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[Yahooey]

@nyc1@granddi

I as a huge Yankees fan back in the 80s - the Billy MartinSteinbrenner brawl years- went there for opening day, bat day, calendar day etc - when it was still relatively cheap to see a game. Became a fan bc of a Bucky Dent poster - it caused quite a sensation.  Once I got into them - love the rest of the cuties.

I would go to the game - and come right back on the train. I wouldn't wander outside the statium. Better safe than sorry.

PS I love Chicago - I never went there on vacation but saw a lot of Chicago during business trips where I stay an extra day or two over many years. It was there I saw the Cow Parade, Sue the T Rex - Dead Sea Scrolls - King Tut's exhibit - Degas exhibit. I would look up  Chicago's happenings and make it a point to see them. Also went on a tour of Frank Llyod Wright houses in Oak Park. Of course, deep dish pizza at Giordano's.

[Yahooey]

@wonderfulworld

if you are going to lower manhattan 911 Memorial - go to EATALY - Lydia B's place. It is much much bigger than the location in the Flatiron. You will be transported to Italy. Located at 4 World Trade Center - get a bite to eat.

http://www.olunneys.com/menus.html 

great shepard's pie - located in the heart of Times Squre

http://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/menu.php 

located 52nd st and broadway

get the lunch special for $29 i always get their lamb chops delish

regualr pricing is much much higher 

check out the front of the restaurant - meat meat and more meat if that is your thing

http://pjclarkes.com/location/lincoln-square/

good burger joint by lincoln center

my fav italian restaurant - by times square

http://www.trattoriatrecolori.com

check out trip advisor for places to eat and pricing

if you are gonna pay - at least make sure it tastes great

also be aware that reservations might be needed

so excited for you - and post questions and someone will get back to you while you are here

[wonderfulworld]

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@Yahooey wrote:

@wonderfulworld

if you are going to lower manhattan 911 Memorial - go to EATALY - Lydia B's place. It is much much bigger than the location in the Flatiron. You will be transported to Italy. Located at 4 World Trade Center - get a bite to eat.

http://www.olunneys.com/menus.html 

great shepard's pie - located in the heart of Times Squre

http://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/menu.php 

located 52nd st and broadway

get the lunch special for $29 i always get their lamb chops delish

regualr pricing is much much higher 

check out the front of the restaurant - meat meat and more meat if that is your thing

http://pjclarkes.com/location/lincoln-square/

good burger joint by lincoln center

my fav italian restaurant - by times square

http://www.trattoriatrecolori.com

check out trip advisor for places to eat and pricing

if you are gonna pay - at least make sure it tastes great

also be aware that reservations might be needed

so excited for you - and post questions and someone will get back to you while you are here

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Thank you so very much for posting such detailed and wonderful advice. I a already hungry. 

[nyc1]

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@Yahooey wrote:

@nyc1@granddi

I as a huge Yankees fan back in the 80s - the Billy MartinSteinbrenner brawl years- went there for opening day, bat day, calendar day etc - when it was still relatively cheap to see a game. Became a fan bc of a Bucky Dent poster - it caused quite a sensation.  Once I got into them - love the rest of the cuties.

I would go to the game - and come right back on the train. I wouldn't wander outside the statium. Better safe than sorry.

PS I love Chicago - I never went there on vacation but saw a lot of Chicago during business trips where I stay an extra day or two over many years. It was there I saw the Cow Parade, Sue the T Rex - Dead Sea Scrolls - King Tut's exhibit - Degas exhibit. I would look up  Chicago's happenings and make it a point to see them. Also went on a tour of Frank Llyod Wright houses in Oak Park. Of course, deep dish pizza at Giordano's.

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@Yahooey  OMG...   this poster gave me the best laugh.  I've been living in the northern burbs of Chicago for 21 years.  My husband was born and raised here.  I'm a Queens girl, and worked in the city for most of my life.  You can move me anywhere and I'll still remain a true NYer forever!!!!

[wonderfulworld]

Can anyone suggest a great Chinese restaurant near the Lincoln Center area? How about shopping?

I am also interested in a Wednesday Broadway matinee...how difficult is it to try to get tickets once we are there? Any suggestions?

 Thank you so much everyone! 

[Yahooey]

@wonderfulworld

https://www.tdf.org/nyc/81/TKTS-Live

TKTS locations at Times Square and Lincoln Center (I've ony been to Times SQuare) has shows listed for discount - you wait on line and see what is available on the board

this is what I found this morning

[Yahooey]

You can never go wrong with Phanton of the Opera - a classic

I saw Helly Dolly with Bette and Bernadette Peters is in the show now.

http://origin-www.theatermania.com/broadway/discount-tickets/

you can by tickets at a discount - 

I have gone t the theater box office and showed them a coupon since I get emails from them. You will have to navigate the site to see waht discounts they offer.

The easiet would be to go the TKTS - but you have may additional options through theatermania (less discounted tickets but more shows).

[Yahooey]

http://www.menupages.com

lists cusine or by location - you can peruse the menu - read reviews etc

I don't know any good chinee restaurants by Lincoln Center - this is what came up

Again - I have not been to any of these places and idk if Chinese is the way to go in Lincoln Center

[Yahooey]

Yelp may be more helpful - I put in chinese food in midtown or you can search by another location

https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=chinese&find_loc=Midtown+East%2C+Manhattan%2C+NY

[Yahooey]

@wonderfulworld

shopping by Lincoln Center - not really a shopping meca there 

ther eis the Time Warner complex by 59th St Columbus Circle

http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/shopping/

https://www.c21stores.com
Century 21 discount designer shopping by lincoln center (not worth it in my opinion) - but the one downtown by WTC is much much mcuh bigger -

Across the street by Eataly

Macys 34th Herald Sqare is a site to behold - it takes up 1 full city block - 

they redid most of the building several years ago so the 1st and 2nd fl is grand - 2nd floor all SHOES - I'm nbot a shoe person - but many are

you can walk down 5th ave and gawk at the many stores - Tiffany - Saks - Harry Winston - Carter - Bergoff Goodman - Versace - every high end designer

as someone mentioned earlier - there is a high end food court (Todd English) located right inside THE PLAZA hotel - many food choices for any $$ amount - from entrees to dessert and coffee - The Plaza. is on 5th ave and 58th st - across the street from the APPLE store

you may want to do a notifciation if you want a quicker response - I don't always come on travel but thought you would be here during Memorial Day weekend  so I checked this morning