Any New Yorkers here?

**mattSF** · August 15th, 2007, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by sandrenash:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by hour_of_darkness:
Well there's plenty to do...what are your interests?

I want to do things that are super interesting, like I know Les Paul (who is like 93 or something) plays one night a week at a jazz club. I'd like to see him and just check out other cool things that are unique to the city. I'm going to be doing some job interviewing while there, and I already know I'll be a little depressed because I don't want to live in New York, so drinking or catching a show definitely has to be on the menu. Anyone with any idea, fill me in.<hr /></blockquote>There's so much to do, to see, and to experience about New York, so there's no way to go into everything. Everyone's different.

Village Voice has been suggested and I'll include another local newspaper (if it's still in print) called New York Press. There's also TimeOut NY and Zagat's (for the foodies).

Les Paul currently plays @ the Iridium, but doesn't look like he's playing in November.
http://iridiumjazzclub.com/

I can't offer drinking establishments, because I haven't been back in ages and I also don't drink any more, but if I did, I'd check out McSorley's ale house in the East Village. It's an old irish bar with wood floors...must have passed that place hundreds of times, saying oh, I'll step in sometime. Guess not now.

If you love coffee like me, I'd suggest a little local coffee shop called Porto Rico, which has a shop on Bleecker Street and another one somewhere on the lower half of Manhattan. Nothing like a perfect cup of joe!!!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

As for being depressed about New York. I don't know what to say except that maybe it's being in a new town and in the Big Apple that can be overwhelming or intimidating. November is starting to get chilly and while the Thanksgiving Parade might not be something I suggest if one's homesick, I'd certainly suggest checking out the seasonal foliage in Central Park, the Xmas tree lighting, and perhaps outdoor ice skating at Wollman, Riverside Park, Park Slope, and even Rockefeller as a pick-me-up if you're feeling down.

Ask me what makes New York unique and I say its a combination of many things- history, culture, arts, business, etc., but mainly the people. New York has to be the most diverse place on this planet! There's over 8 million people in about 300 sq miles. Truly one large melting pot. Not for everyone, but that's what I loved about it. People literally on top of one another if you think about it and while things may be crazy & insane, most folks do coexist with one another without much problem. So, if that's what you're concerned with, really, don't worry about it. Enjoy the experience. Feel free to explore, experience, but also, bring along your common-sense to stay safe.