Turkey Day in Gotham
Oct 29, 2000 | 7:20 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Premier, AA Gold, AC 25K, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,144
Turkey Day in Gotham
My wife and I will be in NYC for 4 nights over Thanksgiving. Does anyone have a suggestions for a special Thanksgiving Day dinner? I was thinking about making reservation at Windows of the World (we're cashing points and staying at the Hilton Millenium downtown), but am definitely willing to listen to suggestions. What do you think?
Also, we will be attending the Macy's T-Day parade. Any suggestions for viewing?
Any other suggestions for shows or other activities while we are there.
If anyone else is around, we could stage a mini-gathering.
Gobble, gobble!
Also, we will be attending the Macy's T-Day parade. Any suggestions for viewing?
Any other suggestions for shows or other activities while we are there.
If anyone else is around, we could stage a mini-gathering.
Gobble, gobble!
Oct 29, 2000 | 9:25 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2000
Programs: UA Million Miler (lite). NY Metro area.
Posts: 15,437
Bill,
re: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
1. Dress warm.
2. Get there earlier than you want to.
3. Parade starts at 9am at 77th street and works its way down to 34th street. Santa leaves 77st at 11:00 and arrives at Macys at noon.
4. If you have kids, you'll want a curb spot.
The kids get very h e a v y on your shoulders.
5. No bathrooms, so go B4 you leave for the parade.
6. Best location..........IMHO, the mid-50's. It's less crowded. And make no mistake about it, the parade route is wall to wall people.
I used to work for Macy's. AND, I participated in 3 parades.
If it's not to cold out, go watch them inflate the balloons the night before. That's at the West 77 st staging area.
The parade is a blast. Have fun.
Dan
re: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
1. Dress warm.
2. Get there earlier than you want to.
3. Parade starts at 9am at 77th street and works its way down to 34th street. Santa leaves 77st at 11:00 and arrives at Macys at noon.
4. If you have kids, you'll want a curb spot.
The kids get very h e a v y on your shoulders.
5. No bathrooms, so go B4 you leave for the parade.
6. Best location..........IMHO, the mid-50's. It's less crowded. And make no mistake about it, the parade route is wall to wall people.
I used to work for Macy's. AND, I participated in 3 parades.
If it's not to cold out, go watch them inflate the balloons the night before. That's at the West 77 st staging area.
The parade is a blast. Have fun.
Dan
Oct 30, 2000 | 1:06 am
#3
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
Bill, glad to see you and Karen coming to town! ENjoy the parade.
Dhammer's advice is on target. Get there EARLY for the best viewing.
As for Thanksgiving dinner, try:
http://www.ny.com/holiday/thanksgiving/eatout.html
It lists several of the more popular places for HOliday dinner. Again, BOOK NOW! A LOT OF PEOPLE EAT OUT FOR THANKSGIVING IN NYC!!!
I was stunned by the prices for turkey dinner
On another note, I don't know my schedule for that long weekend but maybe we could get together after Turkey day (working both Turkey Day and day after!)
[This message has been edited by Catman (edited 10-30-2000).]
Dhammer's advice is on target. Get there EARLY for the best viewing.
As for Thanksgiving dinner, try:
http://www.ny.com/holiday/thanksgiving/eatout.html
It lists several of the more popular places for HOliday dinner. Again, BOOK NOW! A LOT OF PEOPLE EAT OUT FOR THANKSGIVING IN NYC!!!
I was stunned by the prices for turkey dinner
On another note, I don't know my schedule for that long weekend but maybe we could get together after Turkey day (working both Turkey Day and day after!)
[This message has been edited by Catman (edited 10-30-2000).]
Oct 30, 2000 | 12:57 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: BAGold; AA3MMPlat; UA1MMGold; FBGold; MarriottAmb; AccorPlat; HHGold; ICPlatAmb; HyattDiscoverist
Posts: 4,378
I saw an ad saying Alison's on Dominick would be open. It's a very good restaurant downtown (near the Holland Tunnel), somewhat romantic, better food than Windows (tho no view). If it's just you and wife, I think it would be a good choice; if you're bringing children, maybe not. I'd ask them (or any other place you're considering) to fax or at least describe the menu, because it may not be typical. Another holiday favorite for me is Park Avenue Cafe; I haven't checked but they are usually open.
Oct 30, 2000 | 5:12 pm
#5
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 46,817
Excellent suggestion by rfrost, IMHO, with Allison on Dominick! 
Now that Rosemarie's has closed,
it may well be my favorite downtown restaurant. Great value and very easy parking too- if these are considerations too!
Have a great holiday!
Now that Rosemarie's has closed,
it may well be my favorite downtown restaurant. Great value and very easy parking too- if these are considerations too! Have a great holiday!
Oct 31, 2000 | 9:19 pm
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Premier, AA Gold, AC 25K, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,144
Thanks all for your recommendations!
Cool link Catman. Getting together is fine with us. Anyone else who wants to join in, just speak up.
I've got tix to some matinee shows, but our evenings are free for the most part.
Cool link Catman. Getting together is fine with us. Anyone else who wants to join in, just speak up.
I've got tix to some matinee shows, but our evenings are free for the most part.