Archive for the ‘New York’ Category

Eating Cheap in New York City

Do you have dietary concerns that make your food choices limited? If you’re worried about trying new dishes, New York City has plenty of the same type of restaurants you can find anywhere else in the United States. You can even go shopping and store ready-to-eat snacks and drinks in the motel room. If you’ve booked a room with a refrigerator and stove or microwave, so much the better to stay on a diet you’re familiar with!

Most motel stays offer continental breakfasts with healthy choices. Be brave and take advantage of them; that’s what they’re there for. As for hunger during the day, if nothing else, you can store some quick snacks to hold you or the kids over until you can get to the restaurant of your choice.

But if you’re up for a bit of culinary adventure, New York City can be sure to have plenty of temptations. Even a burger can be cooked in many different ways. If you’re limited on funds, try the Burger Joint on West 57th Street at the Parker Meridien Hotel (rated as the having the best burgers). Burgers are sold at bargain prices here, bit cash-only is the requirement.

The Counter on First Avenue is a vegetarian restaurant that offers classy dishes meant to impress for affordable prices. They open after 5 pm during the week and at 11 am on weekends. Brunch can be bought at about $4 for sides, $6 to $11 for appetizers, $10 for entrees, $7 to $12 for desserts, $2 to $4 for coffees, and $5 for a pot of tea. Remember to check the menu for any price changes as they may vary.

The Dumpling House is economical for the weary traveler. It’s on Eldridge Street and puts emphasis on food rather than on impressive décor. You get more for your money and can concentrate on your meal instead of distractions.

The Tartine is on West 11th Street, but you may have to wait in line. They have affordable French fare, it’s a small business, and it caters more towards the young crowd. This may please your older teens traveling with you on vacation!

NHA Trang, Great New York Noodletown, and Inoteca are a few of the other places to eat on a budget. Inoteca is on Rivington Street at Ludlow, is open daily, and claims a great Italian wine bar with over 300 choices. You’ll pay from about $8 for appetizers to $13 for a main dish. They offer drinks other than wine, of course, like iced tea and sodas for around $2. Inoteca is said to be the best new small-plates restaurant, serving from 12 to 3 daily and starting at 10 am on weekends.

If your family groans at eating at the lower-cost restaurants, try to treat them at least once to one of the finer dining establishments you can find most anywhere in New York City. It is, after all, a special vacation time! You can find plenty of choices of any food type all over the city. Ask locals for recommendations or read reviews in magazines or newspapers. Many people are happy to share their opinions.

Technorati Tags: eating cheap in New York City, New York City, New York, food, restaurants, budget, lower-cost restaurants, Teri Champigny

Twitter This

Usuario: Password:

Bookmark This:

Broadway Shows You Can Not Miss at a Price You Can Not Beat

One of the big attractions to New York City is the Broadway show. The cost can elevate from just under $100 to several hundred dollars per ticket. This is one area where you must shop around and plan ahead. Of course, like many other things, the online world offers the best deals on discounts. Check the websites for the particular shows of interest to you, sign up for discount ticket newsletters, subscribe to ticket guides (sometimes this involves a small $4 fee, but what you save in the process could well be worth it).

The two TKTS Booths in New York City are located at Times Square Center and Downtown Theater Center. However, the latter will only sell if you buy a day ahead for matinee tickets. The Times Square booth is open for matinee tickets at 10 am Wednesday and Saturday and 11 am on Sunday. You can buy tickets for evening performances at 3 pm daily. You can save 25% or more off the price of your Broadway show by buying at a booth, with a small per ticket service charge included. You can only pay with cash, travelers checks, or a ticket booth gift certificate.

If you can get to a library, you could use their computer to purchase tickets. Public libraries often offer free internet access, but be sure to guard your private information. Close out any web site and make sure the web site from which you order has a security option.

Make sure when you purchase your tickets that you know the seating arrangement so that you aren’t disappointed when you arrive to see the performance. Seating charts are often offered. You may need to get a small pair of opera glasses for far away seating just to be able to afford the admission cost! However, keep in mind that part of the charm of New York is the Broadway performances. Buy only from reputable dealers, not from some stranger on the street who claims to have a steal of a deal because of some misfortune! It’s no secret that if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Fakes present hard lessons learned.

Must-see performances include:

1. Gypsy—A live concert offered at City Center in July for about $150 to $286. It’s about a stage mother, her two daughters, and their manager. One daughter leaves the act and the shy other daughter becomes a sensation.

2. Les Miserables—A man who steals to feed his family and suffers by imprisonment and public shunning after his release. He’s hounded by a police inspector. Tickets can be found for about $133 or $201.

3. Mamma Mia!—The story of a mother who doesn’t know which of 3 men is her daughter’s father and must accept her daughter’s marriage. Hit songs are by Abba. Tickets can be found from about $92 to $185.

4. Jersey Boys—A story about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons making it big in pop music from the status of blue collar workers. Tickets are found anywhere from about $185 to $610. This musical has set sales records in tickets!

5. Phantom of the Opera—This story has been around for ages because it’s just that good! The bad guy falls for the girl, teaches her to sing, then has to fight for her love. It’s shown for anywhere from about $82 on up.

6. Tarzan—There’s nothing like a Disney musical! This is the musical about the shipwrecked infant raised by gorillas. Tickets can be found from about $62 to $111.

Technorati Tags: Broadway, Broadway shows, New York, New York City, big attractions, Times Square Center, Down Theater Center, tickets, performances, Broadway performances, Teri’s Travel Tips, Teri Champigny

Twitter This

Usuario: Password:

Bookmark This:

Whenever I think of a trip to New York City whether for a vacation or just a short one or two-day visit I can’t help but think of Broadway and the delightful shows that await in these hallowed halls of entertainment delight. Broadway is the essence of New York to me. It can in turns be bawdy, brawling, loud, rowdy, soft, romantic, comedic, and rip-roaringly hilarious. Broadway has it all for those who are willing to look for their perfect fit.

The problem with Broadway is that there are so many wonderful shows to see and such limited time (for most of us) in which to see them. I don’t even believe those who live in New York City have enough time in which to appreciate the artistic treasure trove that is represented within this wonderful city that never sleeps. The truth of the matter is that in order to properly enjoy all the theatrical offerings available to you, you’d almost have to never sleep yourself.

Broadway Musicals

It is important to remember that all shows are not available at all times. Check to see if the show you wish to see will be playing during your visit before getting your hopes up. On to the musicals, which are, by the way, my favorite types of Broadway entertainment. Chicago the Musical, Forbidden Broadway (this one offers an hilarious ‘spoof’ of Broadway), Jersey Boys, Naked Boys Singing (yes, they are!), Phantom of the Opera, Rent, Wicked, and Mama Mia!

To read about the Broadway comedies, dramas and other exciting Broadway shows in New York City, read the rest of Broadway Makes New York Sing.

Technorati Tags: Broadway shows, Broadway theatres, Broadway musicals, plays, comedies, dramas, New York City, New York entertainment, New York City plays

Twitter This

Usuario: Password:

Bookmark This:

Whoever you are and whatever you do, you should definitely go on a New York vacation and visit New York City. You may think that there is really nothing to do in New York City but you will see that the Big Apple can provide you with things that you will never forget.

New York City will be able to cater to everyone’s needs. Here, you will experience fun and excitement that you will never experience anywhere else. New York is a strange and wonderful place that will be able to give you a reason to buy and wear that “I Love New York” shirt.

Whatever your interests are, you can be sure that you will be able to have a lot of fun in the Big Apple.

For example, if you love food and dining, you will be able to sample some of the extraordinary culinary delights in the restaurants located all over the city. New York has restaurants that will be able to satisfy the taste buds of different people. Whether you like Japanese food, Indian food, or French cuisine, you can be sure that New York will be able to have a restaurant specializing in a particular cuisine.

If you want to experience what it’s like to live like a New Yorker, then you may want to rent some of the apartment rentals or homes in the city. These apartments are basically homes owned by New Yorkers which they rent out to other people in a short term basis. This will not only provide you with a more exciting experience during your visit to New York, but you will also save a lot of money in staying in a boring and very expensive hotel. Also, staying in a New York apartment will place you right in the center of the action where you will be able to live and breathe like a New Yorker for a few days or weeks.

If you are the type of person who loves night life and you are traveling with your friends, then New York City will be able to provide you with some of the hottest night clubs in the world. Here, you will be able to truly experience what it is like to party in New York. And, because this is the city that never sleeps, you can expect to party up until the wee hours of the morning.

For people who love sports, the Madison Square Garden is definitely for you. Here, you will be able to get tickets for the Knicks and Rangers. This is also the place that hosts some of the hottest shows in the planet, such as concerts and even circus.

For baseball enthusiasts, you can go visit the Yankee Stadium. The old one is being torn down while the new one is located adjacent to the old stadium. Located in the Bronx in New York City, the Yankee Stadium is the home of the, well, the New York Yankees.

New York City is also very famous for its museums. If you have a thing for art, history, and culture, then you may want to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Natural History Museum located in New York City.

These are just some of the many things that you will be able to do in New York City. As you can see, there are simply so many fun things that you will be able to do in this city that you will definitely want to wear the “I Love NYC” shirt.

Get a lot more great New York City travel tips & information on Teri’s New York Travel Tips website.

Technorati Tags: New York, New York City, New York vacations, travel tips, travel plans, travel information, Yankee Stadium, NYC, NY, the Big Apple, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Natural History Museum

Twitter This

Usuario: Password:

Bookmark This: