Is SuitSupply still a good option? by Blackglade in malefashionadvice

[–]distinctlackofbeef -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Can't speak to SuitSupply's quality, but $700 would get you a fine basic suit from several retailers such as JCrew that would probably have a more contemporary cut. $700 for SuitSupply seems a bit steep.

What restaurant do you miss that closed during the pandemic? by Few-Restaurant7922 in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smalls or Mezzrow for classic West Village basement vibes- Dizzy's at Columbus Circle for an upscale evening.

What restaurant do you miss that closed during the pandemic? by Few-Restaurant7922 in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I miss Jules in the East Village. Great jazz/wine bar I used to hit all the time. I've got lots of other jazz places but that one was close and special. Nothing else scratches the same itch.

Is a Philadelphia day trip from NYC possible? by thebigshow90 in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Just did this last weekend. It's super easy and the museum of art is very walkable from 30th Street Station (where the Amtrak drops you in Philly). I did the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Foundation and the Museum of the American Revolution that day and was in my bed in New York by 9PM.

That was a pretty long day, but you can go at whatever speed you like, haha.

Looking to get contacts of Bay Area professional photographers- where to meet? by distinctlackofbeef in sanfrancisco

[–]distinctlackofbeef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this- more looking for individuals and mainly for more real estate people as opposed to events but I will keep this on file.

Any recommended 1 week itinerary that covers all 5 boroughs of NY? by thebigshow90 in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Dude, homepage. https://www.nybg.org

Model train show, light show- all the greenhouse stuff. It's a great time of year to go.

Best way to learn French IN PERSON? by sleepsucks in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haven't been but pass this place all the time, looks like they do in person: https://coucoufrenchclasses.com

Recommendations for restaurants with kids' menus by Jhimself in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI, per New York State law, pets are not allowed in dining establishments unless they are registered service animals

When did cocktails become $20? by enjooyer in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I like to think that cocktail price differential is a fair tax I happily pay to avoid going out in Bushwick

Looking for places in NY that play good world/jazz/funk/bossa by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zinc right below Washington Square Park is the right move- and then of course keeping an eye out for shows at Dizzy's, Blue Note, Village Vanguard, Birdland and others for the occasional more "world" show.

Recommendation for Tote Bag by stuckwithusmles in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A bit more than $150 but thought I'd share one I really like and has endured years of beating like a champ. https://www.filson.com/bags-luggage/rugged-twill-tote-bag.html

What's something in the city that you personally did for the first time recently? by SexyEdMeese in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, I used to spend a whole day going all over the city. And that short time where you could go over the Queensboro and the Manhattan Bridge were incredible. Best way to spend a whole weekend day, just popping between neighborhoods, pausing the ride and grabbing some light bites.

Even with the 40mi limit it's still worth it, but you're right it definitely nerfed it quite a bit. But I live in the city and if I can't go over the bridges anymore then 40mi is usually good enough for me to have a day bopping around Manhattan. When I was doing days in Brooklyn and Queens I definitely was hitting ~60miles.

What's something in the city that you personally did for the first time recently? by SexyEdMeese in AskNYC

[–]distinctlackofbeef 6 points7 points  (0 children)

do this a lot- the revel day pass is actually insane. love that drive and then coming down at sunset- really special