My roommate and I take a trip to NYC every summer, and it's about that time again. We've gone with his family before, and the other times (this one included) with a group of our friends. We've found places we like, but are always eager for input, especially from those more familiar with the city.

So, what do you recommend? Must-visit eateries, stores or attractions that are outside the normal tourist route, bars or clubs that would be worth a night at? I'd even like some live music, preferably good rock or jazz. We'll be there from Friday the 15th and leaving Monday the 18th, so anything goes for this weekend. Suggestions, go.

i'm not a new yorker. i can't post in this topic.

Get the fuck out you fraud.

corny island (get a corny dog!)
ride the subway between 10th ave and 81st st
the wtc site is the most tear-jerking hole in teh ground next to the grand canyon
catch a knicks game!

oh and whatever you do, dont look up! if you look up, even if some dude just jumped off a building, you will be labeled a tourist and be banned from NYC forever

Try getting Yankee tickets, but I doubt it.

Hang out by Gramercy and you may see me

not likely though.

My roommate got Yanks tickets way back in March, too expensive for a team I don't follow though. Maybe if they were playing the Indians.

Apparently Aesop Rock is doing a free show at McCarren Pool on Sunday night.

Now now, don't torture the poor man.

Or stop for a few seconds. The first time I went to NY, I did that and then looked up and saw a sign that told me to keep moving.

LOL, Brooklyn.



It'd be more entertaining than an off-Broadway play.

Will I die there?

Depends what part. In all likelihood, yes.

http://www.nyc.com is a good resource sometimes for finding some shit to do on the spur of the moment

Brooklyn, doubt it. Bronx, probably.

holy fuck you listen to him?! (them?)

STOP ACTING SO STUPID!

What about bars?

Wow you really are a bit of a bumpkin aren't you? No one calls them bars anymore, they are called "pubs," due to NYC's proximity to Europe and it's distance from America. If you call a pub a "bar" in NYC you may as well ask to get mugged and raped. I'd avoid this trip if I were you, it sounds like you need to do a little growing up first.

Does anyone have a real answer? Just give me a fucking bar or restaurant worth checking out.

planet hollywood

He said someplace that WOULDN'T be filled with tourists.

Wanna chill while you're out here Grimes? Not sure what you're into but get in touch and we'll talk about it.

hard rock cafe

i hear their pizza is pretty good

Pinkberry on St. Marks off 3rd.

Taking the Holland Tunnel to New Jersey is probably the best thing you can do.

let the record show it took grimes until the 16th reply to get all pissed off

I heard that the bums love the dumpsters on 23rd.

23rd has few bums

you have to go farther uptown

where the blacks live

across 110th street

pimps won't let the junkie go free

Most factual statement in this topic.

Shit, could have sworn I'd posted this earlier. You'd probably be best off barhopping in the West Village. If you get off the subway at West 4th Street and walk along West 3rd you can take your pick of a bunch of great places. I haven't checked it out yet but my friends rave about a place called Off the Wagon.

Maybe Ill run into you Grimes. I work in Midtown on Lexington Avenue. Tomorrow is my last day there though as this internship is finally ending. If you had given me a little more time maybe we could have worked something out. I live in the Bronx and work in Manhattan so it would have been relatively easy to plan something.