Hi Mario (and everyone else) I attached a list of my favorite places to eat and visit in NYC. I grew up there, and moved away about 5 years ago. The list might be a bit dated.
1) Peter Lugers steakhouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This is truly the best steak to be eaten in NY. They have their own custom sauce that is known throughout the world. 2) Patsy Grimaldis Pizza: at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge in Bklyn. Voted one of the best brick oven pies in the city. Its easiest to take a cab from midtown, just over the Brooklyn Bridge, and down to the restaurant. Take the # of the cab company to call for a pick-up. 3) Churrascaria Plataforma: An outstanding Brazilian restaurant that offers all you can eat food, delivered by tuxedoed waiters bearing skewers of meats from turkey to brisket to salmon, Brazilian style. $40 per person, plus beverages. This is one of my favorite places. 4) Isabellas Restaurant: 359 Columbus Ave at 77th St. 212-724-2100 A great place with good food, especially brunch. Frequented by Hollywood stars when in town (weve seen Steve Martin, and a few other stars over the years). >From NY Metro.com: Isabella's is about as see-and-be-seen as the relatively unpretentious Upper West Side gets. The airy bi-level space is perfect for people watching, as is the patio, where diners overlook the Museum of Natural History while picking at dishes from a Mediterranean-tinged menu. Filling homemade pastas, like the seasonal dessert-y pumpkin ravioli in brown butter sauce, and lighter fare, but skip the talked-up but ultimately mediocre brunch if youre hungry for more than an eyeful. Gabriella Gershenson 5) Puglia Ristorante 189 Hester St. in Little Italy. Unlimited food (they just keep bringing food until you tell them to stop). A great little Italian place. 6) Paesano of Mulberry Street 136 Mulberry St. also a great place 7) Carmines Family Style Italian on 42^nd (maybe 44^th ). Great great food, but the wait can be long depending on when you go. 8) Baltazar - 80 Spring Street (between Broadway & Crosby Street) - Somewhat trendy because of its Soho location, however Baltazar delivers an authentic Parisian Brasserie atmosphere. Good food and service make it all the more worthwhile. See what celebrities you can spot. 9) Byblos Restaurant - 200 E 39th St (Corner of 3rd Ave) Phone: (212) 687-0808 A great Lebanese place. Their quail is the best Ive ever tasted. They usually have a belly dancer on Friday or Saturday nights (call to find out). Its not risqué. Its fine for a family. 10) Dawat For the best Indian food youll ever taste. 210 E58th St New York (NY) Phone: (212) 355 7555. In the shadow of the 59th street bridge (from the Simon And Garfunkle song). While downtown, go to Century 21 discount store. Name brand products at closeout prices. Its a NYC secret. Best Regards, Mike Michael Graziano, Owner The Home Retreat 249 West 2nd St Austin, TX 78701 512-391-0330(T) 512-391-0332(F) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mario Frazzetto Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 4:40 PM To: Phono-L; Phonolist Subject: [Phono-L] re Visit to the USA (LA and NYC) Hi Phono Folks, I'll be in the USA this September! It will be my first visit, but hopefully not the last (Only in the USA for 8 days and lots to see!). A couple of questions: 1. I'm staying in Midtown Manhattan whilst in NYC, any collectors nearby? (21st - 24th sept) 2. I'm staying in Downtown LA whilst there any collectors nearby? (24th - 28th sept) 3. I remember reading about a shop that sells Phonographs in NYC. Are they still around? Cheers, Mario _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
