Hi,
This will be my first trip to NY. We have the 1st 4 days of March, and are staying at the Waldorf. Could you please give a few suggestions on what to wear for weather, and a few of your favorite restaurants. Price range could be up to 60pp. Also, any recommendations on which broadway show to see?
Thank you so much for the help!

Weather could be 10 degrees or 50 in March....so I'd pack and wear layers if I were you.

Are you there on a Wed? If so, you could catch a matinee which has great prices....I should know more about this living in CT, but I do not!

I'd try one of the many websites for NYC dining for tips, and base it on your location...sometimes it is hard to get around NYC so maybe find some within walking distance of the Waldorf. For that matter, call the hotel and ask for rec's and see if you need to make reservations ahead of time.

Good luck...hope someone with more NYC experience posts!

For restaurants give us an idea of what cuisines you like - or hate. (I once wrote a long post about great restaurants and it turned out the OP ate only steak - and assumed everyone else would know that.) Also - are you looking for trendy or casual or romatic or ?

For shows go to broadwaybox.com and check out which shows have discounts available (many except for biggest hits do for March). that way you can save andd have tickets without wasting vacation time standing on line.

Thank you for the info so far. I love all food, with exception to bologne! We really like to try new things and have the "experience" of the particular place. For example, if we were in Florida, we would want to eat seafood... so what restaurants do you recommend that really portray New York?
Hope that gives a little more info.

In the fall and winter, there is a Broadway discount program called Season of Savings. It looks like most of the shows participating will be discounted when you're there. Visit SeasonOfSavings.com to see what's available... and this time, you can see commercials from a lot of the shows too!

We were there for Christmas and loved "Grey Gardens." It is based on the 1970's documentary about Jackie O's cousin & aunt. It is not a happy musical, however. Really depends on what you like. We just saw "Legally Blonde" in S.F. and really liked it; I know it is going to NYC next, but not sure if it will be there by March. We love Balthazar on Spring St.-- but it is pricey... if you don't eat there, just do a walk-by and get a chocolate chip cookie from their tiny bakery desk. Best I've had anywhere. Love New York!
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Where are you from, mommy106? Might help give us an idea of how to direct you.

wunderground.com has a trip planner that will give you an idea of historical temps for the days you'll be here. March is changeable. Bringing layers is always a good idea in NYC. Bring very comfortable shoes b/c NYC is a walking city.

Here are some iconic NYC restaurants

>for steak the most revered is Peter Luger in Brooklyn (cash only). For something nearer your hotel, Wolfgang's is part of the Luger family and isn't far. Spark's is also very good. These are pricey.

>there are several very well known but pricey restaurants near your hotel. The Four Seasons and Lever House are 2 that come to mind. I'd definitely have a drink at the Four Seasons to see the place, but if you want to dine, I'd pick Lever House.

>PJ Clarke's is not far from your hotel and is an old saloon. Have a burger there or a casual meal (lunch or dinner). The Burger Joint in the Parker Meridien hotel (west 56 st) has better burgers but not as comfortable an atmosphere.

>Howard suggested Shun Lee Palace for Chinese on your other thread. I agree and also like Our Place which is next door.

>If you want to try Indian food, Amma is fairly close to your hotel and good.

But I do agree, while it's tempting to eat near the hotel, you'll have more of a "NY Experience" if you try to eat in other neighborhood. Definitely don't miss the village (Greenwich Village) as it's very different from midtown.

For shows, I agree, look on broadwaybox.com The seasonofsavings promotion is only thru Feb. but broadwaybox should have some discounts for early March if not now, soon. If you tell us a bit more about yourself (general age, what shows you may have seen elsewhere and liked) we can help judge what you might like.

Thank you for so much info. We are 35/36, love gourmet food. My husband is going on business, so I may be touring alone one day (that is why I wanted something close to the hotel). Otherwise, we don't mind walking or taking a cab.
We have seen many operas, and things that have come here (Nashville, TN) like Phantom, Cats... we would like to see something that no one here has seen.
Hope that helps a little. Thanks again for all of the great information. This is the fun part of planning the trip!

mclaurie, it looks like the Season of Savings discounts are actually valid through mid-March this year (most expire on the 16th).
So mommy106, that may still be a good resource for your trip, and you can see several TV commercials on the site to help you decide!

ok, here is what I would like, if you can help. Does anyone watch the food network? Rachael Ray's tasty travels, or $40/day? She will go through a town, and tell you how to experience NY. She'll say, "start your day at Balthazar, the ____ is to die for"
any suggestions like that?

This is my 1st reply to a forum such as this, but I'm giving it a try- be patient with me. Here's a few ideas for a fun time in NYC coming from someone who does not live in the city - go to breakfast at Oscars in the /waldorf hotel, then walk around 5th avenue and see St. Patricks Church,grab a coffee, tea or hot chocolate (there's a dean and deluca's right at ringside and watch the skaters at Rockefeller Center. More shopping uptown and then go for lunch -head over to Broadway and 51st street for Ellen's Stardust Diner - good comfort food and the waitstaff all do Kareoke with songs playing - plus they are dressed up in 50's attire. Go to dinnner at Redeye Grill (around 56th street and 7th)- home of the dancing shrimp - get there by 5pm have cocktails, appetizer (loved the guacamole/coconut shrimp) and for main meal you could try the grilled fish with 3 types of sauces it's great) and dessert if you have room, Now you have time to catch a broadway show - SOME OF THEM START AT 7PM so check the times.
Suggestions: Jersey Boys - Hairspray - Spring Awakening - Mama Mia - fun and upbeat.
If you mid-town try Artisinal (2 park ave. on 32nd street between madison and park avenue- great restaurant or try Gotham Bar and Grill (12 E. 12th street)- great bar - really good food.
There are some pretty good Wine Bars that have opened up in the 20's, near 7th Ave. - check it out in Zagat's. A nice restaurant is I Trulli -122 E 27th. Nice Itamialn is La masseria - 235 w. 48th street, Also liked Tuscan Square - 16 w. 51st. bet 5th & 6th - not cheap but great food, nice area. Hope this is helpful.

That was very helpful! Thank you.