Things To Do In New York

[7/4]

Downtown Music Gallery & Academy for used.

[ralphie_boy]

Thanks, 7/4. Have you eaten there? I've never tried it.

BTW, ua, I have one more recommendation on cheap-ish Italian restaurants for you: Piccolo Angolo on Hudson and Jane. However, I've never eaten at this place - I only noticed that it's in Manhattan and that it got a very high food rating and low cost rating in the 2004 Zagat. BTW, I highly recommend picking that book up - it's only $13 and it's very rarely lead me astray. Just be very skeptical of any high food ratings for places near Columbia or NYU - the college kids tend to be very easily impressed and seem to inflate the ratings of anything near their dorms. In fact, that's the only way I've ever been burned by Zagat - otherwise I've found it to be spot-on.

Another real good Italian that's pretty reasonable is Il Bagado (sp?) in the East Village. Check the Zagat's guide on this one as well. I've eaten there several times - very authentic, freshly prepared dishes.

[J Larsen]

Il Bagatto - it got a 24 for food, which is VERY high. They got slammed on service, but the est. cost is just $30, which easily qualifies as a bargain in Manhattan. I'm going to have to try this one out myself!

Now that you mentioned "Italian" and "East Village" in the same sentence, I've remembered Lil' Frankies on First Ave. between First and Second. The pizza isn't the greatest, but the Italian dishes are excellent. They make this salmon baked in a paper bag dish that's amazing.

Edited April 13, 2004 by J Larsen

[PHILLYQ]

For mainstream jazz(very few imports), J&R on Park Row has lots of sales, so you can snag a good bargain on a lot of stuff there. I have lots of discs I got there for $6.99! It's right by the City Hall station on the 'R' train, which runs right to Times Square. Your girlfriend may want to shop, and Century 21 is just a few blocks away from J&R.

Downtown Music Gallery is a very good store, especially for the more adventurous and imported stuff.

[undergroundagent]

Thanks for all the help everyone!!!

The information provided will be very helpful for planning our trip.

[Saxophone__Vagina]

Whatever you do, you must buy lots of counterfeit goods on Canal Street.

[ralphie_boy]

Il Bagatto - it got a 24 for food, which is VERY high. They got slammed on service, but the est. cost is just $30, which easily qualifies as a bargain in Manhattan. I'm going to have to try this one out myself!

Now that you mentioned "Italian" and "East Village" in the same sentence, I've remembered Lil' Frankies on First Ave. between First and Second. The pizza isn't the greatest, but the Italian dishes are excellent. They make this salmon baked in a paper bag dish that's amazing.

It's a little small and crowded, but the service isn't that bad. Lot's of 20-something waiters working on their acting chops. The food is excellent though. Not fancy, more rustic/peasant style. Their pastas and fish dishes are great!

[PHILLYQ]

UA,

Of course, when you return home you will give us a full report, where you ate, what music stores you hit, what sights you saw, etc. I'm a NYC native, so I'm always curious as to what visitors think of my beloved city.

[undergroundagent]

I sure will.

We're really looking forward to it.

[Hardbopjazz]

Just stay away from those double decker tour buses. They steel your money and are not that safe.

[Hardbopjazz]

This is all you need to get around the city.

http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/maps/submap.htm

Edited April 14, 2004 by Hardbopjazz

[AmirBagachelles]

Before or after the Met, hang out in Central Park. Bring a frisbee. The zoo is very good. Try the carousel, and check out the vibe near the fountain on 72nd. Also walk the Ramble, it's mellow. A small cooler w/ drinks and sandwiches/treats from Zabar's is a good idea. There is usually some good free music at Rumsey Playfield starting later in the Spring (May).

[undergroundagent]

I wish I had an extra day or so to go out for some beers with some of you guys and talk some jazz, sports, etc. Hell, even go CD shopping!

Dan — care to stop by the Muse with a van full of cds to sell me? B)

[Hardbopjazz]

Al, if you plan to Horace Silver, either call the Blue Note to hold seats for you. To get good seats, get their by 7 PM for the 8 PM show. 9 for the 10 PM show. I would even consider ording tickets on line. He is going to sell out all shows.

[undergroundagent]

We're going to do the late show on Friday the 30th. We'll probably buy tickets this week.

[undergroundagent]

Hey guys,

Another question:

Should we do the Brooklyn Bridge/Staten Island Ferry on Saturday or Monday? In other words, is it better to do it on the weekend or a weekday?

Thanks!

[J Larsen]

I don't think there's that much difference. There will be a lot more people crossing the bridge on the weekends, but it never gets prohibitively crowded (except on July 4, anyway). Also, the SI ferry may get crowded during rush hour.