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[tapiocamypearl]

In New York the servers demand 20% .... when I didn’t tip 20% girl even came over to me to ask why. So bad!

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

Hi Peeps,

I'll be travelling alone in NYC for effectively 5 days. Landing EWR and flying out JFK.

I'm only staying in the nyc area and maybe 1 day out to the jersey gardens outlet.

Im thinking of getting the 7 days unlimited metrocard, is it a good idea?

 

[Avizoa]

Uber also tip?

Yes do tip them if they help you with luggage and give you tips.

 

[Avizoa]

Hi Peeps,

I'll be travelling alone in NYC for effectively 5 days. Landing EWR and flying out JFK.

I'm only staying in the nyc area and maybe 1 day out to the jersey gardens outlet.

Im thinking of getting the 7 days unlimited metrocard, is it a good idea?

Depemds on your usage? You have to do your own calculation. Are you taking lots of metro or ubering ard?

 

[Avizoa]

In New York the servers demand 20% .... when I didn’t tip 20% girl even came over to me to ask why. So bad!

Woah that is bad, so what did you reply?

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

Depemds on your usage? You have to do your own calculation. Are you taking lots of metro or ubering ard?

Im struggling to figure out which buses and which trains are covered.

E.g if i take bus 111 from port authority bus terminal to jersey gardens. Is it covered?

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

Also, is the staten island ferry or the governer's island ferry better for SOL views?

Im reading we can get good views of both the manhattan skyline at governer's island, and also get a glimpse of the SOL.

 

[patryn33]

In New York the servers demand 20% .... when I didn’t tip 20% girl even came over to me to ask why. So bad!

Girl, ang mo? I come across Chinese restaurant in Vegas
I also come across Thai place which default a min of 18%

 

[tapiocamypearl]

Probably Ang moh I Guess

 

[mytaroavocado]

Same experience - poor quality food and bad service - yey still they demand a tip! Won’t be rushing back to New York!

 

[Panerex]

Any uber/Lyft from LAX to Buena Park before? Based on my internet check, the price is about USD40, but not sure if it is accurate.

TIA

 

[Avizoa]

Any uber/Lyft from LAX to Buena Park before? Based on my internet check, the price is about USD40, but not sure if it is accurate.

TIA

you can download uber and input the destination yourself to get the price.

 

[Avizoa]

Also, is the staten island ferry or the governer's island ferry better for SOL views?

Im reading we can get good views of both the manhattan skyline at governer's island, and also get a glimpse of the SOL.

Staten ferry is better imo plus it's free!
Skyline of manhattan, i would prefer to view it from dumbo tho.

 

[Avizoa]

Im struggling to figure out which buses and which trains are covered.

E.g if i take bus 111 from port authority bus terminal to jersey gardens. Is it covered?

rule of thumb is, if you can't use the metro card you can't use that pass cause it is loaded into it.
anyway 111 belongs to njtransit so you can't really use it.

 

[patryn33]

Any uber/Lyft from LAX to Buena Park before? Based on my internet check, the price is about USD40, but not sure if it is accurate.

TIA

Uber price vary depending on time of day. Less rides more demand higher the price. It’s not really taxi rate. Read below
https://www.uber.com/drive/partner-app/how-surge-works/

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

rule of thumb is, if you can't use the metro card you can't use that pass cause it is loaded into it.
anyway 111 belongs to njtransit so you can't really use it.

Thanks. Ive found out i have to buy return tickets from the bus terminal ticketing machines for 111.

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

Hello Hello guys. I've drafted out my rough 5 day June NYC itinerary.

I'll be bunking in the Meatpacking district, near Chelsea Market.

I've bought a 4 attraction pass and am planning to use them on the totr, the met museum, 9/11 memorial and uss intrepid.

- Am not sure if 6th June is too packed.
- I read in an earlier post that its not possible to get "the book of mormon" discounted, is that still true now? and what are the other night activities possible in NYC?

Also, i'm soloing this trip.

5th weds
chelsea market - los tacos no1
the high line
totr (exchange voucher at concourse level for a timed ticket)
trump tower
st patricks cathedral 930-5pm
grand central station
chrystler building
New York Public Library

6th thurs
3 hrs walking tour
9/11 memorial (opening: 9am - 8 pm)
staten island ferry (20mins ride)
take train to brooklyn by yellow N R line white hall st to court street station(5 guys beside)
Brooklyn Bridge

7th fri
jersey gardens(buy from port authority bus terminal a $15 round trip for bus 111)
times square

8th sat
the metropolitan museum of art
central park?
the flatiron building (burger and lobster or shake shack?)
union square market mon,wed,fri,sat 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Katz's Delicatessen(sat open 24hrs)

9th sunday
uss intrepid(opening hrs:10am-6pm)
concorde tour 1 hr duration
2055 jfk flight back to SIN

Any comments appreciated.

 

[lousylah]

I'll be bunking in the Meatpacking district, near Chelsea Market.

5th weds
chelsea market - los tacos no1
the high line
totr (exchange voucher at concourse level for a timed ticket)
trump tower
st patricks cathedral 930-5pm
grand central station
chrystler building
New York Public Library

6th thurs
3 hrs walking tour
9/11 memorial (opening: 9am - 8 pm)
staten island ferry (20mins ride)
take train to brooklyn by yellow N R line white hall st to court street station(5 guys)
Brooklyn Bridge

7th fri
jersey gardens(from port authority bus terminal $15 round trip for bus 111)
times square

8th sat
the metropolitan museum of art
central park?
the flatiron building (burger and lobster or shake shack?)
union square market
Katz's

Los tacos is damn gooooddd! That and high line you can fit in any day since you’re staying in the area.

You probably have to go easy on day 1 since you will be fighting jet lag. You will likely feel like going to bed by 8-9pm or earlier.

Five guys, chipotle and shake shack are everywhere so may not have to plan specifically for it. Just walk in any outlet and have a snack. For Katz I suggest avoid meal times to cut queuing time. I remembered by about 8:30pm there was almost no queue, maybe can try your luck for 3-5pm as well.

NY Public Library go in the day, central station nicer at night IMO with the lighting - you can also go twice to see for yourself.

Trump tower is a 5min thing, take photo and leave but I was told Trump ice cream in the lobby is very nice (didn’t try myself). That you can put together with the cathedral and Rockefeller.

I really really enjoyed the Met and regretted not going earlier, I suggest at least 3hrs (I’m a history buff )

Can consider a stroll (or bike) along Hudson River Park, cut through Tribeca then onto 911 memorial.

yellow cab to JFK flat $50 before tip. I had to pay 2-way toll

 

[Avizoa]

Hello Hello guys. I've drafted out my rough 5 day June NYC itinerary.

I'll be bunking in the Meatpacking district, near Chelsea Market.

I've bought a 4 attraction pass and am planning to use them on the totr, the met museum, 9/11 memorial and uss intrepid.

- Am not sure if 6th June is too packed.
- I read in an earlier post that its not possible to get "the book of mormon" discounted, is that still true now? and what are the other night activities possible in NYC?

Also, i'm soloing this trip.

5th weds
chelsea market - los tacos no1
the high line
totr (exchange voucher at concourse level for a timed ticket)
trump tower
st patricks cathedral 930-5pm
grand central station
chrystler building
New York Public Library

6th thurs
3 hrs walking tour
9/11 memorial (opening: 9am - 8 pm)
staten island ferry (20mins ride)
take train to brooklyn by yellow N R line white hall st to court street station(5 guys beside)
Brooklyn Bridge

7th fri
jersey gardens(buy from port authority bus terminal a $15 round trip for bus 111)
times square

8th sat
the metropolitan museum of art
central park?
the flatiron building (burger and lobster or shake shack?)
union square market mon,wed,fri,sat 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Katz's Delicatessen(sat open 24hrs)

9th sunday
uss intrepid(opening hrs:10am-6pm)
concorde tour 1 hr duration
2055 jfk flight back to SIN

Any comments appreciated.

fyi moma is free every friday nights

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

Los tacos is damn gooooddd! That and high line you can fit in any day since you’re staying in the area.

You probably have to go easy on day 1 since you will be fighting jet lag. You will likely feel like going to bed by 8-9pm or earlier.

Five guys, chipotle and shake shack are everywhere so may not have to plan specifically for it. Just walk in any outlet and have a snack. For Katz I suggest avoid meal times to cut queuing time. I remembered by about 8:30pm there was almost no queue, maybe can try your luck for 3-5pm as well.

NY Public Library go in the day, central station nicer at night IMO with the lighting - you can also go twice to see for yourself.

Trump tower is a 5min thing, take photo and leave but I was told Trump ice cream in the lobby is very nice (didn’t try myself). That you can put together with the cathedral and Rockefeller.

I really really enjoyed the Met and regretted not going earlier, I suggest at least 3hrs (I’m a history buff )

Can consider a stroll (or bike) along Hudson River Park, cut through Tribeca then onto 911 memorial.

yellow cab to JFK flat $50 before tip. I had to pay 2-way toll

Are the bikes youre referring to the citi bikes? I think i may give them a miss haha cause i'll be buying the unlimited metro ticket.

Are there tips for taking the subway? I read one which said avoid going into an empty carriage, cause theres a reason why its empty lol.

The cab would be too pricey for me...i'll be taking the air train(5usd) and subway(covered by metrocard). Hope i got the prices right.

I havent figured out how to get from ewr to manhattan as thats the airport im flying in. The newark airport express has pretty bad reviews. Can you purchase tickets on the bus? Are there other alternatives to get to manhattan?