On 02 May 2008 in SIFMA TMC, SIFMA TMC Beyond the Hilton, SIFMA TMC News & Views, STN0-Coffee Stop
The SIFMA TMC show means late nights and early starts. You made need a coffee or two to get you through the day …
There are bound to be a few exhibitors giving away Starbucks gift cards. Here is where they can be put to good use …
#1 - Off the Hilton lobby on the ground floor, also with an entrance on 53rd Street.
#2 - Across 6th Avenue, between 53rd and 54th Streets.
#3 - Across 54th Street, on the West side of 6th Avenue.
Locals also recommend:
Certe - on 55th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Cafe Europa - at 55th and 7th Avenue.
On 02 May 2008 in SIFMA TMC, SIFMA TMC Beyond the Hilton, STN1-Something Stronger
Need to unwind or hammer out that deal over a drink? Here are a few options …
Close to home, expect Bridges Bar in the Hilton lobby to be a popular spot for a quick end of show, pre-party drink with fellow delegates. Drinks are also served in the lobby lounge area.
A short walk along 54th Street (towards 7th Avenue), there is Faces & Names, a bar and lounge with a decent bar menu.
Of course, there’s also Connolly’s Pub, on 54th Street (towards 5th Avenue), the scene of Monday’s Brits on the Street party. It serves up a great pint of Guinness and a range of fine English dishes.
If trendy is your thing, then a drink at the bar of the Shoreham Hotel on 55th Street (towards 5th Avenue) could be for you.
For a more classic hotel bar, try Randolph’s in the Warwick Hotel, right across from the Hilton on the corner of 6th Avenue and 54th Street.
On 02 May 2008 in SIFMA TMC, SIFMA TMC Beyond the Hilton, STN3-Amenities
Or maybe for emergencies …
Banks:
Branches of BofA, Citi, Wamu and others are all on 6th Avenue a block or two from the hotel. Pretty impossible to miss one.
Pharmacy:
Duane Reade is located on 6th Avenue at 56th Street. Store is open 7am to 10pm. Pharmacy from 7.30am to 7.30pm.
Copying/Shipping:
Fedex/Kinko’s Office and Print Center - 303 56th Street at 8th Avenue. Open 7am to 9pm.
On 02 May 2008 in SIFMA TMC, SIFMA TMC Beyond the Hilton, STN4-Live Music
For those seeking an alternative to the after-hours hospitality suites and parties, New York City offers a wealth of live music, showcasing talent that you’ll be hearing on the radio in the future. Indie Sounds NY suggests a few highlights …
Tuesday, June 10th
* A product of the New York City anti-folk scene, Blue Note/EMI recording artist Jaymay is at The Bowery Ballroom.
Listen to her song Gray or Blue here.
* British 60s/70s folk-to-progressive rock band The Strawbs will be at B.B. Kings Blues Club, in their 1974 configuration.
* The Paper Raincoat (Amber Rubarth, Alex Wong and guest Vienna Teng) play the best small club in NYC, Rockwood Music Hall.
Wednesday, June 11th
* Recently off his third world tour as Norah Jones’ guitarist, Adam Levy will be singing some of his own songs at Banjo Jim’s, and inviting a number of special guests for an evening of entertainment that will run well into Thursday morning. More information here.
Thursday, June 12th
* Local indie rockers The Reformationists will be at The Cutting Room. And if you sense a feeling of deja-vu, you might wonder whether the guitarist is a familiar face from booth # 1606.
Check out www.gigapple.com for listings of great live indie music in NYC.
On 02 May 2008 in SIFMA TMC, SIFMA TMC Beyond the Hilton, STN5-Other Attractions
If you’re lucky enough to get a couple of hours away from the show, you might want to check out a local attraction, for a change of pace …
American Folk Art Museum - On 53rd Street, just off 6th Avenue (towards 5th Avenue). Open from 10.30am, with $9 admission.
Central Park -Just a few blocks North of the Hilton.
Museum of Modern Art - Along 53rd Street (towards 5th Avenue). Closed on Tuesdays, otherwise open from 10.30am, with $20 admission.
The Rockefeller Center - Plenty of shops, and places to eat and drink in this sprawling complex a few blocks South of the Hilton.
On 02 May 2008 in SIFMA TMC, SIFMA TMC Beyond the Hilton, STN2-Food for Thought
Need to refuel … and all those candies from the booths don’t do the job. Here are some nearby places to get a snack or maybe something more substantial for a business lunch or dinner …
Lunch/Light Dinner:
Connolly’s Pub - Irish, English, burgers - on 54th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
La Bonne Soup – fondues, salads, burgers – on 55th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Upscale Lunch/Dinner:
Il Corso – 55th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues – excellent!
Rue 57 – 6th Avenue at 57th – great for all meals. Bistro and sushi.
Red Eye Grill – 56th Street and 7th Avenue – good food and check out the Miso Matzho ball soup!
