denisea

To end it all (and I do this for myself for future reference):

Useful tools:

NYC Subway app for iPhone - indispensable subway map to make sure you can find a station and know which train/line to use on the go
Central Park NYC app for iPhone and/or CPC_Map_2014_V2.pdf
Curb app, Arro app for iPhone- pair with taxi to pay and tip through the app-just pair using the number on the taxi's screen upon entering the taxi (you can enter a standard tip % to add, if desired), when you arrive you are done...just go (no signing, swiping credit cards or handing over cash and waiting for change); receipts are sent via text or email
Hilton app - check in online and access digital keys through the app
MetroCard - swipe your card to enter the subway (can purchase unlimited rides or per ride - best value depends on length of stay and how much you use the subway while there)


Hotel:
Hilton Fashion District
152 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001 (near 7th Ave)

Shopping:
Blue in Greene
8 Greene St, New York, NY 10013 (Soho)

Diptyque
The Shops of Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019

Restaurants and Bars:
Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013-Tribeca

Doughnut Plant (multiple locations)
220 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011- Chelsea

Katz's Deli
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 - Lower East Side

The Campbell
15 VANDERBILT AVENUE (OFF 43RD STREET), NEW YORK, NY 10017

Smith and Wollensky
797 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022 (at 49th) - Midtown East

Cull and Pistol Oyster Bar
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011- Chelsea Market

Ferrara Bakery
195 Grand St, New York, NY 10013

Salinas
136 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (at W 19th St) - Chelsea

Cookshop
156 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (at W 20th St) - Chelsea

Chelsea Papaya171 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011 (at 7th Ave)-Chelsea

The Rose Bar at Gramercy Park Hotel
2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010 - Gramercy Park

Maialino
2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010

Rubriosa
235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012 - Nolita

sf7307

There's nothing "even Papaya King" about it -- Papaya King is GREAT!!'

What a fantastic trip - because we go quite often (and as I said grew up there) we spend very little time in museums, and sometimes see a show, but not always (we are seeing Hello Dolly during Bette Midler's final run in August) -- our favorite thing to do in NY is just to walk different neighborhoods (and from neighborhood to neighborhood - we can easily cover 10 miles in a day). Love that city more than any other,

denisea

Thanks. It would be hard not to have a great time in NYC I am sure Hello Dolly will be a treat! I do want to see a show sometime soon....it's been forever since I have been to one.

I lost my fit bit so I have no ides how many steps we walked or how much ground we covered. It's a tough call for e between NYC and Paris. Both cities never get old for me and invite exploration. Last, I appreciate your appreciation of Papaya King. Sometimes, you just need a hot dog!

Macross

I love your trip reports so thank you for posting. It has been a while but just want to go once more and see the Neue Galerie and check out the doughnut plant. I think I have seen that on the food network. I m so sorry your sister lost her home, how horrible. I love girl trips and seems you took very good care of your husband. Glad you had a great time and not sweltering hot like this week.

5alive

Great report! I don't think a trip is in the cards for me soon but I'd love to go back.

musicfan

Loved your trip report! Thanks for sharing it. Your affection for that city mirrors my own and makes me even more excited for my trip coming up in November.

TDudette

Hi denisea! I loved your TR For whatever reason, I saw Times Square at night before DH did and agree that it is so much fun to see the reactions of others. We didn't know how large the sandwiches would be at Katz's! As much as I love Paris, I'll take Manhattan!

denisea

Thanks everyone. You all are kind and my sister did move into a new place right after we got back from NYC. So she is bouncing back and enjoying being in a new place in a new part of town.

Bostonblondie226

Totally loved this trip report -- you have a very fun travel style. As a newly native New Yorker, I'm completely on your side regarding the bike lanes -- bikers in New York really believe that they are saving the world -- it's too much!

You also hit many amazing restaurants and a large number of my favorite spots -- job well done!