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New Years Eve trip to New York (HELP me please? =) )

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EmperorIQ

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Hey Guys,

I have mentioned a few times that I'm going to new york w/ crutches from 12/30 - 1/5. I have some more questions if you dont' mind.

1.) what shoes should my girlfriend and I wear? Sneakers ok? Snow boots? I looked at the earth cams and it doens't look like there is snow on the ground. For those in new york, what do you wear?

2.) How cold is it in New York? We're coming from California. Do we need gloves scarves, hat? Are jeans ok, or should we have thermals underneath?

3.) For New Year Eve, I plan on going to times square. What am i supposd to do? Do I just head on over to times square? Should I go early to avoid the crowd. Is there a specific location or tickets that I need to have?

4.) recommend any restaurants? Steak houses?

Thanks all!
 
well today and yesterday wasnt too bad but earlier this week you definately needed scarfes and gloves. make sure you bring those with you cause you'll need them around this time.

i've been wearing sneakers, but if it snows you're gonna need boots.

for times square go as early as you can close to broadway and 42nd. it does get really packed quick. i usually go late but squeeze in somehow. i hate going there early cause trust me it's freezing there.

restaurants...there's a lot of good ones in times square, but they're really expensive. make sure you have enough money with you. went to carmine's on friday and it's very nice. i heard the wait is like 2 hours, but we didnt have to wait cause our company has connections there. other good restaurants are ruby foos, bubba gump, haru and a whole bunch of others. you can look here link for more info

good luck!

 
1.) what shoes should my girlfriend and I wear? Sneakers ok? Snow boots? I looked at the earth cams and it doens't look like there is snow on the ground. For those in new york, what do you wear?

Wear something appropriate for walking all day in cold weather (i.e. no flip flops). I'm wearing some comfy sketchers walking shoes at the moment.

2.) How cold is it in New York? We're coming from California. Do we need gloves scarves, hat? Are jeans ok, or should we have thermals underneath?

The weather is fluctuating between 20 - 50 degrees. Let me introduce you to my little friend, weather.com.

3.) For New Year Eve, I plan on going to times square.

What am i supposd to do? Hang yourself, it will be much less painful.

Do I just head on over to times square? Yes.

Should I go early to avoid the crowd. Yes.

Is there a specific location or tickets that I need to have? No.

4.) recommend any restaurants? Steak houses?

Keens, Knickerbocker, Peter Luger are a few of the top steak houses. I listed them in order of personal preference, though I haven't eaten steak in quite some time.

Thanks all![/quote]

You're welcome
 
you said w/crutches,
you mean you have a broken leg etc?

Wow that will make it tough to walk around.

Hiking boots,that are not brand new would be smart.

Thin thermals smart.
Thin gloves,and a hat that will cover your ears.

Times Square ugh. Watch TV would be much easier,LOL.

Peter Luger great steak house,not cheap.CASH ONLY>.
NOTE: Peter Luger Steakhouse does not accept any
credit cards except the Peter Luger Card.


http://www.peterluger.com/
Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger, Inc.
178 Broadway
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211
Reservations:
(718) 387-7400
 
Originally posted by: cavemanmoron
you said w/crutches,
you mean you have a broken leg etc?

Wow that will make it tough to walk around.

Hiking boots,that are not brand new would be smart.

Thin thermals smart.
Thin gloves,and a hat that will cover your ears.

Times Square ugh. Watch TV would be much easier,LOL.

Peter Luger great steak house,not cheap.CASH ONLY>.
NOTE: Peter Luger Steakhouse does not accept any
credit cards except the Peter Luger Card.


http://www.peterluger.com/
Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger, Inc.
178 Broadway
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211
Reservations:
(718) 387-7400
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i beleive pete lugers accepts debit cards
 
peter luger's is awesome, and sparks is also another awesome steakhouse. ate there on sat.

Honestly tho...times square is kinda painful to go to for new years. There's not much to do and you just wait out in the cold for hours....

if you wanna be in NY, i'd suggest buying a ticket to a bar for their New Year's event. Expensive usually (around 100), but it's got the NY style. HOWEVER, if you want to go to times square, do it. It'll definitely be an experience.
 
My daughter did the Times Square New Years thing last year. She & her friends went about 9AM, there were already a lot of people waiting. They got a pretty good spot, however.

The police put everybody into little pens. You are not allowed to leave your pen. At all. Not even for bathroom breaks. Be prepared. No booze allowed, of course. They do a lot of security checks.

Lots of people come by with entertainment, noisemakers, free sample junk, etc. She said it was a pretty festive atmosphere. There were TV cameras. Her group was on TV cheering, on the 6 oclock news or something. I missed it, of course. They passed out special confetti and streamers for them to throw, easier to clean up, I guess.

After midnite, they were desperate for food and a bathroom, but there are so many people that the cops wouldn't let them out of their little pen until like 3AM.

She had a great time, but she's in college. I wouldn't go near that place for anything.

I also suggest the "find a bar" thing. Not anywhere near Times Square, though. It's a zoo.

Also, many people head towards Times Square late in the evening (11ish) hoping to find a spot to celebrate, not realizing how many people are actually there. Those people end up around lower Central Park. I've been there myself, it's fun. Celebrating with a mob of total strangers. No ball drop, but much cheering. You can hear the cheer come up broadway from down at times square. Cool.

Anyway, have fun. And good luck with whatever you decide to do.
 
Ben Bensons or Frankie and Johnnies in Midtown are great steakhouses. Peter Luger is good if you have an expense account, otherwise it's very overpriced.
 
Originally posted by: cavemanmoron
you said w/crutches,
you mean you have a broken leg etc?

Wow that will make it tough to walk around.

Hiking boots,that are not brand new would be smart.

Thin thermals smart.
Thin gloves,and a hat that will cover your ears.

Times Square ugh. Watch TV would be much easier,LOL.

Peter Luger great steak house,not cheap.CASH ONLY>.
NOTE: Peter Luger Steakhouse does not accept any
credit cards except the Peter Luger Card.


http://www.peterluger.com/
Brooklyn, NY
Peter Luger, Inc.
178 Broadway
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211
Reservations:
(718) 387-7400
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yea, i have a broken left femur
 
1) sneakers are fine. no snow. maybe some tonight but not a lot

2) it's not very cold now. will be around 40's next week. bring a down jacket if you have one. or at least some sort of heavy jacket.

3) take the subway. no tix required. and yes there will be lots of people.

4) can't help you with that, but check out chinatown.

good luck have fun.
 
Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
Hey Guys,

I have mentioned a few times that I'm going to new york w/ crutches from 12/30 - 1/5. I have some more questions if you dont' mind.

1.) what shoes should my girlfriend and I wear? Sneakers ok? Snow boots? I looked at the earth cams and it doens't look like there is snow on the ground. For those in new york, what do you wear?

2.) How cold is it in New York? We're coming from California. Do we need gloves scarves, hat? Are jeans ok, or should we have thermals underneath?

3.) For New Year Eve, I plan on going to times square. What am i supposd to do? Do I just head on over to times square? Should I go early to avoid the crowd. Is there a specific location or tickets that I need to have?

4.) recommend any restaurants? Steak houses?

Thanks all!
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1. there is no snow on the ground right now, even if there is it usually melts in a day
2. its cold. dress up, it will be freezing or below freezing. thermals necessary on windy days
3. show up with hotdogs strapped to your chest
4. cant give u advice on that 🙂
 
Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
Hey Guys,

I have mentioned a few times that I'm going to new york w/ crutches from 12/30 - 1/5. I have some more questions if you dont' mind.

1.) what shoes should my girlfriend and I wear? Sneakers ok? Snow boots? I looked at the earth cams and it doens't look like there is snow on the ground. For those in new york, what do you wear?

2.) How cold is it in New York? We're coming from California. Do we need gloves scarves, hat? Are jeans ok, or should we have thermals underneath?

3.) For New Year Eve, I plan on going to times square. What am i supposd to do? Do I just head on over to times square? Should I go early to avoid the crowd. Is there a specific location or tickets that I need to have?

4.) recommend any restaurants? Steak houses?

Thanks all!
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Have a good time!.

1) Sneakers is a good idea

2) Hat, scarf and gloves. Its pretty cold like ~30 degrees easy this time of year, and windy too.
3) Just go to times square.

4) All places are in Manhatten

Steak House
Smith and Wolensky

Good Food

Blue Ribbon
Django
L'Impero (AWESOME)
Diwan


Pizza
Patsy's Pizza
John's (Times Square)


 
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