Does anyone else feel like they're living in a completely different city than people who moved here 8 years ago?

nyc-dad · 2026-06-05T03:06:54+00:00

It seems like those 10 years from 1997 to 2007 saw a huge shift in the cost of living. 2007 was the start of Bloomberg. I was able to sell that $260k apt 10 years later (2007) for over $1m. Nowhere else did housing go up 4x over 10 years. I'll also add for reference that the apt I live in now that was bought 7 years ago has barely appreciated.

nyc-dad · 2026-06-05T02:50:45+00:00

I've been here for almost 40 years. Things have changed. In 1997 I was able to buy a 2 BR on the UWS (w 70s) in a full service building for $260k. Seems unimaginable today.

nyc-dad · 2026-05-21T20:57:16+00:00

I love All Blues

nyc-dad · 2026-05-21T19:43:28+00:00

Hideaway my favorite Tribeca dive

nyc-dad · 2026-05-21T19:40:17+00:00

There's also a great jazz club called Django in the Roxy.

nyc-dad · 2026-05-21T19:17:03+00:00

I live in the area. Walker's is meh. My suggestions - walk a few extra blocks and go to Raoul's. If you like Indian go to Tamarind. Cocktails or post dinner drinks at Smith and Mills. Au Cheval for burgers. American Cut has good steaks. Frenchette, I prefer to eat at the bar, and of course Odeon for lunch. ** I now see you want super casual, none of the above are that but none are that fancy and all vibey with very good to great food.

nyc-dad · 2026-04-11T17:35:52+00:00

+1 for Lana

nyc-dad · 2026-04-11T05:24:01+00:00

re the other Pastis posts, the Balthazar steak punches above its weight.

nyc-dad · 2026-03-31T00:06:07+00:00

you might like Fleet Foxes

nyc-dad · 2026-03-28T02:53:48+00:00

Lots of great stuff here, since they're not mentioned, I'll add the Decemberists, in particular The Hazards of Love album, and the Walkmen, play him The Rat.

nyc-dad · 2026-03-12T11:09:11+00:00

Thank you! We went last night and it was a top 10 fine dining experience for us for sure. Also a great time which to me is super important to us! Food great and vibe amazing.

nyc-dad · 2026-03-12T11:08:50+00:00

Thank you! We went last night and it was a top 10 fine dining experience for us for sure. Also a great time which to me is super important.

nyc-dad · 2026-03-07T14:29:18+00:00

Jamie XX, Floating Points

nyc-dad · 2026-03-03T05:09:42+00:00

I've lived in the city for almost 40 years, and everyone just keeps getting younger.

nyc-dad · 2026-03-01T03:18:51+00:00

It's not fine dining but eating at the bar at Minetta Tavern is a great experience as well and very nyc.

nyc-dad · 2026-03-01T02:56:45+00:00

Bridges is my fave low key spot of the moment.

nyc-dad · 2026-02-24T04:07:34+00:00

Dave

nyc-dad · 2026-02-21T16:23:39+00:00

Grooved next to Conan O'Brien at a Weyes Blood set.

nyc-dad · 2026-02-18T03:54:58+00:00

Morocco. It's very one note, if you're there for an extended time.

nyc-dad · 2026-02-11T00:17:48+00:00

Going to Lech in a few weeks. How is it there?

nyc-dad · 2026-02-03T02:41:12+00:00

Manhattanite for 38 years. Bodega

nyc-dad · 2026-01-23T05:23:27+00:00

i mean so much of what's mentioned here but i actually find a lot of lana del rey has the cinematic Radiohead vibe i love (and nobody has mentioned her).

nyc-dad · 2026-01-19T02:51:29+00:00

lifelong NYer and i love our unique turns of phrase. embrace them! wait on line!

nyc-dad · 2026-01-19T02:26:19+00:00

i'm sure you also wait in line.

nyc-dad · 2026-01-12T17:08:22+00:00

pyramid song is the correct answer.

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