mini, mini trip report nyc and d.c.

[parsonstrish]

For 15 yrs. I was a vegetarian and for some unknown reason I started eating meat again abt. 3 wks. before my recent o/s trip.

Some of the travel books plus the qantas book suggest best h/burgers @ LeParker Meridien, 119 W. 56th Street.

I would suggest The Five Guys, 55th W. Street, between 6th Ave of the Americas and 5th Ave. IMHO, they beat the above.

There is also a dining place with balcony almost opp. the five guys that is also in frommes travel book. I didn't try it out, next time.

Also, if you want great bar-b-que food, try Virgils Real BBQ @ 152 W. 44th (bet. 6th and 7th). Having grown up in the midwest of US, it was fair dinkum.

If you are in D.C., get a chili hot dog @ The Old Post Office.

If you want personal service for shoes, you can't beat Lord & Taylors, think on 5th Ave, can't remember. The salesman was fantastic. Yes, I bought 3 pairs of 2 I don't really like.

Coming back into Oz. on Thurs. I went to both QF lounges in Sydney and Brisbane. Wondered why I wasn't directed to the business lounge in each place as I was travelling business. I had to ask once I got into the other lounges if this was business.

Great to be home though.
cheers

 

[drron]

But if you like Texas BBQ then it is Hill Country at 27th and Broadway.

 

[NYCguy]

For the best Mexican in the city, any of the Dos Caminos venues. They make the guacamole at your table, and the prickly-pear margaritas are fantastic!

 

[Keith009]

For the best Mexican in the city, any of the Dos Caminos venues. They make the guacamole at your table, and the prickly-pear margaritas are fantastic!

I love the Rocking Horse Cafe (8th Ave at 19th). Also another one down in The Village/Little Italy area - can't remember the name but it's near Lombardi's at Spring and Mott. Fantastic pizza at Lombardi's btw.