Spark's Steak House on 46th. It's as old school as it gets.

I'm heading to New York City for a week. Looking for any suggestions for food ,drink and anything else you can think of. I'm staying on the upper west side and will be doing a few of the touristy things. Any suggestions would be great.

The reviews on that place are worse than 3 Floyd's brewery.

Didn't work out too well for Paul Castellano...

I wonder if anyone here knew about that.

Come on, Dennis.

I wonder if anyone here knew about that.

I was going to say stay away from the Statue. Just not worth it with all the security last time we went.

I just love that BRick capitalized Capitalism.

really?


I guess its not surprising that someone ignorant enough to have not heard of Usher would also think there were other people out here that stupid.

There's probably MANY people here who know he history of Spark's. Probably even a few who know about Umberto's Clam House.

really?


I guess its not surprising that someone ignorant enough to have not heard of Usher would also think there were other people out here that stupid.

There's probably MANY people here who know he history of Spark's. Probably even a few who know about Umberto's Clam House.

See a Broadway show. You can do it for pretty cheap too with either the TKTS app or the booths.
Go to two Comedy Clubs. Comic Strip Live, and Comedy Cellar were my favorites. There are about 10 really good ones so just pick a few. Avoid the ones that offer you free tickets on the street though as most of them are hit and miss.
Obviously go to the WTC museum and the Statue of Liberty. Ride the Staten Island Ferry. It's free and a nice view.
Go to Times Square for an hour, realize it sucks, and then literally go anywhere else.
Go to the High Line if the weather is good. It's a former railroad that has been turned into a raised walking park.
The Financial district is a fun visit too if you love Capitalism.
On the Upper West Side, the subway will be your friend since you are a little far from most things. Uber or cabs work in a pinch.
Hit up museums too. Virtually all of them are good but that depends on your tastes.
The Intrepid Air Museum is good too.
You can get some good deals on night cruises with good views of the city and food. Groupon or Gilt City are good for that too.
Bars are literally everywhere. You don't really need to plan it. Just see a good one and go.
If you are fancy and want "clubs" head to the "Meatpacking district".
I would recommend doing a rooftop bar too. They are expensive but it is a cool experience.

For food, and I haven't been in a few years, is a place called "Hell's Kitchen" in Hell's Kitchen. It's not related to Gordon Ramsey.
Head to Little Italy and eat anywhere.
Eat Pizza, avoid the hot dogs.
Avoid Coney Island.

No Central Park?

It really is a testament to NYC and also Chicago that it all cannot be done in a long weekend visit.

Hmm, I haven't done that Rick. I will be sure to try next time I go out there for personal reasons.

Do you have any thoughts on the Diamond District? I always ask locals if that's a good place to buy a diamond. I am noodling doing my 25th wedding anniversary out there, and it is going to be diamond upgrade time when that happens in a few years.

Hmm, I haven't done that Rick. I will be sure to try next time I go out there for personal reasons.

Do you have any thoughts on the Diamond District? I always ask locals if that's a good place to buy a diamond. I am noodling doing my 25th wedding anniversary out there, and it is going to be diamond upgrade time when that happens in a few years.

Grab a bagel and head over to Central Park and walk around there if the weather is nice.

Best family vacation I ever took, I did just that. Prolly pissed off every salaryman watching a teenager wondering around aimlessly at 8:30 on several straight workdays