Be sure to see the Met Christmas tree whilst you’re there. It’s within the medieval corridor on the first Fl.
Additionally whereas within the neighborhood, go to the Niue Gallery on E 86th to see the attractive Klimpts and have espresso and a pastry of their cafe. Close by, there’s a Cafe Angelina (just like the Paris one) with essentially the most decadent and wonderful scorching chocolate. And related vibes – there’s a Laduree on Madison and 70-something. They fly macarons in from Paris every day, it’s a ravishing cafe, and so they have an excellent fairly priced smoked salmon croissant sandwich for lunch. There may be additionally a Soho location. That one is just a little larger & simply as fairly, If no more so.
For actually good Italian, go to the village and check out By way of Carota. They don’t take reservations and it’s typically an extended look ahead to dinner BUT you possibly can often get lunch with no points through the week (or head down early and put your identify down and go stroll round/have a drink someplace).
Her Title Is Han is nice for Korean. There are tons of nice Japanese locations, sushi and in any other case. Similar with Thai. I might say submit later when the place you’ll be staying for particular suggestions – it’s not value going too far for many as a result of so many good choices exist all over the place.
As for the place to remain, I might search for some place in midtown east or additional uptown to remain. Nomad can also be nice however in all probability pricier. You mainly simply wish to be someplace central and close to a superb subway cease (however not in Instances Sq. vacationer hell). The Lucerne on W 79th road is good and generally has very fairly (for NY) priced rooms. I’ve additionally heard good issues concerning the Library Resort. If you happen to’re an alum of any massive college, see if they’ve any “membership” lodging.
And don’t overlook to do the Vacation markets. Union Sq., Grand Central and Bryant Park every have one. Go earlier within the day (however not throughout lunch), when it’s not too crowded. Grand Central is the smallest of them, however greatest if the climate is depressing because it’s indoors. If you happen to go to that one, have a bowl of clam chowder and a drink on the Oyster Bar counter after (or at a desk, I simply assume the counter is extra enjoyable). Bryant Park has a small ice skating ring with warmth lamps and scorching cocoa. Additionally a carousel, if that’s your factor.
And go to the TKTS sales space in Lincoln middle (keep away from the gang at Instances Sq.) and see what similar day/subsequent day matinee theater tickets you may get.
You’re going to have a good time!
