tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post3211798184718411135..comments2024-03-27T12:22:20.528-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: New York, New YorkLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-79738382525115299982016-11-08T11:29:20.417-06:002016-11-08T11:29:20.417-06:00Wanted to drop a quick comment here to say thanks ...Wanted to drop a quick comment here to say thanks for collecting these comments! They were a great help in planning my last minute trip to NYC last weekend.Paragon2Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186204100704440304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-61657740754995792132016-05-10T10:46:11.484-05:002016-05-10T10:46:11.484-05:00oh, and Han Bat is great for Korean food; 53 West ...oh, and Han Bat is great for Korean food; 53 West 35th Street. It's located right by the big Macy's too.<br /><br />On another cheesy note, there is a SNL exhibit that we really enjoyed. Lots of historic costumes and sets on display. Its about $30 for a 90 minute tour. http://snltheexhibition.com/ located 38th/5th in mid-town.<br /><br />Also check out Central Park - it's huge but I like the Strawberry Fields area. It is across from the Dakota building where John Lenon lived. The Dakota is also a cool thing to see - it's huge.<br />West Side between 71st and 74th Streets<br />http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/strawberry-fields.html<br /><br />Alaynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750206139070373052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-88796826482170556542016-05-10T10:34:24.369-05:002016-05-10T10:34:24.369-05:00I second the idea of Stardust Diner. Cheesy and t...I second the idea of Stardust Diner. Cheesy and touristy yes - but good brunch and fun atmosphere. <br /><br />The BEST brunch is actually in Tribeca - Square Diner and close to a subway stop; 33 Leonard St, at West Broadway.<br /><br />Nice dinner in mid-town is Chez Josephine (need reservations via opentable) 414 W 42nd St.<br /><br />Amazing view and cocktails is a MUST at the Rainbow Room's lounge, 65Lounge. "The highest outdoor terrace bar in New York City creates an elevated lounge experience 65 stories above the landmark Rockefeller Center. Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room offers playful bistro fare and curated cocktails in a polished vintage gem framed by awe-inspiring urban views."<br /><br />Bar SixtyFive is open weeknights from 5:00 PM until close for walk-ins, reservations and private events upon request. The kitchen is open until 11:00 PM Monday to Thursday and until close on Friday.<br /><br />You can get heavy apps and drinks there or have full reservations at the fancy Rainbow Room. AMAZING!<br />Alaynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750206139070373052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-9266512506130791172016-05-10T07:37:37.790-05:002016-05-10T07:37:37.790-05:00Strongly recommend either Murray's Bagels or D...Strongly recommend either Murray's Bagels or Dominique Ansel Kitchen for breakfast to go - the former = best bagels in NYC and the latter = best pastries. Can eat at either, but really perfect for grabbing breakfast and walking around the West Village and its brownstone-lined streets. Very authentic NYC experience and one that you will see few to no tourists at! 1L survivorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851525767850271770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-33665297256615041312016-05-09T20:16:11.824-05:002016-05-09T20:16:11.824-05:00I mean, you can't really come to NYC and just ...I mean, you can't really come to NYC and just stay in Manhattan. Manhattan is SO over ;) You must spend some time in Brooklyn. You can take the train to downtown Brooklyn and wander around the Piers and enjoy the views of Manhattan from across the river. Above the piers is the Promenade/Brooklyn Heights, which is the same view just higher (surrounding neighborhood is very charming, though). If you want to splurge, go to the River Cafe (next to Brooklyn Bridge). It's $$$, but my favorite law school professor and Brooklyn neighbor declared it WORTH IT. I'm thinking when my JP finishes his PhD program, that'll be our splurge. For less expensive, there's Grimaldi's and a quaint little ice cream shop right on the water. There will be a crazy line at Grimaldi's, but pro tip: order to go and take it to Brooklyn Bridge Park and enjoy a picnic! Then you can cross the bridge to burn off all the calories and take a train uptown a bit. In Manhattan, I really only like Greenwich Village (far west) or super uptown on the north side of Central Park. Soho is basically an outdoor mall now. I actually never go to Manhattan unless I have to, so I have less relevant advice, but I think you need to go to Brooklyn this time around to get away from the bad Manhattan mojo ;) Have fun! How sad we'll be out of town then...Judithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-67383958650753052072016-05-09T19:04:58.888-05:002016-05-09T19:04:58.888-05:00Sylvia's Soul food in Harlem - delicious!Sylvia's Soul food in Harlem - delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-70244545210868476882016-05-09T16:01:50.859-05:002016-05-09T16:01:50.859-05:00also highly recommend the highline. and check out ...also highly recommend the highline. and check out eater.com if you haven't already for food.-ldchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167501452679627804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-190546936755299352016-05-08T12:06:17.869-05:002016-05-08T12:06:17.869-05:00Lady m bakery in Bryant park, green tea crepe cake...Lady m bakery in Bryant park, green tea crepe cake I to die for. For lunch bouchon bakery at Columbus circle or any restaurant in eataly. Walk on the highline from up north (the 40s), south to 14th st, get off at Chelsea market and enjoy there any of the snacks and food that they offer.JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996948123965319493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-24039344378556786162016-05-08T09:19:36.792-05:002016-05-08T09:19:36.792-05:00Two more recs - get Korean fried chicken in Koreat...Two more recs - get Korean fried chicken in Koreatown if you have never had it. So delicious with beer. Bon Chon Chicken is your basic version; other places also exist. Ramen is also excellent in NYC (Totto, Santuoka, Ippudo).Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017331040011034589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-33036772434655366032016-05-08T08:15:35.439-05:002016-05-08T08:15:35.439-05:00The Highline park (on the former elevated train tr...The Highline park (on the former elevated train tracks) is a must. If you start on the north side (near 33rd) you walk downtown and you can exit at either Chelsea Market (17th Street), which is a fun, enormous indoor food market (get Fat Witch brownies packaged up to bring home to the kids) or keep going down to the Meatpacking District, and get a drink at The Standard Hotel or the Gansevoort Hotel. <br /><br />For delicious eats, I cannot recommend highly enough Xi'an Famous Foods, which is food from north Central China. They started with one location on St. Mark's in the East Village and now they have several locations, including two near where you are staying. They make their own noodles -- and you cannot beat fresh, handmade noodles. Warning -- don't go if you don't like spicy foods, cumin or cilantro. <br /><br />Other NYC food pilgrimages that I make are Baohaus on 14th (Taiwanese-style hand-held buns -- the pork belly is delicious), Laduree macarons and ridiculous chicken Parmesean sandwich at Parm in Nolita, and Shake Shack (although that novelty has worn off since they have expanded outside of NYC).<br /><br />Shopping in the little shops on Bleecker (also a good west-to-east side of the island walk) is fun. As is shopping in Nolita and the Lower East Side.<br /><br />Bring good walking shoes and stay hydrated!Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017331040011034589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-72325302644913359972016-05-08T02:16:50.389-05:002016-05-08T02:16:50.389-05:00I second the recommendation for Levains if you are...I second the recommendation for Levains if you are In that neighborhood. Sooooo delicious!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-17613643604717694112016-05-07T21:36:45.890-05:002016-05-07T21:36:45.890-05:00Joes Shanghai for Chinese soup dumplings... They a...Joes Shanghai for Chinese soup dumplings... They are great at curing hangovers ;) also walking around in Soho and window shopping is my fave NYC pastime! ixphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881363213650678313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-80628473635730462492016-05-07T19:58:50.292-05:002016-05-07T19:58:50.292-05:00Hi Lag Liv it's Katie, that Aussie girl you ga...Hi Lag Liv it's Katie, that Aussie girl you gave Austin and shopping recommendations to not so long ago!! We have just got back home and thanks to you I brought with me an extra suitcase of fab work clothes for when I return to work next month, and some amazing Austin memories!!! What a special place :-) <br /><br />We spent some time in New York this trip and I was also there for a month at the start of 2014. I highly highly recommend you find a rooftop bar for an evening drink and enjoy the skyscape that lays before you!!! I don't have one in particular - just find one within walking distance with a good review on Yelp and you'll love it!!<br /><br />I also used to just wake up each morning and say "today I will go visit TriBeCa" or china town or Greenwich village or whatever, and just make my way there and stroll around looking for trouble. It was great!!! Also there's a dive bar called wicked willys in Greenwich village that had cheap frozen margaritas and wings. A novelty for us Aussies but maybe less so for you guys!!! Enjoy!!! XoxoXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100758639260265168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-73747511973094804132016-05-07T15:24:04.246-05:002016-05-07T15:24:04.246-05:00I've lurked for awhile, but I had to come out ...I've lurked for awhile, but I had to come out of lurkdom to tell you to go to Levain Bakery! They are famous for their massive cookies, which are to.die.for. I haven't been to New York in a few years, and when I finally make it back there, those cookies are at the top of my list.<br /><br />Also, since this is my first-ever comment (though I've been reading for a couple years), I want to thank you for sharing your life with us. I'm a 3L (in the middle of finals right now and graduating in 2 weeks, ahhh! It can't come soon enough!), and your blog gives me hope that it *is* possible to have both a successful law career and a thriving family--so thank you for that.<br /><br />-KrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-64595120302308952062016-05-07T09:57:58.953-05:002016-05-07T09:57:58.953-05:00Also after you un-die from Eataly, walk over to Ma...Also after you un-die from Eataly, walk over to Max Brenners and get some gourmet chocolates. ChelseaSalomonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985506338819810868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-85186724557225098572016-05-07T09:56:30.109-05:002016-05-07T09:56:30.109-05:00Good for you guys!! I'm going to post a link t...Good for you guys!! I'm going to post a link to my most recent NYC trip with my mom. My husband's cousin goes to NYU and is a super foodie and gave us some awesome off the beaten path places to eat and check out. <br />http://thesals.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmastime-in-city.html?m=1<br /><br />Palma is a must!! And you havvvvve to go to Eataly. You and James will DIE right there in foodie heaven. <br /><br />I have a super planner friend who sent me some awesome, detailed NYC plans (I'm talking day by day spread sheets) with things to do and places to eat. I would be happy to email you those. <br /><br />A few that come to mind are the Skyline Bridge/Park, The Tenement Museum (I'm dying to see this) then all the usual museums and libraries everyone knows about. <br />ChelseaSalomonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985506338819810868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-67304324528563357672016-05-07T02:07:14.352-05:002016-05-07T02:07:14.352-05:00Having also done all of the usual touristy NYC thi...Having also done all of the usual touristy NYC things I head straight for Broadway and see every play I can fit in !! If I don't have time for that I go to Ellens Stardust Diner, where the waiters sing and serve, so much fun and the food is good too ! There can be a wait, but worth it in my mind ! It is located in the theater district. Serendipity is also fun, the frozen hot chocolate,famous and worth it !Enjoy, NYC,my favorite place ever !queenchrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10954523446073638029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-74185425521432525632016-05-07T00:13:25.780-05:002016-05-07T00:13:25.780-05:00Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen has a lot of great...Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen has a lot of great suggestions.<br />http://smittenkitchen.com/debs-new-york/DOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796903809125500789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-45521065215891526612016-05-06T20:08:41.601-05:002016-05-06T20:08:41.601-05:00My most favorite restaurant in Manhattan is Indian...My most favorite restaurant in Manhattan is Indian, so scratch that, but I've got an equally awesome suggestion. Go to Oda House, at 76 Avenue B in Alphabet City. It's Georgian food (the country, not the state), which is quite possibly the most fabulous yet unknown cuisine in the world. Get the khachapuri, which is a glorious gooey cheese bread. Get the khinkali, which are like Georgian soup dumplings. Get anything.<br /><br />As far as walking, stay the hell out of Midtown (NO TIMES SQUARE!) and you should basically be happy. <br />Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543875018604881180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-37215676097575469082016-05-06T19:27:06.964-05:002016-05-06T19:27:06.964-05:00If you're willing to venture to SoHo, I highly...If you're willing to venture to SoHo, I highly recommend the Mercer Kitchen. Downstairs is stone arches of fabulousness. They make their own sodas. All around delicious. I've only been there for dinners, but apparently, there is also brunch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424916371061265279noreply@blogger.com