New York: How to get there and where to stay, eat and play
THE BEST WAY TO NEW YORK
From LAX, Delta, United, American, Virgin America and JetBlue offer nonstop service to New York; US Airways offers direct service (stop, no change of planes); and US Airways, American, Delta, United and Virgin America offer connecting service (change of planes). Restricted round-trip service from $664, including taxes and fees.
WHERE TO STAY
Row NYC, 700 8th Ave.; (888) 352-3650, https://www.rownyc.com. Doubles from $179.
WHERE TO EAT
Flaming Saddles Saloon, 793 9th Ave.; (212) 713-0481, https://www.flamingsaddles.com. Strong drinks, country music. Drinks from $7.
Zabar’s Cafe, 2245 Broadway; (212) 787-2000; bit.ly/1kpKXbg Inexpensive deli items (bagels, blintzes, sandwiches); $2-$6.
5 Napkin Burger, 630 9th Ave.; (212) 757-2277, https://www.5napkinburger.com. Burgers and fries from $15.
Katz’s Delicatessen, 205 E. Houston St.; (212) 254-2246, https://www.katzsdelicatessen.com. Go for the pastrami — and the atmosphere. Sandwiches start at $11.30.
John’s Pizzeria, 260 W. 44th St.; (212) 391-7560, https://www.johnspizzerianyc.com. Pizzas $13 and up.
WHERE TO GET SHOW TICKETS
“The Colbert Report”: https://www.colbertnation.com/tickets
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”: https://www.thedailyshow.cc.com/tickets
“Late Show With David Letterman”: https://www.cbs.com/shows/late_show/tickets/
Discount Broadway show tickets: TKTS booth, 47th and Broadway, Times Square.
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