I'm visiting NYC/Connecticut

[Himu]

This summer I'm fulfilling my life long dream of visiting NYC.

What are the best, but not exactly expensive places to eat? Any good Mexican food...by Tex-Mex standards? What about places to visit? Particularly art and movie related places? There's so much to NYC that I don't know where to start.

NYCbore give me your best shot! I want to soak in the best NYC has to offer.

[Great Rumbler]

Visit the top of the Empire State building [at night] and check out Liberty Island.

[Himu]

Well, beyond the obvious shit like the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty of course.

[Boogie]

A decade ago, I visited NYC on a school trip.

Wandered through Central Park, saw a broadway show, visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Statue of Liberty (wasn't able to go to the top of the Statue, even though it was pre-9/11), top of the Empire State Building at night.

I'd recommend all of the above activities.  Can't really make eating recommendations though.

[Great Rumbler]

Wandered through Central Park, saw a broadway show, visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Statue of Liberty (wasn't able to go to the top of the Statue, even though it was pre-9/11), top of the Empire State Building.

I did all that except Central Park and the MMA [we didn't have time for it]. We also went to some cathedral.

Make sure you get a hotdog from a street vendor, Himuro.

[Rman]

There's tons of stuff to do.

Mexican sucks in NYC.  You'll need to visit the borough of the Mets for decent Mexican.  I'll come up with my big post later.

[Himu]

I've always wanted to try an authentic NYC hot dog.

[Boogie]

 We also went to some cathedral.

Oh, that reminded me, we also went to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, largest cathedral in the U.S.  Might have been the same one you went to.

[Himu]

How lax are weed laws in NYC? I want to tour through Central Park high, goddamit.

[Dickie Dee]

Highly recommend the MMA, though you should reserve a day as it's HUGE. Worth it though especially if you like history.

We also did the Real Kramer Tour, lol

[Rman]

I've always wanted to try an authentic NYC hot dog.

Nathan's in Coney Island is the best.  Don't bother with the street vendors and their gross boiled hot dogs.  Gray's Papaya is decent for the price.  Sauerkraut and mustard is the classic New York topping.  

How lax are weed laws in NYC? I want to tour through Central Park high, goddamit.

I wouldn't do it, bro.  Not in Central Park, which is full of cops.  Ever since Guiliani, the cops are very aggressive about ''quality of life'' crimes--weed smoking, public drunkness, etc.

That said, I smell weed in downtown Manhattan constantly. 

[Himu]

Highly recommend the MMA, though you should reserve a day as it's HUGE. Worth it though especially if you like history.

Boner.

[Boogie]

How lax are weed laws in NYC? I want to tour through Central Park high, goddamit.

That depends.  What are the exact dates you're planning for your trip?  Also, airline flight times and flight numbers, please.  Hotels you're looking to stay at, etc...

[Rman]

How lax are weed laws in NYC? I want to tour through Central Park high, goddamit.

That depends.  What are the exact dates you're planning for your trip?  Also, airline flight times and flight numbers, please.

[Himu]

How lax are weed laws in NYC? I want to tour through Central Park high, goddamit.

That depends.  What are the exact dates you're planning for your trip?  Also, airline flight times and flight numbers, please.  Hotels you're looking to stay at, etc...

[Rman]

Here are some of favorite places and shops in New York:

Restaurants:
Momofuku Ssam Bar-Chef David Chang does some creative stuff here, with his love of American comfort food and Asian touches.  I prefer it to his original ramen place.  Get the pork buns.  A must!
Minca-Best ramen in NYC
Hill Country-The best BBQ in NYC.  The Texas Style Beef Brisket is amazing.
Balthazar-Overpriced, but a classic french bistro.  Awesome dining room.
Blue Ribbon-open late.  Great fried chicken.
Shake Shack.  In Madison Square Park, near the iconic Flatiron Building.  Great burgers.
The Burger Joint.  Hidden in the Parker Meridien Hotel.  Another great burger joint.

Shops:
Muji: Japanese wares of all kinds
Uniqlo: Great fashion at low prices.  Another Japanese import.
Kid Robot: Cool vinyl toys

Gaming:
Chinatown Fair Arcade: The only decent arcade in NYC.  Great SFIV competition.
J&L Games: great back catalog of games, not found in GS or BB.

Along with the other touristy suggestions.  Going across the Brooklyn Bridge on foot or bike is awesome on a sunny day.

Here's a great guide to eating on the go:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/tasting-tour-eating-on-the-go-in-nyc.html

[Raban]

I'm moving to NYC later this year, any NYC-boritos want to shoot me a PM for some tips on not dying? I'm moving with a dude who's spent some time living in the city, though it was only a month so he's not a fountain of information.

[drew]

tape it behind your balls

i once smuggled weed on a plane in my sock, i would be fucked if i tried that now though since they check it now

[Rman]

I'm moving to NYC later this year, any NYC-boritos want to shoot me a PM for some tips on not dying? I'm moving with a dude who's spent some time living in the city, though it was only a month so he's not a fountain of information.

You'll be fine.  Stop being a drama queen.

[Eric P]

NYC sucks.  Avoid!

[Himu]

No wai!

[Ichirou]

You've had a lifelong dream to visit NYC?  Man, I've been to NYC dozens of times.

[Raban]

I'm moving to NYC later this year, any NYC-boritos want to shoot me a PM for some tips on not dying? I'm moving with a dude who's spent some time living in the city, though it was only a month so he's not a fountain of information.

You'll be fine.  Stop being a drama queen.

I'm not being a drama queen I'm just being sarcastic. I'm not really worried beyond the logical stuff

[Ichirou]

Is it any surprise that Himu's lifelong dream is to visit NYC, get high, and then go to central park?

[Himu]

[Eric P]

i hear like 4 police sirens right now

some shit's going down

[Beezy]

Restaurants:
Shack Shack.  In Madison Square Park, near the iconic Flatiron Building.  Great burgers.

Shops:
Uniqlo: Great fashion at low prices.  Another Japanese import.
Kid Robot: Cool vinyl toys

You mean Shake Shack.

I got some clothes at these two stores recently. Good prices indeed.

[Boogie]

i hear like 4 police sirens right now

some shit's going down

Somebody's goin' to emergency

somebody's going' to jail.

/West Wing

That's the true appeal of policing.  That, whatever shit you have to deal with, every so often, you have a front row seat to the greatest show on earth.

As someone who doesn't drive a patrol car and respond to 911 calls, any time I'm in the city, and I hear sirens, I think "If only I were a part of that, if only I were in the middle of it, the one responding to that call, and having to deal with the unknown of what comes with it". 

[Rman]

Restaurants:
Shack Shack.  In Madison Square Park, near the iconic Flatiron Building.  Great burgers.

Shops:
Uniqlo: Great fashion at low prices.  Another Japanese import.
Kid Robot: Cool vinyl toys

You mean Shake Shack.

I got some clothes at these two stores recently. Good prices indeed.

Yep.  I'll fix it.

[tiesto]

For nightclubs, you'd probably like the Sullivan Room, Cielo or Love (though Love is more trance music) - pretty small places with good crowds of people. Stay away from Pacha, it sucks. MoMA is pretty damn amazing and you will get a lot out of that, as well as the Museum of Natural History. Central Park has concerts in the summertime called Summerstage, I've seen PVD and Talib Kweli before and they were pretty cool (though make sure you piss before the concert, the bathroom situation was a mess).

Oh yeah and let me know when you are in NYC Himu 

[Beezy]

Clubs?

Lounges are better and get just as hype as clubs after everyone has a few drinks. Some bars are like this too.

[GilloD]

Governer's Island! Best kept NYC secret

[Himu]

Leaving tomorrow morning. Roadtrip gogogogo

gonna take photos and chronicle my travels

[drew]

I've always wanted to try an authentic NYC hot dog.

they taste like shit

foreign countries street food is better than our restaurants

[Fresh Prince]

Bed-Stuy do or die!

[Eric P]

Bedstuy thinks I'm weird Park ave thinks you're weird.  Now were holding hands flying high that's what they all feared.

[drew]

How lax are weed laws in NYC? I want to tour through Central Park high, goddamit.

david lee roth got busted for buying under a bridge in the park this past year

if i smoked anywhere near manhattan i would probably spontaneously combust from the paranoia and self consciousness

[Mr. Gundam]

Muji: Japanese wares of all kinds
Uniqlo: Great fashion at low prices.  Another Japanese import.

I'm incredibly jealous of NYC. The only Muji and Uniqlo stores in North America are in NYC.

[Beezy]

Himu, don't smoke weed outside in Manhattan unless you're on a roof somewhere. Don't smoke outside in any other borough either unless you're in someone's backyard or something.

NYC street food is nothing special.

[etiolate]

Check out the museums

Piss off Yankee fans

Nomnom the grub

[Eric P]

I dunno.  Street meat is delicious.

[TakingBackSunday]

Yeah, it is 

[Himu]

Himu, don't smoke weed outside in Manhattan unless you're on a roof somewhere. Don't smoke outside in any other borough either unless you're in someone's backyard or something.

NYC street food is nothing special.

I was actually joking. I don't care about smoking weed in NYC during my trip and I don't know any dealers who I'd trust buying from anyways.

[Himu]

Himu, are you driving from TX to NY?

Going back to Florida, and we're going to drive from Florida to Connecticut, go to a friend's graduation there, then we're taking the train to NYC.

[Eric P]

http://www.ohmyrockness.com/Showlist.cfm?Page=1

[Raban]

I'm gonna quit weed when I go to NYC. I hear the stuff there is shit compared to Cali, and plus I don't think I'd wanna be high in New York. Maybe for Summerfest.

[brawndolicious]

I'm gonna quit weed when I go to NYC. I hear the stuff there is shit compared to Cali, and plus I don't think I'd wanna be high in New York. Maybe for Summerfest.

smh

[Himu]

pussy

[brawndolicious]

I hate the wake-and-bake lifestyle but it's great on occasion.

[Himu]

People who smoke every day, all day should be avoided period.

[Agent Whiskers]

I'm going to NY myself this August. My close friend is an MMA fighter and he has a fight scheduled there. On the topic of weed, all we have in Saudi is hash and I'm DYING to try some weed. How can one obtain weed in NYC?

[Himu]

Have to know a dealer and stuff, it's illegal so we don't divulge.

And hash is weed. In fact, hash > weed. Hash is stronger. Hash is mostly pure THC. It comes from the crystals and resin of the plant.

[Agent Whiskers]

Have to know a dealer and stuff, it's illegal so we don't divulge.

And hash is weed. In fact, hash > weed. Hash is stronger. Hash is mostly pure THC. It comes from the crystals and resin of the plant.

I've been told that plenty of times but the first time I tried weed, it was the most incredible experience. A girl I know got me some through her friend in the US and the experience was just second to none. My arms were wobbly, I was giggly as fuck and everything was practically in slow motion. I've been smoking hash ever since and never, not even once, got that same experience. So I'm out on the hunt for good weed when I get to the US.

[Rman]

Muji: Japanese wares of all kinds
Uniqlo: Great fashion at low prices.  Another Japanese import.

I'm incredibly jealous of NYC. The only Muji and Uniqlo stores in North America are in NYC.

If you need stuff just send me a line.  We can use Paypal or Google check out. 

[Mr. Gundam]

Muji: Japanese wares of all kinds
Uniqlo: Great fashion at low prices.  Another Japanese import.

I'm incredibly jealous of NYC. The only Muji and Uniqlo stores in North America are in NYC.

If you need stuff just send me a line.  We can use Paypal or Google check out. 

Oh, I'm good. I had my fill last month in Tokyo. Thanks, though!

[Himu]

Road trip report: IN SALEM, VIRGINIA!!!!

Should reach Connecticut and Yale today if we're lucky. Graduation is on Monday, then it's NYC time!!!

[Don Flamenco]

Depending on what kind of art you want to see, the Chelsea district has a ton of galleries.  Obviously a higher crap:good ratio (imo) than if you were just to hit up the important museums, but there is a lot of good stuff nonetheless.

Have to know a dealer and stuff, it's illegal so we don't divulge.

And hash is weed. In fact, hash > weed. Hash is stronger. Hash is mostly pure THC. It comes from the crystals and resin of the plant.

I've been told that plenty of times but the first time I tried weed, it was the most incredible experience. A girl I know got me some through her friend in the US and the experience was just second to none. My arms were wobbly, I was giggly as fuck and everything was practically in slow motion. I've been smoking hash ever since and never, not even once, got that same experience. So I'm out on the hunt for good weed when I get to the US.

might be the type of weed being used for the hash you're smoking.  indica or sativa...I forget which one gives the more energetic high. 

[Raban]

My friend assures me we should smoke weed in NYC because we can be "doing a lot" without doing anything. I concur. Back on the green team.

[Himu]

Okay, we drove through NYC and we're at Milford, Connecticut which is near New Haven. Going to the Yale graduation tomorrow and then it's time for a week of NYC.

Experiences driving through NYC:

"Where the fuck is I-95?! What's it say on the map Lorene?"
"I DON'T KNOW IT ONLY SAYS I-95"
"FUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC"

Thought I got on the wrong exit, but I was on the right one the whole time.

Traffic:

"You know, we've been in bumper to bumper traffic ever since we got here over an hour ago! Go I-95! And it's SUNDAY!"
"The traffic is long, but it keeps going at a steady pace. It doesn't make me want to kill myself surprisingly."

Smell:

"I love NYC already and I haven't set foot in it yet!"
"It's gotta be that trash smell. I think we just drove past Queensbridge Projects. It smelled like shit but it smelled so homely."



Then we all went to dinner at some place called Bin 100, lit up some of the weed we brought from Florida and now we're making fun of Lost.

East Coast

[Fresh Prince]

Queensbridge!