What to see in NYC

[PoorGradStudent]

My husband and I are going to NYC for a few days. We've both been there before and have done the touristy things (Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, etc). My question is, what are the lesser known things that we shouldn't miss? Also, since this trip is for our anniversary, we want to have one really nice dinner. Any suggestions? We want to stay under $200 per person. Thanks in advance!

[BrianAlt]

If you're in midtown, I'd recommend Lattanzi. http://lattanzinyc.com/

If you're elsewhere, tell me where and I'll recommend something else.

[Astigos]

Originally Posted by PoorGradStudent

My husband and I are going to NYC for a few days. We've both been there before and have done the touristy things (Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, etc). My question is, what are the lesser known things that we shouldn't miss? Also, since this trip is for our anniversary, we want to have one really nice dinner. Any suggestions? We want to stay under $200 per person. Thanks in advance!

If you guys enjoy Bobby Flay, I can recommend Bar Americain for your anniversary dinner. I used to work there and can vouch for quality.

Get a burger and frozen custard at shake shack in madison square park.
Eat at Bareburger because I think it's the best damn burger in the city.
Near the shake shack in madison square park is a place called Eataly. It's a large italian market place with several restaurants. Fun place to walk around, get gelato, espresso, tiramisu, fresh pasta and bread, imported italian foodstuffs and shit like that.

Definitely go to the Comedy Cellar or try and find out where jesse joyce, pat dixon, etc are performing.

Try to get tickets to The Book of Mormon.

[BrianAlt]

Used to love Bar Americain. Was less happy the last time I was there. I would recommend Del Frisco's over it. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurants

BLT is supposed to be great, but I've never been there. BLT Steak « ESquared

[DaveNJ]

The High Line is a fun and unique park, and it's free.

[fluxquanta]

After going down there KATG week, definitely see if you can catch a show at the Creek and the Cave. I really enjoyed that place.

[Astigos]

Go to the south street seaport for the views, shopping, and most importantly the Bodies exhibit.

Go see ground zero.

Go see the MET and/or MoMA.

Attempt to eat at Per Se or Eleven Madison Park as they were recently just ranked #6 and #10 of best restaurants on the planet.

[Astigos]

I just stumbled upon this today on twitter: Madison Square Park Conservancy - Keeping Madison Square Park a bright, beautiful and lively public park.

[PoorGradStudent]

Thanks guys! We have it mostly planned out. We are definitely going to the Met and the MoMa. And the shake shack is now on the itinerary and we have a reservation at the Comedy Cellar. Our last day there is pretty open so that might be the "get lost in Central Park" day. As for the dinner, Per Se was my first choice but Thomas Keller restaurants are too expensive (I never got my dinner at French Laundry when we lived in the bay area, either). We settled on Daniel which looks amazing. The Highline looks cool, but where exactly is it?
Thanks again guys. I'm super looking forward to this trip.