We are currently hoping to have dinner together on Tuesday, April 1 (and/or Wednesday, April 2). If you have any suggestions for restaurants which are reasonably priced and easily accessed from the convention hotels, add them here (with comments).

(Question: Tues. or Wedn.?? A note below says many won't arrive until Wednesday. I can't make either day. --Elizabeth)

Rita's two cents here, just names I got from browsing several sites. They seem to have moderate prices

Nina's two cents: these are all quite far from the midtown area where the Convention will be and would require going by subway or bus. Also just for me: Indian food is too spicy.

I agree with you, Nina, the problem is finding restaurants that are near our place and which are also good and inexpensive. ...:-(

I think we don´t have to worry about restaurants in NY. If there's a city with plenty of restaurants that's NY, especially in Manhattan. I am for any kind of food, even the very spicy ones ;-) - Daf

A couple of non-dinner ideas for those interested in NYC culture:

Not inexpensive, but a place laden with tradition and cultural history, The Russian Tea Room (yes, it's in Wikipedia) was founded by expatriate members of the old Russian Imperial Ballet. You must have tea there, and it's right around the corner from the Hilton-Sheraton complex, next to Carnegie Hall.

For breakfast, go at least once to the 100-yr-old Plaza Hotel where Eloise, the children's book character, once lived. It's on the SE corner of Central Park, and the coffee shop has a splendid view and even better service. A pot of coffee will set you back $10+, but it's a wonderful experience--and be sure to stroll around the lobby and public areas for that Holly Golightly experience.

--Elizabeth

German Food

Hallo Berlin

Hallo Berlin ($ 19)

Food, Wine & Beer Hall

German

626 10th Ave, New York 10036

Btwn 44th & 45th St

Phone: 212-977-1944

Fax: 212-947-9008

Map

Menu with prices -pdf

(This doesn't look like a good place to me, but I have no info--picnic tables?? nah! -- Elizabeth)

Another penny for thought from Nina (who was born in Manhattan and lived about 6 miles of it until age 18): Streets (West 56th Street, East 94th Street) are short blocks, easily walked (streets go east-west). Avenues (Sixth Avenue aka Avenue of the Americas, 9th Avenue, 5th Avenue) are very long blocks. Avenues run north-south. Street addresses with "West" are to the west of 5th Avenue; those with "East" are to the east of 5th Avenue.

In other words, to walk from West 56th Street to West 52nd Street along Sixth Avenue is a pretty short walk. In contrast, to walk from Sixth Avenue to Ninth Avenue along West 56th St. is a pretty long walk.

Of course there is the subway and there are buses, but I am not familiar with any of the lines or routes anymore and don't have a clue about the safety. Anyone?

Safety doesn't seem to be a big issue, esp. if you are 2 or more people traveling together. Subways are very fast (buses slow at dinnertime, though more scenic), so I wouldn't worry about distance. Chinatown down at the south end of the island, near City Hall, is easy to get to on the subway and many places have a big upstairs room where we might get round tables--easier to chat. There are also many great Italian places near the same neighborhood. The problem is that our group will split into pieces. -- Elizabeth

Hi, everyone!

I'm getting very "hungry and thirsty" with all these links to restaurants here!

But I have to lose some weight before April so that I can go to all these places with all my dear Webhead friends. :-)

Hugs and beijinhos,

Teresa (8Jan08)

One more thing, VERY IMPORTANT: our first dinner together will need to be on April 2nd (Wedn), since many Webheads arrive on that day and I guess we all agree ..., the more, the more FUN!!! (Rita)

Dearest Claire-- we'll all have to eat again on Thurs! Maybe by then we'll know where it's good. Didn't Vance find a great beer place (and good wine) last time in walking distance--you could fill a jug and take it away. Seems they had food too. -- Elizabeth