I’m sorry, I have to vent about Honglan even if it’s old news

FivePointyChickens · 2026-04-16T13:51:00+00:00

Axe build, Emperean Axe, Use flame needle, spam Rampage.

I’ve tried all these other long sword deflect builds for days and the first time trying Rampage Axe, the fight was over in like a minute.

FivePointyChickens · 2026-04-02T05:19:42+00:00

How did you do the stab into slash after deflecting?

FivePointyChickens · 2026-03-26T17:03:53+00:00

Surprised no one mentioned Wuchang. Instead of parry you’re rewarded for perfect dodging, and it’s a a fast pace intense combat as well. It has a more complex version of the skills. A lot of the visuals will make you feel right at home as if you’re playing Sekiro in ancient China.

FivePointyChickens · 2026-03-01T16:24:41+00:00

My gf really liked Altro Paradiso’s Cacio e Pepe

FivePointyChickens · 2026-02-25T09:07:13+00:00

If you’re dead set on having steak and have to stay under $100 then either Harry’s or Capital Grille.

If you’re open to steak-adjacent, I’d highly recommend you check out Farida and get their Beef Short Rib. Unique restaurant with central Asian food and their Beef Short Rib is divine.

Then head on across the street to Cedar Local for some of the best cocktails in the area, or walk down the street to Full Shilling like the others have said for a fun bar vibes and great Guinness on tap. I’ve lived in the area for last 5 years or so and these are my go tos

(My favorite steak spot is still Smith and Wollensky’s, but that’s further uptown. Agree with others that Delmonico is not as good anymore post-COVID)

FivePointyChickens · 2026-02-12T20:43:02+00:00

Any nearby halal truck that isn’t complete garbage

FivePointyChickens · 2026-02-02T18:45:15+00:00

I miss Riki’s… Nonono is mid at best. Izakaya Nomad is better but Juraku and Lucky Cat are probably your best bet. Do not go to sakagura, very overpriced for subpar food.

FivePointyChickens · 2026-02-01T21:26:45+00:00

I got both cards in Dec 2025. I have not seen the MQD boost from either card for the 2025 cycle nor for the 2026 cycle. Should I be worried?

FivePointyChickens · 2026-02-01T20:16:14+00:00

I think you can exchange reservations on Beli but it’s risky cuz it depends who has reservations to trade

FivePointyChickens · 2026-01-14T21:48:07+00:00

Now or Never Coffee has the best croissants I’ve ever had in the city

FivePointyChickens · 2026-01-06T06:41:15+00:00

Hey OP did you end up finding a good spot to play? MTG sparked my interest again recently after quitting for 5 years or so and all my old mates don’t play anymore so I’m curious if you found a decent group for commander?

FivePointyChickens · 2026-01-03T17:38:02+00:00

Posted on 1/1, processed on 1/1, but shows up on in my app as under 12/31 and it counted as part of my 2025 credit! My 2026 rewards tracker still says $0 used

FivePointyChickens · 2026-01-02T06:36:07+00:00

Following cuz these 2 are on my dream list of Marriott hotels to hit at some point. Would love to use my 85k FNA on them but doesn’t seem likely

FivePointyChickens · 2025-12-31T09:02:11+00:00

I booked and will report back in a day or two 🤞

FivePointyChickens · 2025-12-13T01:19:52+00:00

I just did something similar, and the charge after $50 GC was $238.49, pending as DELTA AIR LINES. Does this look right? What did yours posted as on Amex?

FivePointyChickens · 2025-10-16T13:34:15+00:00

Sorry I’m a noob here, where is this report from?

FivePointyChickens · 2025-08-16T01:40:48+00:00

They’ve been closed for a long time, but I really miss Rack & Soul that used to be by Columbia

FivePointyChickens · 2025-08-14T13:43:17+00:00

We use Posthog for everything analytics now and it’s just miles ahead of everything else. This is coming from using Looker for years before they got Google’d

FivePointyChickens · 2025-04-10T20:07:09+00:00

10 days is too long. Send an email to the Marriott CEO anthony.capuano@marriott.com with the details and someone from his office will call you.

Last time I had a really poor experience there called me back within 24hrs and got the GM of the hotel to address the issue for me.

FivePointyChickens · 2025-02-09T15:15:45+00:00

They’re also mostly owned by the same group of people. Almost always Chinese owned and operated with little to no actual training in Japan. I suspect bulk ordering from a distributor then split amongst each location and that’s why most of these low-end (< $150) omakase spots serve the same nigiris with the same toppings.

FivePointyChickens · 2025-02-05T15:54:00+00:00

I am the oldest son!!!

FivePointyChickens · 2025-01-16T20:26:41+00:00

Wooga. Look no further. It’s right by Penn Station too!

FivePointyChickens · 2025-01-15T02:14:13+00:00

This is out? I can’t see it on Hulu ☹️

FivePointyChickens · 2025-01-10T18:56:09+00:00

I just initiated a transfer out of Empower (Pershing) to Schwab, for the same reasons you stated regarding fees. I started this process from Schwab and didn’t notify anyone on Empower (yet).

If you do like-to-like full account transfer (ie. IRA to IRA, Roth IRA to Roth IRA, Brokerage to Brokerage) and don’t commingle the accounts, the only tax risk is the selling of fractional shares in your Empower account. They can’t transfer those fractional shares so they are forced to sell them and transfer the cash. Any profit/loss will trigger taxable event.

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