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Posted on: 7:15 pm,October 20, 2005
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Hi,

Next week I'm going to New York for a conference held at the Roosevelt Hotel (Madison at 45th). Can you suggest any interesting short visits and urban attractions in the area, I'm a village boy so I'd love to see the hectic New York life. I'd also love to shop for some electronic gadgets are there any recommended shops?

Thanks,

Mike


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Posted on: 7:29 pm,October 20, 2005
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Walk one block to 5th Avenue, walk north and you will be very close to:

St. Patricks Cathedral

Rockefeller Center

Saks 5th Avenue

Trump Tower

FAO Schwarz

Tiffany's

Beginning of Central Park @59th Street.

Or, walk south on 5th Avenue, pass the main Library @ 42nd Street, continue until 34th Street and there is the Empire State Building.

Or, walk west to Broadway/7th Avenue and you will be in the heart of Times Square.

Electronics - B & H Photo - 34th Street @9th Avenue (check the schedule on their website, they close for Jewish holidays and the Jewish Sabbath)

www.bhphotovideo.com


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Posted on: 8:59 pm,October 20, 2005
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NYCgirl has given you great advice. If you want an ipod, the Apple store in Soho (downtown) is a good place to go. I'm sure they have them at B & H mentioned above, but the Apple store may have a bigger selection. Prices will be the same.

Soho is a totally different feeling area since it was first a commercial manufacturing area that then became an artists' area with lots of galleries.

You might like to see a show on Broadway. Doubt is a terrific drama that's won lots of awards and might interest you. It's usually available with a discount from broadwaybox.com.


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Posted on: 12:18 am,October 21, 2005
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All good advise previously and do not buy any electronic equipment in the stores in Times Square.


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There's a lovely restaurant on Madison Ave and 30th Street called Meli Melo. Wonderful French-ish food! You can eat solo at the bar. Great cosmopolitan atmosphere without being stuffy or snooty. The desserts are fabulous (esp the apple tartin) - even lowly ice cream is presented beautifully!

Search for their menu and reviews on Menupages. They might be closed Mondays.

www.menupages.com


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Posted on: 5:05 am,October 21, 2005
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Thanks for all the suggestions I'm sure I'll find them useful. I've looked up the dining areas in the area on Google earth and I was flabbergasted. One thing is certain; I'm not going to starve! It seems that there are quite a number of Japanese restaurants around, can anybody recommend anyone that isn't too expensive.

Cheers,

Mike

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