New York City & Boston June 2012

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (Jimeats)

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:33:11 GMT

I haven't read all the responceses but email me at tiltworth@gmail.com I may have a few ideas for the Boston area for your family. great time of year to vist with much to do for FREE. Chow Jim

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:42:11 GMT

Foodbme

Just saw this on www.Travelzoo.com
http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/New-York-City/Getaway/13249?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email

Thanks Foodbme, I booked a hotel a few days ago, june starts getting busy in NYC so I didn't want to long to book....Thanks again.............Bill

I tried looking at bidding on priceline, I don't like it that you just bid on a 2-3-4-5 star hotel and then whatever star start that accepts the bid is it. I like picking my own hotel, I don't know why they can't let you bid on a Particular Hotel...

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (Foodbme)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:42:52 GMT

Just saw this on www.Travelzoo.com
http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/New-York-City/Getaway/13249?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:44:07 GMT

joerogo

Tony Bad

Which is your yacht Joe?

I know if I play my cards right I could get to tour Boston Harbor in this beauty. I bet the only criteria is that I bring Joe another flag and a plate of Lobster Ravioli from Rino's..........

Re:Traveling from Buffalo, NY to parts of New England ??????????? (pnwchef)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:35:20 GMT

billyboy: Hi Billy, I'll be flying from Toronto to NYC, I only have 3 full days in the City. Wednesday is a Matinee on Broadway, then dinner after. As you can see with a few tours and a few Major attractions there isn't much time for driving. I'll be taking an express train to Boston, it's only a 3.5 hrs train ride. I will be able to show my family where I grew up, while traveling 60 MPH. With the decline of the neighborhood I lived in Bridgeport, 60 MPH should be a safe speed.............Thanks Billy..........pnwc

Re:Traveling from Buffalo, NY to parts of New England ??????????? (billyboy)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:49:22 GMT

pnwchef, if you end up passing through Syracuse, a stop at HEID'S in Liverpool may be in order. Great hot dogs, baked beans, a pickle on the side and a Byrne Dairy chocolate milk to wash it down. Just about a mile or two from the NYS Thruway and right across the street from Onondaga Lake Park. Beautiful place to just sit and take in the scenery.

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (joerogo)

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:17:41 GMT

Tony Bad

Which is your yacht Joe?

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:06:16 GMT

joerogo

Hey Chef, I knew I had a picture somewhere.

Boston Harbor, viewed from the Marriott.

Nice view Joe, I like the area, it gives you close access to town while still being on the water. It gives my little one a pool, and nice access to the Aquarium......

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (Tony Bad)

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:07:47 GMT

Which is your yacht Joe?

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (joerogo)

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:24:27 GMT

Hey Chef, I knew I had a picture somewhere.

Boston Harbor, viewed from the Marriott.

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (joerogo)

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:17:08 GMT

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:04 GMT

Hey Walt, thats twice the Indian pudding came up now, so that has to be in the future plans............Thanks

joerogo Hey Joe, I check on the Salem transportation, there is a ferry that leaves every other hour for Salem, $19 round trip 45 min ride. Nice way to get there and it leaves from Long Wharf

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (joerogo)

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:22:28 GMT

pnwchef

Tony, if there is anything Joe knows, it's Italian food. I asked Joe about a Italian restaurant in Boston, the Chef was on DD&D, I know Joe saw what I saw in that Chef. The Chef in that restaurant is all heart and soul. It also looks like Joe knows Hotels, the Marriott is one of the more better deals in that area....................for now on in my book Joerogo= Roadfood ambassador

joerogo, Thanks Joe, great pick on the Marriott, I checked a lot of hotels in that area and downtown, this one is the best deal for the money and location..............Thanks for the help................Bill

Hey Chef, I have Tony in training. No longer satisfied being Sicilian or Calabrese, he wants to be a Pittston Italian!

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (waltpiii)

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:05:29 GMT

If you want New England food, try Durgin Park in Boston. Be sure to save room for the Indian Pudding.

Walt

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:43:17 GMT

Tony, if there is anything Joe knows, it's Italian food. I asked Joe about a Italian restaurant in Boston, the Chef was on DD&D, I know Joe saw what I saw in that Chef. The Chef in that restaurant is all heart and soul. It also looks like Joe knows Hotels, the Marriott is one of the more better deals in that area....................for now on in my book Joerogo= Roadfood ambassador

joerogo, Thanks Joe, great pick on the Marriott, I checked a lot of hotels in that area and downtown, this one is the best deal for the money and location..............Thanks for the help................Bill

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (Tony Bad)

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:42:38 GMT

Try this place in the north end...the real deal. I tried one of the places everyone tells you to go and the canoli tasted like they were filled with whipped cream. Tell them you know JoeRogo and they'll charge you twice!

http://bovabakeryboston.com/

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/4/50697/restaurant/North-End/Bovas-Bakery-Boston

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (joerogo)

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:26:36 GMT

The Freedom Trail will take you past just about everything Historic Boston has to offer.

I would say my favorite place to stay is the Boston Marriott Long Wharf, 296 State Street, Boston, MA 02109, right next to the New England Aquarium. It's also right across from the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and an easy walk to the Italian North End. The view of the bay from the executive lounge is worth the price.

Also the Marriott is at just about the middle of the Freedom Trail. One day you can go north, and the next go South. Breaking up the day perfectly.

I would check with the hotel for a Salem Tour, or just rent a car for the day.

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:54:38 GMT

Does anyone have good ideas for Hotels in Boston ????? I'm not concerned about the cost, just if location. We will be walking the city, so a central location would be great. Are there any good ideas for getting around town with out a car, or is the city that easy to walk ????? I would like to get my little girl over to Salem for a 1/2 day, I think she may enjoy that..................Thanks ..............Bill

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:35:08 GMT

WJ, your right, it doesn't have to be pretty, just has to be good. I remember being a kid and loving when someone brought a Crock of Boston baked beans to a picnic. You never really had beans until you have beans from a crock, and thats no crock.

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (wanderingjew)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:00:05 GMT

pnwchef

wanderingjew: Wj, Cod cakes and Baked beans and Brown bread, OH MY......Cod Cakes and Baked beans and Brown bread, OH MY.

I kid you not

Here was lunch # 2 (actually it's now seems that it was just an early dinner) since I haven't had anything since.
at Turner's Market and Grille in Melrose MA this afternoon. The beans were fine- however the cod cake was simply over the top. In this day and age of "man vs food" roadfood, don't over look something just because it doesn't look as "sexy" as a plate of fried chicken .

And here' some brown bread I picked up earilier in the day at Nason's Stone House Farm in Boxford MA- I sliced it when I got home- Nason's is a take out market- they have frozen savory and sweet pies to go, as well as frozen baked pea or kidney beans and various breads. They do serve baked beans and brown bread fresh out of the oven on Friday and Saturdays.

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:53:52 GMT

ayersian: Chris, I'm looking forward to traditional New England foods. My little girl and Wife have never been to This part of the country. I want to make it a positive experience for them and still be able to accomplish my own long time food wants. Fried clams are a must, I think my wife would go for a stuffed Lobster. So, to answer your question, any and all seafood is fine. There aren't may things I don't eat, I just need to watch them and make sure the food isn't to far out of their comfort zone..........Thanks Chris........................Bill

Benzee: I'll know more as the time gets closer on a meet up, I'll keep in touch...........I'm still looking for the bargain hotels in the Broadway district, I'm sure everything goes up when the kids get out of school...........Thanks again....................Bill

wanderingjew: Wj, Cod cakes and Baked beans and Brown bread, OH MY......Cod Cakes and Baked beans and Brown bread, OH MY.

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (wanderingjew)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:23:10 GMT

ayersian

Regional food here includes fried clams, roast beef, Indian/Grapenut pudding, etc. Chris

And cod cakes, and baked beans and brown bread...

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (Benzee)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:48:36 GMT

Hello all ,
There are many NYC hotels in the 3 and 4 star range int he Times Square Broadway area , check Expedia , Travelocity , Hotels com and the rest , get the best price , than call hotels direct , or check their website usually better prices . 150 to 200 a night tops , no need to pay almost double .
Are there thoughts of a meet one of the days you are in NYC ?

Benzee

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (ayersian)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:25:38 GMT

pnwchef, we may be on the road when you're coming through Boston, but if you tell me what kind of food you want to try, I can give you great recs. Regional food here includes fried clams, roast beef, Indian/Grapenut pudding, etc. Chris

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (pnwchef)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:19:35 GMT

sk bob

not to get off topic here, but shouldn't this be in the Where Should I eat thread?

Thanks Bob, now ask the Mods to delete the post........Looks like you have the power.......pnwc

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (billyboy)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:39:52 GMT

sk bob, I initially thought that as well but take a look at pnwchef's first post. He's using this as the beginning of his trip report.

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (sk bob)

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:33:31 GMT

not to get off topic here, but shouldn't this be in the Where Should I eat thread?

Re:New York City & Boston June 2012 (Uncle Groucho)

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:58:01 GMT

Good call waiting PNWCHEF, my daughter is 6yrs old, In 6 yrs I will take her to Chubbys and than visit D.C.

Re:Traveling from Buffalo, NY to parts of New England ??????????? (pnwchef)

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:40:24 GMT

Hey Chewy, I'm waiting for her to get a bit older to, maybe in a year or two. There is a lot to do in the DC area and I don't think shes old enough to absorb all of it at 11 yrs old.

Re:Traveling from Buffalo, NY to parts of New England ??????????? (chewingthefat)

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:47:24 GMT

Come on down South, Gettysburg, and surrounding Roadfood restaurants, then a short hop to Wash DC, your Grand daughter would love all the things to see, and as you know, the museums and historic places are endless!