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We're renting a nice house with friends for the weekend oct 7 to 10 at 2 west 123rd. We're seeing the play War Horse saturday afternooon. We're interested in local restaurant and jazz club recommendations. We're also interested in starting sentences with we're. Suggestions?
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We're out of ideas, but we're interested in reading your trip report.
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We're wishing we could go with you. Care to share the War Horse tickets?
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Santa
Here check out Time Out NY: It all depends on you choice of jazz. There are many clubs in the West Village where a drink is the price of admission while others can charge a steep cover. http://newyork.timeout.com/music-nightlife/music |
Red Rooster, probably the best restaurant in Harlem, has a jazz brunch on Sundays and jazz on Sunday evenings, but reservations are absolutely required. This is one of the hottest restaurants in NYC right now and may already be booked. I'd look into that.
Sylvia's has a gospel brunch on Sundays, but the food there is only mediocre. It's not bad, nor is it too expensive, but it's not exactly great either. |
I appreciate the we're. And thanks for timeout link. Here are some results from my google for harlem jazz clubs (not too current). Have any of you been to these places?
Bill's Place 148 W133rd Street (Lenox and AC Powell Jr. Blvd.) (212) 281-0777 I am very proud to be able to tell you of the most authentic Harlem jazz venue to open up on 133rd Street since a 17 year old Billie Holiday was discovered here 7 decades ago. If you really want to hear great, no nonsense straight ahead jazz by the masters, you'll find your way to this finely decorated brownstone at 148 W133rd Street. Your host is Harlem legend and bad ass saxist, Bill Saxton, who performs every Friday. If the Big Apple Jazz stamp of approval means anything at all, it should eventually help make Bill's Place the most worshipped weekend jazz scene in a city. Two sets per night at 9 and 11 for a $20 cash cover. Some refreshments served and you can bring your own as well. Jessie's Place (212) 795-4168 812 W. 181st Street (Corner of Pinehurst) Jesse's is a bar/restaurant/lounge with live jazz Sunday's 12 - 3 for a jazz brunch. Expect to find instrumental duets with a rotating roster of local talent. No cover and no minimum. Jazz Museum in Harlem (212) 348-8300 104 East 126th Street. #2C (Park / Lexington Avenues) The Jazz Museum in Harlem proudly announces a new bi-weekly series, "HARLEM SPEAKS." The series will be held at the museum's offices from 6:30pm-8:00pm on alternating Thursdays, starting on May 6th. Honorees include Harlem-based songstress Melba Joyce, whose artistry has been praised by Louis Armstrong and countless other peers (May 6th); the superb pianist Danny Mixon, musical director of the Lenox Lounge (May 20th); Mr. Alvin Reed, Sr., proprietor of the acclaimed Harlem jazz club and restaurant, the Lenox Lounge (June 3);and Joe Gayles, saxophonist with Dizzy Gillespie's 1947 band (June 17th, 2004). Keep in touch with the current honorees by calling or visiting their website. Londel's Restaurant (212) 234-6114 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (139th / 140th Streets) Harlem's long standing fine southern dining establishment, Londel's has been featuring great food nightly and great jazz/blues Fridays and Saturdays. Sets at 8, 9 and 10 in newly renovated bar with patio seating. Reservations are accepted. The bands tend to be trios and quartets of local heroes such as Kathy Farmer, Captain Keith Gamble, Brandon Sanders, with the occasional delight of hearing Walter Blanding, Chip Crawford, Eric Wyatt or Tia Fuller sitting in. Closed Mondays. Mo Bay (212) 876-9300 17 W. 125th Street ( 5th / Lenox) Music from 8:30 - 12:00 on Tuesdays through Sundays, in the lounge of this fine Jamaican restaurant newly opened in Harlem. Gospel brunches from 11 - 5 on Sundays and dinner music after that till 10PM. Please check their website for menus and entertainment updates. The food is so good and the atmosphere is so lively, you'll have a great time every time. New Leaf Café (212) 568-5323 1 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park (Take the A train to 190th Street) (Plenty of parking) The New Leaf is literally the most hidden jazz haunt in Manhattan and therefore most romantic. Even having the address doesn't begin to help you find this charming depression era stone cottage in the midst of Manhattan's lovely Fort Tryon Park high above the city (in elevation as well as streetwise). Look for it down the road from the Cloisters Museum. Check website for jazz events. Parlor Entertainment (212) 781-6595 555 Edgecombe Ave, #3F (Corner of 160th St.) This is the essence of Harlem jazz -- a rite of passage for all jazz fans and musicians alike. Get buzzed up to Apt. #3F, Marjorie and Rudel welcome you into their home every! Sunday afternoon at 4:00 sharp to enjoy two sets of standards and original music provided by a rotating roster of jazz legends and local talent. Marjorie's living room is absolutely the warmest, most spirited 200 square feet in all New York. No cover; tip jar; free salad and punch. Saturdays show has an emphasis on singers, and is less crowded, but call ahead before arriving on Saturday. Sundays are never in question, just show up early enough to get a seat with sight lines. Be prepared to generously donate or I'll come get you Showman's (212) 864-8941 375 West 125th Street (East of Morningside Ave.) Tues - Thurs. sets: 8:30, 10, 11:30. Friday and Saturday sets: 9:30PM, 11:30PM & 1:30AM A beautiful blending of the genteel and the earthy soul histories of Harlem can be found in this well-appointed jazz showcase, which has been home to the greats (e.g. Sara Vaughan, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, Eartha Kitt, Pearl Bailey) since 1942. (In its current location since August of 1998). A Hammond B-3 organ graces the stage, and is put to good use by Danny Mixon, Seleno Clarke, and Nathan Lucas among others -- call to check their schedule. Soul food appetizers are always available -- free for the asking. Two drink minimum (@ $14 minimum) per set is strictly enforced Sylvia's (212) 996-0660 328 Lenox Ave (125th / 126th) This world famous soul food restaurant also serves up a jazz brunch every Saturday with Lonnie Youngblood. Every Sunday is they have a historic Gospel brunch. Music on weekends is from 12:30 - 4:00. Please call for further details |
Thanks Doug. I'll report back.
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I get trounced by the NYC Fodorites everytime I mention Sylvia's but my friend who is local (grew up in the city) loves it and goes there on a regular basis on Sundays for lunch.
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Thanks starrs. Jazz brunch and gospel brunch sound cool.
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I know a native NY'er who buys bagels at Dunkin Donuts. At Christmas a restaurant called Rolf's is packed because of its crazy lights. The food is inedible and I agree with Zagat's where it gets a 14, probably the lowest mark for a non-chain.
There are 8 million NY'ers, if we all walked in the same direction, I would move to another town. |
Can't wait to hear about your trip, santamonica. It sounds like it will be a great one. Enjoy!
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santa, I just thought of another place on my list. ONE DAY I'm going to make it to the NYEve concert at St John the Divine that travelbuff sings in and invites us (all of us) to every year. But after checking out the cathedral online I want to see it on a tour as well.
I like attending church services while on vacation and if you do as well I bet it would be a wonderful experience. If not, their Vertical Tour sounds very interesting - to me anyway. http://www.stjohndivine.org/pe_forthcoming.html When staying in the UWS I love morning walks in Riverside Park. I'm not sure what the park is like that far north but it may be worth checking into. http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/riv...ark/highlights <i>ps - check out the vintage video thread in the Lounge :-) |
Miss Mamie's, on W 110th St, just behind the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant, with really delicious and authentic Southern home cooking.
So, santa, if you take starrs' suggestion, try to have a meal there. And starrs, keep it in mind for your visit, too. |
I will! Thanks :-)
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You're welcome. :-)
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You're renting a nice house? for the weekend? very confused. I would think even a coop or apartment would be illegal. Good luck.
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Can't provide info on jazz brunch here, but will enthusiastically second Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too and also recommend Amy Ruth's. "Fill in the blank" and waffles is the thing to get at the latter place.
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Ok. We're off. Three couples in the van. No bike or kayak. Although dw encouraged me to take the kayak out to the middle of the Hudson. I wonder if that would be dangerous. I could be swept away and she'd never see me again. Then she'd probably marry Adu, attracted to his cool apartment and leftist leanings. Gosh. Anyway, I've printed out all your suggestions and plan to do each and every thing.
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" Then she'd probably marry Adu, attracted to his cool apartment and leftist leanings. Gosh"
LOL! :-)) Safe travels! Enjoy your trip. :-) |
Hey santy, take a look -
http://www.downtownboathouse.org/kayaking.html ;) Also - http://www.piopio.com/#/pio-pio-peru...-new-york-city They don't deliver as far north as you'll be but they have great Peruvian food. The Matador Combo is great for several people to share. Several locations in the city. Although one of my favorite experiences when staying in a home in the city is ordering in delivery. In fact, I had Thai for the first time in NYC many many years ago. Enjoy your trip! |
Love PioPio - one of the great cheap meals you can find in Manhattan. As for the house, it's a whole house, don't know whether it's illegal rental because it's less than 30 days, but I know it's not a scam, as my DS and about 14 friends stayed there for a college reunion in March. They loved it.
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Saturday night in Harlem. The house is wonderful. There are eight of us but the house could hold many more. Here's a link.
http://www.harlemjazzandgospelgetaway.com/ We drove up Friday morning and arrived around 3:30 and found a parking space in front of the house, a beautiful brownstone near the corner. The block is very pretty, brownstones, old trees, and pretty curb gardens, close to lenox ave, where the red rooster, sylvia's, and the Lenox lounge are. We went to sylvia's for a snack, and the Lenox lounge for drinks and to look at the zebra room. DW talked the manager at the red rooster into making us a dinner reservation. I had blackened catfish and black eyed peas which was delicious. Too much wine. Home to bed. Others walked back to the zebra room for the midnight show. |
This morning (Saturday) we walked around Marcus gravy park, bought a couple apples from a farmer from west virginia, and headed to the Lincoln center to see War Horse, which was incredible. Very good. Then to the High Line Park which is really cool. Wonderful views, design. The park is an elevated railroad track, rails converted to trails and beautiful plantings. Some of the old rails are still there, some neighboring warehouses are still there, broken window and all. I'm not doing it justice.
Then dinner at The Faro, a little Spanish restaurant in the west village. Then home and to my report. Tomorrow i'll try to do more of your suggestions. Maybe get to 110th street for church, music, and food. We're having fun. |
Btw War Horse is about, among other things, cavalry horses in wwI when tanks and barbed wire made life very difficult for the cavalry. Horse puppets. Theater in NewYork is pretty good. The subway is filled with interesting people able to figure out when to fill the metro card or buy a single fare when the machine says your card has insufficient funds but you got $3.50 on it and you run the card through the turnstile and it says the fare is $2.25. So why wasn't $3.50 enough? Did I explain this clearly?
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We're home again. Yesterday, after breakfast of egg and leftover chicken and rice from Faro, we walked to St. John the Divine which has a very beautiful round blue window and sits on top of a hill on west 110th street. Then, further per your guidance, we went to eat lunch at Miss Mamie's which was nearby and terrific. The two of us had gumbo and cornbread, fried chicken and waffles.
Then a walk in central park, and a visit to the Natural History Museum where we got in free because it was after 4:30 and saw many displays of animals and cave men and women without clothing and bought a little red frog. Then our friend from Half Moon Bay in Croton on Hudson joined us for appetizers and then dinner at Havana Central, at Broadway and 113th where DW and I danced to a band whilst we waited for a table. Then home again. This morning we drove back to dc, watching some Curb Your Enthusiasm and Volver on the van video system which was pretty much fun. We stopped to eat at the new Delaware House which is nicer than most turnpike places. If you have eight or more friends I would recommend gathering them together and renting this beautiful house in Harlem. We had a great time. Thanks again for suggestions. |
marcus garvey park.
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Sorry for my previous inquiry. I was afraid you might be renting a non legal rental. It was nice to read your report. We too love to visit St. John the Divine. Next time The Cloisters perhaps?
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Sounds like a great time! Glad you enjoyed it.
LOVE your writing style - as usual :-) |
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"The" Faro - the name is <b>El</b> Faro, and yes a great little hideaway that's been around for years. We love it mid-day when they serve after the usual lunch hours when other restaurants close.
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Thanks for more info on Red Rooster and El Faro!
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Sandi, you'll find this funny - there is a major road here that goes all the way from Northern California to southern California - it's the route that Father Serra took - the "mission trail". The name of the road is "El Camino Real". I cannot tell you how many people refer to it as "<I>The</i> El Camino"!
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