Sarah Turners New York report - Best Avoided
Posted On
22.03.07
Tourist Buses Avoid the open-deck tourist buses that pound around SoHo blaring out a canned commentary. Manhattan is easy to navigate. It’s no more dangerous than the average city and the natives speak English. Buy a Metrocard ($24 for a seven-day one) and use the subway during daytime. I happily use it in the evenings as well but if you're nervous, taxis are cheap.
Eating on Times Square The restaurants on Times Square are neon-lit tourist traps. Don’t be tempted. The food is guaranteed to be mediocre and overpriced. To search out a proper New York diner, head to Chelsea and the Empire Diner on 210 Tenth Avenue or the atmospheric Corner Bistro at 331 West 4th St. It’s a perennial winner of New York's Best Burger awards.
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