Unique NY - Off beat locations, economy adventures, and great food in the city

[dramagirl487]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 3:23pm

Hey guys =)
wanted to post on here in case anyone had some spare time before their evening show in the city or after their matinee.

I'm a Pace University student and love finding off beat adventures in the city. I decided to write a blog with my suggestions for great day trips that aren't typical tourist sites.

PLEASE check it out, and subscribe if you want to know more =)

http://uniquenewyork-lisa.blogspot.com/2010/07/irish-hunger-memorial-corner-of-vesey.html

[dramagirl487]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 3:23pm

i'm also always looking for new adventure spots to feature. I'd love to hear any suggestions!

[dramagirl487]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 4:08pm

sorry for the third post, but i meant to post the main blog link

http://uniquenewyork-lisa.blogspot.com/

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 4:59pm

You recommended FAST FOOD? Really?

Sorry kiddo, I strolled through your blog...not a single thing was anything I didn't know.

(Your photos are beautiful, though.)

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 5:03pm

There were several things I was unfamiliar with.

Also, if you're trying to eat for under $5, fast food can be the way to go. I don't think she was recommending it as a way of life.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 5:28pm

I suppose my point was that what AMERICAN doesn't know about the existence of ff?

What is "offbeat", "adventurous" or "great" about that info?

[siny]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 6:04pm

I did not know about the Irish Famine memorial and now I want to go.

But for meals under $5, I would recommend street vendors over FF.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 6:28pm

I imagine fast food fell under the "economy" rubric.

[uncageg]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 7:21pm

All I know is that I am going to do some damage at that candy shop the next time I am in town. And it appears that where I stay is within walking distance.

I would also suggest you open the blog up to tourists. There are a lot of people that visit the city looking for off-beat things to do. My concierge friend is always looking for things for his guests who request something out of the ordinary. JMO

Updated On: 7/28/10 at 07:21 PM

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 7:32pm

GREAT idea for a blog! Useful, marketable, and fun!

[MusicAngel]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 8:01pm

Never knew about the first 3 places. Wonderful, I'll check it out the next time I visit!

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 7/28/10 at 10:28pm

I like that Reg introduced the word "rubric" into the discussion.

[ghostlight2]

Posted: 7/29/10 at 12:09am

"Rubric" is a great word and fun to say, too. It doesn't get used nearly often enough.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 7/29/10 at 1:05pm

The title of this thread reminds me o the spectacularly unstab;e nyunique. I don't remember the last time we had so much porn posted on BWW. *sigh* Good times...

So, if I created a Rubric's Cube, would it be a "toy" or a "puzzle"?

[dramagirl487]

Posted: 7/31/10 at 11:41pm

Thanks for the feedback.

By the way, I certainly wasn't promoting fast food eating as primary food in the city. I wanted to write to defy the notion that NYC is an expensive place to eat in, and especially to encourage shying away from tourist expensive chains like applebees, fridays, planet hollywood, etc.

The fast food I mentioned was unique because i find coupons for them as I walk down the street - the competition for customers generates new deals.

My main food tips were the fine quality grocery stores and the ethnic finds.

As far as the locations, please check them out! I have a few more adventures planned. I'm also very open to suggestions!

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/1/10 at 12:21am

Fast food is a cheap, quick option and there are healthy choices as many visitors hate the idea of siting down to eat a meal when their time is limited in the city. Many people prefer to grab and go and sometimes fast food chains are significantly cleaner and more hygienic than most of the food carts I see.

Keep up the good work on your blog. I will keep an eye on it. I loved some of your suggestions. That candy store looks like fun!

[dramagirl487]

Posted: 8/11/10 at 1:56am

thank you! My next two sites I just checked out will be up soon.

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/11/10 at 2:52am

Why do I suddenly have the urge to listen to "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"?!

[danmag]

Posted: 8/11/10 at 12:31pm

I'm a little surprised Pop Tarts World didn't get a mention.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 8/11/10 at 1:02pm

I'm still amazed at how many people who visit here skip out on the Cloisters. Yeah, its a slog uptown but its so worth it.

As you include fast food you might want to put in Better Burger as I don't think they are outside of NYC...although I could be wrong.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/11/10 at 1:24pm

Good luck with your blog. It's a fun idea.