Romantic weekend in NYC
Nov 28th, 2007, 02:18 PM
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Romantic weekend in NYC
Hello Fodorites,
I last travelled to NYC Nov 2005 but even longer for a romantic weekend for two. Since so much changes in the city, I would love your thoughts for an upcoming trip in early December. We are staying near Times Square, we're in our 30s and enjoy unique dining experiences and places off the beaten path. Any suggestions for mid-priced restaurants(up to $100/person), cool bars or lounges in Mid town, MP, East Village would be much appreciated! I also need to find reasonable and quaint breakfast places mid town, and one good Blues bar. Happy Holidays to all ... VMinTO
I last travelled to NYC Nov 2005 but even longer for a romantic weekend for two. Since so much changes in the city, I would love your thoughts for an upcoming trip in early December. We are staying near Times Square, we're in our 30s and enjoy unique dining experiences and places off the beaten path. Any suggestions for mid-priced restaurants(up to $100/person), cool bars or lounges in Mid town, MP, East Village would be much appreciated! I also need to find reasonable and quaint breakfast places mid town, and one good Blues bar. Happy Holidays to all ... VMinTO
Nov 28th, 2007, 02:25 PM
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Definitely the bar in the Mandarin Oriental. Make a reservation.
The bar is past the lobby but on the 33rd floor of the Time Warner Building (you actually walk around the corner for the entrance to the hotel).
The views of Central Park and Manhattan are stunning. Absolutely romantic. Floor to ceiling two story windows.
Make the reservation for 4PM so you can still see the park and watch the sun set and the city light up.
Did I say how romantic it is?
Make sure you make a reservation for the bar/lounge. It is a must.
The bar is past the lobby but on the 33rd floor of the Time Warner Building (you actually walk around the corner for the entrance to the hotel).
The views of Central Park and Manhattan are stunning. Absolutely romantic. Floor to ceiling two story windows.
Make the reservation for 4PM so you can still see the park and watch the sun set and the city light up.
Did I say how romantic it is?
Make sure you make a reservation for the bar/lounge. It is a must.
Nov 28th, 2007, 02:40 PM
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For a mighty good cocktail with a cool 20's vibe, (though admittedly not in the neighborhoods you mentioned)pop into the Flatiron Lounge on 19th street.
If you love sushi you should check out Blue Ribbon's new location on 58th and 8th Ave (across from the Time Warner Building entrance on 58th) for a special night out.
While not everyone's cup of tea (due mostly to its very strict seating policy--no groups), as a couple you might enjoy Angel's Share; it's a "hidden" bar that many people know about but it still feels like you're getting away with something. I'd go early and on an "off" night (not a Friday or Saturday) because it's small.
And while it's not specifically blues, if you love live jazz I would strongly recommend going to Zinc Bar on Houston Street on Sunday nights for Brazilian Samba Jazz...the bar itself is very romantic in that divey sort of way (little tea lights on every table; it's very dark). The music is really energetic and sexy.
Have a great trip... you should get tons of good advice here.
Where are you visiting from?
Nov 28th, 2007, 05:55 PM
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Hi Katie,
Thank you so much! Yes I have received great advice in the past for NYC and for overseas vacations. I love Fodors! I'm originally from Toronto and have lived in Europe a few years as well. V
Thank you so much! Yes I have received great advice in the past for NYC and for overseas vacations. I love Fodors! I'm originally from Toronto and have lived in Europe a few years as well. V
Nov 29th, 2007, 06:48 AM
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"Quaint" breakfast places not often found in midtown (more uptown or downtown), but I suppose quaint can cover a lot of ground. For "cute" Sarabeth's has a Central Park South location in addition to their uptown places.
>Penelope is just in midtown (30th & Lexington) on the east side.
>Les Halles on 28th st. & Park serves breakfast.
http://www.leshalles.net/ny_park.php
>Cheyenne Diner is classic
>Red Flame Diner is not at all quaint, but a good, serviceable breakfast joint near TS.
>Junior's famous for their cheesecake has a location just off Times Square
>Norma's, again not quaint, is a popular go to for breakfast in the Parker Meridien hotel in midtown (big portions and pricey)
Michael's on west 55th st. is a power breakfast place that's got great modern feel.
For a cool bar, go to the Gramercy Park Hotel.
http://www.gramercyparkhotel.com/bars.html
The bar at the Gansevoort Hotel roof (MP) has a nice view.
Have Sat. brunch at Asiate in the Mandarin Oriental hotel.
Bruno Jamais on the upper east side is one of the few places with good food where you can also dance.
http://www.usmenuguide.com/BrunoJamais.html
>Penelope is just in midtown (30th & Lexington) on the east side.
>Les Halles on 28th st. & Park serves breakfast.
http://www.leshalles.net/ny_park.php
>Cheyenne Diner is classic
>Red Flame Diner is not at all quaint, but a good, serviceable breakfast joint near TS.
>Junior's famous for their cheesecake has a location just off Times Square
>Norma's, again not quaint, is a popular go to for breakfast in the Parker Meridien hotel in midtown (big portions and pricey)
Michael's on west 55th st. is a power breakfast place that's got great modern feel.
For a cool bar, go to the Gramercy Park Hotel.
http://www.gramercyparkhotel.com/bars.html
The bar at the Gansevoort Hotel roof (MP) has a nice view.
Have Sat. brunch at Asiate in the Mandarin Oriental hotel.
Bruno Jamais on the upper east side is one of the few places with good food where you can also dance.
http://www.usmenuguide.com/BrunoJamais.html
Nov 29th, 2007, 11:05 AM
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My husband and I are also in our 30s and are traveling to NYC in December. Sorry to hijack your thread, but I have what probably is a stupid question for GoTravel. In my research of what bars to go to while we are in New York, I've also come across needing to make a "reservation" to go to the bar. Does this mean only if you want to eat? Or only if you want to have somewhere to sit and don't just want to prop up at the bar? Can't you just go up to the bar and order a drink? I'm confused - help!
Nov 29th, 2007, 11:34 AM
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Becca, some bars are very popular and you must have reservations.
There is a 'bar' bar that you can go sit at but the view is poor.
These are reservations for drinks only.
Places like The Rainbow Grill, Mandarin Oriental, and The Broadway Bar all take reservations and if you want a view, you need to make a reservation.
There is a 'bar' bar that you can go sit at but the view is poor.
These are reservations for drinks only.
Places like The Rainbow Grill, Mandarin Oriental, and The Broadway Bar all take reservations and if you want a view, you need to make a reservation.
