[soussweets]

hello all. I will be in new york for my first time come october and am dying to eat like a local. (i know its not canada, but what the hey) i know there are about a billion great places to eat out there but i will only have a few days to really hit the town(i am in a wedding and it will occupy much of my time). i am staying in queens arround nassau, but i will definitely make it into the city also (hopefully a couple of times). i will be on a modest budget, but i do plan on splurging for the right place. i would love any suggestions ranging from corner delis to tru dining, i just want to avoid the usual touristy places, (i guess rocco's mamma won't be rolling me any meatballs). bring it on...............................

 

[suzanne]

I brought a whole load of threads back up to the top. If you still need more recommendations, email me and I'll be happy to make more suggestions. I love my hometown! :bounce:

 

[soussweets]

thanks suzanne! looks llike i should keep my aftenoon clear to read all of these posts!

 

[soussweets]

you are so awesome suzanne! thank you so much, and thank god my hotel has a gym! it will be such a hard time deciding where to go now,, but iv'e had worse problems before. i am also curious where the best street markets are, i spend a deal of time in new orleans and love the open market atmosphere (not just food but ethnic goods,jewelery,gypsey wares and the like). i can't wait to see your city!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[suzanne]

One correction: EVERYBODY here is awesome!

For outdoor markets in Manhattan selling "stuff" (as opposed to the Greenmarkets selling food): there's a big flea market on the weekends on 6th Avenue (what the rest of the world calls Avenue of the Americas ) a little bit above 23rd Street, and a smaller one on 38th or 39th, west of the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

BUT: it could be a lot more interesting to take the #7 train to Jackson Heights in Queens and just walk along Roosevelt Avenue, under the elevated tracks. You'll get Indian, Bangla, all kinds of South and Central American -- a huge mix of different cultures. Or go up to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, for a REAL "Little Italy." Or downtown Jamaica (also in Queens).

 

[soussweets]

a thousand pardons-----------everyone rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!