My dad used to work there! Aren’t they closing it?
Yesterday my daughter texted “ohp def got called out for not bringing proof of vax to dinner tonight. I was ready to just go home but I was able to use that excelsior app bc mine was done in new york”.
What is “ohp” ?
Looks like Ryan Sutton of Eater has just reviewed Sarashina Horii. Glad I already made reservations. Said he liked it but wasn’t as good as what was available from the brief time Matsugen was around. He also says he never got to Honmura An. I am little disappointed to read that but am withholding judgement. Honmura An used to be one of my favorite restaurants. We went regularly as we used to live close by. When it closed I was very sad. When Matsugen opened, it was a small reprieve as I thought it was just below the level of Honmura An from both atmosphere and food. I loved the soaring ceilings and wispy curtains over the window and that little glassed room where you would see the chef making noodles. My wife primarily misses one of the cocktails she always ordered, the Soho Princess. If the noodles aren’t as good as Matsugen and I thought Matsugen wasn’t as good as Honmura An, I will be willing to chalk it up to opening during covid and will hope and expect they get better once they’re fully in the swing.
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In my limited experience, its sort of a phrase of surprising annoyance. Oh please, if you were frustrated by something.
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“Oh, please” maybe? Though I’m faaaaar from being a cool kid, so better to ask your daughter.
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jinx
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This is not the place to get into such a discussion. A friend served as commissioner of corrections for the city (what a thankless job) and several more worked in city hall and I know a lot about the whys and wherefores. There are a lot of misinformed opinions out there, especially among locals. Let’s not go any further on the topic.
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If you have a photo of your vax card on your phone, you can’t really go wrong.
As well, most requirements are for indoors - many places already require proof for that, long before the city/state requirements go into effect. A small number require it for outdoor dining as well, but that is more variable.
Long story short, have your vaccine card or a photo of it on your phone, there’s no drama beyond that.
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It’s generally my experience when we have to construct a question with the answer already included, it’s a sign that we know the answer.
Is it too political? Probably, so we should probably not go down these side alley discussions. Since you making this post there have been several subsequent that keep bringing the subject up again.
This isn’t my board so I have nothing to “officially” say, however I think we know that politics even in a slight reference, is better left off these pages.
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Husband checked out Library Collection and gave the nod. More $$ than Bryant Park right now.
Sounds lovely. Glad you’re figuring out all your meals and treats while in the city. Hope you enjoy!
For me, a bridge and tunnel person, a day trip into the city is usually about grazing. It is astounding how many places in the city have one or two world-class dishes. Last time was us sharing the pork jowls and khao soi at Pig and Khao, then walking eight blocks or so to finish with a coconut sundae at Thai Diner. I enjoy that combo as much or maybe more than a dinner at Daniel, etc.
A single DKA from Dominique Ansel ( screw the cronut,) A spicy cumin lamb burger from Xi’an famous foods, the list is endless.
I hope you find your own little foodie gems and treasure them as much as I do.
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You’re a brave person to admit this to this crowd of purists.
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Aren’t the island folk outnumbered?
ETA "Manhattan has the third-largest population of New York City’s five boroughs, after Brooklyn and Queens, and is the smallest borough in terms of land area.
And the outer borough food is arguably more fun! I grew up in a part of Queens as a bus+train+tunnel person, and Manhattan was indeed a trip!
When I moved to the 'burbs of the SF Bay Area it reminded me of that. You don’t live in “The City” but you can afford the time and money to go!
The Refinary Hotel is now on the list. Husband says nice rooftop bar that may or may not be open. I’m supposed to write an essay on my preference. 
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Thanks @shrinkrap - had NO clue what a bridge and tunnel person is haha.
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I don’t know anyone who describes residents of the other boroughs as “bridge and tunnel” people. The term is actually applied to those who live in NJ, CT, and the Hudson Valley who come to Manhattan only for the day or evening for dining and entertainments. (Read the entire quoted definition.)
(Note: While our primary residence is in NJ, we also have an apartment in Manhattan. So, not a B&Ters. In fact, both my husband and I grew up in NYC — me on Manhattan’s LES; he in Brooklyn — and consider ourselves native New Yorkers.)
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Agreed. Strictly used to refer to people who live outside the boroughs (except maybe Staten Island, lol). Typically also applied more specifically to people who don’t work in the city either.
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Me either !!! Had no idea !!!
Another one of these colloquial expressions !!!
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Strictly? The image still works for me, although I know some parts of some boroughs don’t look as diverse as they used to. In any case, I appreciate the clarification.
Lol, maybe not strictly. I know plenty of Manhattanites who might refer to people from the outer boroughs that way, especially those from “suburban” type communities that are more than an hour or so from Manhattan by train (Fresh Meadows, Kew Gardens, Ozone Park, etc. - practically Long Island).
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Whatever you do, do NOT go to the rooftop of 230 5th Ave. It is horrible. Overpriced, crap drinks and food, served on disposable plates and cups. Hostile staff. Place gets terrible reviews.
Ideas:
Anton’s
Dame
The Fulton
Crown Shy
Grand Banks
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