Author Topic: NYC Master Thread (Read 520475 times)

mmermss · « **Reply #840 on:** April 09, 2013, 02:20:07 PM »

Quote from: dhalpern1 on April 09, 2013, 02:07:20 PM

I think those are the better ones. I dont know much about Sushein, and Noahs Ark is walkable.

Any one tried sushein? Reviews?

DP7 · « **Reply #841 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:08:08 PM »

Quote from: mmermss on April 09, 2013, 01:00:41 PM

Any decent places to eat in downtown manhattan? Around city hall

Cafe 11 has good, reasonably priced sushi.

DP7 · « **Reply #842 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:09:27 PM »

Quote from: mmermss on April 09, 2013, 02:20:07 PM

Any one tried sushein? Reviews?

I've tried it. The sushi was very good, burger pretty good too. Pretty expensive though.

mmermss · « **Reply #843 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:09:53 PM »

Quote from: mmermss on April 09, 2013, 02:20:07 PM

Any one tried sushein? Reviews?

Update- after my walk to sushein...found out the closed down.

Lesson learned: call the restaurant before going.

bem684 · « **Reply #844 on:** April 09, 2013, 11:07:18 PM »

I'm having trouble finding kosher restaurants by neighborhood.... anything decent in the Village or Chelsea or Union Sq area? The only thing I've found so far is "Murray's Falafel & Grill"..... anyone ever eaten there?

skyguy918 · « **Reply #845 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:59:55 AM »

Use Shamash.org's map. Just keep double clicking to zoom into the area you want. There are places with many different hechsherim listed, some of which may not be widely accepted, so check beforehand to make sure it's something you're okay with.

bem684 · « **Reply #846 on:** April 10, 2013, 12:18:14 PM »

Quote from: skyguy918 on April 10, 2013, 08:59:55 AM

Use Shamash.org's map. Just keep double clicking to zoom into the area you want. There are places with many different hechsherim listed, some of which may not be widely accepted, so check beforehand to make sure it's something you're okay with.

Good advice, thank you.

I always find it hard to figure out whether to rely on hechsherim. Many times I've asked Rebbeim about a certain hechsher only to find that they never heard of it. If they would tell me it's no good, then fine. But not knowing about it doesn't mean "yes" or "no" in terms of reliability. I've even had times where I asked several Rabbis or people who are knowledgeable about kashrus but nobody knew the organization (this usually happens when I travel out of town). What do Dansdealers do when they encounter an obscure hechsher?

jj1000 · « **Reply #847 on:** April 10, 2013, 12:47:20 PM »

Quote from: bem684 on April 10, 2013, 12:18:14 PM

Good advice, thank you.

I always find it hard to figure out whether to rely on hechsherim. Many times I've asked Rebbeim about a certain hechsher only to find that they never heard of it. If they would tell me it's no good, then fine. But not knowing about it doesn't mean "yes" or "no" in terms of reliability. I've even had times where I asked several Rabbis or people who are knowledgeable about kashrus but nobody knew the organization (this usually happens when I travel out of town). What do Dansdealers do when they encounter an obscure hechsher?

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972sg212 · « **Reply #848 on:** April 10, 2013, 05:23:54 PM »

The Wiki has a fancy table but no info

I have started compiling a list sorted by neighborhood with address, phone, hechsher and website
so far have the Westside ( 15or so )

Can i Delete the current Wiki and just do a List ?

jj1000 · « **Reply #849 on:** April 10, 2013, 05:44:54 PM »

Quote from: 972sg212 on April 10, 2013, 05:23:54 PM

The Wiki has a fancy table but no info

I have started compiling a list sorted by neighborhood with address, phone, hechsher and website
so far have the Westside ( 15or so )

Can i Delete the current Wiki and just do a List ?

Do as you wish. It can always be changed back if other people like this one more.

972sg212 · « **Reply #850 on:** April 10, 2013, 06:52:34 PM »

Updated Wiki
UWS so far

Jkhein · « **Reply #851 on:** April 14, 2013, 01:06:21 PM »

Any indoor eating spot in Brooklyn, other than museum?

yuneeq · « **Reply #852 on:** April 14, 2013, 01:46:39 PM »

Quote from: Jkhein on April 14, 2013, 01:06:21 PM

Any indoor eating spot in Brooklyn, other than museum?

Like a restaurant?

mochada · « **Reply #853 on:** April 14, 2013, 02:08:00 PM »

Has anyone stayed in the Intercontinental Barclays? I got a free night in a suite there through BRG in May.

jack12 · « **Reply #854 on:** April 14, 2013, 07:42:54 PM »

Quote from: bem684 on April 10, 2013, 12:18:14 PM

Good advice, thank you.

I always find it hard to figure out whether to rely on hechsherim. Many times I've asked Rebbeim about a certain hechsher only to find that they never heard of it. If they would tell me it's no good, then fine. But not knowing about it doesn't mean "yes" or "no" in terms of reliability. I've even had times where I asked several Rabbis or people who are knowledgeable about kashrus but nobody knew the organization (this usually happens when I travel out of town). What do Dansdealers do when they encounter an obscure hechsher?

If you trust the Star K, CRC (chicago) or any other national kashrus organization, try calling them - they are usually willing to tell you if a hechsher is reliable or not

george · « **Reply #855 on:** April 21, 2013, 05:54:49 PM »

I'm planning a trip to NYC with my wife for two days/one night a few weeks from now. Looking to stay in a nice hotel in the 15K to 25K points range (hyatt or spg - plenty of points for each). Any recommendations would be very much appreciated!
Also, recommendations for great restaurants and attractions - please tell me your favorites!

TIA

AJK · « **Reply #856 on:** April 21, 2013, 06:07:26 PM »

Quote from: george on April 21, 2013, 05:54:49 PM

I'm planning a trip to NYC with my wife for two days/one night a few weeks from now. Looking to stay in a nice hotel in the 15K to 25K points range (hyatt or spg - plenty of points for each). Any recommendations would be very much appreciated!
Also, recommendations for great restaurants and attractions - please tell me your favorites!

TIA

Can't go wrong with Andaz 5th avenue and Mike's Bistro.

george · « **Reply #857 on:** April 21, 2013, 06:59:03 PM »

Quote from: AJK on April 21, 2013, 06:07:26 PM

Can't go wrong with Andaz 5th avenue and Mike's Bistro.

Thanks. Any ideas for attractions?

AJK · « **Reply #858 on:** April 21, 2013, 07:01:22 PM »

Quote from: george on April 21, 2013, 06:59:03 PM

Thanks. Any ideas for attractions?

Dozens... brooklyn bridge, empire state building, the MET, times square, wall street, 5th avenue, etc etc

jj1000 · « **Reply #859 on:** April 21, 2013, 07:28:14 PM »

Quote from: george on April 21, 2013, 06:59:03 PM

Thanks. Any ideas for attractions?

http://www.mikomos.com/wiki/Manhattan Choose what you like.

Name	Address	Kids?	Review
American Museum of Natural History	200 Central Park West New York, NY 10024	Yes
Bryant Park Ice Skating and Winter Village		Yes
Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum		Yes
Macy's Inflation Celebration (see the Thanksgiving Day Parade floats being blown up on Thanksgiving Eve)	79th and Columbus	Yes
MoMA		No
Times Square
NEW! Samsung 837	837 Washington St, New York, NY 10014	Yes
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)
Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island
Jewish Musem
Guggenheim Museum
Central Park Boating
Central Park Ice Skating (Winter)
Central Park Zoo
Rockefeller Center Ice Skating (Winter)
One World Observatory / Ground Zero
Empire State Building Observatory
30 Rock Observatory
Mini Golf at Pier 25 (Summer)
Bowlmor Lanes 42nd Street
Dave & Busters
Madame Toussad's
Ripley's Believe it or Not
National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey
NFL Experience Times Square
Hershey's and M&M Stores

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