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NYC, I’m hungry and my feet are itching.

Hello NY! I’m only going for a short period on work but will have most evenings free plus Friday and Saturday. I want to make he most of every breakfast, lunch and evening I have.

I’m very into my food but not after sophisticated restaurants, although I won’t discount. I want the comfort food, the easy eats and the neighbourhood favourites. I’d rather spend my money on lots of little delicious things rather than 1 beautifully presented elegant meal.

Looking to go out on both Thursday and Friday nights. I’m into my EDM, tropical, disco house is always a blast but up for very much everything, hip hop, rnb always welcome.

Could you recommend any places I could go to get my grub on?

What bars might be good to visit that isn’t a big club that I could go for a good beer and some music?

I’m staying south west Manhattan but have no issues traveling around.

Posted Aug 7, 2018, 11:24 AM UTC

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sleepyguy22•

Can't help you much on the food, but for your feet:

  • Sweat easily gets trapped in our feet and toes, so wash and dry them properly at least once a day.
  • Socks made from natural fabrics like cotton or bamboo fibres are the best option, as they draw moisture away from the feet.
  • Change your socks at least once a day.
  • Wear shoes made from breathable materials, like canvas or leather. Sandals or flip-flops in the summer will help your feet breathe.
  • Don’t wear the same pair of shoes every day, so they have time to dry out.
  • For excessively sweaty feet, wipe surgical spirit between your toes after a shower or bath to help dry them out.
  • Deodorising insoles and foot powders can help to absorb sweat and keep shoes fresh.
  • Consider using a foot soap or deodorant – particularly in hot climates.
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cissii•

i'm not sure if this is serious but it's sweet and funny nonetheless

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GeastOP•

Some solid advice. Not what I was looking for but I’d be a fool if I didn’t take this on board.

Cheers bro

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cantcountnoaccount•

Sophie's Cuban and Xi'an Famous Foods are both excellent quick-serve mini-chains

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GeastOP•

Sophies is near by but looks like only open for lunch. Lunch sorted.

Xi'an keeps getting mentioned so no doubt I need to make it over there

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Excuse_my_GRAMMER•

I read your title and I thought it was a panhandling post

South west manhattan is that the Tribeca/ battery Park ?

Checkout my google map list for cool spots to eat

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choybokk•

Xi'an famous food is exactly the kind of food you want.

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GeastOP•

It'd getting recommended too many time to not go. On my list of options for tonight for sure.

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choybokk•

I would say you get the spicy cumin lamb noodles and either of their "burgers" (which are more like buns). Do not fall for the lamb noodles in soup trap, it's not as good. I think the order is the n1 and b1, which is the lamb noodles (no soup) and pork burger.

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thansal•

Honestly, there's a lot of stuff out there, I'd suggest doing your research (serious eats, chopsticks and marrow, the side bar here, google, etc)

Some personal favorites would be:

  • Pomme Frites, grab a cone, and some sauce, and sit in the park.
  • Xi'an Famous foods. Good western Chinese. Get a lamb burger, and something labeled "tingly", it means it has Szechuan peppercorns in it.
  • Ice & Vice, best ice cream in the city.
  • Yakitori Taisho (or Oh Taisho). Cheap and cheerful yakitori (get the tongue, super chewy beefy flavor).
  • Nakamura Ramen. Best bowls of ramen I've had.
  • Hide chan. Favorite tonkotsu ramen, less expensive than Nakamura.
  • Curry Ya. Japanese curry, really good, sorta refined.
  • Vanessa's Dumplings. Cheap good dumplings. Sesame Pancakes are these fried bread sandwich things, very good.

Good beer: My favorite is Barcade (any of them). Other than that, just google "best beer bars in NYC/Manhattan/whatever", they're all listed really prominently.

If you can give us a more specific location/desire we can make real suggestions.

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GeastOP•

These are awesome suggestions thank you. I’m in Battery Park. I’m after places where you can have maybe a tacos, Rubens or any sort of snack/finger food really. The comfort eats.

Good ramen is definitely on my list. Like wise for the dumplings.

I was also hoping for nightlife venues. Places with good house music preferably but not too commercial.

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thansal•

I can't help with nightlife, just not my thing. If you want suggestions for that, post a separate thread with the info you've posted here, you'll get better results w/ that.

Battery Park City and the Financial District (FiDi) are not my stomping grounds, so I'm not much help there. The only thing I'll specifically say around there is The Dead Rabbit. Everything I've heard about it is fantastic for cocktails and elevated pub food. This comes from people I trust, including some bartenders. I've eaten (and drunk) at their sister restaurant Black Tail, which is also fantastic. Think of it like the dream of a prohibition era Cuba that never really existed.

Tacos. We have a severe dearth of Mexican food in NYC, it's a long standing problem. People will suggest Lost Tacos No 1 in Chelsea Market. I've never been, because I hate the crowds in Chelsea Market, but everything I've heard is good.

Rubens. The big names are probably the best. Katz's, Friedman's, Eisenberg's are all touted highly. I've honestly only been to Katz's. If you're ok with the cost, it's a really fucking good sandwich, and that's likely to be the case at most places.

If you want ramen, I really suggest Nakamura, it's well worth it. Also, walk from there to Ice&Vice. I think it's the best in the city, but there's some other names to do your own research on:

  • Ichiran. Expensive, kitchy, but good soup.
  • Mu Ramen. Expensive, in LIC, but that marrow bone soup is great.
  • Ippudo. Not my favorite tonkotsu, more expensive than Hide Chan.
  • Momofuku Noodle Bar. Not the best ramen, but the heart of an institution. Best pork buns, also the cold spicy noodles.
  • Ivan Ramen. Pricey, but a good showing for Shio and Shoyu ramen which is less common in NYC.
  • Totto Ramen. Very good chicken ramen. At least 3 locations.
  • Chuko. Been once, was good, but annoying for me to get to.

Dumplings.

  • Lam Zhou. They've moved, I haven't been to the new place. Previously I thought they made the best dumplings in China Town.
  • Vanessa's. Cheap, quick, tasty.
  • Flushing. Seriously, if you want to do Chinese food, go to Flushing (or one of the Brooklyn China Towns, but I'm not familiar with them). All these are Flushing:
  • Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao for soup dumplings.
  • Tian Jin Dumpling House in the Golden Mall, probably the best and cheapest dumplings in Flushing.
  • Dumpling Galaxy. Same lady and Tian Jin, but a spacier area that's got AC. Little bit more expensive, but it's my preferred place. Also, good soup dumplings.
  • White Bear. Wontons W/ Hot Oil. Do it. They aren't actually hot, but they are delicious as fuck.

Where you're working is an area I know a little better

  • Shake Shack is a few blocks north. It's not exactly scarce anymore, but this was the first.
  • Num Pang. Cambodian Bahn Mi. Amazing. Unfortunately, it's a bit outside of the area I'm mark as "Lunch appropriate" from where you are. Walk quickly and order ahead.
  • SUGARFISH is nearby. Do your research and decide if you're interested. It's an inexpensive Omakase sushi joint. I've heard mixed reviews, and I don't eat seafood so I can't give you a personal.
  • Dig Inn is a popular lunch place nearby.
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GeastOP•

I'll be working on West 18th near 5th Ave so going to be around that area for lunch and after work.

I've lined up Eisenbergs for lunch. I've a friend who said they make a mean Reuben, any experience of better delis?

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philodox•

Thursday there is a free event at Brooklyn Mirage (house).

Check venues:

  • Elsewhere
  • Good Room
  • Nowadays
  • Output Rooftop

You won't find a lot of "EDM" here as NYC is mostly a house city with a decent helping of techno.

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