Looking for suggestions for places to eat and thing to see. I've seen all the really key points, just looking for some new stuff to see/do during Christmas.
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I think it's gained popularity over the the last few years but the Dyker Heights Christmas Light Tour in Brooklyn has been a top choice for clients and myself. Something a little different that just going to see the tree or Macy's, etc...
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breezecustomtravel said:
I think it's gained popularity over the the last few years but the Dyker Heights Christmas Light Tour in Brooklyn has been a top choice for clients and myself. Something a little different that just going to see the tree or Macy's, etc...
Did you eat in Brooklyn?
Yes, we ate at Grimaldi's right under the Brooklyn Bridge and also Red Hook Tavern. Both were excellent and highly recommended!
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Last time I was in NY, we ate pizza at Juliana's right next to Grimaldi's in Dumbo and it was excellent. It's owned by the people that founded Grimaldi's.
If you haven't yet, I would highly recommend the Four Freedoms Park. One of the best views of NYC that very few people take the time to visit.
https://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/about/park/
https://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/about/park/
Food from my last trip I'd recommend:
Kochi: https://www.kochinyc.com/
Korean tasting menu (need to book ahead)
Semma: https://www.semma.nyc/
Southern Indian fare (need to book ahead)
Okiboru House of Tsukemen: https://okiboru.com/new-york
The one on Orchard Street, expect long lines on the weekend, but that's part of the fun too..
ITO: https://www.ito-omakase.com/
Great sushi, but frickin expensive (book ahead)
Champers Social Club: https://www.champerssocialclub.com/
Great brunch spot in SoHo..
Kochi: https://www.kochinyc.com/
Korean tasting menu (need to book ahead)
Semma: https://www.semma.nyc/
Southern Indian fare (need to book ahead)
Okiboru House of Tsukemen: https://okiboru.com/new-york
The one on Orchard Street, expect long lines on the weekend, but that's part of the fun too..
ITO: https://www.ito-omakase.com/
Great sushi, but frickin expensive (book ahead)
Champers Social Club: https://www.champerssocialclub.com/
Great brunch spot in SoHo..
Going this Christmas too with my wife and 3 kiddos. Bucket list for me. Does anyone have a good car service for airport pickup and drop off?
If you have yet to go, Keen's Steakhouse is a must eat. My dad took me there in 1992 and I have gone back at least 10 times since.
Great knickerbocker American is on display throughout the restaurant. The smoking club membership included Albert Einstein, Douglas McArthur, Babe Ruth and others.
Teddy Roosevelt loved the place, and there is a Bull Moose room in his honor.
Tillman Fertitta now owns it.
Great knickerbocker American is on display throughout the restaurant. The smoking club membership included Albert Einstein, Douglas McArthur, Babe Ruth and others.
Teddy Roosevelt loved the place, and there is a Bull Moose room in his honor.
Tillman Fertitta now owns it.
agAngeldad said:
Looking for suggestions for places to eat and thing to see. I've seen all the really key points, just looking for some new stuff to see/do during Christmas.
Wife and I got to NYC every December and are finally going to do the Brooklyn Christmas light tour.
We are going on e-bikes, highly recommend NYC Adventure Bile Tours. We have done several tours with Rick and it's the highlight of every trip.
https://www.nycadventurebiketours.com/excursion-tours/christmas-lights-in-brooklyn-tour/
Fraunce's Tavern is always my go-to recommendation. Had Christmas Day lunch there a couple years ago, food is great and they decorate for the holidays. Also an underrated area for Christmas decorations is Wall Street.
Lorelei Beer Garden is super festive! The food is German inspired and good. Don't be thrown off by the name, it's a full restaurant and family friendly.
Just down the alley from Lorelei is Freeman's. Awesome food, great service, really cozy, romantic.
I love Il Buco Alimentari (or any of the locations since it's a chain) for excellent Italian food.
Lots of Christmas themed bars to choose from but not all are family friendly. I know that Rolf's is a full restaurant but we didn't eat when we went. It's incredibly crowded but really fun to see.
Personally, the next time I can go over Christmas, I want to make a priority to go see the Rockettes. I've heard nothing but great things about the show and I'm sad I haven't been able to see it yet.
Lorelei Beer Garden is super festive! The food is German inspired and good. Don't be thrown off by the name, it's a full restaurant and family friendly.
Just down the alley from Lorelei is Freeman's. Awesome food, great service, really cozy, romantic.
I love Il Buco Alimentari (or any of the locations since it's a chain) for excellent Italian food.
Lots of Christmas themed bars to choose from but not all are family friendly. I know that Rolf's is a full restaurant but we didn't eat when we went. It's incredibly crowded but really fun to see.
Personally, the next time I can go over Christmas, I want to make a priority to go see the Rockettes. I've heard nothing but great things about the show and I'm sad I haven't been able to see it yet.
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Also in FiDi, The Dead Rabbit goes all out for Christmas. Fun pub with pretty good food. And stone street is kinda cool and fun, not far from there either.
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