LGA.
If taking a taxi, then DEFINITELY (and really no contest) LGA.