New York Calendar

Thursday 12 August

Arrive NYC


Tweets:


WOOHOO! flying out today to New York :-)
12:45 AM Aug 13th via web from Chelsea, New York

Made it to NY! After 30 hours of travel we're exhausted but very excited! Hotel room is good too http://twitpic.com/2e79ol
12:45 AM Aug 13th via web from Chelsea, New York

Friday 13 August

Lunch: Bus Stop Café

Dinner: Sea Thai Restaurant


Tweets:


Two famous people so far! Scott Adsit (Pete Hornberger) from 30 Rock and Kelsey Grammer aka Frasier Crane!
6:26 PM Aug 13th via Twitter for iPhone

Out for dinner at Sea - Thai food restaurant in the meatpacking district! It's like a nightclub!!
9:12 PM Aug 13th via Twitter for iPhone from Chelsea, New York

Saturday 14 August


Tweets:


At ground zero - not much to see .... yet! Just big construction site http://yfrog.com/3uzucj
12:28 PM Aug 14th via Twitter for iPhone from Financial District, New York

World trade centre memorial site - very emotional!! http://yfrog.com/3ueigj
1:02 PM Aug 14th via Twitter for iPhone from Financial District, New York

On the Brooklyn bridge http://yfrog.com/03ufrwj
Sat Aug 14 2010 16:37:23 via Twitter for iPhone from Two Bridges, New York

Have a beer and some dumplings in Chinatown http://yfrog.com/10mdalj
Sun Aug 14 2010 18:13:39 via Twitter for iPhone from Two Bridges, New York

Reid at hipster joint in east village - Max Fish http://yfrog.com/3ua6rlj
Sun Aug 15 2010 01:16:39 via Twitter for iPhone

Sunday 15 August

Lunch: chicken gyro from street vendor

Dinner: Blossom (Vegan)


Tweets:


Eating chicken gyro from street vendor http://yfrog.com/6bauscj
Sun Aug 15 2010 12:31:42 via Twitter for iPhone from Chelsea, New York

At basketball @ Madison square garden, USA v France. Crowd isn't very big but totally get into it. Chant: U S A! http://yfrog.com/ju6pisj
Sun Aug 15 2010 13:18:59 via Twitter for iPhone

Eating dinner @ Blossom, vegan restaurant in Chelsea. Jazz is playing, its pouring with rain, we're sitting in window, like we're in a movie
Sun Aug 15 2010 20:20:45 via Twitter for iPhone from Chelsea, New York

Oh and Ethan Hawk just left a nearby table!
Sun Aug 15 2010 20:23:24 via Twitter for iPhone from Chelsea, New York

Monday 16 August

Lunch: Pizza from Famous Rays

Dinner: Doma Cafe


Tweets:


Thank you iPhone! Just bypassed a huge queue at MoMA by buying tickets online and then rocking up to the will call counter! 15 mins total!
Mon Aug 16 2010 11:20:22 via Twitter for iPhone from Midtown Center, New York

Eating pizza at Famous Rays Pizza (nor famous amadeus) - hmmm greasy!! http://yfrog.com/9g49137125j
Mon Aug 16 2010 15:16:48 via Twitter for iPhone from Clinton, New York

Sitting on the TKTS steps in Times Square! The naked cowboy is busy today! http://yfrog.com/6fe0ugj
Mon Aug 16 2010 15:46:16 via Twitter for iPhone

Grabbing a quick dinner at Doma - cafe in the Village. Quirky gallery/cafe with comic art on the walls http://yfrog.com/myczuj
Mon Aug 16 2010 20:31:27 via Twitter for iPhone

At Village Vanguard Jazz Club listening to a 16 piece orchestra! Great sound! Dude with 1 bullfrog cheek!! They were all having so much fun!
Mon Aug 16 2010 22:29:15 via Twitter for iPhone from West Village, New York

Tuesday 17 August

Lunch: Juliette

Dinner: chicken and rice from street vendor outside RCMH


Tweets:


In Williamsburg, Brooklyn for shopping. Where is everyone? Arrived @ 10.30, all the shops are still shut! Now 12, sitting having beer in sun
Tue Aug 17 2010 12:02:35 via Twitter for iPhone from Greenpoint, New York

At Juliette, rooftop bar/restaurant for lunch in Brooklyn, glass of Pimms on a hot day, watching the hipsters go by http://yfrog.com/bfii7cj
Tue Aug 17 2010 13:59:51 via Twitter for iPhone from Greenpoint, New York

At radio city music hall, MGMT are about to start! Didn't watch the support act, Francis & the Waters, they were a bit rubbish :p
Tue Aug 17 2010 20:40:13 via Twitter for iPhone from here

Correction: the support act for MGMT was Francis and Lights!! Still average!!
Tue Aug 17 2010 23:53:01 via web

Back from MGMT. Lighting was weird, band was in darkness the whole time, didn't make for much of a show. Songs on latest album are a bit meh
Wed Aug 18 2010 00:03:45 via web

Wednesday 18 August

  • Shopping in Soho
  • Fela! On Broadway
Lunch: Broome St Bar

Dinner: Mercer Kitchen


Tweets:


Just finished days shopping in Soho! So many shops!! Such great sales - up to 70% off!!! Summer clothes are all on sale! Whoop!!
Wed Aug 18 2010 18:07:12 via Twitter for iPhone from SoHo, New York

Grabbed a quick bite to eat after a hard days shopping. The Mercer Kitchen - beet salad and pizza http://yfrog.com/2cn2ktj
Wed Aug 18 2010 18:31:39 via Twitter for iPhone from SoHo, New York

At Fela! Broadway show - at the O'Neill theatre. http://twitpic.com/2g20pd http://twitpic.com/2g20ox
Wed Aug 18 2010 23:06:36 via Twitter for iPhone

Back from Fela! OMG it was amazing! Fantastic story, music, dancing, costumes! Plus brilliant lighting & AV! Highly recommended!!!
Wed Aug 18 2010 23:10:23 via Twitter for iPhone

Nighttime subway entertainment, last night kids having dance off, tonight dude preaching from scripture!
Wed Aug 18 2010 23:12:20 via Twitter for iPhone

Flannel - it's definitely still in this season!!
Wed Aug 18 2010 23:13:36 via Twitter for iPhone

Thursday 19 August

Lunch: Mr Biggs Bar and Grill

Dinner: S'Nice (vege)

Cocktails: Employees Only and Little Branch


Tweets:


Passing the statue of liberty on river cruise! http://twitpic.com/2g7hvl
Thu Aug 19 2010 12:19:55 via Twitter for iPhone

Passing under the Brooklyn bridge http://twitpic.com/2g7jg7
Thu Aug 19 2010 12:25:21 via Twitter for iPhone from Manhattan, NY

Midtown Manhattan http://twitpic.com/2g7pu7
Thu Aug 19 2010 12:45:35 via Twitter for iPhone from Manhattan, NY

Downtown Manhattan http://twitpic.com/2g7xvx http://twitpic.com/2g803t
Thu Aug 19 2010 13:21:11 via Twitter for iPhone from Manhattan, NY

Eating buffalo wings and wedges at Mr Biggs in Hells Kitchen http://twitpic.com/2g8gbk
Thu Aug 19 2010 14:18:27 via Twitter for iPhone from Clinton, New York

In line for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Jennifer Anniston is on tonight so slim chance we're getting in :-( huge line!
Thu Aug 19 2010 16:12:28 via Twitter for iPhone from Clinton, New York

Didn't get into the Daily Show. Devastated!
Thu Aug 19 2010 19:18:04 via Twitter for iPhone

Dinner at S'Nice - vege cafe in the village! Tasty!
Thu Aug 19 2010 21:19:26 via Twitter for iPhone

Friday 20 August

Lunch: rooftop garden at The Met

Dinner: Daniel


Tweets:


Having lunch in the rooftop gardens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art - fabulous views of midtown Manhattan http://twitpic.com/2giw86
Fri Aug 20 2010 13:27:52 via Twitter for iPhone from Yorkville, New York

The Apple store on 5th ave - just like a regular Apple store, but with HEAPS more people!
Fri Aug 20 2010 15:25:15 via Twitter for iPhone from Lenox Hill, New York

Saturday 21 August

Brunch: The Diner on 14th

Dinner: Tai Thai in Williamsburg

Drinks: Spuyten Duyvil


Tweets:


Had brunch at our local diner this morning - bit of a downgrade after last nights dinner! http://twitpic.com/2gvk4t
Sat Aug 21 2010 13:16:58 via Twitter for iPhone

Just had moment silence for troops, god bless America, & take me out to the ball game sing along!
Sat Aug 21 2010 15:16:06 via Twitter for iPhone from Concourse, New York

At Yankee stadium, NY Yankees v Seattle Mariners. I think it's 4 all, & we're in the 7th. Update: NY 5 v Mar 4 http://twitpic.com/2gwn5l
Sat Aug 21 2010 15:16:07 via Twitter for iPhone from Concourse, New York

Having dinner in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at Tai Thai restaurant - sitting in secluded rear outdoor courtyard http://twitpic.com/2h03ez
Sat Aug 21 2010 21:36:45 via Twitter for iPhone from Greenpoint, New York

Unless you look for the tiny sign you might miss it, Spuyten Duyvil opens up to a huge garden courtyard - plenty of cheap beers on tap!
Sat Aug 21 2010 23:09:32 via Twitter for iPhone from Greenpoint, New York

Spuyten Duyvil - Williamsburg, Brooklyn http://twitpic.com/2h13e5
Sat Aug 21 2010 23:12:29 via Twitter for iPhone from Greenpoint, New York

Sunday 22 August

Lunch: Burger Joint


Tweets:


At American Museum of Natural History. Brilliant iPhone app guide for museum, tells you where you are and you can tick off where you've been!
Sun Aug 22 2010 11:21:39 via Twitter for iPhone from Upper West Side, New York

American Museum of Natural History app http://twitpic.com/2h7d1d
Sun Aug 22 2010 11:23:35 via Twitter for iPhone from Upper West Side, New York

Look what I found at the American Museum of Natural History! http://bit.ly/9AAdPk! A really big and old meteorite! 34 tons
Sun Aug 22 2010 13:38:12 via AMNH Explorer

Standing in line for the Burger Joint in the La Parker Meridian - it's 3pm and there must be 40 people ahead of us! Must be great burgers!
Sun Aug 22 2010 15:11:53 via Twitter for iPhone from Midtown Center, New York

Monday 23 August

Lunch 1: Pure Food and Wine, One Lucky Duck (raw food)

Lunch 2: Sip

Dinner: Grand Central Oyster Bar

Cocktails: Camberwell Apartment (Grand Central)


Tweets:


Lunch at a raw food restaurant - One Lucky Duck, Pure Food & Wine. Portion sizes are a bit small, otherwise tasty http://twitpic.com/2hj11x
Mon Aug 23 2010 13:44:40 via Twitter for iPhone from Gramercy Park, New York

At Sip in Harlem/upper west side for lunch 2 on our lunch crawl, and it's half price Monday!! Wine in juice glass http://twitpic.com/2hjp69
Mon Aug 23 2010 15:18:19 via Twitter for iPhone from Manhattan Valley, New York

Grabbing a bite at the Grand Central Oyster Bar - strangely it seems the food isn't their speciality  http://twitpic.com/2hmmd2
Mon Aug 23 2010 21:55:21 via Twitter for iPhone

Cocktails at the Camberwell Apartment in Grand Central Station http://twitpic.com/2hmy3b
Mon Aug 23 2010 22:37:32 via Twitter for iPhone

Tuesday 24 August

  • Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist, Niagara Fury 4D, Journey behind the Falls
Lunch: Wendy's

Dinner: wedges at Buffalo airport


Tweets:


Yay! Flight to Buffalo ready for boarding!! Should have departed 15 mins ago! Niagara Falls here we come!
Tue Aug 24 2010 08:22:19 via Twitter for iPhone

Our first fast food of the trip at Wendy's. Reid's having the baconator! "it's not bacontastic" http://twitpic.com/2hsms0
Tue Aug 24 2010 12:41:43 via Twitter for iPhone from Niagara Falls, NY

We're at Niagara Falls - very impressive! How can there be so much water? http://twitpic.com/2hszgl
Tue Aug 24 2010 13:27:33 via Twitter for iPhone from here

Oh yeah and we're in Canada!!
Tue Aug 24 2010 13:28:26 via Twitter for iPhone from here

Just off the Maid of the Mist boat ride - it takes you right up to the face of the fall. Lucky we had ponchos!! http://twitpic.com/2hudky
Tue Aug 24 2010 16:38:46 via Twitter for iPhone from Niagara Falls, NY

Wednesday 25 August

Lunch: pizza at Lombardis

Dinner: Spice Market

Cocktails: Raines Law Room (speakeasy)


Tweets:


Had lunch today at Lombaris Pizza, thin base & great toppings, much better than usual over cheesed pizzas http://twitpic.com/2i4dz9
Wed Aug 25 2010 16:21:11 via Twitter for iPhone

Last dinner in NYC at nice local spot, Spice Market! Fancy pan Asian food, good service, nice environment http://twitpic.com/2i5zq1
Wed Aug 25 2010 19:57:48 via Twitter for iPhone

At Comix for stand up comedy, comedians were writers for Daily Show, including Wyatt Cenac!! He was hilarious! http://twitpic.com/2i6v0d
Wed Aug 25 2010 21:43:15 via Twitter for iPhone

At "secret" cocktail bar. Secret as in from the street you'd never know it's there, Speakeasy style! Like we're sitting in someones kitchen
Wed Aug 25 2010 22:29:35 via Twitter for iPhone

Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 August

Travelling home
  • NYC to LA
  • LA to Auckland
  • Auckland to Melbourne
  • Door to door total time = 35 and 1/2 hours
Lunch: Encounter Restaurant in the Theme Building at LAX


Tweets:


Goodbye New York, we love you!
Thu Aug 26 2010 11:15:58 via Twitter for iPhone

Arrrrrrrgh! My bag didn't arrive from NY!!! ...... Update: oh, they found it! Phew!!
Thu Aug 26 2010 16:05:01 via Twitter for iPhone

Filling in hours at LAX, lunch in an intergalactic spaceship, Encounter Restaurant! The Jetsons architecture was based on this building!
Thu Aug 26 2010 17:41:56 via Twitter for iPhone

35.5 hours after checking out of hotel we're home! All luggage arrived with us, house is still standing, and ants haven't invaded. Success!
Sat Aug 28 2010 11:14:29 via Twitter for iPhone
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