Suggestions for start-it-up near New York

Valentine's Day Movie • February 2, 2010Take a guided tour- it’s free with admission and you don’t need to sign up. Meet in the Great Hall once you grab the next start time from the info booth. #vday

Rex E. • April 2, 2013Pick up Will Call tickets directly at the Box Office right at a half hour prior to performance start and walk right in as soon after as the doors open!

Christin G. • March 1, 2010Absolutely fantastic performance installation by artist Tino Sehgal. Do not miss this! Start at the mezzanine by speaking to one of the 7 year olds and work your way up the rotunda.

IFC • July 6, 2010NYC: Ask the counter lady to “Heat it up,” and she’ll pour gravy on your plate and microwave it until the container starts to warp. Also, try the buttery green beans!” –IFC's Thu Tran

Matt G. • February 20, 2010Start w four lights and as soon as you slow up you'll be told "you've had your fill!"

Bryan • January 23, 2011Lunch line starts to build up around 12:30, get there early.

BluePrint • June 10, 2011BluePrintJuices are newly single and ready to get picked up at this location! A Green Juice in the morning is a great way to start the day! Pineapple Apple Mint makes a delicious afternoon snack.

Serg • November 26, 2013After the actors take their bows, rush out before the old people start getting up or it'll take you at least 15 minutes to get out of the theatre since there's only one exit.

Sir Kensington • August 10, 2011Pick up a jar of the Spiced and start scooping!

Sir Kensington • August 10, 2011Pick up a jar of the Spiced and start scooping!

The Corcoran Group • November 6, 2010Start with a perfectly prepared Manhattan and follow it up with Mozzarella in Carozza, a Stuffed Veal Chop and Rao’s Meatballs.

Steve R. • July 19, 2012Load up on cheap margaritas at happy hour--the showroom cover starts at $10 and typically exceeds reasonable for the lineup.

Ulina .. • December 12, 2011Fiesta Salad FTW. I don't even have to say anything. I walk up and the guy starts making it, lol.

Vivian L. • May 9, 2013If you're here for Once go onto the stage before the show & during intermission, where they have a functioning bar set up & the actors start coming onstage.

The Corcoran Group • November 1, 2011An unassuming bistro that starts your meal with complimentary pate! Try the Steak Frites, the Lobster Roll or the Coque au Vin. It gets a bit noisy here and the bill sure can add up!

New York Post • April 1, 2014The still-undisputed purveyors of cool in downtown NYC. Start here and work your way up Crosby St. for the best menswear shopping in Soho.

Mary S. • January 29, 2014It doesn't matter what time you place your Seamless order online, they will not start making your order until you show up for pick up. Kinda defeats the point.

Rae D. • October 16, 2012Housekeeping starts early, so if you plan on sleeping past 7:45am, don't forget to put up your "do not disturb" sign. *sigh*

Kimmie O. • July 31, 2020Amazing waterfront views! This park goes on & on. It starts way downtown in TriBeCa by Battery Park City & goes up to W 59th St in Hell’s Kitchen, along the Hudson River.

Georgios G. • April 18, 2017Beautiful walk. Worthy of your time. Start from the up side and walk down towards Chelsea market where you can find a lot of interesting activity

Karin B. • July 27, 2013Always up for a different version of the healthy & fresh yellow tomato soup, the carpaccio and arugala salad always a good start. Everyone I take here is impressed and shocked to find this hidden gem.

Taj W. • December 9, 2011I must say, Lauriana Mae gave me what the f*ck I needed! She is such an amazing talent and Kwame hasn't aged a bit. The show made up for the late start, so it's all good.

Gustav V. • January 13, 2019One of those places you get tired of hearing how good it is and refuse to go just because. Then FINALLY end up going, have the hyped up mushrooms, and start questioning your overall life philosophy.

Jon B. • February 7, 2015Amazing views of Manhattan. Visit on a clear day for the best effect. The outdoor terraces are great but vertigo inducing. Look up as the elevator starts its ascent!

HashtagNYU • August 17, 2016Start here for noms before heading up to the High Line! http://hashtagnyu.tumblr.com/post/139618027971/a-guide-to-impressing-your-nyc-visitors-the-west

Jared W. • February 20, 2015Use the north side entrance to avoid long lines! Crowds build up around 11am. Start with the BIG items like dinosaurs and the blue whale. The Planetarium is also a must.

Darren L. • January 5, 2013On the weekends, you can show up when the show before the one you want to see starts and put name on standby list. No need for the line, put name in, go drink and come back at showtime.Weekends only.

John P. • December 1, 2011Ask for a Purity Martini, up or on the rocks, to start your meal. Divine!

Kay T. • March 22, 2015Thought it would be cheaper than Black Seed bagel's sandwich creations but it all starts to add up. One slice of lox with tofu cream cheese will cost you more than 12.