Jim Alfredson Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 My wife really wants to see the Christo exhibit, so we're this close to booking a flight and leaving on Tuesday morning for a Thursday afternoon return (I have gigs Friday and Saturday). Not much time, but enough for a quick little post-Valentine getaway, just the two of us. I see that Smoke has "organ night" on Tuesdays, so that will be cool. Who's playing Wednesday night? And who wants to do lunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 My wife really wants to see the Christo exhibit, so we're this close to booking a flight and leaving on Tuesday morning for a Thursday afternoon return (I have gigs Friday and Saturday). Not much time, but enough for a quick little post-Valentine getaway, just the two of us. I see that Smoke has "organ night" on Tuesdays, so that will be cool. Who's playing Wednesday night? And who wants to do lunch? Damn you Jim!!!! Christo and Organ Night at Smoke. What a combo! Also check and see if anybody's playing at Showman's Lounge on 125th Street, almost always a great organ combo there. Let me know how it was sittin' in w/Eric Alexander and Peter B.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 We booked it. We were just waiting to hear from my mother-in-law to make sure she could take care of Zora while we're gone. All's well. We'll be staying at the Park Central hotel, close to Central Park (imagine that). I wanna go to the Metropolitan Museum myself. My wife has been to NYC before, so I'm sure she'll be the tour guide. I've never been. I hope LeDonne is at Smoke on Tuesday, although seeing Scone would be cool, too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 We booked it. We were just waiting to hear from my mother-in-law to make sure she could take care of Zora while we're gone. All's well. We'll be staying at the Park Central hotel, close to Central Park (imagine that). I wanna go to the Metropolitan Museum myself. My wife has been to NYC before, so I'm sure she'll be the tour guide. I've never been. I hope LeDonne is at Smoke on Tuesday, although seeing Scone would be cool, too!! LeDonne will be there Tues. Also, go early and check out the HH if you can, it's a hammond happy hour...don't know who's playing...maybe George Papageorge. Scone's out of town, so he won't be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Cool! Have fun guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD45 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I saw the feature on 60 Minutes about this. It looks like something that really needs to be experienced in person. Have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Twizzle Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 (edited) A tip for a first time visitor to NYC--don't get into this cab Edited February 14, 2005 by Randy Twizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 (edited) I saw the feature on 60 Minutes about this. It looks like something that really needs to be experienced in person. Thanks for the heads up on the "60 Minutes" spot. It's on right now, and I don't think they got to that segment yet. FWIW, we're arriving on Wed morning. If anyone's meeting for anything during the day, let me know maybe I can meet somewhere. I'm not sure what our plans are that day (other than heading to the park ...) Edited February 14, 2005 by BFrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maren Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 How cool! Mr. & Mrs. B3-er and B-Frank coming to NYC !!! "Accu-Weather forecast" says patchy fog in the AM Tuesday, then sunny... Cloudy on Wednesday, "some sun" on Thursday... Don't know how "Accu" that actually is. But I'd love to meet up with any or all of you (must attend son's basketball game Wednesday night but otherwise flexible). What cuisine is a "must" for you? Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Moroccan, Jamaican, Polish, Ukrainian, Mexican, Tibetan, nouvelle, vegan, kosher deli, kosher dairy... ???? Or that German beer garden a block-and-a-half from me where I must have walked by Weizen during the RNC without us recognizing each other??? Anyway -- I'll PM you -- we HAVE to meet up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Maren, my wife loves Indian food, so maybe we could do that! We'd love to meet you! I was hoping the Pistons would be playing the Knicks, but that's next week. And it's in Detroit, so bummer. It would be fun to see the Pistons whoop on the Knicks in NYC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Maren, my wife loves Indian food, so maybe we could do that! We'd love to meet you! Indian: East 5th St. between 1st ave and 2nd., unless Maren knows better that's where I point ya. I'd love to get together, but I've been sick with either a stomach virus or food poisioning so I'm not feeling too hot. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maren Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Maren, my wife loves Indian food, so maybe we could do that! Â We'd love to meet you! Indian: East 5th St. between 1st ave and 2nd., unless Maren knows better that's where I point ya. I'd love to get together, but I've been sick with either a stomach virus or food poisioning so I'm not feeling too hot. Have fun! That's actually East 6th Street -- it's probably the cheapest, and it's near my place, but I'm checking out a place said to be much nicer, closer to the Park Central... will report later! 7/4, hope you're feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Thanks, maren! This is exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Christo Redentor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeith Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Smart move Maren, Actually many of those 6th street Indian restaurants are among the worst in the city. I'd recommend as cheap but fairly good - Baluchi's - there are a number of them in the city, but they are fairly good. any chance you would be in lower manhattan for lunch.. If so maybe I could join you - I will be working and depending on work - I may not have much time. But I am sure you are flooded with offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Maren, my wife loves Indian food, so maybe we could do that! Â We'd love to meet you! Indian: East 5th St. between 1st ave and 2nd., unless Maren knows better that's where I point ya. I'd love to get together, but I've been sick with either a stomach virus or food poisioning so I'm not feeling too hot. Have fun! That's actually East 6th Street -- it's probably the cheapest, and it's near my place, but I'm checking out a place said to be much nicer, closer to the Park Central... will report later! 7/4, hope you're feeling better soon! Ah yes, E. 6th. Like I wrote, I'm not at top of my superhero powers today. And when you have a chance, PM me and tell me where those Indian places are uptown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akanalog Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 just last night i had indian in the jersey suburbs with my sister and we were both saying how the indian food was a lot better than on e. 6th street. so i guess my advice is "choose wisely". i went to 6th for indian like two weekends ago and went to mitali east and it was pretty decent. but the place before that-not so good. don't remember what that one was called, but it was closer to 2nd avenue. my friend swears by the scary looking place right around the corner on 1st avenue right under 6th street with all the lights outside. she is a picky vegitarian, FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maren Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 The only East Village Indian restaurant I still eat at is vegetarian/South Indian: Madras Cafe, on Second Avenue (between 3rd & 4th Streets? somewhere between 2nd and 5th!!). When I was looking online today, it appeared on a "10 best" list along with some pricier midtown places. The 6th Street ones seem to change owners and chefs so often, I've given up, though I hear Mitali and Brick Lane Curry House are currently the best of that bunch. IMO the Lexington Ave (26th, 27th, 28th Sts) "Little India" is far better than the East 6th Street. Jackson Diner in Queens is supposed to be the very best of authentic and nonstratospheric-priced Indian restaurants -- I haven't been, but friends and food critics (including one individual who is both!) say so... I went to a wedding reception (bride and groom and ~80% of guests were Indian)at one of those upscale Midtown places (Dawat?) and the food was great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonF Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 maren, I have absolutely no business entering this conversation but about 5 years ago my wife and I ate at a very nice Indian or curry restaurant a block or two from (behind) Carnegie Hall. Are you familiar with that one? Have no idea what the street was. We thought it was great food. Course, we're from Colorady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:.impossible Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I saw a decent organ trio at a place called Detour down in Alphabet City a couple years back. No cover or minimum either. It was nice. I can't remember who was in the band though. Anyone familiar with this place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeith Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 maren, I have absolutely no business entering this conversation but about 5 years ago my wife and I ate at a very nice Indian or curry restaurant a block or two from (behind) Carnegie Hall. Are you familiar with that one? Have no idea what the street was. We thought it was great food. Course, we're from Colorady. You may be thinking of Darbar which is around 55th or 56th and 6th ave - it's pretty good but pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maren Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I saw a decent organ trio at a place called Detour down in Alphabet City a couple years back. No cover or minimum either. It was nice. I can't remember who was in the band though. Anyone familiar with this place? 349 E 13th Street, between First & Second Aves. Chris Cheek is playing there tomorrow night. http://www.jazzatdetour.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:.impossible Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 ok, NEAR Alphabet City! My cousin was living down there at the time... not a bad place at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Is Mike's American Bar & Grill (in Hell's Kitchen) still around? If so, is it still any good? I used to go there pretty often in the late 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILLYQ Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 I went to Saphire a few years ago for a lunch buffet and the food was excellent. It's at 1845 Broadway(63rd?) (212)245-4444. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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