Attention NYC oppos

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 08/10/2015 at 13:20 • Filed to: None

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Also NYC experts. We are making a trip to NYC from the northern woods of Maine August 16-18. We’ve been there done that with all the touristy stuff and looking for fun things to do. Our favorite part of NYC is central park. Looking for good food and good times that are family friendly.

scoob > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 13:26

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Done

CalzoneGolem > scoob 08/10/2015 at 13:32

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So they are cool with visitors? I wasn’t sure how it worked.

Steve in Manhattan > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 13:36

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Have you seen our space shuttle aboard the Intrepid? Becco, in the west 40s is a great family-friendly Italian restaurant - all you can eat pasta and pickled octopus. For a slice of what New York used to be, Eisenbergs - http://eisenbergsnyc.com/ess/home/ - tuna melts, pastrami, and egg creams. And Chelsea Piers offers lots of family fun.

scoob > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 13:37

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I went a few years ago with my friend and we were the only ones there at the time. They seemed pretty busy though so we kept to ourselves after talking with jbh for a bit. I suggest you let Aaron Brown know since jbh isn’t there anymore.

But apart from that, have you been to any zoos/museums or Coney Island?

CalzoneGolem > Steve in Manhattan 08/10/2015 at 13:39

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Yeah Becco’s seems like a winner. People have suggested it before. Who can resist pickled octopus?

CalzoneGolem > scoob 08/10/2015 at 13:40

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We haven’t been to the museums but we’ll have a 5 year old in tow. We’ve been to the zoo. Not Coney island that really would be worth a visit.

AntiSpeed > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 13:41

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If the weather goes bad, check out http://www.modernpinballnyc.com/ ! It’s basically a pinball museum where you can play the machines! They’re all on free-play, and it’s something like $12 for an hour.

If it’s nice out, go to the Conservatory Water and play with r/c boats! http://www.sailthepark.com/

It might sound kinda dull, but it’s actually a lot of fun!

CalzoneGolem > AntiSpeed 08/10/2015 at 13:42

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Fuck yeah! R/C boats!

DrScientist > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 13:42

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the intrepid also has an SR71. :)

CalzoneGolem > DrScientist 08/10/2015 at 13:44

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The intrepid might be a winner also.

DrScientist > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 13:49

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The natural history museum on central park west is great for kids, albeit crowded at times. i spent many many hours staring at the dioramas with stuffed animals from around the world, when i was a kid. (also, i dont think the world is a place where exotic animals can be hunted and stuffed for display anymore.) and dinosaurs. lots of dinosaurs. and the planetarium there is pretty cool too.

coney island is a fun time with the rides and shows and food. the beach there leaves something to be desired.

CalzoneGolem > DrScientist 08/10/2015 at 13:52

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The kids are actually big night at the museum fans so that might be doable.

DrScientist > AntiSpeed 08/10/2015 at 13:55

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jees, that pinball place sounds awesome! i need to get around more.

AntiSpeed > DrScientist 08/10/2015 at 13:58

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It’s so easy to take the city for granted. I just moved back after being gone for 3 years, so I have a long list of things I want to try!

Steve in Manhattan > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 14:02

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One of 3 times in 11 years that I’ve seen my 97 pound GF have seconds.

pjhusa > scoob 08/10/2015 at 14:40

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Haven't been there before. I should visit sometime.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 14:44

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If you are looking for places to eat, check out restaurant.com. They have some sweet coupon type things where you buy it for like $10 and you get $25 to spend. There are quite a lot of good ones in NYC. Also, I really love just going to random shops in Chinatown to eat. There are lots of different places and it is usually very cheap. If you are looking for something interesting for lunch downtown, check out Peanut Butter and Co. Very interesting sandwiches! Also, Insomnia Cookies.

CalzoneGolem > Steve in Manhattan 08/10/2015 at 14:49

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I’m sold!

CalzoneGolem > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/10/2015 at 14:52

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Now you’re speaking my language! Cookies and peanut butter? Yum!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 15:02

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Yeah and my perspective is from recent college student so I am sure there are better, more expensive things out there. But both those places are excellent for the budget conscious lol. White Chocolate Peanut butter BLT is a great sandwich, would have never guessed before I tried it!

CalzoneGolem > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/10/2015 at 15:04

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That sounds pretty bizarre. I’d eat that though.

I’ve got 2 kids so cheap is a win and peanut butter is a win.

Steve in Manhattan > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 15:27

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So I suppose The Museum of Sex is out .... (link NSFW).

CalzoneGolem > Steve in Manhattan 08/10/2015 at 15:31

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The kids would really learn something ...

Steve in Manhattan > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 15:32

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And you falling into a net would certainly amuse a 5 year old.

CalzoneGolem > Steve in Manhattan 08/10/2015 at 15:37

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I’ve got 6 vertebrae bolted together I’d rather not do things were falling was basically guaranteed.

Rico > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 16:22

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There’s an amusement park still at Coney Island, renamed Luna Park it’s great fun for kids.

Rico > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 16:23

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Take them! The Museum of Natural History is really the best for children as well as adults and it’s something that has stuck with me since I was a kid going there on field trips.

They also have an Imax theater in which they show short 30-45 min movies. They have one now that I believe is based on COSMOS and is narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Steve in Manhattan > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 16:26

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Yeah, but then you’d have to explain their questions to the grandparents,

Steve in Manhattan > CalzoneGolem 08/10/2015 at 16:27

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Wouldn’t bolts make falling better?

But seriously - I was involved in a back fixation litigation back in the 90s, and the trapeze isn’t a good idea. But the wife?

CalzoneGolem > Steve in Manhattan 08/11/2015 at 07:54

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Well riding her is easier on my back than a trapeze.

CalzoneGolem > Steve in Manhattan 08/11/2015 at 07:55

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Maybe they could teach their grandparents a thing or two?

CalzoneGolem > Rico 08/11/2015 at 07:55

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Ok sounds like a plan.

Steve in Manhattan > CalzoneGolem 08/11/2015 at 15:30

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::rimshot::

TheJWT > CalzoneGolem 08/12/2015 at 19:07

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I’m a few days late here, but you should check out Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I like it a lot better than Central park, and the Brooklyn museum and botanic gardens are in it. There’s also a lot of nice restaurants in the area, and it’s not too far from Brooklyn Bridge park which is beautiful.

Also, if you want the best pizza ever, check out Graziella’s in Fort Greene. Totally family friendly place, and there’s usually not a big wait to get in like the touristy pizza places (Grimaldi’s...)