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Post by monasterymonochrome on Dec 12, 2023 9:31:33 GMT -6
Anyone have Chinatown recs? We're gonna try to squeeze in some good food after Broadway and before Phish one of the nights. Do I ever! -- Golden Unicorn: Big fancy dim sum parlor that serves great dim sum at all hours -- Joe’s Ginger: Outpost of the more crowded/renowned Joe’s Shanghai, BUT it features the same delicious/famous soup dumplings -- Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles: Amazing little spot that’s exactly as advertised -- Mei Lai Wah: My fave pork buns place - but more of a take-out / grab n go situation -- Green Garden Village: a little off the main Chinatown zone, but great rice rolls here. I’ve heard good things about Tonii’s for that too. -- Super Taste: LES section of Chinatown, but amazing noodle soups at a lil hole in the wall. Not a ton of seating tho, but great vibes. -- Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory: An essential stop - best ice cream joint in the city. I love the black sesame, but the red bean and matcha & oreos don’t miss either. Edit: and there's sooo many others I still need to try (heard good things about: Big Wong, Uncle Lou, Deluxe Green Bo, and late-night cheap eats staple Wo Hop). Lots of folks swear by Nom Wah for dim sum, but I didn't have a great experience there. Coulda just been me tho - it's a really cool old spot with loads of fans. |
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Post by dij22 on Dec 12, 2023 9:39:26 GMT -6
Anyone have Chinatown recs? We're gonna try to squeeze in some good food after Broadway and before Phish one of the nights. Do I ever! -- Golden Unicorn: Big fancy dim sum parlor that serves great dim sum at all hours -- Joe’s Ginger: Outpost of the more crowded/renowned Joe’s Shanghai, BUT it features the same delicious/famous soup dumplings -- Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles: Amazing little spot that’s exactly as advertised -- Mei Lai Wah: My fave pork buns place - but more of a take-out / grab n go situation -- Green Garden Village: a little off the main Chinatown zone, but great rice rolls here. I’ve heard good things about Tonii’s for that too. -- Super Taste: LES section of Chinatown, but amazing noodle soups at a lil hole in the wall. Not a ton of seating tho, but great vibes. -- Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory: An essential stop - best ice cream joint in the city. I love the black sesame, but the red bean and matcha & oreos don’t miss either. Edit: and there's sooo many others I still need to try (heard good things about: Big Wong, Uncle Lou, Deluxe Green Bo, and late-night cheap eats staple Wo Hop). Lots of folks swear by Nom Wah for dim sum, but I didn't have a great experience there. Coulda just been me tho - it's a really cool old spot with loads of fans. This is awesome, thank you. Gonna eat too many pork buns and blow chunks during Blaze On |
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Post by doso on Dec 12, 2023 10:53:20 GMT -6
Anyone have Chinatown recs? We're gonna try to squeeze in some good food after Broadway and before Phish one of the nights. Do I ever! -- Golden Unicorn: Big fancy dim sum parlor that serves great dim sum at all hours -- Joe’s Ginger: Outpost of the more crowded/renowned Joe’s Shanghai, BUT it features the same delicious/famous soup dumplings -- Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles: Amazing little spot that’s exactly as advertised -- Mei Lai Wah: My fave pork buns place - but more of a take-out / grab n go situation -- Green Garden Village: a little off the main Chinatown zone, but great rice rolls here. I’ve heard good things about Tonii’s for that too. -- Super Taste: LES section of Chinatown, but amazing noodle soups at a lil hole in the wall. Not a ton of seating tho, but great vibes. -- Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory: An essential stop - best ice cream joint in the city. I love the black sesame, but the red bean and matcha & oreos don’t miss either. Edit: and there's sooo many others I still need to try (heard good things about: Big Wong, Uncle Lou, Deluxe Green Bo, and late-night cheap eats staple Wo Hop). Lots of folks swear by Nom Wah for dim sum, but I didn't have a great experience there. Coulda just been me tho - it's a really cool old spot with loads of fans. I’ll add Spicy Village to this list. The original is on Forsyth but apparently there’s a “New” Spicy Village that could be an expansion but could also be former employees going rogue. I’ve been to the OG Spicy Village and their hand-pulled noodles are outstanding. There was also some sort of savory (but not scallion) pancake that we ordered and it was a delicious side. Very inexpensive. But cramped - 20 seats tops in that place. |
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Post by dij22 on Jan 2, 2024 14:11:28 GMT -6
Didn't have time to go to Chinatown this weekend unfortunately, but bookmarking those lists for our next trip (presumably a year from now for NYE again).
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Post by doso on Jan 2, 2024 22:19:37 GMT -6
Didn't have time to go to Chinatown this weekend unfortunately, but bookmarking those lists for our next trip (presumably a year from now for NYE again). Just a note that Hanukkah 2024 is from Xmas Day through New Year’s Day, therefore the annual Yo La Tengo shows are expected to take place that week, if you’re so inclined. |
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Post by kb on Feb 15, 2024 11:09:32 GMT -6
dinner recs for the lower east side?
no real parameters yet, except something relatively nice.
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Feb 15, 2024 11:13:58 GMT -6
had a phenomenal late dinner at rubirosa when i was in nyc last year but not sure if pizza is what you're looking for i thought the restaurant was nicer than the website made it seem |
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Post by doso on Feb 15, 2024 13:28:30 GMT -6
dinner recs for the lower east side? no real parameters yet, except something relatively nice. No restaurants like that off the top of the dome, but I would make time for Katz’s and/or Veselka. If you’re into cocktails, Amor y Amargo at 6th St & Ave A is exceptional (more East Village than LES). |
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Post by kb on Feb 15, 2024 13:50:47 GMT -6
if i'm into cocktails...
no "nice" restaurants??
been to katz's, would love to go back.
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Post by rango420 on Feb 15, 2024 14:05:34 GMT -6
last three trips I had a few James Beard/bib gourmand-y dinners in the LES general area and honestly nothing I would fully recommend. Only place I've returned to in the area is Thai Diner which is great but no res's and expect a wait/its definitely a scene.
Have wanted to go to Dhamaka last two times I went but have never been able to get a res and have been unsuccessful trying to walk in. That would I guess be my blind recommendation.
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Post by doso on Feb 15, 2024 16:08:03 GMT -6
if i'm into cocktails... no "nice" restaurants?? been to katz's, would love to go back. Im sure there are many, just none that I have personally visited in the LES. If you want to do a steakhouse thing, I like & Son Steakeasy (andsonnyc.com) on 14th Street. They do a nice steak and all the sides are included. Not gonna win any awards, but it’s a good meal. |
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Post by thisismyname on Feb 15, 2024 19:42:56 GMT -6
Go to Kiki’s
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Post by doso on Apr 18, 2024 18:04:33 GMT -6
Definitely interested in Hurray for the Riff Raff, especially for free. I’ve somehow never seen Los Lobos, despite their ubiquity. They will be on my list, too.
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Apr 18, 2024 18:59:33 GMT -6
Definitely interested in Hurray for the Riff Raff, especially for free. I’ve somehow never seen Los Lobos, despite their ubiquity. They will be on my list, too. Hell yes. Summer shows are incredibly schedule dependent (still got some trips to finalize, etc), but those two should be great. Lincoln Center also put out their free series the other day, but I still need to dig through their site and create a calendar. |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Apr 18, 2024 19:00:06 GMT -6
Definitely interested in Hurray for the Riff Raff, especially for free. I’ve somehow never seen Los Lobos, despite their ubiquity. They will be on my list, too. Hell yes. Summer shows are incredibly schedule dependent (still got some trips to finalize, etc), but those two should be great. Lincoln Center also put out their free series the other day, but I still need to dig through their site and create a calendar. But the biggest show there is Roseanne Cash, which I really really really hope I can get to |
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Post by doso on Apr 18, 2024 19:19:42 GMT -6
Hell yes. Summer shows are incredibly schedule dependent (still got some trips to finalize, etc), but those two should be great. Lincoln Center also put out their free series the other day, but I still need to dig through their site and create a calendar. But the biggest show there is Roseanne Cash, which I really really really hope I can get to Oh yeah, I saw that! I’d like to see her, too. And I couldn’t agree more - the summer schedule fills up quick. My priority is the lineup at Celebrate Brooklyn! but it seems like we’re still at least two weeks away from that announcement. <eyeroll> |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Apr 23, 2024 11:15:35 GMT -6
Summerstage lineup is out! I went through the listings and pulled a bunch of the free ones I'm interested in:
June 1: Andra Day
June 13: Kim Gordon, Sun Ra Arkestra
June 16: Corinne Bailey Rae
June 22: Yussef Dayes / Aneesa Strings
July 1: Madison Cunningham / La Lom
July 7: Ezra Collective
July 12: Pharcyde / Slum Village (HVK)
July 13: Earl Sweatshirt (HVK)
July 24: Arooj Aftab / Sid Sriram
Aug 1: Ice T / MOP / Schoolly D / Peter Gunz + Lord Tariq / CL Smooth / Funky Four +1 / Ultramagnetic MCs
Aug 4: Ghostface Killah
Aug 4: Galactic w/ Irma Thomas
Aug 18: Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh
Aug 22: Alcione / Larissa Luz
Aug 23: Christian McBride (MG)
Aug 24: Isaiah Collier (MG)
Aug 25: Charlie Parker festival day 3
Aug 27: Snail Mail / Tim Heidecker / Fenne Lily
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Apr 23, 2024 11:16:34 GMT -6
Summerstage lineup is out! I went through the listings and pulled a bunch of the free ones I'm interested in: June 1: Andra Day June 13: Kim Gordon, Sun Ra Arkestra June 16: Corinne Bailey Rae June 22: Yussef Dayes / Aneesa Strings July 1: Madison Cunningham / La Lom July 7: Ezra Collective July 12: Pharcyde / Slum Village (HVK) July 13: Earl Sweatshirt (HVK) July 24: Arooj Aftab / Sid Sriram Aug 1: Ice T / MOP / Schoolly D / Peter Gunz + Lord Tariq / CL Smooth / Funky Four +1 / Ultramagnetic MCs Aug 4: Ghostface Killah Aug 4: Galactic w/ Irma Thomas Aug 18: Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh Aug 22: Alcione / Larissa Luz Aug 23: Christian McBride (MG) Aug 24: Isaiah Collier (MG) Aug 25: Charlie Parker festival day 3 Aug 27: Snail Mail / Tim Heidecker / Fenne Lily As usual, I have conflicts for the best ones (Kim Gordon, Snail Mail), but there are some awesome pulls here that I hope to see (esp. The Pharcyde, Alcione, and Yussef Dayes) |
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Post by doso on Apr 23, 2024 11:54:53 GMT -6
They announced this a couple hours ago and I still can’t get through to view the full schedule!
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Apr 23, 2024 11:56:28 GMT -6
They announced this a couple hours ago and I still can’t get through to view the full schedule! Yea their website sux every year. I had to use their brochure e-reader thing to get any info. |
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Post by doso on May 8, 2024 9:08:54 GMT -6
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Post by doso on May 8, 2024 9:18:50 GMT -6
Something is off about this. Only one benefit show so far (they’ve usually announced four benefit shows by now) and no big Opening Night… the first show is the Saturday afternoon Family Day on June 8, then the one benefit concert on the following Saturday and the first regular show is June 19. And only 18 shows total compared to 27 last season.
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Post by doso on May 8, 2024 9:39:30 GMT -6
And only on weeknight show. Everything else is on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
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Post by monasterymonochrome on May 8, 2024 10:10:45 GMT -6
Something is off about this. Only one benefit show so far (they’ve usually announced four benefit shows by now) and no big Opening Night… the first show is the Saturday afternoon Family Day on June 8, then the one benefit concert on the following Saturday and the first regular show is June 19. And only 18 shows total compared to 27 last season. Yeah they've definitely scaled back - even last year felt like much less than usual and this year is pared back from that. At least the hit rate is really high with these tho - lots of killer shows. Most interested in: Ana Tijoux, Bab L'Bluz (Habibi Fest night), Watchhouse, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Charlotte/Bolis. Highly highly highly recommend seeing Son Rompe Pera, one of the best acts at Big Ears this year. They're opening for Fishbone (!) Gonna likely be outta town for Seun Kuti otherwise that would be my #1 most anticipated show of the season. |
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Post by doso on May 8, 2024 11:18:20 GMT -6
The annual New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Park series is June 11-14 and June 16 (indoor performance on Staten Island). The Central Park performance is on Wednesday; Prospect Park is Friday. Program includes Beethoven, Elgar, Rimsky-Korsakov and Mendelssohn plus some new shit from Carlos Simon and a couple of “very young composers”.
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Post by Tweet on Jun 18, 2024 9:07:35 GMT -6
Anything particuarly exciting happening in this city June 26-28? Seems like I might be out that way for my girlfriend's work trip and might need some stuff to do if I'm not being arm candy at whatever she's doing out there. I'm assuming we're staying close to Manhattan mostly but I also don't know if I'm actually going yet
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jun 18, 2024 9:58:56 GMT -6
Anything particuarly exciting happening in this city June 26-28? Seems like I might be out that way for my girlfriend's work trip and might need some stuff to do if I'm not being arm candy at whatever she's doing out there. I'm assuming we're staying close to Manhattan mostly but I also don't know if I'm actually going yet Pretty good week for live music here June 26: -- Horse Lords w/ Zoh Amba @ Le Poisson Rouge -- Mdou Moctar @ Warsaw -- Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe (free) @ Rubenstein Atrium -- Emily King (free) @ Lincoln Center Bandshell -- Combo Chimbita (free) @ Rockefeller Center Plaza -- David Archuleta (?!) (free) @ Hudson Yards June 27: -- Cortex (free) @ Lincoln Center Bandshell (I will be at this one for sure) -- Jake Xerxes Fussell w/ Kath Bloom @ LPR -- Ethel Cain @ Summerstage (ticketed show) June 28: -- Quasi w/ Marnie Stern @ Bowery Ballroom -- Os Mutantes @ Brooklyn Bowl -- Middle Kids @ Music Hall of Williamsburg -- Chanel Beads (free) @ Bryant Park (I might be at this) -- Bombino w/ Etran de L'Air @ Sony Hall (I really want to be at this but idk if it'll work out) |
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Post by kb on Jun 19, 2024 7:42:46 GMT -6
what's the deal with prince street pizza? it's opening up in west loop here and i can't think of many things less exciting than a new pizza joint opening.
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Post by goodson on Jun 19, 2024 7:52:56 GMT -6
what's the deal with prince street pizza? it's opening up in west loop here and i can't think of many things less exciting than a new pizza joint opening. owner is a racist shithead and the pizza sucks |
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Post by kb on Jun 19, 2024 7:58:36 GMT -6
all i need to know!
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