USA east coast

Glaucus · 11-11-2011, 13:31

Woot just booked flights, not as good as pheebs planned trip

, but still excited

Rather than just showing off though, I'm looking for opinions/advice in several areas.

Basic idea, but not set in stone.

First thing is advice on car rental. Now we really want a convertible, but mustang is to small. Would the Chrysler Sebring be any good?
If no converitable, what American car would be the best suited. Im not going to America and driving a focus even if it's the better choice.

Anyone know any amazing steak houses in newyork or Washington. You know the ones which dry age the meat for months and have to cut the mouldy bits off.

Also want to go up in the mountains, spotted the soupy line drive, anyone done this. Is it good or would it be better doing a different route?

Any advice on cheap centralism hotels for Washington, new York and something still Resonable but nice somewhere in the southern keys. Also do American hotels not do twin rooms?

Anyone know any big festivals happening in the general area for those dates?

Any idea on how best to buy train ticket from new York to Washington. Is it like uk, where it's much cheaper to book in advance, or can you turn up on the day?
Other than new York, Washington and keys west, we don't want to be tied down to much.

Hmm so many questions..

Kitten · 11-11-2011, 14:00

Peter Lugers steakhouse in Brooklyn. Unmissable!

http://www.peterluger.com/

Glaucus · 11-11-2011, 14:05

Sweet, wasn't that the one on hestons in search of perfection.
Any idea of prices? Non on the menu, I have to convince the other 3.

Will · 11-11-2011, 14:22

It's expensive - but worth every penny.

Glaucus · 11-11-2011, 14:28

Wha ball park are we talking about for steak sides and a couple of drinks? £100 each?

Will · 11-11-2011, 14:45

Steak for 2 people sharing was around $90 or so. That's just for the steak, obviously individual steaks will be a bit different in price. Add side dishes and drinks, and so on you're aiming for at around $80 per person excluding tips. Ok, so not really expensive, but still £50 a head or so for a steakhouse.

Glaucus · 11-11-2011, 14:48

Sweet, I take it you need to book in advance.

Will · 11-11-2011, 15:01

Yarp. Won't do any harm.

Sometimes it seems to be v.busy, sometimes it's dead quiet... only been a couple of times but once there was no one there, the other time we waited an hour to get a table.

Will · 11-11-2011, 15:03

PS

Looks like a fantastic trip!

US hotels do twin rooms - I've certainly stayed in many that are.

AS for cars, probably best asking in OcUK motors.

The only trains I've ever taken in the States are the subways in NY and the BART in San Fran - and didn't find it expensive paying on the day. So can't really help you there - busses like greyhounds are dead cheap though.

TinkerBell · 11-11-2011, 17:40

Agree about Peter Lugar. Amazing steak, best to book ahead. You don't want to be disappointed if you get there and can't get a table. Was very busy when I went. Also you need to have the cash to pay for it. They don't accept Cards.

Looks like a fab trip

11-11-2011, 13:31	#1
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	USA east coast Woot just booked flights, not as good as pheebs planned trip , but still excited Rather than just showing off though, I'm looking for opinions/advice in several areas. Basic idea, but not set in stone. First thing is advice on car rental. Now we really want a convertible, but mustang is to small. Would the Chrysler Sebring be any good? If no converitable, what American car would be the best suited. Im not going to America and driving a focus even if it's the better choice. Anyone know any amazing steak houses in newyork or Washington. You know the ones which dry age the meat for months and have to cut the mouldy bits off. Also want to go up in the mountains, spotted the soupy line drive, anyone done this. Is it good or would it be better doing a different route? Any advice on cheap centralism hotels for Washington, new York and something still Resonable but nice somewhere in the southern keys. Also do American hotels not do twin rooms? Anyone know any big festivals happening in the general area for those dates? Any idea on how best to buy train ticket from new York to Washington. Is it like uk, where it's much cheaper to book in advance, or can you turn up on the day? Other than new York, Washington and keys west, we don't want to be tied down to much. Hmm so many questions.. __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 11-11-2011 at 13:40.

11-11-2011, 14:00	#2
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Peter Lugers steakhouse in Brooklyn. Unmissable! http://www.peterluger.com/ __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

11-11-2011, 14:05	#3
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Sweet, wasn't that the one on hestons in search of perfection. Any idea of prices? Non on the menu, I have to convince the other 3. __________________

11-11-2011, 14:22	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	It's expensive - but worth every penny. __________________ *No No!*

11-11-2011, 14:28	#5
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Wha ball park are we talking about for steak sides and a couple of drinks? £100 each? __________________

11-11-2011, 14:45	#6
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Steak for 2 people sharing was around $90 or so. That's just for the steak, obviously individual steaks will be a bit different in price. Add side dishes and drinks, and so on you're aiming for at around $80 per person excluding tips. Ok, so not really expensive, but still £50 a head or so for a steakhouse. __________________ *No No!*

11-11-2011, 14:48	#7
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Sweet, I take it you need to book in advance. __________________

11-11-2011, 15:01	#8
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Yarp. Won't do any harm. Sometimes it seems to be v.busy, sometimes it's dead quiet... only been a couple of times but once there was no one there, the other time we waited an hour to get a table. __________________ *No No!*

11-11-2011, 15:03	#9
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	PS Looks like a fantastic trip! US hotels do twin rooms - I've certainly stayed in many that are. AS for cars, probably best asking in OcUK motors. The only trains I've ever taken in the States are the subways in NY and the BART in San Fran - and didn't find it expensive paying on the day. So can't really help you there - busses like greyhounds are dead cheap though. __________________ *No No!*

11-11-2011, 17:40	#10
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Agree about Peter Lugar. Amazing steak, best to book ahead. You don't want to be disappointed if you get there and can't get a table. Was very busy when I went. Also you need to have the cash to pay for it. They don't accept Cards. Looks like a fab trip __________________