I am a chubby (5'6", sz 14-16), out-of-shape lady living in thin-and-super-fit New York City. I want to lose weight and get back in shape, and I would like to do that by going to exercise classes — zumba, yoga, spinning, pilates, boxing, whatever — but I don't want to go to a class that's going to make me feel like crap about my weight.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2012 -
40 answers
What are the best quiet (i.e. non-music-playing) coffee shops in New York? By best I mean with both great coffee and comfortable space to work.
posted by shivohum
on Apr 9, 2012 -
3 answers
Which books (fiction or non-fiction) gives a stranger the best impression of what it's genuinely like to live in New York, London, Berlin and Tokyo in modern times?
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posted by Kirn
on Mar 26, 2012 -
29 answers
I'm in the process of planning a bachelorette party in New York, and am looking for some hotel recommendations. We'd like to stay in the SoHo/Meat Packing district. There will be a total of 10 of us and I'd like to keep the price around $100 per person, but think people would be comfortable spending a little bit more if necessary. From my research, and the prices I've seen, it looks like this is going to be tricky! What are you hotel recommendations?
posted by cad
on Mar 25, 2012 -
10 answers
If I collected California unemployment benefits while living in New York, do I have to pay taxes to New York?
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posted by Flying Saucer
on Mar 11, 2012 -
6 answers
I live in New York. I'd like to drink a nice glass of whiskey or three after work today. I want to do it somewhere quiet. I live in the East Village, so would like it to be somewhere close to there. Any suggestions?
posted by whitneyarner
on Mar 8, 2012 -
12 answers
What was this awesome Chinese fish soup I used to get in NYC? BONUS QUESTION : where can I find it in the Bay area?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Mar 2, 2012 -
6 answers
If I'd like to attend an event that starts at 7:30pm at The Met in New York on Wednesday, is a flight that's scheduled to arrive in LaGuardia at 4:35 likely to make me late?
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posted by weston
on Feb 28, 2012 -
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I can't believe I'm trying to find an apartment in NYC, especially on such short notice, but I guess I am. Is there some kind of apartment-finding service anyone recommends? Am already looking at Airbnb - good? Probably need something cheap, tiny, convenient for a few months (one person working in Times Square), then something for two people and possibly a cat for the remainder of the year.
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posted by amtho
on Feb 19, 2012 -
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Where do the more fashionable young men in NYC get their slacks? I need some nice pants and I don't want to look like my father. Where can I get some fashionable, slimmer, non-break, pants in NYC?
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posted by Bengston
on Feb 16, 2012 -
21 answers
Do you know a great therapist in Brooklyn or Manhattan who helped you or a friend cope with depression? I'm trying to find a good fit.
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posted by jessca84
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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It's my close friend's 30th birthday on Friday. She's in Asheville, NC. I'm in Brooklyn, NY. What should I get/do/order as a gift?
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posted by greta simone
on Feb 13, 2012 -
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I've been awarded a fellowship that allows me to go on an international study tour of Sweden and the USA. Metafilter locals, tell me where I should stay in New York, San Francisco and Honolulu. Bonus question: what cafes/ shops/ other places should I check out on my weekends off? Details after the jump...
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posted by Alice Russel-Wallace
on Feb 6, 2012 -
11 answers
New York City Living Filter: Help a still wet-behind-the-ears young man from Utah successfully move to New York. Lots of snowflake details inside.
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posted by Doleful Creature
on Feb 2, 2012 -
16 answers
I was hit by a car 2 weeks ago. It was minor enough that I didn't even file a police report, just got the insurance information. But I'm wondering about collecting the small expenses it's incurred from the insurance company.
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posted by Hactar
on Jan 31, 2012 -
6 answers
Can you recommend a good sports doctor in NYC? (Need treatment for a rock climbing shoulder injury.)
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posted by Eshkol
on Jan 26, 2012 -
6 answers
In which county should I locate my New York state LLC? Does it matter? Details inside...
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posted by cvp
on Jan 17, 2012 -
5 answers
Need suggestions for an engagement photographer, engagement photo locations & a photo booth in NYC.
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posted by xiaolongbao
on Jan 14, 2012 -
11 answers
What resources would I need to move to New York? I've been offered (unofficially by the boss of my boss) to change jobs within my company and move 400 miles away to the head office in NYC. The ball is in my court to figure out what I would need to make this happen, but I am at a loss as to where to begin the negotiation!
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2012 -
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I'm in NYC, and I want to take my girlfriend shopping for a nice, sexy, classy pair of heels. Think high-quality leather. Only problem? I know nothing about womens' shoes, shopping, or shopping for womens' shoes. Could you recommend some good stores to check out?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Dec 28, 2011 -
19 answers
Bugdet Christmas meal NYC filter - Any recommendations for NYC restaurants serving a traditional Christmas meal (turkey, mashed potatoes, veg, etc) that won't break the bank?
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posted by kaybdc
on Dec 23, 2011 -
4 answers
A friend of mine is moving to New York next year. I'd like some ideas for a going away present that will be useful in her new life.
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posted by jlibera
on Dec 10, 2011 -
20 answers
My girlfriend and I are looking for something fun and romantic to do on New Years Eve in NYC. Obviously, it can't be something that requires more than 3-4 weeks advance notice.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Dec 5, 2011 -
7 answers
How can you tell where water came from? Lets say I give you a bucket of water taken from a local water source (river, lake, etc). There's some plants and maybe a fish in it as well. What could you tell me about where this water came from, could you pinpoint which body it came from, and how would you come to this conclusion?
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posted by The Whelk
on Dec 1, 2011 -
21 answers
This question but for NYC midtown. Coming up on an anniversary and need to escape our apartment and find a room with a hot tub! Preferably without selling a kidney. Super bonus points if you can also recommend a place to buy super-soft women's PJs in NYC.
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posted by Wretch729
on Nov 29, 2011 -
1 answer
Moving to New York from Florida to take a job at the beginning of January, and i'm having some trouble finding a good place to live, mostly that I don't really know how to find good places that aren't on craigslist/padmapper. The friend i'm going to live with works in Greenpoint, so we're leaning heavily on that neighborhood, just off the Greenpoint or Nassau stops, so only one of us has to take the subway to work.
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posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew
on Nov 29, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm in New York City. I want to go skiing this thanksgiving weekend. None of the nearby resorts seem to be open (yet). What is my closest option? I'm willing to take a very long drive, but I'd like to avoid flying on thanksgiving. Thanks!
posted by falameufilho
on Nov 22, 2011 -
6 answers
Was smoking indoors at the New York Public Library (the main branch) ever permitted? I'm specifically interested in what the rules were during the 1920s. It seems like it would have been a terrible idea to allow it, but given the prevalence of smoking during that period, I'm curious as to if it was actually banned or not. I have been googling, but haven't been able to find anything helpful.
posted by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo
on Nov 22, 2011 -
4 answers
I need advice about hiring someone to mount our 40" LCD TV on the brick wall above the fireplace in our New York City apartment.
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posted by sleepinglion
on Nov 14, 2011 -
2 answers
NY Jets/NFL Network issue. The Jets play the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Nov. 17. The game will be broadcast by the NFL Network. My cable provider, Time Warner, does not carry the NFL Network. What are my options for watching the game? I am in Manhattan. Thanks.
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell
on Nov 12, 2011 -
14 answers
My Korean friend wants to major in photography, either in New York or London. She thinks London is better for photojournalism, and is enticed by easy access to the rest of Europe. She believes New York is better for fashion photography, but that's about it. Does anyone have firsthand knowledge about this?
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posted by jykmf
on Nov 11, 2011 -
11 answers
Please help me plan something fun & romantic & gay (in both senses of the word) in NYC this Saturday.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2011 -
3 answers
Where can I find pictures of all the New York City's "Canyon of Heroes" ticker–tape parade plaques?
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posted by Jehan
on Oct 29, 2011 -
3 answers
My wife and I are looking to purchase a very large world map to hand on my wall (most likely a political map showing country boundaries, capital cities, etc.). We also would like to get several smaller maps of countries we've visited over the years. What are your recommendations for the best online map stores (or brick and mortar stores in NYC)?
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posted by Falconetti
on Oct 19, 2011 -
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Where can I find good techno this weekend (or any weekend) in New York City? A friend of mine is fond of high-energy techno, akin to "musical caffeine." I'd like to take her to a show she'd enjoy, but I know nothing at all about the genre. Are there any noteworthy events this weekend, or in the near future? Any venues that are reliably good, and where we wouldn't be the only folks in our late twenties? Particular artist names I should keep an eye out for?
posted by Mr. Excellent
on Oct 19, 2011 -
11 answers
I grew up in St. Louis, West County, and my family still lives there. After living in New York for 16 years, I'm thinking about moving back in order to be closer to them, but I'm sad to leave Brooklyn. What neighborhoods in St. Louis should I look at?
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posted by valeries
on Oct 15, 2011 -
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