NYC parking resources: Friends are driving into town as I write this, but I have no idea whether they're allowed to park on my street, or nearby streets, or not. Signage is unclear. Does anyone know whether there is a website out there that I can refer to for the skinny on parking near my place? I live off of Central Park South.
posted by nyterrant
on Apr 6, 2005 -
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I am trying to book a flight for my honeymoon. I live (and will be departing from) Toronto, and there is a stop in NYC. The flight is scheduled to arrive at La Guardia at 9am and my connecting flight is scheduled to depart at 12:30pm. I do not travel very frequently, so I am not sure how long it will take to get out of the airport at LGA (customs, baggage, etc), how far it is between airports, how bad traffic is on a Sunday morning/afternoon in NYC, and how long it will take to check in at JFK. How can I determine whether the 3.5 hours I have are a long enough time? I don't want to book this flight until I am reasonably sure. Under normal circumstances, I would be adventurous and take the chance, but I don't want to risk any problems for the honeymoon!
posted by omair
on Mar 25, 2005 -
14 answers
I'm in New York City until Sunday. I've been exploring mostly without direction so far, but I thought I'd throw it out to you guys. What should I see or do before I leave?
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posted by rfordh
on Mar 22, 2005 -
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Thinking about doing the five-boro bike ride in NYC this year. I'd like to hear experiences, opinions & advice from anybody who's done it. Is it too crowded to be fun? What kind of shape do I need to be in? What should I bring? How long will it take to finish?
posted by stupidsexyFlanders
on Mar 18, 2005 -
7 answers
Dear New York City Mefites, I've got a bit of an unexpected trip to your fair city and am looking for recommendations for hotels or hostels. I'm hoping you can recommend places that I'm missing because they either don't have a web page, or are buried beneath massive piles of seo inflated sites.
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posted by lpqboy
on Mar 17, 2005 -
19 answers
My very pregnant wife's birthday is next saturday and I want to give her a day of pampering, but I need some tips and pointers.
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posted by sd
on Mar 7, 2005 -
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I've been looking forward to taking classes at the YWCA Arts & Crafts League in NYC, ever since I found out about it a few months ago. However, it turns out that they will closing after their current term of classes, possibly re-opening in the fall with a reduced slate of classes. What other reasonably priced options are there in NYC (Brooklyn, Queens or Manhatten) for arts & crafts classes?
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posted by skwm
on Mar 1, 2005 -
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NYC Hotel Splurge: My bf bought
Spamalot tickets for a weekend in June and we are looking for reasonable deal on a high end hotel ($250-350/night) to live it up a little. Royalton? Sofitel? Other? Also seeking food recs.
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posted by onlyconnect
on Mar 1, 2005 -
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Last summer when I was in NYC I was doing the tourist thing and I was on the Empire State building and saw three objects fly overhead which I can't identify. I managed to get a photo so hopefully someone here can help.
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posted by daveirl
on Feb 25, 2005 -
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NYC: In a city where advertising posters of all kinds regularly get defaced, sometimes to reveal the latent cultural politics, sometimes just for the humour of it, why does it seem like all of the NYC2012 Olympic Bid posters remain 100% pristine? (For those outside of the area, these are an extremely prolific series of posters presenting various pithy phrases in colored text over black.)
posted by nobody
on Feb 23, 2005 -
18 answers
PianoFilter: Help me find somewhere to trade in my baby grand!
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posted by softlord
on Feb 23, 2005 -
2 answers
Where are some good places to go in Manhattan to smoke cigars? I'd prefer a casual place where I can go and read and maybe have a cup of coffee or a drink. Indoor and outdoor suggestions welcomed.
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posted by LGCNo6
on Feb 17, 2005 -
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Where do we get a keg of good beer in Manhattan? My friend is having a party and the best keg they have found is Yuengling, which is good, but we want better. Like Unibroue, Ramstein (local to the area and quite good), something really good like that. The boroughs are unfortunately out as apparently this keg is getting to the party in a taxi. The party is on 13th street, so the closer to there the better.
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim
on Feb 15, 2005 -
10 answers
I am looking for a bar in NYC within walking distance of
this location. It should serve pub food (burgers, etc...) and should accomidate a small group of friends looking to catch up on old times without having to yell over the music.
posted by quibx
on Feb 14, 2005 -
15 answers
I want to go to a bar in NYC that has a mechanical bull. Is there such a place?
posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Feb 11, 2005 -
11 answers
NYC Travel Filter (Thanks in advance from a confused Californian and NYC newbie) [+]
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posted by ruwan
on Feb 7, 2005 -
13 answers
How does one go about finding a good massage place? I haven't been able to find a place online that lists/ranks/discusses specific massage palors, techniques used, etc. I'm specifically looking for a place in NYC that does swedish massage but I have no idea how to a) find such a place b) know that said place is actually good and c) how to price such a service. Can anyone help me?
posted by Stynxno
on Feb 4, 2005 -
8 answers
that time of year..i need an accountant. anyone recommend someone in nyc, preferrably brooklyn? (more inside)
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posted by alkupe
on Feb 4, 2005 -
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NYCFilter: A friend is in town for a few days from Belarus. She's gorgeous - statuesque White Russian ex-model - and wants to go dancing at a proper NYC club this Friday.
Any suggestions where I should take her? Slipping the doorman $20 isn't a problem, if that's how it's done - I wouldn't know.
posted by ikkyu2
on Feb 2, 2005 -
11 answers
DigitalSanbornFilter - I need to get my hands on some NYC digital sanborn maps [m to the i]
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posted by plemeljr
on Jan 27, 2005 -
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Can anyone identify this museum admission tag I found in a box? The symbol on it is a ring, broken in two places. Inside is a standing stick figure with arms outstretched. It is brown and the symbol is white. No text. [Photo inside]
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posted by smackfu
on Jan 22, 2005 -
6 answers
can anyone recommend a building inspector for brooklyn. Just want a good honest guy that you've used before and was a good one.
posted by alkupe
on Jan 19, 2005 -
0 answers
Shellfish Filter: So I've recently discovered that I love Oysters. I don't know much about them other than the ones I've had at Doc's and Pearl (NYC oyster bars) I loved. Can anyone recommend markets in NYC to buy them,what types are the best? Favorite recipes/cookbooks? I've just bought the one from Pearl.
posted by clubfoote
on Jan 17, 2005 -
21 answers
More NYC real estate: I am in the early stages of finding a building to purchase in NYC. Besides Foxtons, can anyone serve up some nice resources, online or otherwise? [more indoors+]
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posted by Jack Karaoke
on Jan 16, 2005 -
6 answers
Where I can I find a good all-purpose craft store in Manhattan or Brooklyn? Seems like there would be an abundance, but I can't find anything. I'm thinking something like AC Moore, but their closest location is Jersey.
Help!
posted by paulrockNJ
on Jan 16, 2005 -
10 answers
Coming to New York for a week's holiday. I'd like to find a nice, interesting hotel in a convienient location for touristy things, preferably with free in-room wifi, for about $200 per night (for a double room). Any tips?
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posted by ascullion
on Jan 11, 2005 -
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I live in Northern NJ and like to stay out late in NYC. My problem is the train's latest return trip to NJ is at 137am. How can I get home later? Is there a PATH station that has ample parking at night? I'm new to the area and would appreciate the help. Thanks!
posted by seinfeld
on Jan 8, 2005 -
23 answers
Does anyone know of a website that rates realtors in Manhattan?
posted by mert
on Jan 2, 2005 -
0 answers
NYC Galleries Tomorrow? Taking the early Accela from Boston, getting into Penn Station at 11:30. Hitting the new MOMA for some art absorbtion - but are there other things / galleries that I should hit before the Pixies show? I'm meeting up with a friend @ 5:30 who's treating me to the concert. I'll be staying through the next noon, so that's also an option for hunting.
posted by crankyrobot
on Dec 14, 2004 -
17 answers
I have a large head. I love hats. I've only ever found one hat that fit my head and didn't look goofy as all get out. One size fits all never does! So...
a: Hat store recommendations in NYC?
b: Hat styles that don't look ridiculous in x-large?
posted by 4easypayments
on Dec 14, 2004 -
15 answers
On a weekday, mid-afternoon, what's the cheapest quick way to get from LaGuardia to Harlem? All methods of transport acceptable except rickshaw.
posted by Kwantsar
on Dec 13, 2004 -
8 answers
I have a fourfold question regarding an upcoming trip from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Manila (MNL) via six-hour layovers at New York (JFK) and Dubai (DXB). I'm flying Independence Air IAD-JFK, and Emirates JFK-DXB-MNL, and I'd like to know about the possibilities in the air and at each stop. More. Inside.
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posted by brownpau
on Dec 13, 2004 -
6 answers
Did Batman use the phrase "Gotham City" first? Or was it a reference to NYC beforehand? What's the history of the phrase?
posted by xmutex
on Dec 10, 2004 -
4 answers
NYCaptFilter: I'm moving to NYC (yay!) and sorry, but I'm going to drive you all nuts with questions for the next few weeks. #1: Best way to find an apartment? I know the city, but would like tips on finding a good place. Broker? Classified listings? Pitfalls to avoid? How do I find something rent stabilized? Any opinion about rentdirect.com? I promise to host a meetup when I get settled.
posted by CunningLinguist
on Dec 10, 2004 -
37 answers
OK, this may be stupid, but I've asked this of many people before and I've never recieved a satisfactory answer. Why is New York City called "The Big Apple"? Best answer I've gotten so far is "Because it is rotten to the core"
posted by Eekacat
on Dec 9, 2004 -
10 answers
Where can you have sex (together, as a couple) in NYC when you can't do it at your place? In our case, it's hard to get wild when the babysitter is taking care of our baby daughter in the other room. We don't want to pay $150 for a hotel room when all we need is a couple of hours. What are our alternatives?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 9, 2004 -
17 answers
does anyone in the nyc area know where i might acquire retail quality acetate packaging or material to produce packaging? (more inside)
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posted by c
on Dec 5, 2004 -
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parking meters and nyc. the law says 15 ft but lots of people park closer than that. is there a rule of thumb for this kind of thing? how close is too close? i live in brooklyn if that makes a difference.
posted by alkupe
on Dec 4, 2004 -
10 answers
I'm heading to NYC in a month or so and want to see Blue Man Group while I'm there. Can anyone who has seen their show tell me if they think the content of the show would be inappropriate for an eleven year old girl? Mild profanity isn't a big deal.
Thanks.
posted by docpops
on Nov 30, 2004 -
16 answers
As a follow-up to the
New Jersey/New York relationship question, in my ongoing attempt to grasp these complex regional dynamics, could someone explain to me how Long Island fits into the mix? I'm a Midwesterner, but have been to both NYC and Long Island and notice the general differences and similarities, but can't quite put my finger on what residents of each location think of each other.
posted by marcusb
on Nov 23, 2004 -
9 answers
NYCFilter: This should be a simple question, where can I get fairly decent, cheap, fast Chinese food in Soho or Chinatown? Details and Midtown analogies inside.
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posted by cyrusdogstar
on Nov 22, 2004 -
22 answers
NYCFilter: What is the best place in NYC to rent Japanese DVDs and videos? In particular, I'm scrabbling to find as many titles by
Nobuhiko Obayashi as possible, but the normally gargantuan Kim's only has two of his films (including the jaw-dropping
Hausu). Are there any good specialty rental places I should check out in my quest for more Obayashi?
posted by Sticherbeast
on Nov 20, 2004 -
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