New York in May - where to eat

Iron_Feline
Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
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Good afternoon / morning

I'm coming to NY in May for a long weekend and was hoping to get some suggestions as to good places to eat. I've done the googling etc but would love to get some recent opinions from people who have been there / live there.

I'm not looking for healthy places per say - I'm looking for the tastiest places etc :laugh: anything that people think shouldn't be missed.

I'd love opinions on the best place for hot dogs and pizza, plus It's my dad's 60th while we are there (a Sunday) so if you can suggest anywhere nice that's not too pricey for a nice lunch/dinner that would be great.

(no dietary restrictions so don't worry about veggies etc)

Thanks :drinker:

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  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    Food Trucks.
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Any particular food trucks?

    Any advance on food trucks - I would like to eat in a few restaurants as well :wink:
  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    Have some Pee-Zaah for sure! I don't know where, but have been told, its the best Zaah in the world. Could you have a piece for me?? Have fun! Enjoy your foods, whatever you have. Would love to have your comments on the pizzah. Come back and let us know what you ended up trying.
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Lol, will do. We're staying near Times square - can't wait.
  • chileheadmike
    chileheadmike Posts: 78 Member
    It's been a few years since I've been there, but here is an excellent resource.

    http://chowhound.chow.com/boards/18
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Shake Shack
  • patrickblo13
    patrickblo13 Posts: 831 Member
    It's NYC, there are literally 1,000 of great places to eat. When I go there I just walk around until something catches my eye
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    My husband and I ate at Alfredo's one of our nights there, home of the original fettucine alfredo. Comes in a very small looking serving, but it was impossible for me to eat all of it because it was so rich!

    http://www.alfredos.com/ny.html
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    It's NYC, there are literally 1,000 of great places to eat. When I go there I just walk around until something catches my eye

    ^This too! You really can never go wrong.
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    I go to NYC alot, i have a list of things i usually give to ppl - i have copied a bunch from it below. I would also suggest booking any of these through opentable ahead of time. If you are going in may it might be too late for some of them.... Sorry some are links, some you will have to google!

    PM me for any qu's....! There aer new ones every week!


    • Beauty and essex (Amazing – all the celebs go there)
    • Babbo (most amazing Italian you will ever eat... very special)
    • Eleven Madison park (book now equivalent to next)
    • Nomad (eleven Madison parks’ “little brother” – amazing and the bar ‘the library’ was phenomenal….
    • Lure fish bar (loved it!)
    • Mercer kitchen (Go for drinks but eat elsewhere)
    • Serafina (Italian and a kardashian fav)
    • Le Cirque (fancy French)
    • Jane (casual, brunch)
    • Market Table (casual, brunch, cozy)
    • Catch (amazing seafood, kardashian fav)
    • Bistro Chat Noir (Was great but all the way on the upper east side)
    • Cipriani Downtown
    • Tribecca grill (if you stay in Conrad will be right near your hotel)
    • Aquagrill
    • Gramercy tavern
    • La bernadin
    • Crosby hotel (for drinks)
    • http://www.buddakannyc.com/
    • http://emmgroupinc.com/restaurants/catch/
    • http://balthazarny.com/
    • http://www.pastisny.com/
    • http://www.babbonyc.com/
    • http://sushisamba.com/location/new-york
    • http://www.bluefinnyc.com/ - probaley the only place I’d bother eating in times square.
    • (http://www.grimaldis.com/ - Old pizza shop in Dumbo Brooklyn
    • http://www.fiveleavesny.com/ (health ledgers restaurant in Brooklyn)
    • http://www.bond45.com/ a times square steakhouse
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Thanks guys - that's great. :bigsmile:

    The problem with NY is that there are 1000's of places! which is why I was looking for suggestions :drinker:
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Sorry guys - bumping to keep on my recent list :blushing:
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    Have some Pee-Zaah for sure! I don't know where, but have been told, its the best Zaah in the world. Could you have a piece for me?? Have fun! Enjoy your foods, whatever you have. Would love to have your comments on the pizzah. Come back and let us know what you ended up trying.

    In many years of business travel, I've always found the pizza to be overrated.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    When I go out to Connecticut to see my SIL and BIL, we always spend sometime in the city. I've eaten at many great places, but I never neglect to go to Carmine's. We always, always, always go to Carmine's. We usually go to the one on Broadway before or after a show.

    http://www.carminesnyc.com/
  • itsDorian7
    itsDorian7 Posts: 105 Member
    When I go out to Connecticut to see my SIL and BIL, we always spend sometime in the city. I've eaten at many great places, but I never neglect to go to Carmine's. We always, always, always go to Carmine's. We usually go to the one on Broadway before or after a show.

    http://www.carminesnyc.com/

    I was just going to post this. Definately check out Carmine's !
  • rjmudlax13
    rjmudlax13 Posts: 900 Member
    JG Melons on corner of 77th and 3rd. A great burger place. Tough to get a table though, so go during the "odd" hours.

    Latanzzi on 46th st between 8th and 9th.. Very fancy Italian restaurant on "restaurant row." Outstanding yet a little pricy.

    Also, the restaurants on the same street (aka restaurant row) as Latanzzi are some of the best in the city, so check them out as well. Make reservations ahead of time though!

    As far as pizza goes, you can't go wrong with the touristy ones like Lombardi's (downtown), Patsy's, Grimaldi's, Ray's (Famous?, Original??, Famous Original????). You can also just try a random hole in the wall place somewhere. Sometimes those are the best. Honestly though, if you really want good NY pizza, try to venture into Brooklyn if you can. Manhattan is a little overrated in that department.
  • abrandnewme18
    abrandnewme18 Posts: 305
    I know this is myfitnesspal and all, but you HAVE to have at least one soft serve cone from a Mister Softee truck! It's the best soft serve ice cream I've ever had!

    Also try Fagiolini on 40th! It has great italian food and reasonably priced too! Also, try Shun Lee West if you're in the mood for Chinese food!

    I was actually in NYC last week. Now I'm in boring SoCal :grumble:
    Someday after I finish college and have money saved up and a job I would love to go back and live there . I always have an amazing time when I go!
  • antdogs
    antdogs Posts: 191 Member
    i work RIGHT in times square if you are around 43rd street great healthy spot called Green Symphony. you have chopt.. Just Salads..

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