Welcome 2005! But what about 2004?
New York is full of amazing places, people, and shtuff to do, so when a year comes to a close what should we do? Learn from VH1, and make a top ten list! Below is a list that I invite metblog writers and readers fill in, just like I have (but, you know with their own opinions).
* For the following if you’re listing a locale, also list where it is so people can go check it out
1. Favorite Place for Brunch:Westville on W10th in the West Village
2. Fave Restaurant: Relish on Wythe and N.3rd in Williamsburg, Bklyn.
3. Fave Bar: The Tainted Lady Lounge on Grand and Havemeyer in Williamsburg, Bklyn.
4. Favorite Deli/Food Mart: Sunac 24 hour deli on N. 7th and Bedford in Williamsburg, Bklyn.
5. Favorite Store: About Glamour on N.3rd in in Williamsburg, Brklyn.
6. Favorite Movie Theater: Landmark Sunshine Cinema on E. Houston
7. Favorite Place to Be Entertained or Have Fun for Free: Any dog run in any of the 5 boroughs
8. Favorite Neighborhood: Cobble Hill
9. Fave Local Band: ?
10. Fave Local Resource: freewilliamsburg.com
Happy New Year!
1. Favorite Place for Brunch: Georgia Diner 86-55 Queens Blvd.Elmhurst, NY
2. Fave Restaurant: Churrascaria Plataforma 316 West 49 Street New York, NY
3. Fave Bar: Off The Wagon 109 MacDougal Street New York, NY
4. Favorite Deli/Food Mart: ?
5. Favorite Store: Urban Outfitters 628 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY
6. Favorite Movie Theater: Loews Cineplex 34th Street 312 West 34th Street, New York, NY
7. Favorite Place to Be Entertained or Have Fun for Free: Washington Square Park
8. Favorite Neighborhood: West Village
9. Fave Local Band: ?
10. Fave Local Resource: 311
Brunch: Bonbonierre — the West Village’s busiest, homiest greasy spoon, featuring Kitty, the cat, who likes my lap and sheds a lot.
Restaurant: OTTO Enoteca & Pizzeria — mouth-devastatingly delicious Italian food.
Bar: No fave here. Hmmm…the Scratcher was pretty cool last night. Adam Goldberg and the singer from the Flaming Lips were there (separately). Woohoo, celebrity sightings.
Deli/Food Mart: McNulty’s Tea and Coffee – 109 Christopher St. Ancient. Smells good.
Store: Mxyplyzyk. Eclectic.
Movie Theatre: Sunshine Cinema, E. Houston St. A theatre that respects film and the theatrical experience.
Free EntertainoFun: Riverside Park (Hudson River waterfront).
Local Band: Aaron Spectre, whose latest Share performance should be up at share.dj soon (for free).
Local Resource: local.google.com
1. Favorite Place for Brunch: Good World on Orchard below Canal
2. Fave Restaurant: Cafecito (the best cubano ever!) Ave C between 11/12
3. Fave Bar: does inside my purse count?
4. Favorite Deli/Food Mart: The Garden on Manhattan Ave. at Greenpoint Ave, Bklyn.
5. Favorite Store: Air Market on 3nd Ave at E 13th.
6. Favorite Movie Theater: Film Forum on W Houston between 7th & 6th Ave.
7. Favorite Place to Be Entertained or Have Fun for Free: Any dog run in any of the 5 boroughs (i have to agree with sonia)
8. Favorite Neighborhood: the village
9. Fave Local Band: ? sad, huh?
10. Fave Local Resource: newyork.citysearch.com or newyork.craigslist.org
Since I am a recent Brooklyn resident transplanted from Manhattan, I