What's your favorite New York neighborhood?

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Schaf on May 22, 2009 at 8:56am

It's an interesting question. Each of the "boroughs" as they are called has quite different experiences. I must say, my time spent in NYC has quite honestly made me most fond of Brooklyn Heights. I love Manhattan, but I've rarely found opportunity to experience true rest and peace on the island. The residential, real life experience of Brooklyn, the culture and the stunning views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge all give BH a great charm for me. It shall always hold a great place in my memory--even during a blizzard.

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Permalink Reply by Blanca Houston on May 22, 2009 at 8:56am

Who does't love New York? We have friends that live in various neighborhoods and we enjoy visiting each of them. My favorite place to stay is in the Gramercy Park area.
I love the U.N. and enjoy walking around this area because one can hear different langauges spoken by passers by. It is relatively quiet, and one can get excellent food there if you know where to go!

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Permalink Reply by Barbara Shoup on May 22, 2009 at 9:03am

I was walking along 59th Street at the bottom of Central Park late at night with some friends, and we realized that Diane Keaton and Warren Beatty were walking just ahead of us. We followed (at a discreet distance). As we turned, north at Columbus Circle, we saw a small child sleeping on a park bench. Keaton and Beatty stopped, asked the people sitting on the next bench up if the child was with them. When the people said, yes, they moved on. We turned back towards our hotel. It was a nice private moment. I love NY, too!

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Permalink Reply by Stephen James on May 22, 2009 at 9:05am

I've always considered the experience of New York depressing--I've been to Manhattan twice. The feeling of being rushed, surrounded by concrete and steel reaching into the sky and knowing that there's probably ten feet of concrete underneath you as you walk along dodging scaffolding and sewer vents. It's man-made on top of the man-made on top of man-made. Sometimes I wonder why the island of Manhattan doesn't sink into the ocean due to the weight of it all.

I've been cussed out for taking too long buying a subway ticket for the first time. It's difficult for me to imagine as I read magazines and watch TV why culturally we are so obsessed with a city that never sleeps.

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Steely on May 22, 2009 at 9:16am

My favorite experience in NYC was meeting my husband on the steps of the MET. We were with the same college traveling group but had not previously met.
I have good memories of NYC. I do remember a sense of fear upon entering the city and relief upon exiting, but once inside I enjoyed the rich culture, art, and walking along the streets.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Gibbs on May 22, 2009 at 9:25am

Glad you had a good trip, Pat.

I like to visit NY and, then, come home.

I've been through the various boroughs.

The last stay was on the Upper East side of town, a little north of the Waldorf-Astoria. I like walking Central Park, a lot, during the day. The most exciting moment was when my family took a helicoptor ride over Manhattan and the Hudson.

Indy is altogether different. For me, Indy is more livable, etc. I won't get into rival contrasts. I like NY in springtime.

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Permalink Reply by Lori Lowe on May 22, 2009 at 9:59am

Agree--nothing in Indy compares. Favorite spot? Central Park.

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Taylor on May 22, 2009 at 11:55am

Greenwich Village, or The Village, is amazing! I have been there a couple of times. It reminds me of a beefed up Broad Ripple!

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Permalink Reply by Delynne Elwartowski on May 22, 2009 at 12:18pm

One of my last trips to NY we went to a little bar called Chumley's in Greenwich Village. Apparently this bar use to be the place where everyone went during prohibition. There was an opening in the floor to a cellar where they would hide the alcohol when the police showed up, windows in the back that people would escape out of to avoid being arrested. It was a regular hangout for many up and coming poets and authors, their book covers displayed on the walls. It became a frequent hangout for the local firemen since then and I believe it has since been closed down. It was fun to go in and feel a little of the nostalgia of the era. Walking through Greenwich Village was an experience of its own. Very pretty and walking along you might pass the likes of Nathan Lane out for a stroll (my friends who were with me still don't believe me).

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Permalink Reply by Karen Mangia on May 22, 2009 at 12:52pm

My favorite NYC experience was eating at Thomas Keller's restaurant "Per Se." We were able to get a last minute reservation and took a friend there for a birthday celebration. We had a great view while we enjoyed our 5.5 hour dining experience!! The food was clean, delicious, innovative and delicious. I love how Chef Keller starts the meal with the savory ice cream cone concept. Awesome!! And comfort food-eque!

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Permalink Reply by Ed Turi on May 22, 2009 at 1:24pm

I used to work in NYC and while I'm glad to be out of "The city" there are two things that I will always miss- The coffee and bagels. Next time you are there, skip the expensive breakfast at the hotel and buy a cup of coffee and bagel from a deli. There's nothing better.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Jarana on May 22, 2009 at 3:07pm

My father is a life-long Yankees fan. Four years ago, during a two week business trip to NY, I had the opportunity to bring him up to attend two games at Yankee Stadium. It was our first time at the stadium and the experience was great. The city is beautiful, fascinating and at times overwhelming, but catching a couple games w/ my dad at Yankee Stadium was the best memory I'll ever have of the city.

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