Young Couple--First Time in NYC

Hi All,

I%26#39;ve been hanging around reading these forums for the past couple months and just wanted to start off by saying thanks to all the great information and posts. So, here%26#39;s the story: My girlfriend and I (22 %26amp; 24) are heading to NYC for valentines day, which will be our first trip. We have most everything set up (thanks to all the info on the boards!), but I still have a few questions. First, I wanted to take her to mass on sunday at st. patricks. Not being catholic, I have no idea what%26#39;s appropriate to wear. I know that sounds a bit silly, but we%26#39;re flying in that morning and probably won%26#39;t have access to shower/hotel room yet, so I wanted to make sure that we felt comfortable wearing whatever we traveled in. Next, I wanted to take her somewhere to here Frank Sinatra style tunes with some dancing. Not to offend anyone here, but is there a place that perhaps we wouldn%26#39;t feel like everyone kids being in there that has that kind of atmosphere?? Thanks again for everyones help and contributions to this forum...

Young Couple--First Time in NYC

Oh, I thought of another question...We%26#39;re seeing a show Monday night at 8:00 with a running time of 2 1/2 hours. I was thinking of going out for a late meal and drinks. Is this too late to eat or is this normal for the after theater crowd.

(I should apologize for the grammar in the first post, I was typing fast!)

Thanks again,

Minus

Young Couple--First Time in NYC

Well I can answer 2 of your 3 questions on both postings....

St. Patty%26#39;s......anything goes! Tourist have access during services (although no pics during that time) so you see folks dressed in everything. Besides, it%26#39;s the fact that you%26#39;re there that%26#39;s important, not what you%26#39;re wearing. Make sure to bring your camera to take pics after mass...it%26#39;s a beautiful cathedral.

Dining out after a show is perfectly normal...just know ahead of time what restaurants are close to your theatre or final destination and their hours of business. Menupages.com is a great resource for planning.

I would suggest wearing something comfortable but nice on the plane so you can transition to St. Patricks without changing. Doesn%26#39;t need to be fancy, but probably shouldn%26#39;t be jeans and a parka either. I can%26#39;t help you with the dancing except for the Rainbow Room. It%26#39;s very cool with Frank Sinatra sounds, incredible view and art deco atmosphere. But it is also very spendy and requires booking in advance. Another option would be a cabaret. I think the Algonquin hotel has the best. As for the dining question, you can dine before the show or after the show, depending on your collective tummy requirements. Or you can do both. New York will easily provide you with many options. Have fun with your Valentine!

There are all kinds of late-night dining options from delis to more posh places like Onieal%26#39;s in the village to Balthazar.

You might really enjoy the festive, warm, and consumately welcoming atmosphere at Chez Josephine on 42nd between Eighth and Ninth--a short from many theaters.

A personal favorite of mine is La Lanterna di Vittorio in the village--a short cab ride. It%26#39;s causal, very affordable, and romantic with fireplaces.

The first thing that comes to mind when you say ';Sinatra-like'; is Bobby Short at the World-famous Carlyle.

The next thing is cabaret. I%26#39;d call around to places like ';Don%26#39;t Tell Mama'; and find out whose performing when you%26#39;re in town and seeif anyone fits the bill.

For dancing to that sort of music there%26#39;s the Rainbow Room.

Oh, yes. For a terrific balladeer check out Michael Feinstein who has his own place. He does lots of Gershwin and Cole Porter and is clearly one of the best guys doing this kind of music in the city.

I%26#39;ll try to find some links.

Thanks for the responses from everyone! Any other music or dancing ideas? Also, does any local NYers%26#39;, or anyone else for that matter, know of any other smaller romantic bars that might be good? I%26#39;ve checked out citysearch for some ideas, but just thought I%26#39;d ask here as well.

Thanks,

Minus

Thanks for your questions minus. I am happy to know that I am not the only one with this request. How was the trip?

check this post:

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Carpenter, I know you%26#39;d rather hear from a friend.... but Bobby Short died recently.

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