So, guys, I'm aiming for a late september-early october pond crossing, in order to visit some friends in NY (city and state) and doind some travelling around the East Coast. My plan is to hit, at least, Boston, Philly and Washington, besides NY itself and the upstate part where I'll be visiting my buddies.
Which are interesting targets for a two week trip, besides those cities I mentioned? Tips? Prospective meets?
I'll be glad to have a beer with any of you that may be nearby. :cheers:
Don't you want to visit us down here in your former empire? :(
Man, that woulda been a neat get-together had I not relocated from Boston.
OTOH you could always include Kentucky in your itinerary. :cool:
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 02:58:50 PM
Man, that woulda been a neat get-together had I not relocated from Boston.
OTOH you could always include Kentucky in your itinerary. :cool:
Do you proudly wave the Spanish flag in front of your state capital? I think not. He should visit Texas.
What part of Upstate? Albany/Adirondack or Rochester/Buffalo?
Why would a sane person visit Tejas, willingly?
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 03:02:26 PM
Why would a sane person visit Tejas, willingly?
:huh:
I've spent like a total of 4 weeks in Texas and I loved every minute of it.... though I could probably do without the heat/humidity of June in Houston (too hot even for me).
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 03:02:26 PM
Why would a sane person visit Tejas, willingly?
To be awed and amazed by our high level of sophistication and culture of course.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 03:03:30 PM
I've spent like a total of 4 weeks in Texas and I loved every minute of it.... though I could probably do without the heat/humidity of June in Houston (too hot even for me).
This summer has been the hottest summer on record...and the dryest in 50 years...and of course it is somehow still humid. We even got an article in the Economist talking about how many billions of dollars the terrible weather was costing us.
If this was typical I would move. I cannot believe how horrid this summer has been.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 03:03:30 PM
:huh:
I've spent like a total of 4 weeks in Texas and I loved every minute of it.... though I could probably do without the heat/humidity of June in Houston (too hot even for me).
I said sane; you choose to live in Kentucky.
Seriously -
You ask what SANE person and Caliga jumps right in like he is in any way qualified to be in that category.
Quote from: Valmy on August 18, 2009, 03:05:00 PMThis summer has been the hottest summer on record...and the dryest in 50 years...and of course it is somehow still humid. We even got an article in the Economist talking about how many billions of dollars the terrible weather was costing us.
If this was typical I would move. I cannot believe how horrid this summer has been.
That's amusing. This July was the *coldest* on record here... it never even broke 90F! :blink: :blink: :blink:
Kentucky and Texas really aren't that far apart, so it makes no sense to me.... :unsure:
Sorry, Texas and Kentucky seem to be a bit too far away. They'll have to wait for another trip.
@MiM: Central NY, according to wiki. Tompkins County.
What are you interested in? Obviously, there are a number of things to do in each city listed. Are you a nature person? Maybe explore the Catskills or Adirondacks, depending on where you are upstate.
I'd have a drink with you in Phila. if there's any interest. :)
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on August 18, 2009, 03:15:34 PM
What are you interested in? Obviously, there are a number of things to do in each city listed. Are you a nature person? Maybe explore the Catskills or Adirondacks, depending on where you are upstate.
I'd have a drink with you in Phila. if there's any interest. :)
I'm more of a city person, and what I'm looking for the most is cultural stuff, but I'll most probably visit the Adirondack NP as well. It'll all depend on the weather, I guess.
And chalked down for Philly. :cheers: You'll have to take me to a good Philly Cheesesteak place. :lol:
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 03:18:45 PM
And chalked down for Philly. :cheers: You'll have to take me to a good Philly Cheesesteak place. :lol:
Well, Geno's doesn't let you order in Spanish, so that's out (not that it's any good anyways...) ;)
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on August 18, 2009, 03:20:38 PMWell, Geno's doesn't let you order in Spanish, so that's out (not that it's any good anyways...) ;)
Yes. Take him to Pat's.
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on August 18, 2009, 03:20:38 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 03:18:45 PM
And chalked down for Philly. :cheers: You'll have to take me to a good Philly Cheesesteak place. :lol:
Well, Geno's doesn't let you order in Spanish, so that's out (not that it's any good anyways...) ;)
Me can talk English, me do ok. :) :P
WTF why can't you order in Spanish?
Come to Montreal, party with Grallon, Zoupa & Drakken.
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 03:21:41 PM
Me can talk English, me do ok. :) :P
Oh I'm sorry, you can't conjugate in English like that.
Quote from: Jaron on August 18, 2009, 03:23:24 PM
WTF why can't you order in Spanish?
Cause the owner is a self-aggrandizing racist lunatic.
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Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 03:14:18 PM
That's amusing. This July was the *coldest* on record here... it never even broke 90F! :blink: :blink: :blink:
Kentucky and Texas really aren't that far apart, so it makes no sense to me.... :unsure:
At one point we had 39 consecutive days above 100F.
The drought is the real killer. Naturally just up the road in Dallas they have been getting great rain.
Swing by Boston. Tim will buy us a few rounds.
I know the East Coast well enough from a tourist's perspective. Washington is good for about two days (White House, Mall, Congress, museums, especially the Air and Space one, Arlington cementary, memorials on Vietnam, Lincoln etc., nightlife in Georgetown was alright). See a Redskins game if it fits into your iterinary.
New York is worth at least five days in my opinion. Lots to see there. I'd spend as much time as possible in New York.
Philadelphia wasn't very interesting in my opinion. It's got the Liberty Bell and the buildings where the first congress met or something. And the cheese-steak. And a Rocky statue. That's about it from what I can tell. Half a day is enough in my opinion. If you are interested, you can make a small detour and go to Lancaster county and stare at the Amish living there. It's fascinating what kind of strange customs some people have.
Boston was alright, worth a day or so. IIRC the bars closed early for some reason.
Cape Cod might be worth a day. It reminded me of the German island of Sylt somehow. ;)
Northeast of New York is the Woodbury Commons outlet which is the largest in the NYC region (AFAIK) and worth visiting so you can take advantage of the new 450 euro customs limit of the EU. ;) It's next to Harriman state park, which is quite nice during the Indian Summer.
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 03:02:26 PM
Why would a sane person visit Tejas, willingly?
Coming from a person living in the financial shit hole that is California, this is rich. :lol:
Although you aren't white, so I suppose I can somewhat understand your situation. Members of the master race do not feel unconfortable in the civilized portions of the South.
Quote from: Zanza on August 18, 2009, 03:49:03 PM
I know the East Coast well enough from a tourist's perspective. Washington is good for about two days (White House, Mall, Congress, museums, especially the Air and Space one, Arlington cementary, memorials on Vietnam, Lincoln etc., nightlife in Georgetown was alright). See a Redskins game if it fits into your iterinary.
New York is worth at least five days in my opinion. Lots to see there. I'd spend as much time as possible in New York.
Philadelphia wasn't very interesting in my opinion. It's got the Liberty Bell and the buildings where the first congress met or something. And the cheese-steak. And a Rocky statue. That's about it from what I can tell. Half a day is enough in my opinion. If you are interested, you can make a small detour and go to Lancaster county and stare at the Amish living there. It's fascinating what kind of strange customs some people have.
Boston was alright, worth a day or so. IIRC the bars closed early for some reason.
Cape Cod might be worth a day. It reminded me of the German island of Sylt somehow. ;)
Northeast of New York is the Woodbury Commons outlet which is the largest in the NYC region (AFAIK) and worth visiting so you can take advantage of the new 450 euro customs limit of the EU. ;) It's next to Harriman state park, which is quite nice during the Indian Summer.
Greatly appreciated. :) I still don't have a definite timetable about how long to stay in each place, but roughly speaking I'll spend the first week in NY city and state, and the second week travelling around, so it's good to know how many days are each city worthy of. My brother told me about the possibility of spending a night in some farm in Lancaster county, must be a good story to tell later.
Regarding side trips, I was kinda looking around for a day in Essex county in Mass, or instead the Cape Cod - Martha's Vineyard area, which one is cooler?
Zanza's advice sounds very good.
September/October I think the Cape and the Vineyard are going to be shut down.
Maybe a day trip up to Vermont or New Hampshire while you're in Boston to see the leaves. If you go to New Hampshire drop by the L. L. Coolbean or Justin Timberland outlets and pick up some boots. Those fuckers seriously do last forever.
Oh, and don't go to Georgetown for your DC drinking. Go to Adams Morgan.
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 03:18:45 PM
And chalked down for Philly. :cheers: You'll have to take me to a good Philly Cheesesteak place. :lol:
My coworker who used to live in Philly told me to only get cheesesteaks from the street vendors, and any vendor would do.
Quote from: Fate on August 18, 2009, 04:01:54 PM
Coming from a person living in the financial shit hole that is California, this is rich. :lol:
California is still a kickass place even though the state budget is messed up. :huh:
Essex county is not very interesting.
Houston sucks, can't really say much about the rest of Texas.
Vince and I are in Oneida County, not too far from Tompkins County. There's... a little to do around here. Cool brewery that gives tours and Ft. Stanwix/Schuyler.
If the timing works out, stop for half a day in Bawlmer* to see the aquarium.
If things work out timing-wise, I will try to drive into DC to visit with you. Maybe Seedy can come down from Bawlmer as well. Too bad I no longer have my sailboat - October is a great sailing month on the Chesapeake Bay.
* (spelled Baltimore)
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 02:52:53 PMI'll be glad to have a beer with any of you that may be nearby. :cheers:
All the cool Languishites are on the West coast. :contract:
Quote from: Fate on August 18, 2009, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on August 18, 2009, 04:50:28 PM
Houston sucks
Incorrect.
Ask any Texan if they would rather live in Houston or Austin/Hill Country and nine times out of ten they say Austin.
Quote from: citizen k on August 18, 2009, 05:12:01 PM
All the cool Languishites are on the West coast. :contract:
:yes:
Quote from: Fate on August 18, 2009, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on August 18, 2009, 04:50:28 PM
Houston sucks
Incorrect.
Everything about Houston is awesome except the climate, landscape, humidity, the swamp, the climate, humidity, hurricanes, wildlife, humidity, lack of any defining terrain features except bug-infested cypress swamp, humidity making fog every morning that leaves a thick layer of pollen all over everything when it burns off, bugs, sweating all the time for no reason, rain that physically hurts when it falls on you, 108% humidity when it's not raining, old people dying if they don't have air conditioning, and everything flooding out if more than an inch of rain falls (which is every day). I really do mean everything else is awesome too.
Quote from: grumbler on August 18, 2009, 05:09:16 PM
If the timing works out, stop for half a day in Bawlmer* to see the aquarium.
If things work out timing-wise, I will try to drive into DC to visit with you. Maybe Seedy can come down from Bawlmer as well. Too bad I no longer have my sailboat - October is a great sailing month on the Chesapeake Bay.
* (spelled Baltimore)
I have Bawlmer amongst my other possible destinations, given that it's right next to Washington and close to Philly, and I intended to go to the area for sure. Then again I don't want to be killed for my tennis shoes. :P Is there really some part of the city that is safe? :ph34r:
Pity about the boat, the sailing sounded great. Regarding the timing for DC, I guess that I'd spend there at least 2-3 days, but I don't know if it'd be on a weekend, which I guess would be the easier time to meet people from out of town. Let's see how the calendar works out. :)
Quote from: citizen k on August 18, 2009, 05:12:01 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 02:52:53 PMI'll be glad to have a beer with any of you that may be nearby. :cheers:
All the cool Languishites are on the West coast. :contract:
I do believe all the really cool Languishites are in the North. ;)
Quote from: Barrister on August 18, 2009, 05:30:46 PM
I do believe all the really cool Languishites are in the North. ;)
You're such a literalist. :P
What will be your mode of transportation?
If you go stare at the Amish you could do a twofer and see Gettysburg.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 18, 2009, 05:34:31 PM
What will be your mode of transportation?
If you go stare at the Amish you could do a twofer and see Gettysburg.
I'm thinking seriously about renting a car for the second week. I've been told it is affordable, and that there aren't good public transport options for some of the trips I want to do.
Quote from: DGuller on August 18, 2009, 04:26:51 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 03:18:45 PM
And chalked down for Philly. :cheers: You'll have to take me to a good Philly Cheesesteak place. :lol:
My coworker who used to live in Philly told me to only get cheesesteaks from the street vendors, and any vendor would do.
That is the opposite of my experience. The street vendor cheesesteaks are really miserable, mostly using frozen meat and crappy rolls. None I've had are as good as any corner pizza/hoagie shop anywhere in the city or suburbs.
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 04:30:20 PM
Essex county is not very interesting.
That's a pity, I was kinda looking forward to a trip through "Lovecraft county". :cthulu:
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on August 18, 2009, 05:44:57 PM
That is the opposite of my experience. The street vendor cheesesteaks are really miserable, mostly using frozen meat and crappy rolls. None I've had are as good as any corner pizza/hoagie shop anywhere in the city or suburbs.
I guess I'm not very popular with that co-worker. FWIW, I did like the cheesteaks from the street vendors, although I don't know how they compare to the corner shops.
Quote from: Zanza on August 18, 2009, 03:49:03 PMIf you are interested, you can make a small detour and go to Lancaster county and stare at the Amish living there. It's fascinating what kind of strange customs some people have.
Hey, those are my peeps, BITCH. :mad:
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 06:17:13 PM
Quote from: Zanza on August 18, 2009, 03:49:03 PMIf you are interested, you can make a small detour and go to Lancaster county and stare at the Amish living there. It's fascinating what kind of strange customs some people have.
Hey, those are my peeps, BITCH. :mad:
Best Apple and Shoofly pie ever comes from those people.
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 05:49:20 PMThat's a pity, I was kinda looking forward to a trip through "Lovecraft county". :cthulu:
There are some neat towns there, such as Salem, Rockport, and Gloucester. I don't believe you'd find a single connection to anything Lovecraft wrote, though.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 06:22:27 PM
There are some neat towns there, such as Salem, Rockport, and Gloucester. I don't believe you'd find a single connection to anything Lovecraft wrote, though.
Neat for like two seconds. In each of those three, I was around for like 5 minutes and was like, let's go.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 06:22:27 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 05:49:20 PMThat's a pity, I was kinda looking forward to a trip through "Lovecraft county". :cthulu:
There are some neat towns there, such as Salem, Rockport, and Gloucester. I don't believe you'd find a single connection to anything Lovecraft wrote, though.
Well, AFAIK, many of the cities in the area were the models in which he inspired himself to describe the usual settings of his stories. This way, Salem would be Arkham, Newburyport would be Innsmouth, Marblehead would be Kingsport, and so on.
Yes, I'm familiar with his body of work (in fact I've read it entirely) and his inspirations and have visited all of them. :)
They are interesting in their own right, but I'm saying you won't visit Salem and go "OMG ARKHAM I FEEL LIKE IM ON MISKATONICS CAMPUS LOOL" or anything.
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 06:25:08 PMNeat for like two seconds. In each of those three, I was around for like 5 minutes and was like, let's go.
You mean you didn't like the Peabody-Essex Museum? :(
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 06:40:32 PM
Yes, I'm familiar with his body of work (in fact I've read it entirely) and his inspirations and have visited all of them. :)
They are interesting in their own right, but I'm saying you won't visit Salem and go "OMG ARKHAM I FEEL LIKE IM ON MISKATONICS CAMPUS LOOL" or anything.
Well, of course, but I thought that it could be a nice day trip from Boston anyway, mostly Salem. ;)
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 06:43:27 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 06:40:32 PM
Yes, I'm familiar with his body of work (in fact I've read it entirely) and his inspirations and have visited all of them. :)
They are interesting in their own right, but I'm saying you won't visit Salem and go "OMG ARKHAM I FEEL LIKE IM ON MISKATONICS CAMPUS LOOL" or anything.
Well, of course, but I thought that it could be a nice day trip from Boston anyway, mostly Salem. ;)
I agree that it would be.
If I were you, I'd do three days in the area. One in Boston proper, one on the Cape (skip Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, as you will waste alot of time getting there), and one on the North Shore/Cape Ann (which is what you're calling 'Essex County'... the rest of the county is boring suburbs you'd find nothing worthwhile in).
Boston proper should include Cambridge!
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 06:49:21 PM
Boston proper should include Cambridge!
Who was it on here that was saying Cambridge is a tiny village the other week? :lol:
If you go to Salem, you'll be like "OOH cheesy exhibits on witches!"
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 06:50:05 PM
Who was it on here that was saying Cambridge is a tiny village the other week? :lol:
Wasn't it Yi?
Anyway, checking out Harvard Square is fun. :)
and Central Square is fun if you want a little psuedo-ghetto flavor.
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 06:50:38 PM
If you go to Salem, you'll be like "OOH cheesy exhibits on witches!"
I note that you ignored my comment about Peabody-Essex. CONCLUSION: You've not spent much time in Salem.
There is also the House of the Seven Gables. :cool:
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 06:52:42 PMand Central Square is fun if you want a little psuedo-ghetto flavor.
Hey, I used to live there. :mad:
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on August 18, 2009, 05:23:27 PM
Everything about Houston is awesome except the climate, landscape, humidity, the swamp, the climate, humidity, hurricanes, wildlife, humidity, lack of any defining terrain features except bug-infested cypress swamp, humidity making fog every morning that leaves a thick layer of pollen all over everything when it burns off, bugs, sweating all the time for no reason, rain that physically hurts when it falls on you, 108% humidity when it's not raining, old people dying if they don't have air conditioning, and everything flooding out if more than an inch of rain falls (which is every day). I really do mean everything else is awesome too.
You forgot to mention the crappy highways.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 06:54:21 PM
Hey, I used to live there. :mad:
I used to work near there. :hug:
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 06:53:54 PM
I note that you ignored my comment about Peabody-Essex. CONCLUSION: You've not spent much time in Salem.
There is also the House of the Seven Gables. :cool:
I can't respond to all comments. It is alright, but hardly worth a trip over there to see it. :mellow:
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
http://www.cinnabon.com/experience/products/classic.html
That'll give you the American experience. Of Diabetes.
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 06:56:42 PMI used to work near there. :hug:
It was a pretty cool apartment, aside from Princesca's very square landlord who used to lecture her about how much time I spent over there. Also, there was a whore house across the street! :w00t:
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
I've never had a Cinnabon. Can you believe that? I know, neither can I. :o
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
http://www.cinnabon.com/experience/products/classic.html
That'll give you the American experience. Of Diabetes.
Of going to a mall, you mean.
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
http://www.cinnabon.com/experience/products/classic.html
That'll give you the American experience. Of Diabetes.
Heh, you could draft for me a whole checklist of diabetes/heart attack inducing locales for me to check the whole American experience during my trip. :lol: So, Chick-Fil-A, bagels, what else? ;)
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:04:13 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
http://www.cinnabon.com/experience/products/classic.html
That'll give you the American experience. Of Diabetes.
Heh, you could draft for me a whole checklist of diabetes/heart attack inducing locales for me to check the whole American experience during my trip. :lol: So, Chick-Fil-A, bagels, what else? ;)
Chick-Fil-A is good. May not be up there in the northeast though.
In NYC, try Lombardi's. I can't remember the name of soul food place in Harlem with the Chicken and Waffles though.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 07:00:08 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
I've never had a Cinnabon. Can you believe that? I know, neither can I. :o
Holding out for the Biscuits and Gravy flavored Cinnabon? ;)
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:04:13 PMHeh, you could draft for me a whole checklist of diabetes/heart attack inducing locales for me to check the whole American experience during my trip. :lol: So, Chick-Fil-A, bagels, what else? ;)
Chick-Fil-A is straight out, son. The greatest fast food chain of all time only has outlets in the American South. While I am blessed to be able to enjoy the wonders of Chick-Fil-A daily*, you won't be anywhere near their stronghold... though I hear they've started moving into the D.C. area, so maybe you can find one there.
* except Sunday. Fucking Baptist nutjob Truett Cathy :ultra:
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 07:00:08 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
I've never had a Cinnabon. Can you believe that? I know, neither can I. :o
<_<
Next you'll say you've never had an Orange Julius.
Quote from: Vince on August 18, 2009, 07:10:05 PM
Holding out for the Biscuits and Gravy flavored Cinnabon? ;)
Why would I want a B&G flavored Cinnabon when I can get actual B&G at Pete's Muffler and Tire?
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 07:11:06 PMNext you'll say you've never had an Orange Julius.
Nah, I've had them plenty. :blush:
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:04:13 PM
Heh, you could draft for me a whole checklist of diabetes/heart attack inducing locales for me to check the whole American experience during my trip. :lol: So, Chick-Fil-A, bagels, what else? ;)
Steak from a Sizzler type restaurant
Greasy pizza from Domino's or Pizza Hut
Taco Bell
Hamburger & fries from whichever burger joint you want
funnel cake(if you go to an amusement park)
Chinese takeout
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 07:09:17 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:04:13 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
http://www.cinnabon.com/experience/products/classic.html
That'll give you the American experience. Of Diabetes.
Heh, you could draft for me a whole checklist of diabetes/heart attack inducing locales for me to check the whole American experience during my trip. :lol: So, Chick-Fil-A, bagels, what else? ;)
Chick-Fil-A is good. May not be up there in the northeast though.
In NYC, try Lombardi's. I can't remember the name of soul food place in Harlem with the Chicken and Waffles though.
This Lombardi's? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardi%27s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardi%27s)
And apparently there are Chick-Fil-As in NY, NJ, Massachussets, Maryland and Pennsilvania, so I shouldn't have problems finding one.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 07:10:33 PM
Chick-Fil-A is straight out, son. The greatest fast food chain of all time only has outlets in the American South. While I am blessed to be able to enjoy the wonders of Chick-Fil-A daily*, you won't be anywhere near their stronghold... though I hear they've started moving into the D.C. area, so maybe you can find one there.
* except Sunday. Fucking Baptist nutjob Truett Cathy :ultra:
States with Chick-Fil-As:
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:contract:
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:22:16 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 07:09:17 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:04:13 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 18, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
I suggest finding a Cinnabon shop:
http://www.cinnabon.com/experience/products/classic.html
That'll give you the American experience. Of Diabetes.
Heh, you could draft for me a whole checklist of diabetes/heart attack inducing locales for me to check the whole American experience during my trip. :lol: So, Chick-Fil-A, bagels, what else? ;)
Chick-Fil-A is good. May not be up there in the northeast though.
In NYC, try Lombardi's. I can't remember the name of soul food place in Harlem with the Chicken and Waffles though.
This Lombardi's? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardi%27s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardi%27s)
And apparently there are Chick-Fil-As in NY, NJ, Massachussets, Maryland and Pennsilvania, so I shouldn't have problems finding one.
Yep, that Lombardi's.
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:23:57 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 07:10:33 PM
Chick-Fil-A is straight out, son. The greatest fast food chain of all time only has outlets in the American South. While I am blessed to be able to enjoy the wonders of Chick-Fil-A daily*, you won't be anywhere near their stronghold... though I hear they've started moving into the D.C. area, so maybe you can find one there.
* except Sunday. Fucking Baptist nutjob Truett Cathy :ultra:
States with Chick-Fil-As:
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:contract:
Fahdiz is still denied though.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on August 18, 2009, 07:13:07 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:04:13 PM
Heh, you could draft for me a whole checklist of diabetes/heart attack inducing locales for me to check the whole American experience during my trip. :lol: So, Chick-Fil-A, bagels, what else? ;)
Steak from a Sizzler type restaurant
Greasy pizza from Domino's or Pizza Hut
Taco Bell
Hamburger & fries from whichever burger joint you want
funnel cake(if you go to an amusement park)
Chinese takeout
Save for the pizza (Pizza Hut and Domino's are already here), I'll write down the rest. I'm curious about Taco Bell, a co-worker of mine that was raised in the Rota naval base (they had one there for the American sailors) said that she loved it to bits.
While your at Tacobell, grab some KFC it's probably next door.
Quote from: Grey Fox on August 18, 2009, 07:27:57 PM
While your at Tacobell, grab some KFC it's probably next door.
Already here as well.
Also, try White Castle. Expect to get the runny shits in about 3 hours, but it is worth it. Once. You'll discover why the burgers are called Rectum Rockets.
Popeye's! :mmm:
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:30:42 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on August 18, 2009, 07:27:57 PM
While your at Tacobell, grab some KFC it's probably next door.
Already here as well.
It's still worth it. American KFC is different.
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:26:12 PM
I'm curious about Taco Bell, a co-worker of mine that was raised in the Rota naval base (they had one there for the American sailors) said that she loved it to bits.
She hates life. I can't really eat at Taco Bell post-Del Taco.
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 07:52:55 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:26:12 PM
I'm curious about Taco Bell, a co-worker of mine that was raised in the Rota naval base (they had one there for the American sailors) said that she loved it to bits.
She hates life. I can't really eat at Taco Bell post-Del Taco.
Once every 3 or 4 years is plenty for me, but he did say he wanted the American culinary experience. ;)
Damn, wish my personal economy was better. I'll discuss it with CF.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 07:10:33 PM
Chick-Fil-A is straight out, son. The greatest fast food chain of all time only has outlets in the American South. While I am blessed to be able to enjoy the wonders of Chick-Fil-A daily*, you won't be anywhere near their stronghold... though I hear they've started moving into the D.C. area, so maybe you can find one there.
They are all over the place in the DC 'burbs, and have been for a while.
Quote from: grumbler on August 18, 2009, 08:47:18 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 07:10:33 PM
Chick-Fil-A is straight out, son. The greatest fast food chain of all time only has outlets in the American South. While I am blessed to be able to enjoy the wonders of Chick-Fil-A daily*, you won't be anywhere near their stronghold... though I hear they've started moving into the D.C. area, so maybe you can find one there.
They are all over the place in the DC 'burbs, and have been for a while.
According to their site, Chick-fil-a seems to be almost all over, but outside the "South", primarily on college campuses(their site even shows one in Washington state) . How many of those are "real" Chick-Fil-A's, I am not sure.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 18, 2009, 04:21:45 PM
September/October I think the Cape and the Vineyard are going to be shut down.
The Cape has a large year-round population, so it never really shuts down, it just ramps down.
Quote from: Caliga on August 18, 2009, 03:21:11 PM
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on August 18, 2009, 03:20:38 PMWell, Geno's doesn't let you order in Spanish, so that's out (not that it's any good anyways...) ;)
Yes. Take him to Pat's.
:face: Oi vei. I had to deal with the Pat's/Geno's argument on Friday.
Cultural? Which kinds of "cultural" are you looking for? There's a lot to Philly in terms of history, in terms of art, and in terms of music and trends scenes...
BTW, if you're in Philly over a weekend, I could probably get myself up there for a drink of coffee or beer, your preference. :)
Oh, big recommendation- just outside Philly, over around Doylestown, there's the Mercer Museum, which is always makes for an interesting experience; to give you an idea, there is a fire truck suspended from the ceiling at one point.
Thanks for all the sugestions, guys. :) Not too keen of diarrhoea inducing joints, but keep them coming. :lol:
Regarding meeting offers, which I welcome, take into account that they may have to happen on weekdays, as I'll only have a couple of weekends available, with the first one being probably busy and the second one being around my return trip dates.
If i actually meet you in person do i finally qualify to be a facebook friend pendejo? :P
And Cheesesteaks from Wolf's Market were the best i tasted in my 5 years in Philly.
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 07:04:13 PM
Heh, you could draft for me a whole checklist of diabetes/heart attack inducing locales for me to check the whole American experience during my trip. :lol: So, Chick-Fil-A, bagels, what else? ;)
Country fried steak.
Baby back ribs.
Crab cakes.
Dim Sum.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on August 18, 2009, 09:01:33 PM
Quote from: Darth Wagtaros on August 18, 2009, 03:40:21 PM
Swing by Boston. Tim will buy us a few rounds.
Oh really?
Of course! You'll want to help our Languideshian brothers from across the sea!
Quote from: The Larch on August 19, 2009, 01:08:24 AM
Thanks for all the sugestions, guys. :) Not too keen of diarrhoea inducing joints, but keep them coming. :lol:
We have plenty of toilet paper.
Other suggestions:
Chicken and dumplings at Cracker Barrel.
mac and cheese made the good way (baked in the oven)
Hey, if you're serious about meetups in Philly, shoot me a PM if/when you get something more definite- I'm not stuck to weekends, but Friday-Sunday are when I don't have any classes to complicate things (all my classes so far are in the middle of the day :bleeding: )
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 19, 2009, 02:45:05 PM
Chicken and dumplings at Cracker Barrel.
Just make sure you don't end up at Crate & Barrel.
I'm an hour outside NYC (2 1/2 from Boston), so I'd do a meetup.
Quote from: frunk on August 19, 2009, 02:51:55 PM
I'm an hour outside NYC (2 1/2 from Boston), so I'd do a meetup.
Splendid. Tim will be very generous indeed.
Quote from: katmai on August 19, 2009, 03:07:19 AM
If i actually meet you in person do i finally qualify to be a facebook friend pendejo? :P
And Cheesesteaks from Wolf's Market were the best i tasted in my 5 years in Philly.
Sure, man, I guess you're booking your flights as you speak, right? :P
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 19, 2009, 02:42:24 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 19, 2009, 01:08:24 AM
Thanks for all the sugestions, guys. :) Not too keen of diarrhoea inducing joints, but keep them coming. :lol:
We have plenty of toilet paper.
I don't want to spend too much time in the toilet.
Quote from: The Larch on August 19, 2009, 04:41:54 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 19, 2009, 02:42:24 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 19, 2009, 01:08:24 AM
Thanks for all the sugestions, guys. :) Not too keen of diarrhoea inducing joints, but keep them coming. :lol:
We have plenty of toilet paper.
I don't want to spend too much time in the toilet.
Also, in American restrooms, the cleanest stall will be the handicapped stall.
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 19, 2009, 04:45:47 PM
Also, in American restrooms, the cleanest stall will be the handicapped stall.
That used to be true, but the secret is out, and now everyone uses it. That one, and the ones on the end next to the wall.
Cleanest/least-used bet is to go for the center.
Quote from: Tonitrus on August 19, 2009, 06:00:23 PM
That used to be true, but the secret is out, and now everyone uses it. That one, and the ones on the end next to the wall.
Cleanest/least-used bet is to go for the center.
:yes:
The handicap stall is often when of the most used now.
Quote from: The Larch on August 19, 2009, 04:38:44 PM
Quote from: katmai on August 19, 2009, 03:07:19 AM
If i actually meet you in person do i finally qualify to be a facebook friend pendejo? :P
And Cheesesteaks from Wolf's Market were the best i tasted in my 5 years in Philly.
Sure, man, I guess you're booking your flights as you speak, right? :P
Well i was thinking of coming back to visit family around then :P
Well, if you get as far south as raleigh you can look me up. Business Week and Forbes have rated Raleigh the number 1 or number 2 place to live in the nation for 10 years straight.
Avoid Baltimore until it gets colder. I'm serious.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 19, 2009, 08:24:48 PM
Avoid Baltimore until it gets colder. I'm serious.
Have the hordes of anime-loving Timmay clones descended on the BCC already? :D
Quote from: DontSayBanana on August 19, 2009, 08:42:17 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 19, 2009, 08:24:48 PM
Avoid Baltimore until it gets colder. I'm serious.
Have the hordes of anime-loving Timmay clones descended on the BCC already? :D
Ah, Otakon. Memories. Been about ten years since my firszt and only trip.
Baltimore probably smells less when the gangbangers stay inside.
Quote from: DontSayBanana on August 19, 2009, 08:42:17 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 19, 2009, 08:24:48 PM
Avoid Baltimore until it gets colder. I'm serious.
Have the hordes of anime-loving Timmay clones descended on the BCC already? :D
Oh, they were in full furry force, alright.
Quote from: Darth Wagtaros on August 19, 2009, 09:14:25 PM
Baltimore probably smells less when the gangbangers stay inside.
They don't try to mug people as much when it's cold out. Little monkeys do so love their sunshine.
They just stay inside, get drunk, and try to kill each other there instead.
Quote from: katmai on August 19, 2009, 07:54:36 PM
Well i was thinking of coming back to visit family around then :P
:rolleyes:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 19, 2009, 08:24:48 PM
Avoid Baltimore until it gets colder. I'm serious.
Seconded.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 18, 2009, 04:24:47 PM
Oh, and don't go to Georgetown for your DC drinking. Go to Adams Morgan.
Another good place we went twice in Washington was the southern part of Connecticut Avenue. It had several bars and night clubs.
By the way, Larch, there are also some quite nice places on Long Island, especially if you want a beach day inbetween visiting big cities. Jones Beach state park is great.
Quote from: Zanza on August 20, 2009, 11:43:17 AM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 18, 2009, 04:24:47 PM
Oh, and don't go to Georgetown for your DC drinking. Go to Adams Morgan.
Another good place we went twice in Washington was the southern part of Connecticut Avenue. It had several bars and night clubs.
By the way, Larch, there are also some quite nice places on Long Island, especially if you want a beach day inbetween visiting big cities. Jones Beach state park is great.
Anacostia is a nice place for a friendly drink too.
Quote from: garbon on August 19, 2009, 10:28:35 PM
Quote from: katmai on August 19, 2009, 07:54:36 PM
Well i was thinking of coming back to visit family around then :P
:rolleyes:
what?
I'm getting guilt tripped for not visting since 2005.
Update:
I'm getting my plane tickets today, and after some thinking, I'll most probably alter my plans a bit. Boston will have to wait for another trip, as I'll concentrate on the Washington - Philly - (Baltimore ?) for the second week of my trip. Also, I've been discouraged from renting a car, so my question is, how's travelling between Philly and Washington?
Quote from: The Larch on August 29, 2009, 09:18:24 AM
Update:
I'm getting my plane tickets today, and after some thinking, I'll most probably alter my plans a bit. Boston will have to wait for another trip, as I'll concentrate on the Washington - Philly - (Baltimore ?) for the second week of my trip. Also, I've been discouraged from renting a car, so my question is, how's travelling between Philly and Washington?
I've never taken Amtrak to Philly but I gotta believe trains are leaving on the hour.
Still think rental is the way to go.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 29, 2009, 09:25:56 AM
I've never taken Amtrak to Philly but I gotta believe trains are leaving on the hour.
That is correct.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 29, 2009, 09:25:56 AM
I've never taken Amtrak to Philly but I gotta believe trains are leaving on the hour.
Still think rental is the way to go.
Yep. The Acela runs fairly frequently from 30th Street Station to Union Station for around $130, Northeast Regional is about $30, but takes almost twice as long to get there.
Quote from: The Larch on August 29, 2009, 09:18:24 AM
Also, I've been discouraged from renting a car, so my question is, how's travelling between Philly and Washington?
In what way were you discouraged? America can be a pretty hard place to navigate without a car. Then again, both Philly and DC have subways, so you may be OK.
FYI Larch the DC train station is in a pretty good part of town so you don't need to worry about getting capped if you pull in late. It's just north of the Capitol.
Quote from: DGuller on August 29, 2009, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: The Larch on August 29, 2009, 09:18:24 AM
Also, I've been discouraged from renting a car, so my question is, how's travelling between Philly and Washington?
In what way were you discouraged? America can be a pretty hard place to navigate without a car. Then again, both Philly and DC have subways, so you may be OK.
The thing is that I basically wanted the car to move between the different cities I want to visit, not to move around in them. After axing the Boston part of the trip, and being Philly and DC nearby, it's probably more practical to stick to public transportation, as I was told that internal flights were cheap-ish. Also I don't really know how easy or not is to enter the big cities of the East Coast by car. One wrong turn in Albuquerque and I could end up in some inner city projects surrounded by friendly dazzling urbanites. :P
Right now my plan would be:
Saturday September 26th: Arrival in NYC.
Oct. 2nd or 3rd: Leaving NYC to Upstate NY (by plane).
Oct 5th: Leaving for Philly (by plane, probably).
Oct 6th or 7th: Leaving for DC (train, I guess).
Oct 9th or 10th: Back to NY (plane, I guess).
Oct 11th: Back to Spain.
Comments?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 29, 2009, 11:53:52 AM
FYI Larch the DC train station is in a pretty good part of town so you don't need to worry about getting capped if you pull in late. It's just north of the Capitol.
That's good to know, thanks. Any tips regarding acomodation in DC for a couple of days?
Also, does anyone know how visiting the white House works? I've been browsing their site a bit and it seems that you have to go through plenty of hoops to get a tour.
Quote from: The Larch on August 30, 2009, 11:09:09 AM
The thing is that I basically wanted the car to move between the different cities I want to visit, not to move around in them. After axing the Boston part of the trip, and being Philly and DC nearby, it's probably more practical to stick to public transportation, as I was told that internal flights were cheap-ish. Also I don't really know how easy or not is to enter the big cities of the East Coast by car. One wrong turn in Albuquerque and I could end up in some inner city projects surrounded by friendly dazzling urbanites. :P
Right now my plan would be:
Saturday September 26th: Arrival in NYC.
Oct. 2nd or 3rd: Leaving NYC to Upstate NY (by plane).
Oct 5th: Leaving for Philly (by plane, probably).
Oct 6th or 7th: Leaving for DC (train, I guess).
Oct 9th or 10th: Back to NY (plane, I guess).
Oct 11th: Back to Spain.
Comments?
We do have GPS here. :) :contract: Although I agree that being outside the car makes you so much less isolated from what you're trying to experience.
Quote from: The Larch on August 30, 2009, 11:29:13 AM
That's good to know, thanks. Any tips regarding acomodation in DC for a couple of days?
You'll need to do a search. See what deals you can get and I'll tell you what's good location-wise.
Don't repeat Seefor's mistake and get a motel way out on Bladensburg Rd. NE. Or New York Ave. They're way out in the middle of nowhere and slightly scary for walking around. First thing you want to look for is "NW" (for northwest) on the street address. There's also a Holiday Inn in Southwest DC that's in a boring ass part of town (I used to live there) but which is convenient to the Smithsonian and metro. Don't get a place on Capital St. south. The kids in the projects will throw rocks at you as you walk home from the metro. If you get a monster deal and nightlife is a low priority Crystal City Virginia is the most convenient of the suburban hotel/motel clusters. Best for your purposes would be something right on Dupont Circle or on Connecticut just a little north of Dupont.
QuoteAlso, does anyone know how visiting the white House works? I've been browsing their site a bit and it seems that you have to go through plenty of hoops to get a tour.
No clue. Never felt the urge to go. It's just a big house.
Also, DC is a very tourist friendly town but please reciprocate the good feeling by standing to the right on subway escalators. The left side is for residents to hurry to their important power lunches.
BTW, DC to New York can be done by train. They're the two big destinations on the Northeast Corridor.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 30, 2009, 12:04:18 PM
Also, DC is a very tourist friendly town but please reciprocate the good feeling by standing to the right on subway escalators. The left side is for residents to hurry to their important power lunches.
God I hate tourists clogging the left sides of escalators when I'm on my way home. <_<
Quote from: Syt on August 30, 2009, 12:13:35 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 30, 2009, 12:04:18 PM
Also, DC is a very tourist friendly town but please reciprocate the good feeling by standing to the right on subway escalators. The left side is for residents to hurry to their important power lunches.
God I hate tourists clogging the left sides of escalators when I'm on my way home. <_<
Do they not have fists or elbows in Europe?
Yeah. Locals get pissed if you stand on the left in the escalators. Really pissed.
Anacostia is a nice place to visit. A walking tour is suggested for a nice view of the cityscape after dark.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 30, 2009, 12:04:18 PM
Also, DC is a very tourist friendly town but please reciprocate the good feeling by standing to the right on subway escalators. The left side is for residents to hurry to their important power lunches.
No shit. They may be moving, but THEY ARE STILL STAIRS.
That's universal to all escalators. KEEP THE LEFT CLEAR.
Quote from: DGuller on August 30, 2009, 12:22:46 PM
Quote from: Syt on August 30, 2009, 12:13:35 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 30, 2009, 12:04:18 PM
Also, DC is a very tourist friendly town but please reciprocate the good feeling by standing to the right on subway escalators. The left side is for residents to hurry to their important power lunches.
God I hate tourists clogging the left sides of escalators when I'm on my way home. <_<
Do they not have fists or elbows in Europe?
Yes, but we also have manners.
Quote from: Syt on August 31, 2009, 12:19:08 AM
Yes, but we also have manners.
Apparently not, if you have people standing on the left on escalators.
Quote from: DGuller on August 31, 2009, 12:24:03 AM
Quote from: Syt on August 31, 2009, 12:19:08 AM
Yes, but we also have manners.
Apparently not, if you have people standing on the left on escalators.
They're tourists. Tourists forget their manners.
Quote from: DGuller on August 30, 2009, 12:09:31 PM
BTW, DC to New York can be done by train. They're the two big destinations on the Northeast Corridor.
I might check that, the plane ticket between NY and Philly that I checked is around 300-400 $. :blink:
Quote from: Grey Fox on August 30, 2009, 10:11:54 PM
That's universal to all escalators. KEEP THE LEFT CLEAR.
I guess that in the UK it's the right side the one that has to be left clear. :lol:
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 03:47:07 AM
Quote from: DGuller on August 30, 2009, 12:09:31 PM
BTW, DC to New York can be done by train. They're the two big destinations on the Northeast Corridor.
I might check that, the plane ticket between NY and Philly that I checked is around 300-400 $. :blink:
Yeah it would probably be pretty stupid to fly that one. A quick check on amtrak reveals that there are $45 tickets for the NYC-Philly route.
I think NY to Philly plane tickets are so expensive because you'll be the only one on the plane who would be stupid enough to fly that route. It's two hours by car, or 1.5 hours by train.
:yes: Aren't Philly and NYC less than 100 miles apart?
Quote from: Caliga on August 31, 2009, 09:06:03 AM
:yes: Aren't Philly and NYC less than 100 miles apart?
Off the top of my head, I'd say it's about 120 miles or so. EDIT: Hmm, it is exactly 100 miles.
If you go to Google Maps and ask for directions from "Philadelphia, PA" to "New York, NY" without specifying an address for either it maps it as being a 95.6 mile route. Without specifying an address, it starts you in front of Philadelphia City Hall and ends with you in Times Square. ^_^
Quote from: stjaba on August 31, 2009, 07:01:33 AM
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 03:47:07 AM
Quote from: DGuller on August 30, 2009, 12:09:31 PM
BTW, DC to New York can be done by train. They're the two big destinations on the Northeast Corridor.
I might check that, the plane ticket between NY and Philly that I checked is around 300-400 $. :blink:
Yeah it would probably be pretty stupid to fly that one. A quick check on amtrak reveals that there are $45 tickets for the NYC-Philly route.
To be fair to the airlines, it was not directly from NYC, but from Tomkins County airport. It was 400$ for the direct flight and 300$ if I went via NY La Guardia airport.
For an excellent dim-sum experience in NYC, try the Oriental Garden restaurant on Elizabeth Street: the waiters will endlessly go out of the kitchen carrying huge trays filled with dim-sum plates, and will bark the (completely impossible to understand) name of the plate to the crowd: if you want to try one, just raise your hand and they will plop the plate on your table. When I went there, I understood so little and raised the hands so many times that in the end they brought me a small plate of braised chicken legs :x
If you want to die by a red meat overdose, try any Deli (Katz' or Carnegie are the most famous) and order a Reuben.
L.
Quote from: Pedrito on August 31, 2009, 09:47:57 AM
For an excellent dim-sum experience in NYC, try the Oriental Garden restaurant on Elizabeth Street: the waiters will endlessly go out of the kitchen carrying huge trays filled with dim-sum plates, and will bark the (completely impossible to understand) name of the plate to the crowd: if you want to try one, just raise your hand and they will plop the plate on your table. When I went there, I understood so little and raised the hands so many times that in the end they brought me a small plate of braised chicken legs :x
If you want to die by a red meat overdose, try any Deli (Katz' or Carnegie are the most famous) and order a Reuben.
L.
Thanks for the advice, I already had a shortlist of delis to visit. :lol: Great stomachs think alike, and all that.
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 10:02:27 AM
Thanks for the advice, I already had a shortlist of delis to visit. :lol: Great stomachs think alike, and all that.
:lol: :hug: you're welcome
L.
There are so many awesome food destinations in New York, but I never would have suggested Dim Sum. :huh:
The ginormous delis like Carnegie are tourist traps, but lots of fun. I would also recommend some street food like a hot dog, and pizza by the slice. For better dining there are thousands of world-class restaurants in New York serving every kind of cousine imaginable.
Quote from: Barrister on August 31, 2009, 04:00:59 PM
There are so many awesome food destinations in New York, but I never would have suggested Dim Sum. :huh:
The ginormous delis like Carnegie are tourist traps, but lots of fun. I would also recommend some street food like a hot dog, and pizza by the slice. For better dining there are thousands of world-class restaurants in New York serving every kind of cousine imaginable.
Well, my shortlist for delis has Carnegie, Katz's and 2nd avenue, but that can always be improved, and I guess that I can find nice ones near the place where I'll be staying (Upper West Side).
And I also intend to hit the street stands. My mother swore for the hot dogs and burgers she got when visiting the city in run of the mill places. I'll probably go easy on the "real" restaurants, as I don't want my budget for the trip to skyrocket that much.
Quote from: Pedrito on August 31, 2009, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 10:02:27 AM
Thanks for the advice, I already had a shortlist of delis to visit. :lol: Great stomachs think alike, and all that.
:lol: :hug: you're welcome
L.
So, how does NY pizza compare to real Italian pizza? ;)
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 04:13:15 PM
So, how does NY pizza compare to real Italian pizza? ;)
NY pizza
is the real Italian pizza.
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 04:13:15 PM
So, how does NY pizza compare to real Italian pizza? ;)
I never did eat pizza in NYC, and you shouldn't, too, considering you're used to eat the real pizza :contract:
There's an excellent burger joint (named, how apt, "Burger Joint" :rolleyes:) inside an hotel around 55th-56th street, it could be the Parker Meridien but I'll have to check.
L.
California pizza. :wub:
I just got back from Brooklyn. Looked like many good little eateries. Sadly I couldn't go to any of them save a pizzeria which wasn't bad.
I hate NYC.
Quote from: DGuller on August 31, 2009, 04:16:25 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 04:13:15 PM
So, how does NY pizza compare to real Italian pizza? ;)
NY pizza is the real Italian pizza.
All this thread needs now is a Chicagotard and the circle of life is complete.
Quote from: Darth Wagtaros on August 31, 2009, 04:39:44 PM
I just got back from Brooklyn. Looked like many good little eateries. Sadly I couldn't go to any of them save a pizzeria which wasn't bad.
I hate NYC.
I was in Brooklyn recently and I think that you tell lies.
Oh and New York hates you.
Quote from: Pedrito on August 31, 2009, 04:31:16 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 04:13:15 PM
So, how does NY pizza compare to real Italian pizza? ;)
I never did eat pizza in NYC, and you shouldn't, too, considering you're used to eat the real pizza :contract:
Both New York and Italian pizzas are wonderful in their own way.
[Rodney King]Can't we all just get along?[/Rodney King]
Quote from: garbon on August 31, 2009, 04:44:06 PM
Quote from: Darth Wagtaros on August 31, 2009, 04:39:44 PM
I just got back from Brooklyn. Looked like many good little eateries. Sadly I couldn't go to any of them save a pizzeria which wasn't bad.
I hate NYC.
I was in Brooklyn recently and I think that you tell lies.
Oh and New York hates you.
First time there I was accosted by a crazy cat lady so it probably does.
There were some Moroccan places, Italian, and some pub style places that looked good.
Quote from: Darth Wagtaros on August 31, 2009, 04:57:08 PM
There were some Moroccan places, Italian, and some pub style places that looked good.
Oh I'll back up. I'll agree that there are places that look good in Brooklyn.
Quote from: Pedrito on August 31, 2009, 09:47:57 AM
If you want to die by a red meat overdose, try any Deli (Katz' or Carnegie are the most famous) and order a Reuben.
L.
Katz's is great, you just need a thick skin if you don't understand the right way to order. Have to get a classic Brown's Cel-Ray (celery-flavored soda) to wash it all down with. :mmm:
Carnegie is great if you want to check out crazed harridans.
Waitress: Move in, I need to get by.
Man: I can't scoot in any further.
Wairess: Well suck it in. I'm coming through
That said, my egg salad had a lot of shell in it so...<_<
Quote from: Pedrito on August 31, 2009, 04:31:16 PM
Quote from: The Larch on August 31, 2009, 04:13:15 PM
So, how does NY pizza compare to real Italian pizza? ;)
I never did eat pizza in NYC, and you shouldn't, too, considering you're used to eat the real pizza :contract:
What if it's a pizzeria run by Italian Americans? Even if the pizzaiolo is Italian? :unsure:
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on August 31, 2009, 05:23:20 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on August 31, 2009, 09:47:57 AM
If you want to die by a red meat overdose, try any Deli (Katz' or Carnegie are the most famous) and order a Reuben.
L.
Katz's is great, you just need a thick skin if you don't understand the right way to order. Have to get a classic Brown's Cel-Ray (celery-flavored soda) to wash it all down with. :mmm:
I'll bite (pun intended), what's the right way of ordering at Katz's? Also, celery soda? WTF?
My experience with ordering at New York delis was to try and order a ham and cheese sandwich at a Jewish deli.
Yeah. I ended up with turkey and swiss. :D
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 31, 2009, 04:43:27 PMAll this thread needs now is a Chicagotard and the circle of life is complete.
Paging Spellus, paging Spellus...
Quote from: The Larch on September 01, 2009, 03:45:06 AMI'll bite (pun intended), what's the right way of ordering at Katz's? Also, celery soda? WTF?
It tastes like ginger beer. Yeah, don't ask me to explain it.
Quote from: Caliga on September 01, 2009, 05:25:11 AM
Quote from: The Larch on September 01, 2009, 03:45:06 AMI'll bite (pun intended), what's the right way of ordering at Katz's? Also, celery soda? WTF?
It tastes like ginger beer. Yeah, don't ask me to explain it.
*me smiles wickedly at Little Boots*
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 31, 2009, 04:43:27 PM
All this thread needs now is a Chicagotard and the circle of life is complete.
Cheese makes everything better. :mmm:
Quote from: Caliga on September 01, 2009, 05:24:31 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on August 31, 2009, 04:43:27 PMAll this thread needs now is a Chicagotard and the circle of life is complete.
Paging Spellus, paging Spellus...
He'll tell us that Deep Dish pizza is firmly rooted in history as a Persian dish, where it spread to Byzantium via Armenia.
Then he'll choke himself whle splooging over some obscure people.
Quote from: Caliga on September 01, 2009, 05:25:11 AM
Quote from: The Larch on September 01, 2009, 03:45:06 AMAlso, celery soda? WTF?
It tastes like ginger beer. Yeah, don't ask me to explain it.
I don't even want to know what ginger beer is. :x
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 01, 2009, 07:54:02 AMHe'll tell us that Deep Dish pizza is firmly rooted in history as a Persian dish, where it spread to Byzantium via Armenia.
Then he'll choke himself whle splooging over some obscure people.
Actually I seem to remember a thread from a few years back where he actually said Chicago Deep Dish is the world's greatest pizza style, even greater than traditional Italian pizza, and he did have some nonsensical reason why that was the case which we all laughed at. :cool:
Quote from: Caliga on September 01, 2009, 08:02:59 AM
Actually I seem to remember a thread from a few years back where he actually said Chicago Deep Dish is the world's greatest pizza style, even greater than traditional Italian pizza, and he did have some nonsensical reason why that was the case which we all laughed at. :cool:
His reason wasn't "because it tastes better?"
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 01, 2009, 08:07:11 AMHis reason wasn't "because it tastes better?"
No, because that wouldn't have been funny.
Quote from: Caliga on September 01, 2009, 08:02:59 AM
Actually I seem to remember a thread from a few years back where he actually said Chicago Deep Dish is the world's greatest pizza style, even greater than traditional Italian pizza, and he did have some nonsensical reason why that was the case which we all laughed at. :cool:
Worst named pizza ever since it was invented by a Texan who played for the University of Texas. It should be called Longhorn Deep Dish.
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 05:49:20 PM
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 04:30:20 PM
Essex county is not very interesting.
That's a pity, I was kinda looking forward to a trip through "Lovecraft county". :cthulu:
You can visit his Brooklyn townhouse.
Quote from: Caliga on September 01, 2009, 08:10:32 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 01, 2009, 08:07:11 AMHis reason wasn't "because it tastes better?"
No, because that wouldn't have been funny.
Nor even remotely accurate.
:yes: I like Chicago-style pizza, but real NYC/Philly pizzeria pizza is like a million times better.
Quote from: Caliga on September 01, 2009, 08:02:59 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 01, 2009, 07:54:02 AMHe'll tell us that Deep Dish pizza is firmly rooted in history as a Persian dish, where it spread to Byzantium via Armenia.
Then he'll choke himself whle splooging over some obscure people.
Actually I seem to remember a thread from a few years back where he actually said Chicago Deep Dish is the world's greatest pizza style, even greater than traditional Italian pizza, and he did have some nonsensical reason why that was the case which we all laughed at. :cool:
Sigh. That boy ain't right.
Chicago food sucks!
Philly cheesesteak sucks!
Your favorite food...sucks!
What kind of pizza is it they serve at Papa John's?
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on September 01, 2009, 08:40:12 AM
Quote from: The Larch on August 18, 2009, 05:49:20 PM
Quote from: garbon on August 18, 2009, 04:30:20 PM
Essex county is not very interesting.
That's a pity, I was kinda looking forward to a trip through "Lovecraft county". :cthulu:
You can visit his Brooklyn townhouse.
:shifty:
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 01, 2009, 08:55:57 AM
Chicago food sucks!
Philly cheesesteak sucks!
Your favorite food...sucks!
Debatable. But the rest of the country's sucks worse. Philly cheesesteak is the only kind I find to be edible.
Quote from: Valmy on September 01, 2009, 08:25:16 AM
Quote from: Caliga on September 01, 2009, 08:02:59 AM
Actually I seem to remember a thread from a few years back where he actually said Chicago Deep Dish is the world's greatest pizza style, even greater than traditional Italian pizza, and he did have some nonsensical reason why that was the case which we all laughed at. :cool:
Worst named pizza ever since it was invented by a Texan who played for the University of Texas. It should be called Longhorn Deep Dish.
Heh, my Italian grandmother used to make a great thick pizza. I still remember it to this day. Was delicious!
Quote from: DontSayBanana on September 01, 2009, 09:34:50 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 01, 2009, 08:55:57 AM
Chicago food sucks!
Philly cheesesteak sucks!
Your favorite food...sucks!
Debatable. But the rest of the country's sucks worse. Philly cheesesteak is the only kind I find to be edible.
I ate at Philly connection once. Didn't finish the sandwich. :x
A bump, in order to start setting things up for good now that I have a clearer schedule, for those interested in some kind of meet:
- I'll be staying in NYC from september the 26th (saturday) to october the 2nd (Friday). Probably the best day for a meet would be between Monday and Thursday.
- I'll be Upstate for the following weekend (3-4), but with very limited mobility so I don't think I'd be able to work something those days.
- I'll go down to Philly and Washington after that, leaving NY on the 5th (monday) and going back there on the 9th (friday). Those of you who were up for a meet there, please give me some feedback on possible dates, in order to book hotels in those cities for the particular timeframe. My idea is spending one day in Philly and 2-3 in DC, leaving some margin for a potential Baltimore run.
Looking forward to hearing from you. ;)
How far upstate Larch?
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 18, 2009, 07:09:34 AM
How far upstate Larch?
Ithaca, Tompkins County, with a possible visit to Niagara in the package.
Quote from: The Larch on September 18, 2009, 08:18:34 AM
Ithaca, Tompkins County, with a possible visit to Niagara in the package.
Everyone says the Canadian side of the falls is much better.
Philly and DC connoisseurs, how are this areas for accomodation purposes?
- Philly: Bank street, between Chestnut and Market and the 2nd and 3rd.
- DC: 11th street, between K & L streets or 18th street between Belmont & Columbia, both adresses with the NW tag.
The Philly location sounds like it's near Penn's Landing, between the Liberty Bell and environs and the river. Should be fine. Tons of shit within walking distance.
Less familiar with DC but the second DC location looks from Google Maps like it's in Adams Morgan. IIRC that area is a bit seedy and populated mostly by Salvadorans and gay black dudes... tons of ethnic restaurants though.
Adams Morgan is OK if you want booze or rare Ethiopean cuisine. But I'd recommend staying in nearby Georgetown over in the Morgan. Like Calsy said, it caters to seedy college students and Martinus'.
Thanks for the advice about Adams Morgan. What about the other location? I'm leaning towards it, as the hostel in Adams Morgan seems to be full. It seems to be right next to the Cato Institute. :libraritard:
*checks Google maps*
Well, it's much closer to the White House and all that crap. IIRC that area is a complete dead zone at night, though (since 90% of the buildings are government offices)... not sure if that matters to you or not.
Quote from: The Larch on September 24, 2009, 05:04:20 AM
Philly and DC connoisseurs, how are this areas for accomodation purposes?
- Philly: Bank street, between Chestnut and Market and the 2nd and 3rd.
- DC: 11th street, between K & L streets or 18th street between Belmont & Columbia, both adresses with the NW tag.
The Philly location sounds like it's in historic district, if I remember Philly geography correctly. I stayed over in that area for a couple of days. There is plenty of neat American history stuff to look at in the very immediate area.
Yeah... it's probably only a few blocks from Elfreth's Alley, for example.
Philly location is decent area, lots of restaurants and shops in walking area, it's also down by where a cousin of mine is living.
Quote from: katmai on September 24, 2009, 11:40:57 AM
Philly location is decent area, lots of restaurants and shops in walking area, it's also down by where a cousin of mine is living.
So, are you finally going to visit your family? :P
Quote from: The Larch on September 24, 2009, 11:42:28 AM
Quote from: katmai on September 24, 2009, 11:40:57 AM
Philly location is decent area, lots of restaurants and shops in walking area, it's also down by where a cousin of mine is living.
So, are you finally going to visit your family? :P
I wish i was :(
But didn't make much money this year at fair so can't afford to fill up my gas tank, let alone buy a plane ticket. :lol: :cry:
Quote from: The Larch on September 18, 2009, 06:18:13 AM
A bump, in order to start setting things up for good now that I have a clearer schedule, for those interested in some kind of meet:
- I'll be staying in NYC from september the 26th (saturday) to october the 2nd (Friday). Probably the best day for a meet would be between Monday and Thursday.
- I'll be Upstate for the following weekend (3-4), but with very limited mobility so I don't think I'd be able to work something those days.
- I'll go down to Philly and Washington after that, leaving NY on the 5th (monday) and going back there on the 9th (friday). Those of you who were up for a meet there, please give me some feedback on possible dates, in order to book hotels in those cities for the particular timeframe. My idea is spending one day in Philly and 2-3 in DC, leaving some margin for a potential Baltimore run.
Looking forward to hearing from you. ;)
Just noticed this message. I could do an NYC meetup, this weekend is better for me but Monday or Wednesday night would also work.
Quote from: The Larch on September 24, 2009, 05:04:20 AM
Philly and DC connoisseurs, how are this areas for accomodation purposes?
- Philly: Bank street, between Chestnut and Market and the 2nd and 3rd.
- DC: 11th street, between K & L streets or 18th street between Belmont & Columbia, both adresses with the NW tag.
The 11th street joint is much closer to the Metro. Plus you have all the hookers on 14th street and the transvestites down on Penn.
On second thought the 18th street location might be close enough to Dupont Circle Metro. Much better ambiance.
OK Larchman, here's the choice. If you want to blitz through the sights with Teutonic efficiency, stay at 11th street. If you want to laze in the cafes with Gaullic joie de vivre, stay at 18th street. If you go wih the latter you'll be looking at maybe a 20 minute walk back to your digs from the National Zoo Metro stop, very safe walk, maybe 9/10. Or 30 minutes uphill from Dupont Circle, 10/10.
Couple other things: if a black guy carrying a gas can says he needs $5 to get his car started, he really doesn't. If a black guy says he needs $5 to get his car out of the impound lot, he really doesn't. If a black guy says he needs $5 to catch a bus back to bible college in North Carolina, he really doesn't.
For a pretty good Salvadorean rendition of Tex-Mex cuisine, check out Loreal Plaza on the east side of 18th street. There's always a line, have a Margarita while you wait. There used to be a Brazilian bar on 18th right below Columbia; have a mojito or caipiriha and impress the white girls with your Spanish accent.
Also, if a black guy wants you to buy some candy, he really doesn't.
Quote from: frunk on September 24, 2009, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: The Larch on September 18, 2009, 06:18:13 AM
A bump, in order to start setting things up for good now that I have a clearer schedule, for those interested in some kind of meet:
- I'll be staying in NYC from september the 26th (saturday) to october the 2nd (Friday). Probably the best day for a meet would be between Monday and Thursday.
- I'll be Upstate for the following weekend (3-4), but with very limited mobility so I don't think I'd be able to work something those days.
- I'll go down to Philly and Washington after that, leaving NY on the 5th (monday) and going back there on the 9th (friday). Those of you who were up for a meet there, please give me some feedback on possible dates, in order to book hotels in those cities for the particular timeframe. My idea is spending one day in Philly and 2-3 in DC, leaving some margin for a potential Baltimore run.
Looking forward to hearing from you. ;)
Just noticed this message. I could do an NYC meetup, this weekend is better for me but Monday or Wednesday night would also work.
Sure, I'm all for it. :cheers: Let's say wednesday to have some room for organization. Is any other languishista around the Big Apple interested? DGuller? Minsky?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 24, 2009, 02:15:42 PM
OK Larchman, here's the choice. If you want to blitz through the sights with Teutonic efficiency, stay at 11th street. If you want to laze in the cafes with Gaullic joie de vivre, stay at 18th street. If you go wih the latter you'll be looking at maybe a 20 minute walk back to your digs from the National Zoo Metro stop, very safe walk, maybe 9/10. Or 30 minutes uphill from Dupont Circle, 10/10.
The place at the 18th is apparently full for the days I'll be there, so I'm forced to go Teutonic, I guess.
Ok, I'm starting to get nervous/freak out. It's almost 24 hours until I get on the plane for NY and I'm having problems checking the status of my ESTA application in order to print it. :pinch: :frusty:
Should I re-apply, even if the recommended period for doing it has already passed, or risk ending up in Guantanamo due to a defective application if I don't do so? I have my application number written down and I clearly remember the site telling me I was approved.
Quote from: The Larch on September 25, 2009, 09:12:35 AM
Ok, I'm starting to get nervous/freak out. It's almost 24 hours until I get on the plane for NY and I'm having problems checking the status of my ESTA application in order to print it. :pinch: :frusty:
Should I re-apply, even if the recommended period for doing it has already passed, or risk ending up in Guantanamo due to a defective application if I don't do so? I have my application number written down and I clearly remember the site telling me I was approved.
I don't know what you need to do to fix this problem; good luck. I'm sure you'll get it resolved.
But as for Gitmo, don't worry about that... too much.... Government is shutting it down... slowly... eventually. So, um, you won't have to worry about being sent there.... for too long a time. :unsure: And they hardly ever water board anymore.
Though if they find out you post on Languish, and THEY will, all bets could be off. :menace:
On the plus side though, if you do get sent there, you could get released (eventually), and wind up in Bermuda, or the Samoas, or some other paradise type location!
Relax, it'll be fine, hurricane season is almost over in Cuba anyway in case it does not.
Yeah, don't sweat it. Miss Venezuela liked it there and they say the prisoners all eat well.
Everything is sorted out now, so I don't think I'll be in danger after all. :lol:
Quote from: The Larch on September 25, 2009, 03:36:19 PM
Everything is sorted out now, so I don't think I'll be in danger after all. :lol:
Only from the food.
You'll likely end up walking through or around (depending on how much you get creeped out by homeless guys) McPherson Square Park. That's where Arnie chases the towelhead on his horse in True Lies.
Quote from: The Larch on September 24, 2009, 05:42:22 PM
Sure, I'm all for it. :cheers: Let's say wednesday to have some room for organization. Is any other languishista around the Big Apple interested? DGuller? Minsky?
monday is yom kippur, no chance.
Wednesday is shaping up to be a brutal day scheduling-wise. it is possible I could make an appearance + quick drink, if the locale is around midtown.
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on September 25, 2009, 05:34:03 PM
Quote from: The Larch on September 24, 2009, 05:42:22 PM
Sure, I'm all for it. :cheers: Let's say wednesday to have some room for organization. Is any other languishista around the Big Apple interested? DGuller? Minsky?
monday is yom kippur, no chance.
Wednesday is shaping up to be a brutal day scheduling-wise. it is possible I could make an appearance + quick drink, if the locale is around midtown.
And here I was, wondering why I hadn't seen any orthodox jews on the street yet. :lol:
If wednesday is rough, I can do any evening until thursday, and I'll still be a couple of days next week.
Greetings from Harlem. :ph34r:
Stop by Bubba's office. :cool:
Wednesday is still best for me unless we do next week. Midtown is fine as I'll be coming into Grand Central.
Either post the Wednesday venue here or PM it to me - I will play it by ear. Tonight isn't going to work.
And Larch - as you probably have now figured out, Harlem is not quite as gritty today as it was in the heydey of blaxploitation cinema.
There's a distinctive lack of afro'ed gentlemen, sassy ladies and funky riffs when I walk down the street, that's true.
As for the meet, I think it'll be better next week, personally. Is next monday ok for you?
Next Monday is fine for me.
Better. So far.
Are we still planning to meet tonight?
Hmm, guess not.
Larch?
Hi there, sorry for the blackout. I just came back from upstate today and didn't really have time to get online before now. If you're still able to make it tomorrow or something, I'm available. Sorry for not appearing before so we could work things out today.
I could do today but tomorrow is preferable. If TMM has a strong preference we can go with that.
Quote from: frunk on October 06, 2009, 07:36:32 AM
I could do today but tomorrow is preferable. If TMM has a strong preference we can go with that.
I'm not sure if I'd be able to make it tomorrow, sorry.
I guess we can start planning. You said you were arriving at Grand Central, so I guess we're looking at meeting somewhere in Midtown. Any preference? Around which time?
The best train for me is scheduled at Grand Central at 6:45, which means I should be able to get wherever in Midtown or Central Park area by 7:00. There's another train an hour later which I could also catch.
Quote from: frunk on October 06, 2009, 11:05:47 AM
The best train for me is scheduled at Grand Central at 6:45, which means I should be able to get wherever in Midtown or Central Park area by 7:00. There's another train an hour later which I could also catch.
For me both possibilities are ok, it's up to you and your train schedule for going back home. Let's wait for TMM's input, and pre-empt a meeting at, say, 19:15-19:30 in order to have some time margin. Where can we meet?
Sent you a PM. As for where to meet, we could plan on a bar then move to somewhere with food. No idea on bars, there's a lot of places along 42nd/Broadway. For food, a friend of mine raves about the Afghan Kebab House (http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/afghan-kebab-house-1/) for inexpensive, quality food but I've never been. If you want something slightly more expensive there's Queen of Sheba (http://www.shebanyc.com/Address.html), an Ethiopian restaurant that I'm fond of.
A lot of the places I used to eat at when I lived/worked in Manhattan are out of business so I'm afraid I'm all out of date. The last few times I've had pretty good luck with wandering around until I hit somewhere that looks good.
Quote from: frunk on October 06, 2009, 11:56:10 AM
Sent you a PM. As for where to meet, we could plan on a bar then move to somewhere with food. No idea on bars, there's a lot of places along 42nd/Broadway. For food, a friend of mine raves about the Afghan Kebab House (http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/afghan-kebab-house-1/) for inexpensive, quality food but I've never been. If you want something slightly more expensive there's Queen of Sheba (http://www.shebanyc.com/Address.html), an Ethiopian restaurant that I'm fond of.
Hilarious. I went to an Ethiopian restaurant called "Queen of Sheba" this weekend here in Louisville.
Quote from: frunk on October 06, 2009, 11:56:10 AM
Sent you a PM. As for where to meet, we could plan on a bar then move to somewhere with food. No idea on bars, there's a lot of places along 42nd/Broadway. For food, a friend of mine raves about the Afghan Kebab House (http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/afghan-kebab-house-1/) for inexpensive, quality food but I've never been. If you want something slightly more expensive there's Queen of Sheba (http://www.shebanyc.com/Address.html), an Ethiopian restaurant that I'm fond of.
A lot of the places I used to eat at when I lived/worked in Manhattan are out of business so I'm afraid I'm all out of date. The last few times I've had pretty good luck with wandering around until I hit somewhere that looks good.
PM read and answered. I'll send another one to TMM to inform him and give him my number, as I'll have to log out soonish and won't be online until after the meet. Personally I'm cool with either of the dining possibilities. As for the bar I don't know well the area, but I'll try to go there earlier and pick one before you arrive, and then message it to you.
Edit: After checking the places, I've realized there's some place we can meet. McGee's (http://www.mcgeespub.com), it's on 55th Street, nearby those two places. Let's make it there at 19:15, then? :)
So, any explosive diarrhea from greasy American food yet? :)
Quote from: Ed Anger on October 06, 2009, 12:29:26 PM
So, any explosive diarrhea from greasy American food yet? :)
Luckily not. :lol: Eating has been great so far, love the burgers. I managed to visit Lombardi's, btw.
Quote from: The Larch on October 06, 2009, 12:31:38 PM
Luckily not. :lol: Eating has been great so far, love the burgers. I managed to visit Lombardi's, btw.
:cool: Bet it's hard to find good churros y chocolat for breakfast tho. :(
Quote from: Caliga on October 06, 2009, 12:32:48 PM
Quote from: The Larch on October 06, 2009, 12:31:38 PM
Luckily not. :lol: Eating has been great so far, love the burgers. I managed to visit Lombardi's, btw.
:cool: Bet it's hard to find good churros y chocolat for breakfast tho. :(
Actually, I've seen street vendors that sell churros, although I dread to think about what would I get. :lol: Anyway, I manage with bagels for breakfast. ;)
I'll plan to be at McGee's at 19:15.
Quote from: The Larch on October 06, 2009, 12:35:45 PM
Actually, I've seen street vendors that sell churros, although I dread to think about what would I get. :lol: Anyway, I manage with bagels for breakfast. ;)
Yeah, you wouldn't like street vendor churros. They'd probably make you cry in fact :blush:
Quote from: frunk on October 06, 2009, 12:37:11 PM
I'll plan to be at McGee's at 19:15.
Cool, see you there. :cheers:
Quote from: Caliga on October 06, 2009, 12:38:26 PM
Quote from: The Larch on October 06, 2009, 12:35:45 PM
Actually, I've seen street vendors that sell churros, although I dread to think about what would I get. :lol: Anyway, I manage with bagels for breakfast. ;)
Yeah, you wouldn't like street vendor churros. They'd probably make you cry in fact :blush:
They use too much onion?
Quote from: DGuller on October 06, 2009, 01:01:03 PM
Quote from: Caliga on October 06, 2009, 12:38:26 PM
Quote from: The Larch on October 06, 2009, 12:35:45 PM
Actually, I've seen street vendors that sell churros, although I dread to think about what would I get. :lol: Anyway, I manage with bagels for breakfast. ;)
Yeah, you wouldn't like street vendor churros. They'd probably make you cry in fact :blush:
They use too much onion?
Hey, you're in Jersey, right? Can you make it tonight for a couple of beers and dinner? ;)
Quote from: The Larch on October 06, 2009, 01:04:38 PM
Hey, you're in Jersey, right? Can you make it tonight for a couple of beers and dinner? ;)
Not really, I'm stuck at work at least until 7. :(
Quote from: DGuller on October 06, 2009, 01:42:27 PM
Quote from: The Larch on October 06, 2009, 01:04:38 PM
Hey, you're in Jersey, right? Can you make it tonight for a couple of beers and dinner? ;)
Not really, I'm stuck at work at least until 7. :(
:console: We'll have one for you. :beer:
Just got out of a depo and I have a conference call with a west coast client at 7:30 PM, so this isn't going to be doable.
BTW I am a big Queen of Sheba fan.
Looks like the Jews are still pissed about that expulsion thing.
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on October 06, 2009, 06:07:20 PM
I have a conference call with a west coast client
:bleeding: I hate that.
"How about we do the call Friday at 3pm PST?"
"How about you go fuck yourself?"
Quote from: Admiral Yi on October 06, 2009, 06:09:11 PM
Looks like the Jews are still pissed about that expulsion thing.
:lmfao:
Quote from: ulmont on October 06, 2009, 06:33:37 PM
:bleeding: I hate that.
"How about we do the call Friday at 3pm PST?"
"How about you go fuck yourself?"
This morning I had a conference call at 8am. My manager was in Hawaii and thus called in at 6am. The client who organized the call was in France and calling us at 5pm his time. :(
Quote from: ulmont on October 06, 2009, 06:33:37 PM
:bleeding: I hate that.
"How about we do the call Friday at 3pm PST?"
"How about you go fuck yourself?"
Our West Coast offices try to pull that shit on us as well.
We're at Queen of Sheba now if you want to join us TMM.
I think Larch sent you a pm with our info.
Quote from: frunk on October 06, 2009, 07:57:26 PM
We're at Queen of Sheba now if you want to join us TMM.
I think Larch sent you a pm with our info.
Get the misr wot. :mmm:
Quote from: Caliga on October 06, 2009, 08:20:30 PM
Quote from: frunk on October 06, 2009, 07:57:26 PM
We're at Queen of Sheba now if you want to join us TMM.
I think Larch sent you a pm with our info.
Get the misr wot. :mmm:
Too late, we had already ordered. :P
Minsky, it was a pity that you couldn't join us. If you are up for a beer or two one of these days after work, just drop me a message. :)
Just out of curiosity, how's the Philly leg of the trip looking?
I survived meeting The Larch in pretty good shape. You know it's funny, Languish meets are easy even if you've never seen the person. There's no way anyone who wasn't on Languish could survive the twists and turns of the injokes and references in even a brief conversation.
So did you just walk around repeating "It's Jaron's fault... it's Jaron's fault... it's Jaron's fault..." until you heard someone reply with "Ask for anal... ask for anal... ask for anal..." :huh:
Thankfully, no.
Quote from: The Larch on October 07, 2009, 12:04:58 AM
Minsky, it was a pity that you couldn't join us. If you are up for a beer or two one of these days after work, just drop me a message. :)
How much longer will be in NY for?
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on October 07, 2009, 11:55:57 AM
Quote from: The Larch on October 07, 2009, 12:04:58 AM
Minsky, it was a pity that you couldn't join us. If you are up for a beer or two one of these days after work, just drop me a message. :)
How much longer will be in NY for?
I'll be here until sunday, but I'm not really sure about my availability these days. When could you work something out? Tomorrow I'll go to Philly but will be back to NY in the evening, so if you can make it, send me a message on the phone (you got my number in the PM I sent you, right?) and we can meet then.
Quote from: DontSayBanana on October 07, 2009, 08:09:13 AM
Just out of curiosity, how's the Philly leg of the trip looking?
I'm actually planning that for tomorrow, as I've finally received an answer from Capetan. I'll PM you my number and if you can make it it'd be cool.
Quote from: The Larch on October 08, 2009, 12:03:26 AM
I'll be here until sunday, but I'm not really sure about my availability these days. When could you work something out? Tomorrow I'll go to Philly but will be back to NY in the evening, so if you can make it, send me a message on the phone (you got my number in the PM I sent you, right?) and we can meet then.
Friday lunch would work. Attempted to send SMS to your # to that effect.
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on October 08, 2009, 10:21:41 AM
Quote from: The Larch on October 08, 2009, 12:03:26 AM
I'll be here until sunday, but I'm not really sure about my availability these days. When could you work something out? Tomorrow I'll go to Philly but will be back to NY in the evening, so if you can make it, send me a message on the phone (you got my number in the PM I sent you, right?) and we can meet then.
Friday lunch would work. Attempted to send SMS to your # to that effect.
Hi, just arrived from Philly. I didn't get any message on my phone, but tomorrow lunch can work for me as well. I'll check the board tomorrow morning so we can arrange the meeting. Time and place?
Check you PMs here if you log in. Some telefonica lady keeps answering your phone and telling me to try later.
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on October 09, 2009, 11:02:46 AM
Check you PMs here if you log in. Some telefonica lady keeps answering your phone and telling me to try later.
PMs checked. Sorry, my phone does some strange things over here when getting and making calls, messages work much better. I sent you a message, hope you can read it. :)
I had a very enjoyable meet-up with The Larch yesterday. :)
We wandered around the City of Brotherly Love doing appropriately Philadelphian activities: riding the bus, eating Whiz-laden cheesesteaks, gawking open-mouthed at the majesty of Liberty Bell, and watching the Phillies lose to the Rockies.
We also agreed to have him post as many inflammatory "European observations of America" as possible on Languish when he gets back home. :D
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on October 09, 2009, 06:03:58 PMWe also agreed to have him post as many inflammatory "European observations of America" as possible on Languish when he gets back home. :D
It's a deal! :lol:
Did you play any charades?
Well, tomorrow is my last day in NY. I doubt that I'll get online before late monday, so here's a cheer to frunk, Capetan, Minsky, and all of you who helped me plan the trip. :cheers: