MONKMAN Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I did a day-time helicopter ride in January (I couldn't be bothered heading to NJ for the night version), from the tiny heliport next to the Staten Island ferry port. It was expensive but well worth it as a one-off. The 20 minute flight took us over Statue of Liberty and then right up the Hudson River past Central Park etc. Even through the glass the quality of the photos was amazing.That’s pretty much what I’ve just booked. 20 min tour leaving downtown, round Ellis island and up to the George Washington bridge. Same, really wanted to do the evening flight, but can’t be fucked heading out to NJ. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50/50 Winner Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 We've just booked 5 days in New York for the end of next month. It'll be the first time we've been in America and the boys (aged 16 and 13) are really excited about going.I was wondering what the script is with mobile phones, I'm on the 3 network and have used my phone in Europe no bother (no extortionate data charges, my normal monthly allowance just carried over). Is this the case over in the US or is it best to just get a SIM card when we arrive? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Check with 3. Vodafone charge £5 a day for the states, and you just use your phone as normal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50/50 Winner Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Check with 3. Vodafone charge £5 a day for the states, and you just use your phone as normal. Thanks man, I'll check that out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 6 hours ago, 50/50 Winner said: We've just booked 5 days in New York for the end of next month. It'll be the first time we've been in America and the boys (aged 16 and 13) are really excited about going. I was wondering what the script is with mobile phones, I'm on the 3 network and have used my phone in Europe no bother (no extortionate data charges, my normal monthly allowance just carried over). Is this the case over in the US or is it best to just get a SIM card when we arrive? 3 do the same for the US as they do in most of Europe so if your plan allows it in Europe you'll be fine to do the same when you're in New York. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 3 do the same for the US as they do in most of Europe so if your plan allows it in Europe you'll be fine to do the same when you're in New York.Can confirm - when my old boy got back from 2 weeks visiting me, 3 sent him an email saying his usage in the states would have cost him 200 odd quid on Vodafone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Can confirm - when my old boy got back from 2 weeks visiting me, 3 sent him an email saying his usage in the states would have cost him 200 odd quid on VodafoneMy mrs used hers for 14 nights in the states and got the same email saying it’d have been £800 of use, we used her phone as a sat nav etc to get around. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Tables booked at The Modern and Marea, both 2 stars, and the Club-A steakhouse. On reserve list for Le Bernadin. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 42 minutes ago, MONKMAN said: Tables booked at The Modern and Marea, both 2 stars, and the Club-A steakhouse. On reserve list for Le Bernadin. ^^^ can't afford Dorsia type post (as I post from my hotel in Manhattan) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: ^^^ can't afford Dorsia type post (as I post from my hotel in Manhattan) I'm just not cool enough to get a reservation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSU Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 7 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: ^^^ can't afford Dorsia type post (as I post from my hotel in Manhattan) That reminds me. I have to return some videotapes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Went on the Staten ferry earlier and top advice on here earlier regarding the rear of the lower deck. Probably a thousand infighting morons* up on the top deck whilst we had the entire platform below to ourselves. Also just booked the Ice H*ns vs Montreal at MSG for tomorrow night. Was tempted by Knicks in 15 mins but then quickly remembered that watching paint dry is more entertaining than basketball. *I would have been one otherwise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 19 hours ago, MONKMAN said: Tables booked at The Modern and Marea, both 2 stars, and the Club-A steakhouse. On reserve list for Le Bernadin. The Modern is absolutely tremendous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Was rather impressed by the Class A Steakhouse. Spent $200 on two mains, two sides and some drinks (they threw in a complimentary appetiser & pudding selection to their credit), but bloody hell it was good. Won't forget for a good while that's for sure, notably for the 2+ inch thick steak cooked to perfection. Home now after six days there, but arguably my favourite day of the week was the cheapest, using the metro card to explore the likes of Little Jerusalem & Little Odessa (Ukrainian) with its various random food establishments. Little Odessa at Brighton Beach genuinely felt like I was abroad, unlike the likes of Chinatown that was more of an influenced bit of New York, if that makes any sense. Have to admit that the Jewish presence throughout the city was a bit of a surprise, seeing as lots of men with side-dreds walking around in black suits and top hats isn't something that we see much of back here. Wasn't such a surprise in Little Jerusalem funnily enough, although hearing ?Yiddish as a first language was. NY Rangers v Montreal was also a cracking game of hockey. Finished 5-3 to the Rangers despite them going down 1-3 and then being a man down for~10 mins of power play. $13.5 the cheapest beer though (although for a swap of tickets, a couple of randoms gave us an upgrade to their $120 tickets so they could sit beside their mates further back.) I'm usually not a 'city person', but I'd certainly go back seeing as my other half is certainly keen to. Edited November 11, 2018 by Hedgecutter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSU Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: Was rather impressed by the Class A Steakhouse. Spent $200 on two mains, two sides and some drinks (they threw in a complimentary appetiser & pudding selection to their credit), but bloody hell it was good. Won't forget for a good while that's for sure, notably for the 2+ inch thick steak cooked to perfection. Home now after six days there, but arguably my favourite day of the week was the cheapest, using the metro card to explore the likes of Little Jerusalem & Little Odessa (Ukrainian) with its various random food establishments. Little Odessa at Brighton Beach genuinely felt like I was abroad, unlike the likes of Chinatown that was more of an influenced bit of New York, if that makes any sense. Have to admit that the Jewish presence throughout the city was a bit of a surprise, seeing as lots of men with side-dreds walking around in black suits and top hats isn't something that we see much of back here. Wasn't such a surprise in Little Jerusalem funnily enough, although hearing ?Yiddish as a first language was. NY Rangers v Montreal was also a cracking game of hockey. Finished 5-3 to the Rangers despite them going down 1-3 and then being a man down for~10 mins of power play. $13.5 the cheapest beer though (although for a swap of tickets, a couple of randoms gave us an upgrade to their $120 tickets so they could sit beside their mates further back.) I'm usually not a 'city person', but I'd certainly go back seeing as my other half is certainly keen to. Little Odessa is great. I used to love Manhattan -- I still do -- but it's great exploring a bit further and wider. The area around the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens is lovely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Anyone here ever got the train from DC to New York? What sort of East Coast hellscape am I in for? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSU Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 14 hours ago, Cerberus said: Anyone here ever got the train from DC to New York? What sort of East Coast hellscape am I in for? I took the Amtrak from Penn Station to Union Station in DC about 20 years ago. It went through Delaware and Maryland, IIRC. It was fairly uneventful but took around four hours. Although this was back in the mid 90s, I doubt the infrastructure has seen much if any improvement since then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arabdownunder Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Anyone here ever got the train from DC to New York? What sort of East Coast hellscape am I in for? Did it last year. Was OK. Train was pretty comfortable. Washington end was fairly green with some nice coastal views. Last hour coming to NY is industrial wasteland. No reserved seating on Amtrak so its a mad dash to get a decent seat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Done the train to DC twice with Amtrak. As said above no reserved seating but if you grab a red cap member of staff and tip them they'll take you down to the platform early so you can board train first. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Had dinner at Marea last night. Food was exceptional and the service was probably the best I’ve ever seen. Attentive, yet not over the top. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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