New York Virgin

jsh · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:04 pm

I'm suddenly going to find myself in New York tomorrow night for the weekend. I've only ever spent like 12 hours in Brooklyn. We're staying in Manhattan. I'll probably go to the Siren Fest. Otherwise, I want to know some other places to check out, less so for sight-seeing, more so for interest: book stores, record stores, restaurants, places to buy pants, etc. Basically, I want to know a couple of your favourite spots that might not be obvious to someone lost in that city. All details are encouraged.

Pop my cherry.

HaqDiesel · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:09 pm

A good bookstore for browsing, sitting and reading, and helping humanity is Housing Works Used Book Cafe

Twilightkid · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:34 pm

nother pupular book stop is the STRAND. there are 3 of em.. the one near me is on 12th and Broadway....

which is also right near St. Marks where you'll find a slew of record stores, and odd ball shops....

nick · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:36 pm

if yr into veg/vegan food, i highly recommend red bamboo, on w 4th st by 6th ave
hell, i'm not veg and i still love the place.

f4df · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:36 pm

As Twilight Kid said.. STRAND -12th and Broadway... you also have Forbidden Planet for the comicbookbuy in you...

that area is a nice one to just walk around and check out the shops.. I always eat sushi when I visit Strand because I dont get there much these days... so um, sushi.. yum

Radcliffe · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:42 pm

New York Virgin = arguably good band name

HaqDiesel · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:46 pm

I hate strand. It's always so crowded, and the aisles are narrow as it is. But it's definitely a good place to find popular new books used.

f4df · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:57 pm

HaqDiesel Wrote:

I hate strand. It's always so crowded, and the aisles are narrow as it is. But it's definitely a good place to find popular new books used.

its probably because you arent from NY and with your midwestern decency dont assume a stance in the aisle that defies someone to try and walk past you.. poor kid;)

seriously though, not just that popular crap..but you can find tons of OoP or hard to time items at really good prices.. and their art/photography sections are unfuckwithable

Billzebub · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:26 pm **Posts:** 6459

The KGB Bar (east 4th?) used to be cool, dunno if it's still there. The Scratcher is always a great place for pints (buy-back rule always in effect).

tt · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:11 pm

academy records on 18th street between 5th ave and 6th ave. closer to 5th ave. i think it's on the south side of the street. great finds. fish through the cd sections and you'll find gems. found joy division for 6 bucks! found oodles and oodles of cds, and they are used, so they are cheap!

also have a huge jazz section. a bit more expensive, but plenty to look at if you have the time.

Billzebub · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:26 pm **Posts:** 6459

Play chess with the homeless dudes in Washington Square, those guys are amazing.

Dunwoody Dude · **Joined:** Wed Nov 03, 2004 11:20 am **Posts:** 2869

Wherever you decide to go, make sure you know how to get there in advance. New Yorkers love fuckin with tourists.

Steve

tt · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:17 pm

almost forgot...the irish pub. oasis hangs out there when they are in town, except for this last time. paul weller too. i think it's on 7th Ave and 54th Street, east side of the street. next to a diner, i think Star Diner.

Billzebub · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:26 pm **Posts:** 6459

tt Wrote:

almost forgot...the irish pub. oasis hangs out there when they are in town, except for this last time. paul weller too. i think it's on 7th Ave and 54th Street, east side of the street. next to a diner, i think Star Diner.

tt · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:20 pm

DunwoodyDude Wrote:

Wherever you decide to go, make sure you know how to get there in advance. New Yorkers love fuckin with tourists.

Steve

tourists in time square annoy the piss out of me. they just stand in the middle of the sidewalk going "uh what should we do? where should we go?" move out of the damn way, step to the side so that you don't block up the sidewalk. that's what you need to do.

sorry, i just had to vent.

tt · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:22 pm

Billzebub Wrote:

tt Wrote:

almost forgot...the irish pub. oasis hangs out there when they are in town, except for this last time. paul weller too. i think it's on 7th Ave and 54th Street, east side of the street. next to a diner, i think Star Diner.

it's not in the west village. it's midtown.

jsh · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:07 pm

I think we might go to the Hidden Cameras show at the Bowery tomorrow. Anyone know of any better shows then?

jsh · **Posted:** Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:16 pm

Oh, I see I'm missing Calexico tonight, and Lightning Bolt next week. Yessss.

f4df · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:17 am

Bonor Obnerst Wrote:

Oh, I see I'm missing Calexico tonight, and Lightning Bolt next week. Yessss.

I would also just pick up the latest New Yorker and Village Voice- that should give you enough ideas as to what you may want to experience in terms of all that "culture" and whatnot.

OPA! · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:28 am

tt Wrote:

DunwoodyDude Wrote:

Wherever you decide to go, make sure you know how to get there in advance. New Yorkers love fuckin with tourists.

Steve

tourists in time square annoy the piss out of me. they just stand in the middle of the sidewalk going "uh what should we do? where should we go?" move out of the damn way, step to the side so that you don't block up the sidewalk. that's what you need to do.

sorry, i just had to vent.

Ugh. I totally agree. The worst are the ones who just stand there in awe watching the goings-on at MTV, like what they're watching is so worthy. Move along people!!!!

As far as things to do, I second Academy Records, and try to make it to Other Music, near Astor Place.

It'd be a shame though to be in town and not to get to meet you.

HaqDiesel · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:31 am

Academy's good, but it still amazes me that it's the best nyc has to offer.

Billzebub · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:26 pm **Posts:** 6459

tt Wrote:

Billzebub Wrote:

tt Wrote:

almost forgot...the irish pub. oasis hangs out there when they are in town, except for this last time. paul weller too. i think it's on 7th Ave and 54th Street, east side of the street. next to a diner, i think Star Diner.

it's not in the west village. it's midtown.

My reference was to the establishment's clientele, not location.

Cheers!

Also, if Puglia is still in Little Italy, you can't beat that for dinner, especially if Jorge is still doing the serenading.

Twilightkid · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:36 am

Other music kicks kinda ass, although a bit on the expensive side.... 4th and lafayette.... across from tower video...

robotboy · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:58 am

i miss nyc

Dunwoody Dude · **Joined:** Wed Nov 03, 2004 11:20 am **Posts:** 2869

robotboy Wrote:

i miss nyc

Me too. But, when I visit for a few days I find I miss Atlanta. So, I guess, after about 5 years it has finally settled in that this is home.

Steve

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