Q. It should also be noted that I'm interested in starting a relationship with her, if that changes your ideas for a gift. She's from Tokyo and is coming to NYC for a few weeks to study. I'm from Florida. What sort of thing should I bring her, is there anything specific that the Japanese like as gifts?
...Yeah, I don't think bringing sushi to a Japanese friend would be the best idea.
...Yeah, I don't think bringing sushi to a Japanese friend would be the best idea.
A. People always ask stuff like this and I always think that they are putting too much emphasis on "Japanese". Have you ever given a girl a gift before? What did you give? Notice how I said "girl" and not "English girl", "Korean girl", "Russian girl", "Spanish girl" or anything like that? Ethnicity does not make a girl super unique. It is not possible to generalize an entire ethnicity and say "oh, so she is Japanese. You should give her Hello Kitty merchandise.". By generalizing her, you have already made your first mistake and probably won't do well if you plan on starting a relationship.
That being said, how could random strangers on Yahoo possibly know a better idea for a gift than what you can think of? You obviously know her better than any of us. What kind of things does she like? What are her interests? Sure, I could give some half-assed suggestions that most girls would like, like saying "a box of chocolate", but do you really want such a dull idea? You say you are from Florida, right? How about something that is famous from your area? Hey, Disney World is in Florida. Does she like something Disney? How about a stuffed alligator? These are the only kinds of suggestions I can give for someone I don't know anything about.
That being said, how could random strangers on Yahoo possibly know a better idea for a gift than what you can think of? You obviously know her better than any of us. What kind of things does she like? What are her interests? Sure, I could give some half-assed suggestions that most girls would like, like saying "a box of chocolate", but do you really want such a dull idea? You say you are from Florida, right? How about something that is famous from your area? Hey, Disney World is in Florida. Does she like something Disney? How about a stuffed alligator? These are the only kinds of suggestions I can give for someone I don't know anything about.
What is an appropriate thank you gift for someone who let me stay in their apartment in New York City?
Q. I traveled from out of town to spend two days in New York City. The lady and her cousin were friends of a friend and they let me use their apartment as home base and showed me around the town a bit. I'd like to show my appreciation. I already bought them lunch but thought a card and a gift would be in order as well.
A. A gift or gift card is a good idea. If you are going to get a gift card, make sure the store is close to them. As you know, most of us NYC folks don't own cars. If they live in Manhattan, having to truck out to Brooklyn to use the gift card may be more trouble than it is worth. An Amazon gift card is a good choice.
What would be a fun gift is local goodies from your hometown. Is there anything special that they may not be able to get easily here that you can get at home? I'm thinking something like See's chocolates if they are sweet eaters.
Something consumable is better than something that will take up space.
Also be sure to write them a thank you note. Tell them what you thought was extra special about your trip. Share a favorite memory. Gifts come and go, but they seem like caring people, knowing that they were able to show you a great time will make them happy.
What would be a fun gift is local goodies from your hometown. Is there anything special that they may not be able to get easily here that you can get at home? I'm thinking something like See's chocolates if they are sweet eaters.
Something consumable is better than something that will take up space.
Also be sure to write them a thank you note. Tell them what you thought was extra special about your trip. Share a favorite memory. Gifts come and go, but they seem like caring people, knowing that they were able to show you a great time will make them happy.
What are some really unique things to do when visiting NYC?
Q. I'm visiting with a friend in early May. I'm into photography but she's not. We are both women turning 40 -- but we would love to go out and have fun and do interesting stuff. Anybody got any ideas? I'm looking for something other than the standard touristy stuff (statue of liberty, churches, shows, etc...).
We are staying at the W Hotel in Union Square.
We are staying at the W Hotel in Union Square.
A. All these folks seem to be reading the same guide book. Spare me. Zzz-zzz.
You say you're looking for a New York adventure outside the standard tourist routes. Staying at the W in Union Square is a great start. Let's do this geographically and move outward from your home base. We'll hit restaurants, museums, photo ops as we come across them....
While Union Square is now a very popular tourist destination, it was until recently a place all New Yorkers avoided btw. Your hotel is a block west of Gramercy Park (only residents have a key) and from 18th Street south to 14th you'll find Irving Place - one of New York's hidden treasures. If you're a literature buff, be sure to stop in at Pete's Tavern at Irving and 18th - a favorite haunt of O. Henry (yes, "The Gift of the Magi").
Not far from your hotel, there are a handful of wonderful restaurants you absolutely must visit. Two blocks up Park Avenue South at 20th Street you'll find Gramercy Tavern - one of the single best restaurants in New York (a Danny Meyer jewel and one of my personal favorites). Futher west on 18th (15 W18th to be exact) you'll find Tarallucci a wonderful Italian wine bar while a bit further west and south on 6th Avenue and 13th Street you'll find Bar 6 a lovely French bistro (you'll never be bored at mealtime in New York). If you're in a mood to walk I stronlgy recommend an afternoon stop at McSorley's the oldest public house in New York, operating continuously since 1854 - men only until 1975 when they finally allowed women to drink in there. (If you want a real taste of old New York I also suggest reading "Up in the Old Hotel" by Joseph Mitchell).
Now, if you're looking for interesting photo ops, you can grab the L train at Union Square and take it to Bedford Street, the first stop in Brooklyn. Williamsburg may now be full of hipster doofuses and yuppies, but it still retains its very gritty and industrial look which you may find interesting, You'll also find Peter Luger's here, New York's oldest and least pretentious steak house (be warned, it ain't cheap and it's cash only, but it's a helluva good time). Further south by taking the B63 (or B61) bus I can't remember exactly which, but you can grab a bus map at any subway station, you'll find DUMBO which used to be very gritty, but is now an up and coming yuppie neighborhood (they all are sadly). The cobblestone streets and industrial buildings will look very familiar and make for some wonderful photos. There are even old rails still embedded in the streets.
A short walk south and you'll find Brooklyn Heights - an oasis of tree-lined brownstones and The Promenade offering the best view of lower Manhattan you'll ever find. And (I'm giving you an insider's secret here) at Henry Street and Middagh Street right by the Brooklyn Bridge, you'll find Noodle Pudding - a little northern Italian place that's a very popular neighborhood favorite. (There's a big window, but no sign).
From here, if you're feeling adventurous, you can ggrab the F train out to Coney Island and photograph to your heart's content. Take the train back into Mahattan and take it all the way to 52d Street. Get off and enjoy Bryant Park, one of the city's magnificent and unsung jewels. The buildings around the park are almost as enticing as the park itself. Not far away you'll find all the usual tourist suspects, but if you're still looking for interesting destinations, venture north to the Bronx where you'll find bother Fordham Road and Fordham University (both great photo ops) as well as the Bronx Zoo and the Botanical Gardens (both good photo ops off the beaten path).
My last bit of advice would be to track down the places Mitchell mentions in "Up in the Old Hotel" and see how things have changed.
Enjoy your trip!
You say you're looking for a New York adventure outside the standard tourist routes. Staying at the W in Union Square is a great start. Let's do this geographically and move outward from your home base. We'll hit restaurants, museums, photo ops as we come across them....
While Union Square is now a very popular tourist destination, it was until recently a place all New Yorkers avoided btw. Your hotel is a block west of Gramercy Park (only residents have a key) and from 18th Street south to 14th you'll find Irving Place - one of New York's hidden treasures. If you're a literature buff, be sure to stop in at Pete's Tavern at Irving and 18th - a favorite haunt of O. Henry (yes, "The Gift of the Magi").
Not far from your hotel, there are a handful of wonderful restaurants you absolutely must visit. Two blocks up Park Avenue South at 20th Street you'll find Gramercy Tavern - one of the single best restaurants in New York (a Danny Meyer jewel and one of my personal favorites). Futher west on 18th (15 W18th to be exact) you'll find Tarallucci a wonderful Italian wine bar while a bit further west and south on 6th Avenue and 13th Street you'll find Bar 6 a lovely French bistro (you'll never be bored at mealtime in New York). If you're in a mood to walk I stronlgy recommend an afternoon stop at McSorley's the oldest public house in New York, operating continuously since 1854 - men only until 1975 when they finally allowed women to drink in there. (If you want a real taste of old New York I also suggest reading "Up in the Old Hotel" by Joseph Mitchell).
Now, if you're looking for interesting photo ops, you can grab the L train at Union Square and take it to Bedford Street, the first stop in Brooklyn. Williamsburg may now be full of hipster doofuses and yuppies, but it still retains its very gritty and industrial look which you may find interesting, You'll also find Peter Luger's here, New York's oldest and least pretentious steak house (be warned, it ain't cheap and it's cash only, but it's a helluva good time). Further south by taking the B63 (or B61) bus I can't remember exactly which, but you can grab a bus map at any subway station, you'll find DUMBO which used to be very gritty, but is now an up and coming yuppie neighborhood (they all are sadly). The cobblestone streets and industrial buildings will look very familiar and make for some wonderful photos. There are even old rails still embedded in the streets.
A short walk south and you'll find Brooklyn Heights - an oasis of tree-lined brownstones and The Promenade offering the best view of lower Manhattan you'll ever find. And (I'm giving you an insider's secret here) at Henry Street and Middagh Street right by the Brooklyn Bridge, you'll find Noodle Pudding - a little northern Italian place that's a very popular neighborhood favorite. (There's a big window, but no sign).
From here, if you're feeling adventurous, you can ggrab the F train out to Coney Island and photograph to your heart's content. Take the train back into Mahattan and take it all the way to 52d Street. Get off and enjoy Bryant Park, one of the city's magnificent and unsung jewels. The buildings around the park are almost as enticing as the park itself. Not far away you'll find all the usual tourist suspects, but if you're still looking for interesting destinations, venture north to the Bronx where you'll find bother Fordham Road and Fordham University (both great photo ops) as well as the Bronx Zoo and the Botanical Gardens (both good photo ops off the beaten path).
My last bit of advice would be to track down the places Mitchell mentions in "Up in the Old Hotel" and see how things have changed.
Enjoy your trip!
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