Its amazing that I'm still alive after 33 years in NYC You guys crack me up!

Betsy - Really I'm surprised that there's not a single place in NYC that would serve authentic mexican food since I'm sure there have to be some transplants here oh well I will continue to eat my "fake" mexican food and enjoy it thoroughly!! I guess its like the chinese places that serve fried chicken And yes we have the corner on pizza here... and bagels too.

Deanna - I've never actually been to Staten Island and Betsy is right that Manhattanites are snobby about SI - actually all of the boroughs for that matter. I can't say that I've run into too many celebrities either... sorry to disappoint but they're not hanging out on every corner... especially if you want to go places that aren't an arm and a leg . Does your BIL's friend have a plan for where he wants to take you guys? I'll try to think of some things but I'm not really sure what you're looking for... I wish we could meet up but we'll be on Long Island Saturday - I was hoping we could come back to NYC Saturday night but we have to rent a car on LI Sunday morning to drive up to my Aunts (renting a car from there is half the price then renting in Manhattan - its ridiculous!)

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