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Shannon Jun 17th, 2002 04:29 PM

Just back from NYC!
 
Just wanted to give a brief update of my recent trip to NY. All of the suggestions on this board were so helpful. Some of the highlights included: Celebrity spotting at out hotel (after the Songwriters Hall of Fame awards, saw Liza, Sting, Garth and several others); a great dinner a Union Square Cafe; breakfast at Norma's; seeing "21 Dog Years" in the West Village; going on the "Scene on TV" tour (great rainy day activity; pizza at Grimaldi's; a great lunch at Artisanal (can you tell it's all about the food?); a great Cobb Salad at Bubbie's; cupcakes from the Magnolia Bakery; and getting the autographs of all of the Osbournes at the Virgin MegaStore (only waited in line for 4 hours). So-so events included: Brunch at the Plaza (great food, but overpriced at $59/person, also note that they turned away customers in shorts in case you ever wonder if there is a dress code there); seeing "The Graduate"; dinner at B. Smith's; and the 2 hour Circle Line Cruise. Low points included the fact that they were doing construction in our hotel, from 8 am-7 pm all week; and the weather (hot and raining). <BR><BR>All in all we had a wonderful time, can't wait to go back! :)

Orange Jun 17th, 2002 07:14 PM

Sounds like a great trip! Where did you stay? Just want to make sure I'm not near the construction

mjh Jun 17th, 2002 07:31 PM

Where is the "Scene on TV" tour?

topper2 Jun 18th, 2002 06:26 AM

ttt

Shannon Jun 18th, 2002 12:25 PM

We stayed at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers. We were on the 35th floor, sounds like the construction was taking place on the 36th floor!<BR><BR>For the other question, the "Scene on TV" tour was a bus tour of Manhattan filming spots like the Friends apartment building, the Cosby house, NYPD precint, etc. More info is online at http://www.sceneontv.com/about.html

karen Jun 20th, 2002 10:57 AM

We just got back from New York too. What a fun trip, especially for my 6 year old. Got a GREAT room (through priceline.com) at The Hilton for $90 a night! Walked to everything from there. Did all the "kids" things: Lion King, Beauty & The Beast, Toy's r us, FAO Schwartz, a Yankee game & adult things too; Caberet, night clubs, fun dinners.<BR>most recommended: Stage Deli & Ruby Foos<BR>Least " " : Mars 2112

paula Jun 23rd, 2002 10:30 AM

Hi folks, I'm travelling to New York in the end of July and I'm planning on seeing a great musical. I've never seen The Lion King and I've heard it is awesome! What other good musicals are there in NYC right now?<BR>Thanks<BR>Paula

k Jun 23rd, 2002 10:51 AM

Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, Caberet..Lion King was different, not my thing.I like more tradition shows. Beauty an the Beast is also great.


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