Moving to US for 1 month

[CPTBadAss]

Awww yeah. Matt3o is now a New Yorker!

[vyshane]

^ No Empire State Building ? :/

Better view from Top of the Rock.

[Krogenar]

^ No Empire State Building ? :/

Better view from Top of the Rock.

Agreed! Top of the Rock has now sort of replaced the Empire State Building as the place to go to see the city from above. If you're into architecture and design, Matt, then you should take one of the tours of Rockefeller Center, there's a lot of interesting history behind the building. For example, IIRC, the building didn't earn a profit for 50 years, but the Rockefellers were so fantastically rich that it didn't even matter.

[Matt3o]

thank you guys for all the tips! keep them coming Yesterday I tried to find a ticket to the NYCC, but it wasn't really possible But I took this nice pic anyway so it wasn't a complete fiasco



then heading to Times Square I had to install an AD blocker.

[blighty]

At some point, take the Staten Island ferry.  It's a free boat ride to Staten Island (which there isn't much to write home about) with a nice view of the Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and New Jersey.  It's a 25-30 minute ride each way. 

[Matt3o]

does anyone know where I can get geeky stickers in NY?

[mkawa]

ME

you settled in matt3o?

[Krogenar]

does anyone know where I can get geeky stickers in NY?

I don't know if they have stickers, but I think the sort of swag you want might best be found down on Prince Street -- a shop called 'Kid Robot'. EDIT: Here's a link: http://www.kidrobot.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_term=kid%20robot&utm_campaign=Kidrobot%20Brand&gclid=CJmmkcn9oLoCFZGf4Aodq2AAMg

You might also like this one store named Evolution (I make their banner) -- they're a taxidermy shop. Buy yourself a stuffed Jackelope[/quote] to take home with you.

[Matt3o]

ME

you settled in matt3o?

pretty much yes. gosh this city is expensive or maybe I'm going the wrong places...

so far I had the worst coffee and the worst pizza of my life

does anyone know where I can get geeky stickers in NY?

I don't know if they have stickers, but I think the sort of swag you want might best be found down on Prince Street -- a shop called 'Kid Robot'. EDIT: Here's a link: http://www.kidrobot.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_term=kid%20robot&utm_campaign=Kidrobot%20Brand&gclid=CJmmkcn9oLoCFZGf4Aodq2AAMg

You might also like this one store named Evolution (I make their banner) -- they're a taxidermy shop. Buy yourself a stuffed Jackelope

to take home with you.
[/quote]

thanks! I'll check them both

[IPT]

ME

you settled in matt3o?

pretty much yes. gosh this city is expensive or maybe I'm going the wrong places...

so far I had the worst coffee and the worst pizza of my life

does anyone know where I can get geeky stickers in NY?

I don't know if they have stickers, but I think the sort of swag you want might best be found down on Prince Street -- a shop called 'Kid Robot'. EDIT: Here's a link: http://www.kidrobot.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_term=kid%20robot&utm_campaign=Kidrobot%20Brand&gclid=CJmmkcn9oLoCFZGf4Aodq2AAMg

You might also like this one store named Evolution (I make their banner) -- they're a taxidermy shop. Buy yourself a stuffed Jackelope

to take home with you.

thanks! I'll check them both
[/quote]

if you're near the tourist areas its gonna be expensive
but actuality everything in manhattan is expensive.

[Krogenar]

Yeah, it's very expensive, and the tourist traps even more so.

Oh, and since you're Italian, don't miss The Olive Garden in Times Square -- it'll feel just like home, with all that authentic Italian food!



Their breadsticks are incredible.

/troll

[Matt3o]

I totally need to cover this macbook I bought with geeky stickers but so far I've only found "I love NY" and "NYPD" ones.

I was looking for something like this http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Umbrella-Parking-Bumper-Sticker/dp/B004FP378I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382125448&sr=8-3 or star wars related. I know I can get them on internet but I can't believe there are no sticker shops around here

Yeah, it's very expensive, and the tourist traps even more so.

Oh, and since you're Italian, don't miss The Olive Garden in Times Square -- it'll feel just like home, with all that authentic Italian food!

oh gosh Times Square... I've been there twice and that's enough for my whole life!

[Krogenar]

I totally need to cover this macbook I bought with geeky stickers but so far I've only found "I love NY" and "NYPD" ones.

I was looking for something like this http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Umbrella-Parking-Bumper-Sticker/dp/B004FP378I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382125448&sr=8-3 or star wars related. I know I can get them on internet but I can't believe there are no sticker shops around here

It's hard to make rent selling stickers. Never heard of a sticker store in NYC, but you'll see a lot of funky stickers on lampposts, etc., if you looks hard enough. There are comic book stores, manga places, etc. -- they might have stickers. Also check out Forbidden Planet (comic shop) and Strand Bookstore -- pretty huge place. There's also a MakerBot store somewhere downtown as well. I don't know if they have stickers, though.

Yeah, it's very expensive, and the tourist traps even more so.

Oh, and since you're Italian, don't miss The Olive Garden in Times Square -- it'll feel just like home, with all that authentic Italian food!

oh gosh Times Square... I've been there twice and that's enough for my whole life!

Hah, I love it. So much excess energy, it's awesome. Make sure you see at least one Broadway show while you're in NYC.

[Matt3o]

I totally need to cover this macbook I bought with geeky stickers but so far I've only found "I love NY" and "NYPD" ones.

I was looking for something like this http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Umbrella-Parking-Bumper-Sticker/dp/B004FP378I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382125448&sr=8-3 or star wars related. I know I can get them on internet but I can't believe there are no sticker shops around here

It's hard to make rent selling stickers. Never heard of a sticker store in NYC, but you'll see a lot of funky stickers on lampposts, etc., if you looks hard enough. There are comic book stores, manga places, etc. -- they might have stickers. Also check out Forbidden Planet (comic shop) and Strand Bookstore -- pretty huge place. There's also a MakerBot store somewhere downtown as well. I don't know if they have stickers, though.

I've been at midtown comics but found nothing interesting. Forbidden planet is in my to-do list. A friend of mine a while back told me about a nice place in Lafayette that sells stickers but he can't remember where it is or the name. I think they also cut custom stickers out of vinyl. Anyway I will probably end up ordering them from the web.

Yesterday we were at the Top of the rock. Pretty impressive stuff... also the Lego store was nice

[mkawa]

iirc the makerbot store is in brooklyn

[IPT]

If you want good Pizza, hit up Keste
http://kestepizzeria.com/

I was just there this past Sat after going to IEM/NYCC.  my buddy and i went there because they serve Gluten Free Pizza which my buddy's gluten allergy needs.  I had normal Pie and it was amaaaaaaazing.

Its a small little restaurant, so if you're just looking to get pizza, i'd get Take Out.
Be advised the Pie is not very large, maybe 8" in diameter.  Each of my buddies basically ate a pie themselves along with me =)

[Matt3o]

I was just there this past Sat after going to IEM/NYCC.

oh gosh I tried to get in the NYCC but the tickets were sold out looong ago!

Thanks for the suggestion about the pizzeria.

iirc the makerbot store is in brooklyn

definitely in my must-see things in NYC

[IPT]

I was just there this past Sat after going to IEM/NYCC.

oh gosh I tried to get in the NYCC but the tickets were sold out looong ago!

Thanks for the suggestion about the pizzeria.

iirc the makerbot store is in brooklyn

definitely in my must-see things in NYC

Yeah i got my NYCC pass 1st day they were on sale
TBH, you didn't miss much, it was very underwhelming compared to last year.

if you're gonna head to brooklyn, head to Fette Sau BBQ
http://www.fettesaubbq.com/

Its literally Food Coma BBQ =)
Love the Ribs and Pulled Pork

[Krogenar]

iirc the makerbot store is in brooklyn

http://www.makerbot.com/retail-store/

T:    +1.347.457.5758
A:    298 Mulberry St. NY,NY 10012
H:    Mon-Sat 12-7pm | Sun 12-6pm

Mulberry Street! 

[Puddsy]

I've got some extra stickers lying around. If you want a "local" one, I've got that. We can just meet up and I can give it to you (and show off my keyboard collection)

[mkawa]

I was just there this past Sat after going to IEM/NYCC.

oh gosh I tried to get in the NYCC but the tickets were sold out looong ago!

Thanks for the suggestion about the pizzeria.

iirc the makerbot store is in brooklyn

definitely in my must-see things in NYC

oh man! when you go, you're going to have to say hi to everyone for me. josh S. jason S. RAY C. of course! hell just say hi to all the CSRs for me

[Matt3o]

I've got some extra stickers lying around. If you want a "local" one, I've got that. We can just meet up and I can give it to you (and show off my keyboard collection)

where are you in NY?

oh man! when you go, you're going to have to say hi to everyone for me. josh S. jason S. RAY C. of course! hell just say hi to all the CSRs for me

LOL! will do!

[Puddsy]

I'm in Brooklyn. PM me for more details.

[Matt3o]

thanks for the suggestions guys.

I've taken the ferry to staten island today and it was a really nice ride.

[pichu23]

Man, this brings back nice memories. Been almost a decade since I have been to NY for holiday.

[IPT]

thanks for the suggestions guys.

I've taken the ferry to staten island today and it was a really nice ride.

did staten island smell? =P

[Krogenar]

thanks for the suggestions guys.

I've taken the ferry to staten island today and it was a really nice ride.

did staten island smell? =P

LOL, poor Staten Island. It's in NY, but when you say, "I'm going to Staten Island this weekend." you might as well be saying, "I'm going to Io ... Jupiter's volcanically active moon." Geographically, it's not far away -- but in terms of driving there, it might as well be Norway. But without the fjords.

[Matt3o]

don't really know about Staten Island... I took the ferry back to manhattan 2 mins after docking...

[IPT]

don't really know about Staten Island... I took the ferry back to manhattan 2 mins after docking...

you didn't miss much lol.
Staten Island is the Butthole of NYC

[mashby]

Matt3o -- if you're still looking for stickers, may I suggest the following:



http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e6e8/?srp=7

[Matt3o]

thanks mashby, I've found this website that seems pretty good www.redbubble.com/products/stickers

[SpAmRaY]

thanks mashby, I've found this website that seems pretty good www.redbubble.com/products/stickers

^^ I so just bought some stickers!! (And got ~$9 for signing up and got moar stickers! ~16 for ~$16 all in all) Thanks for the link.

Hope your enjoying NY!