Need romantic ideas for NYC - LotusTalk

MickOpalak · 05-21-2009, 01:27 PM

My wife and I are going on a long weekend to NYC in mid June and I'm looking for some ideas for romantic things to do. We've been to NYC before and have already done the carriage ride through the park and have been to the top of the Empire State building at night.

What about a night time boat ride around the island?

Any nice little romantic restaurants?

kestrel74 · 05-21-2009, 01:37 PM

Helicopter ride up/down the Hudson at night is pretty cool.

Mao · 05-21-2009, 01:50 PM

Cruse & dinner around Manhattan island, I was on this cruse once & it was fun:

New York and New Jersey Dining Cruises | Spirit Cruises

Chinatown & Little Italy are always great eats... They are right next to each other which is nice:

Chinatown-online.com

Little Italy NYC - The Official Website for New York City's Little Italy District

Soho is nice window shopping for art if that's interesting to you or the wife..

SoHo NYC - Shop, Find Restaurants, Stores & Hotels More in SoHo, New York, USA

Hope that helps a little, enjoy!!!

ezmoney · 05-21-2009, 01:52 PM

New York Waterways has a 2-Hour City Nights Party Cruise, and a 90-Minute City Lights Cruise. They may also have a dinner cruise. The city is awesome at night viewed from the water, especially since you can relax and not fight the traffic.

NY Harbor Cruises

In addition to Mao's suggestions for dinner Tribeca has some really great restaurants.

kestrel74 · 05-21-2009, 02:25 PM

www.vigilantenighttours.com offers real live vigilante tours. You are escorted around dark back alleys in an urban assault/armored Hummer. Your choice of weapons, and unlimited ammo is provided. If you bag more than 10, your cost is reduced by 50 % ( subsidized by NYPD )

Michael_In_Hoboken · 05-21-2009, 02:52 PM

There are a million incredible places to eat in NYC (many are romantic as well.).

One of the popular, noted romantic places is called Candella. All exposed brick interior, and the entire place is lit with candles, no electric lights (at east in the dining area). I've been there with the wife for an anniversary....it was good.

macdady2424 · 05-21-2009, 02:57 PM

There's always Chinese buffet!

SweetDaddyD · 05-21-2009, 03:41 PM

Romantic? Aren't you married?

LehmanZ06 · 05-21-2009, 03:52 PM

Here's a romantic night you will never forget......

Take the subway out to the bronx.....get out and walk around in some really seedy neighborhoods.....run in to some "gang bangers".

Next run for your life, as the hoods chase you through Manhattan and into Brooklyn.......(a la the movie "WARRIORS").

Talk about something both of you will remember for the rest of your lives (if you live, that is).

The carrige ride, boat ride crap is BORING.....try running for your life ! (very romantic and thrilling !)

kestrel74 · 05-21-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LehmanZ06

Here's a romantic night you will never forget......

Take the subway out to the bronx.....get out and walk around in some really seedy neighborhoods.....run in to some "gang bangers".

Next run for your life, as the hoods chase you through Manhattan and into Brooklyn.......(a la the movie "WARRIORS").

Talk about something both of you will remember for the rest of your lives (if you live, that is).

The carrige ride, boat ride crap is BORING.....try running for your life ! (very romantic and thrilling !)

( See post # 5 )

DeanG · 05-21-2009, 04:57 PM

My wife and I searched for a wino lying in the gutter with a bottle wrapped in a paper bag. We finally found one in the Bowery.

The old NY is slipping away but you can still find it if you look hard enough.

Vishus_1 · 05-21-2009, 06:37 PM

I don't know what your wife finds romantic...but if she has a sense of humor I would suggest Katz Deli in Soho. They are famous for their pastrami but what makes this romantic is that this is the place where that famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally" that Meg Ryan got so excited with was filmed. They even have a sign above that very table. Not your typical romantic but it is fun and different - and you will LOVE the pastrami.

Cardinal · 05-21-2009, 07:22 PM

As far as I remember, a romantic night in NYC was usually and eight-ball and a threeway.

+1 on Katz btw.

Kaliuzhkin · 05-22-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DeanG

My wife and I searched for a wino lying in the gutter with a bottle wrapped in a paper bag. We finally found one in the Bowery.

The old NY is slipping away but you can still find it if you look hard enough.

Grand Central Terminal / station and Penn Station very late at night are likely spots to find bums a/k/a winos a/k/a homeless people.

The bowery neighborhood has changed. Fewer alcoholics / winos, more drug addicts. According to the New York Times, there are no gin joints (whatever they are) left around there.

MickOpalak · 05-22-2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Vishus_1

I don't know what your wife finds romantic...but if she has a sense of humor I would suggest Katz Deli in Soho. They are famous for their pastrami but what makes this romantic is that this is the place where that famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally" that Meg Ryan got so excited with was filmed. They even have a sign above that very table. Not your typical romantic but it is fun and different - and you will LOVE the pastrami.

Went there last time we were in NYC.

scottyb · 05-22-2009, 06:42 AM

Not sure about your budget, but for my wife's birthday I rented a suite at the Plaza. Had the chef come up and make us a personalized meal and we were served in the suite. Also did there afternoon tea and did some shopping and saw a show. When all was said and done I think it cost around 5K but she said it was the best birthday present I ever gave her.

DPM · 05-22-2009, 07:24 AM

For Italian food go to Rao's in East Harlem. Be warned though it might be tough getting in. There is typically a 6-12 month wait on a reservation. You may get lucky and get a cancellation.

Rao's Restaurant, New York

DPM · 05-22-2009, 07:30 AM

J thought of another one across the river in Hoboken. Usually a line out the door. Arthur's Tavern unbeleivable steaks and HUGE (24 or 48 oz) They call the 48 oz a "steak" but I'd call it a roast!

Arthur's Tavern Hoboken NJ

jasper · 05-22-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Not sure about your budget, but for my wife's birthday I rented a suite at the Plaza. Had the chef come up and make us a personalized meal and we were served in the suite. Also did there afternoon tea and did some shopping and saw a show. When all was said and done I think it cost around 5K but she said it was the best birthday present I ever gave her.

That's setting the bar pretty high, what do you do for the next birthday?

scottyb · 05-22-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jasper

That's setting the bar pretty high, what do you do for the next birthday?

Not sure yet, but that one was her 40th. For her 39th, I rented the Tappan Hill in Tarrytown, and had a surprise party for her and invited all our friends and family.

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kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,308	www.vigilantenighttours.com offers real live vigilante tours. You are escorted around dark back alleys in an urban assault/armored Hummer. Your choice of weapons, and unlimited ammo is provided. If you bag more than 10, your cost is reduced by 50 % ( subsidized by NYPD ) __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

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Michael_In_Hoboken Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 139	There are a million incredible places to eat in NYC (many are romantic as well.). One of the popular, noted romantic places is called Candella. All exposed brick interior, and the entire place is lit with candles, no electric lights (at east in the dining area). I've been there with the wife for an anniversary....it was good. __________________ 2005 Elise - Storm Ti/Red LSS, Touring, Hardtop, StarShield, Stage II, MicroMirror, RE-01Rs 2002 Acura RSX - Maroon/Beige Stock - DD Last edited by Michael_In_Hoboken : 05-21-2009 at 03:20 PM.

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Mao Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 19	Cruse & dinner around Manhattan island, I was on this cruse once & it was fun: New York and New Jersey Dining Cruises \| Spirit Cruises Chinatown & Little Italy are always great eats... They are right next to each other which is nice: Chinatown-online.com Little Italy NYC - The Official Website for New York City's Little Italy District Soho is nice window shopping for art if that's interesting to you or the wife.. SoHo NYC - Shop, Find Restaurants, Stores & Hotels More in SoHo, New York, USA Hope that helps a little, enjoy!!!

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SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Romantic? Aren't you married?

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LehmanZ06 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 330	Here's a romantic night you will never forget...... Take the subway out to the bronx.....get out and walk around in some really seedy neighborhoods.....run in to some "gang bangers". Next run for your life, as the hoods chase you through Manhattan and into Brooklyn.......(a la the movie "WARRIORS"). Talk about something both of you will remember for the rest of your lives (if you live, that is). The carrige ride, boat ride crap is BORING.....try running for your life ! (very romantic and thrilling !)

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DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 722	My wife and I searched for a wino lying in the gutter with a bottle wrapped in a paper bag. We finally found one in the Bowery. The old NY is slipping away but you can still find it if you look hard enough.

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Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	I don't know what your wife finds romantic...but if she has a sense of humor I would suggest Katz Deli in Soho. They are famous for their pastrami but what makes this romantic is that this is the place where that famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally" that Meg Ryan got so excited with was filmed. They even have a sign above that very table. Not your typical romantic but it is fun and different - and you will LOVE the pastrami. __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

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Cardinal Ex and future Lotus owner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro North Boston Posts: 4,032 Images: 8	As far as I remember, a romantic night in NYC was usually and eight-ball and a threeway. +1 on Katz btw. __________________ the1sen: why move forward with design when you can recreate a monstrosity from the past?

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scottyb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,683	Not sure about your budget, but for my wife's birthday I rented a suite at the Plaza. Had the chef come up and make us a personalized meal and we were served in the suite. Also did there afternoon tea and did some shopping and saw a show. When all was said and done I think it cost around 5K but she said it was the best birthday present I ever gave her.

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DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	For Italian food go to Rao's in East Harlem. Be warned though it might be tough getting in. There is typically a 6-12 month wait on a reservation. You may get lucky and get a cancellation. Rao's Restaurant, New York __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet"

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DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	J thought of another one across the river in Hoboken. Usually a line out the door. Arthur's Tavern unbeleivable steaks and HUGE (24 or 48 oz) They call the 48 oz a "steak" but I'd call it a roast! Arthur's Tavern Hoboken NJ __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet"

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