Giving thanks for (and in) New York City

November 12, 2006 10:23 PM

Suggestions needed: where to eat, watch football, and keep busy on Thanksgiving Day in New York City.

My boyfriend and I will be in New York City for Thanksgiving. We're looking for three things for that day:

1. A place to have Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey and the trimmings is not essential--we're leaning toward a Chinese meal instead. Can anyone suggest a not-too-pricy Chinese restaurant (or other non-turkey cuisine) that'll be open on Thanksgiving?

2. He wants to watch the Cowboys game. Can anyone recommend a sports bar?

3. And any thoughts on other things to do on Thanksgiving? I used to live in NYC, and he's visited several times, so I'd rather avoid the typical tourist attractions (though I realize those may well be the only things open on Thanksgiving Day).

Oh, and specific neighborhood doesn't matter too much, though I'd prefer recommendations in Manhattan.

Thanks!

posted by serialcomma to Travel & Transportation (2 answers total)

1. suggest a not-too-pricy Chinese restaurant
I don't think you should have any trouble finding an open Chinese restaurant in Chinatown on Thanksgiving. And none of those will be pricey. Two years ago, my boyfriend and I went with friends to Joe's Shanghai for Thanksgiving (I think. It might have been a different soup-dumpling place like New Green Bo or Yeah Shanghai Deluxe, both on Bayard St.) I don't think we even thought to call ahead and make sure they were open, but since you're making plans from out of town, calling ahead probably wouldn't be a bad idea.
posted by twoporedomain at 6:08 AM on November 13, 2006

You'll be hard pressed to avoid the parade or parade-related traffic for the majority of the day (at least until about 3pm). My advice is to give in, and go see the parade -- you can't beat 'em.
posted by thanotopsis at 8:37 AM on November 13, 2006