NYC Question
NYC Question
pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#1NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 10:21am
I will be visiting New York City this week. I'm seeing Next To Normal and West Side Story (can't wait to see both).
When walking around the city, I usually take in the Times Square area including 8th Ave over to 5th Ave. Is there anything worthwhile over on 9th Ave. that I should consider taking a walk over there too?
Thanks in advance for your help!
#2re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 10:47am9th Avenue, from 42nd to 57th Street, has over 100 restaurants (and that's not even counting the pizza joints) that cover virtually every price range and cuisine - a great place to head for a pre-theater meal.
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#2re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 10:56am
I would recommend walking over to the Little Pie Company on 43rd St. between 9th and 10th. Try a piece of the sour cream walnut apple pie. It's scrumptious, and well worth the walk there.
Enjoy your trip.
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#3re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 10:59amSounds like I should go over to 9th Ave. for dinner before the show.
#4re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 11:05amI second The Little Pie Company. 9th Ave. seems nice after you pass Port Authority going north. Below that, there doesn't seem to be much. At least I thought so between 33rd and 43rd.
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#5re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 11:05am
My favorites on 9th:
5 Napkin Burger (Corner of 45th)
Turkish Cuisine (B/t 44th and 45th)
Pietrasanta (Corner of 47th)
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#6re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 11:10amIf you like burgers, and you like cupcakes, you may want to try...wait for it...Burgers & Cupcakes, which is on 9th Ave near 36th Street.
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#7re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 11:26amOf course! It is NYC - you never know what you will find.
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#8re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 1:08pm
If you like burgers, and you like cupcakes, you may want to try...wait for it...Burgers & Cupcakes, which is on 9th Ave near 36th Street.
Pretty sure it closed. I was definitely kicking myself for never going there.
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#9re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 1:13pmNever even HEARD of The Little Pie Company, but I'm totally gonna check it out asap. How do I miss stuff like this?!
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#10re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 1:42pm
I smell those pies at Little Pie Company baking from my window (I live right across the street) and they taste even better than they smell surprisingly. I second the sour cream apple pie. You'll die and go to heaven.
I always recommend for people to have dinner on 9th if they're seeing a show. You're away from the tourists and in a real neighborhood with cheaper and BETTER food and a hundred selections that you can't go wrong with.
Updated On: 8/31/09 at 01:42 PM
pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#12re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 2:16pm
Did Burgers & Cupcakes really close?? I LOVED that place!
Do you like frozen yogurt?? On 42nd and 9th there is a frozen yogurt placed called Pinkberry. It is a chain throughout the city. I am obsessed...I go every time I am in the city.
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#13re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 2:19pm
So am I. lol
I think a trip to the pie shop is called for on the way home. :)
#14re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 2:20pm
Gotta throw in my vote for the little pie company. Everything they make is delicious, although the sour cream apple crumb is their most popular (and the one I always get).
They closed the one on 14th st. I miss it because if you need to bring a dessert to someone's dinner party, that's the place to go!
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#15re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 2:21pmIt isn't really that close to 42nd, but Magnolia Bakery is also amazing.
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#16re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 2:26pmThere is the new(er) Magnolia right next to Radio City on 6th that's worth a visit.
#17re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 2:57pmI wasn't all that impressed with Magnolia when I visited it. I did go to the one by Radio City Music Hall. For the price and the size of the cupcake, I'll take the ones from the Little Pie Company anyday.
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#18re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 3:02pmMagnolia can't compare to Little Pie on any level - for me, that is.
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#20re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 11:11pm
Yes, the Little Pie Company is kind of expensive. But if you're going to buy just a slice of sour cream apple pie, it's worth trying at least once.
I can't say I care much for the cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery. But their banana pudding is excellent.
For the best cupcakes in NY, I would recommend Billy's on 9th Avenue and 21st, I believe.
#21re: NYC Question
Posted: 8/31/09 at 11:48pm
But Billy is from Magnolia.
I agree, their banana pudding is fabulous. That's the only thing I buy from there now.
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#22re: NYC Question
Posted: 9/1/09 at 12:20amYeah, there's a buttload of food places there. I didn't even realize the Little Pie Company was on 9th. I like Amy's Bread.
#23re: NYC Question
Posted: 9/1/09 at 12:30amLittle Pie Company: Key Lime! YUM!
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#24re: NYC Question
Posted: 9/1/09 at 11:05am
Amy's Breads has a location on 9th around47-48th.
Yummy red velvet cake, incred breads and goooood sandwiches.
I also like Rachel's on 9th (near 45th?)
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