Spelled Rumplemayer's.

Thank you. Is Rumplemayers someplace from a bygone era that I will regret never having the opportunity to try?

I used this outfit to take friends to Harlem:
http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/

also used them for Greenwich village.

Just tip the guide $5 at the end.

I did not even know Rumplmeyer's still existed. I just checked Zagat's and it is not even listed. I was taken there as a kid, just after the Civil War. And if it is the same place I hope there is a hole a chair for that well-placed stick.

If you want to go a throwback place, try Lexington Avenue Candy Shop which is old-fashioned coffee shop which is like a urban diner, not a Starbucks.

Go to Veniero's which was founded in 1894 and makes excellent inexpensive Italian pastries. Far superior to Ferrara's.

Yes, Rumplemeyer's is gone. Visit Angelina's in Paris. My wedding cake was from there. Yum. Never got to Luchow's. Any good, IMD ?

Luchow's was not good IMHO. My parents and aunts and uncles went there on dates because it was well-known. There are other reasons besides high rentals why places go out of business.

If you like genuine old-timey experiences, not manufactured:

Veniero's

Lexington Avenue Candy Shop (food's not great but acceptable)

Luger's

Katz's-I think the quality had gone down a bit with the all publicity they have gotten. It is also a zoo at meal times. They are going to open their first branch in Brooklyn at a fancy food court I think it opens this year.

Nom Wah-Dim Sum on Doyers Street, claims to be first Dim Sum in NY. It was the first place we ever had Dim Sum in the late 1970's. A nephew who was a banker or lawyer has taken the place over and wisely decided to leave the old flooring and ceiling. No carts, you order off the menu.

Keens-a fun chop house with clay pipes as decorations.

Others will have their favorites.

Thanks, IMD. Got to Keens but not to Katz's. Surely won't go to any branch in Brooklyn.

IMDonehere- Thank you for the suggestions. I kind of love throwbacks and real experiences. Last time we were in NY, we tried Lexingtom Candy Shop and it was actually fun. Although I agree, the food wasn't outstanding. My kids had their first ever malt.
I will definitely check out those suggestions especially interested in Venieros and the dim sum place. Thanks for the recommendations.

Rhea58- What was the group size for the tours and could you hear the guide? Since this is a pay what you like tour, how was the tour overall?

I also saw a website called Heritage Harlem with tours given by residents of Harlem. Anyone heard anything about these?

I think we'll probably explore Greenwich Village on our own with just some restaurant suggestions and a list of highlights in hand.

Thanks again all.

Veniero's is a zoo on weekends.

BTW, on the same block as Veniero's is Russo's who makes their own pasta and mozzarella, if you have a refrigerator in your hotel and want to take some home.

For another real old timey place try Raffetto's. For some varieties of pasta, they will cut it your choice on a machine that was obsolete 50 years ago. They also have dry pasta. Ask which needs refrigeration. Could be the best store made pasta in Manhattan.

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Moishe's on 2nd Ave is an old style kosher bakery. Try the rugelach, Jewish style corn bread (very different than American southern), Russian coffee cake, and if you have a big group, the potatonik which is only available on Thursdays and Fridays. Remember it is kosher so it closes two hours before sunset on Fridays and all day Saturday. (And ask if the bread is fresh.)

Economy Candy-none of that Dylan's cutsie BS
http://www.economycandy.com/

Yonnah Schimmel's
http://nymag.com/listings/stores/yon...mmel-knishery/

And Russ and Daughters
http://www.russanddaughters.com/

Moishe's has terrific bagels. I just bought a dozen to taken to Baton Rouge for my family. They love them.
My favorite neighborhood in Manhattan is the Village-West & East but my favorite neighborhood in Queens is Astoria and in Brooklyn, Clinton Hill.

Moishe does not make his own bagels. I think he gets them from Kossar's.

IMDonehere

Do you have a rec for poppyseed hamantashen? They're my favorite and I will be in NY next month. We always stop at Russ and Daughters.

Moishe's usually has poppyseed hamantashen all year round. And he usually has two sizes regular and small. He also has a poppyseed cake which is guaranteed to make you fail any drug test. He is about 10 minute walk from Russ and Daughters.

Moishe is on Second Ave and 7th Street.

I often go to Bensonhurst in Brooklyn, 86st. from 18-24ave you can find anything you want. Chinese buffets, lots of sushi places, clothing stores, and Lenny's Pizzeria where John Travolta stopped by to get a slice in 'Saturday Night Fever'(yes, he was really walking in Bay Ridge).

Oh, and stop by Di Fara, voted #1 Pizzeria in NYC.
http://www.difara.com/

Cjar, I think you will be very happy staying at The Beacon. I always recommend it. You might have a suite with a kitchen? There's a fabulous market & deli directly across the street where you can buy anything you'd like to stock your fridge. Coffee is provided by the maids each day, and they will give you extras if you request.

"Does anyone here remember Rumplemeyer's near the Plaza Hotel?"
Yes! The first time I visited NYC was in 1980. I was on business, and my travel partner said we had to go there for breakfast. Which we did. At that time, the hotel where we stayed was the St Moritz. Is that now The Ritz?

Looking forward to all of that yummy food and some wonderful days spent with family exploring a one of a kind city.

Pomah - Do you prefer Di Fara to Grimaldis and Julianna's?
Also if Brooklyn's your area, what about taking the East River Ferry from Dumbo area to 34th st midtown? I've read this is a great way to get a different view of the city. I also need to look at the website and see how late the ferry runs.

Tabernash - I appreciate the vote of confidence for The Beacon. We do have a one bedroom with kitchen. Unfortunately the 2 bedroom must have been booked already. It didn't show as available for our dates.

And speaking of the Plaza, how is it for afternoon tea for a mother daughter day or is The Lowell better?

Cjar, you might need to call the hotel for the 2bdrm/2bath suite, in case you're interested.

"Pomah - Do you prefer Di Fara to Grimaldis and Julianna's?"

I prefer my local places to any tourist traps, just go to say u went, not because they are really better.