Manahattan Dec.24-28: What's open (and riveting)?
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Manahattan Dec.24-28: What's open (and riveting)?
Arriving late on Dec. 24 at UN Plaza Hotel in the east 40s; Christmas dinner with my brother and family in Washington Square and NOTHING else planned.
Can anyone suggest: Best bets for reasonable mid-town restaurants -- French, fusion, whatever? And what seasonal activities or events should we sample?
Four years since our last visit and I anticipate our knowledge of NYC is already out of date. We like: wandering, museums, theatre, concerts.
Always spend a half-day at the Metropolitan; I suspect MOMA will be overrun...
I've left this all terribly late and now have little time for research -- so all aid is welcome.
Can anyone suggest: Best bets for reasonable mid-town restaurants -- French, fusion, whatever? And what seasonal activities or events should we sample?
Four years since our last visit and I anticipate our knowledge of NYC is already out of date. We like: wandering, museums, theatre, concerts.
Always spend a half-day at the Metropolitan; I suspect MOMA will be overrun...
I've left this all terribly late and now have little time for research -- so all aid is welcome.
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My first Christmas in New York I was alone. I walked the streets and cried a lot, homesick. I was invited to a dinner later that day. But when I look back on it now, I realize how beautiful the city was on that Christmas day. And it was the most deserted I have ever seen the city.
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Ted, that neighborhood (UN Plaza) is not really known for it's culinery excellence and I'm sure you know midtown is not the place to find "reasonable." But there are a few standouts. L'Impero is a terrific, beautiful Italian in the area (expensive). Marichu is
Spanish tapas, moderate prices. Diwan is very good Indian. Riingo is a relatively new Asian in the Alex Hotel. It's sushi and Japanese-American so not really fusion. Hard to get in I think. Sumile is supposed to be the best asian fusion.
http://newyorkmetro.com/urban/guides...sianfusion.htm
The closest fusion (Thai/French)place I can think of is Vong which is a bit tired IMO, It was one of the first and hasn't kept up. What I do really like is Le Colonial (Vietnamese/French) but it's on 57 st so not quite so close.
There's a small bistro called Jubilee on east 54 st specializing in mussells if that interests you. It's very good. The Beekman Tower Hotel which isn't too far from you has a rooftop bar/rest. with excellent views, live piano. The Shelburne Murray Hill hotel also has a roof top place with great burgers.
As to seasonal stuff, you'd be best reading here
http://newyorkmetro.com/urban/guides/holidays/
Spanish tapas, moderate prices. Diwan is very good Indian. Riingo is a relatively new Asian in the Alex Hotel. It's sushi and Japanese-American so not really fusion. Hard to get in I think. Sumile is supposed to be the best asian fusion.
http://newyorkmetro.com/urban/guides...sianfusion.htm
The closest fusion (Thai/French)place I can think of is Vong which is a bit tired IMO, It was one of the first and hasn't kept up. What I do really like is Le Colonial (Vietnamese/French) but it's on 57 st so not quite so close.
There's a small bistro called Jubilee on east 54 st specializing in mussells if that interests you. It's very good. The Beekman Tower Hotel which isn't too far from you has a rooftop bar/rest. with excellent views, live piano. The Shelburne Murray Hill hotel also has a roof top place with great burgers.
As to seasonal stuff, you'd be best reading here
http://newyorkmetro.com/urban/guides/holidays/
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Since you've been in the Met neighborhood ...have you visited the Frick at 70th St.? wonderful place. Also a relatively new gallery ....Neuw Gallery at 86 and Fifth.(In a gorgeous old mansion.) Veddy Viennese with a cafe that gets raves. (If you're not counting calories -