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New York City 2022 – Second Trip

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Went to New York City for the second time in 2022 in May (first time was in April, but mainly just for seeing Eric Prydz at a club called Nebula (which I would not recommend since it’s like a slightly better version than Pure Lounge), and seeing Ben Bohmer. For the rest of the trip I basically did some of the same things as my 2021 trip with my friend Steven).

Now, onto this trip. I’m gonna highlight several awesome takeaways from this trip…

First is staying near the World Trade Center in the financial district (stayed at the Marriott Downtown). Hotel was ok, but it was definitely walking distance to several things (ie the pier, the World Trade Center, and some eateries).

One restaurant that we went to that was super awesome and close to our hotel is called Skinos. Here is the read:

The one thing I do want to do next time I’m staying in the financial district area is walk along the Pier (starting from there World Trade Center). The pier actually looks super interesting and modern.

One of the main things we did in New York (but isn’t new) was see a DJ called Kaskade at Avant Gardner. (And yes, he played past 4am on Sunday :)).

Before that though we pregamed in a part of Brooklyn called LIC (Long Island Center). It reminded me of mission bay, with all these new luxury apartments.

The next day, we actually did a bunch of things (even if we had a late start at 8pm). First we went to this rooftop bar called Le Bain (in Chelsea / meatpacking district) that was pretty sick. It has a pool!

From the rooftop bar (which was right near the water), we went to something called “Little Island” that is by the Pier, which looked like a modern park floating on a tiny square island.

Then went to Marquee Nightclub. Will say it does remind me of the marquee in Vegas (which I wouldn’t say is my favorite club in Vegas). Also, people there were just meh (in terms of attractiveness).

After, ended up back in Brooklyn to Avant Gardner to see Gareth Emery (although admittedly I remember more of the opener, Aly and Fila, instead of him).

Overall, great trip!

New York City 2021 – Part 8

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Last day in New York City for this trip!

As NJ and I called this, this was was a Jon (Ellenbogen) recommendation day.

Started the day by heading to the first Jewish deli I’ve been to in New York called Katz’s in the Lower East Side (definitely a long line, but it moves fast and it is worth it):

http://food.johnmatienzo.com/2021/11/28/katzs/

I would not (as I think stated in a previous post, live in the Lower East Side (kind of dirty, wide streets and not new).

Afterwards, took the subway to Hudson Yard to check out the Vessel and the shops near by. Although I’ve been to that area before, they really upped the Christmas light game there (both inside the mall and outside Vessel).

From Vessel, we walked to the Chelsea neighborhood to check out an immersive exhibit by Artechouse called Machine Hallucination. Using AI, for some of the scenes, they were able to take images from social media of New York and create immersive transitions. Thought that was really cool. Also, if you want to drink, they have a bar at the top of the experience (where you can still view the whole thing). Definitely a key setup. Lastly, they did sell art NFTs at one point, but they were all sold out.

In terms of the Chelsea area, (around 15st between 11 and 9) is regentrified, and seems to be pretty lively. If considering getting a new construction place in Hudson Yard, since Chelsea area is super close Hudson Yard, one should consider that neighborhood (but I don’t think I would get an actual place in Chelsea).

After visiting Artechouse, we headed to West Village (decided Uber was best) to check out the pizza place Jon had recommended, which was called John’s of Bleecker street:

http://food.johnmatienzo.com/2021/11/28/johns-of-bleecker-street/

Between Greenwich and West Village is like Hayes valley. Lots of places to eat, and older houses. Great area for eating / dating, but too old for me to live there (think of John’s of Bleecker)

After, we headed back up near our hotel to check out a lounge called The William (we had to wait about 1.5 hours since we didn’t have a reservation, it fortunately Park Avenue Tavern was 2 minutes away):

http://food.johnmatienzo.com/2021/11/28/the-william/

After, headed to Quantum Brooklyn (obviously in Brooklyn) to check out Aly and Fila. Then ended the night by going back to Brooklyn Navy Yard to do round 2 of Eric Prydz.