Editor’s Note: Now and then we'll spotlight one of our amazing Google Places reviewers. Both so you guys can start to get to know one another and so we can pull together and share our favorite local places. This week we introduce you to Josh Babetski of Manhattan.
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Lured to New York by a change of scenery and a new job, Josh and his family are still exploring and finding new places to play. When the weather’s nice they usually end up in one of the parks in the city. In the evenings you can find him at a tech event or working on a web application around traveling social objects. Josh took a few minutes between work and play to share what’s captivated him in NYC.
Do you have any secret talents?
An uncanny knack for pop-culture trivia.
What would your superpower be?
Telepathy. That way when I ask my better-half where she wants to go, and she says "Wherever," I can see what place she secretly wants to go shopping at.
Share an ultimate insider tip for New York City:
There's too much to do in New York! When see someone post that review or recommendation and I think to myself: " I HAVE to go there," I immediate log it so the next time I'm in the neighborhood, I've got a ready-made short-list of places to pick from. Tip: Use the "Save for Later" feature in Google Places.
Do you have any pets?
Two very odd cats. A brother and sister named Pink and Floyd.
What's your ultimate guilty pleasure?
Ice Cream.
What’s your favorite Google event you’ve been to and why?
Burgers and Bourbon at Idle Hands Bar. It was a good lesson in Bourbon history and great to sample different kinds. Plus, burgers.
Have any embarrassing stories you’d like to share?
Plenty, but they aren't age-appropriate for this blog. Find me on the streets of New York and we can compare stories.
If you could see any celebrity’s reviews on Places, who would you choose and why?
Neil Patrick Harris recently live-tweeted a dinner in New York. I’d probably like to see his because he's a genuine fan of good food. I'm not a fan when a PR team posts celebrity content. Real deal or no deal.
What’re some favorite places you’ve discovered in your first year in New York City?
Luke’s Lobster - Believe the hype. This is the best lobster roll in the city and perhaps the planet. The staff is friendly too. I’m also a big fan of the shrimp roll.
Boka/Bon Chon - The Korean fried chicken haunts my dreams. Get the booze-filled watermelon too; thank me later.
The Half-Pint - Get an imposing tower of beer to park on the table and order some crazy fried-cheese appetizers as they are tasty too. This is a great place for an after-work happy hour or to ride out a freak NYC hurricane (true story, I know a guy who did).
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - I've lived in Texas and take my BBQ seriously. When the bar is set by places like The Salt Lick, I laughed it off that a place in New York could hold its own. I was wrong. One minute you’re walking off the 1 subway, the next, you're covered in sauce and rethinking your philosophy on food cooked in smokers. Dino is now on my top five list for BBQ. Great atmosphere, service, and food.
Central Park - I’m very fortunate that the local park I take my kid to is Central Park. I recommend walking the Mall, Bethesda Terrace, and wandering around Sheeps Meadow. There’s a number of playgrounds to take kids to and lots of scenic spots to take in the city.
Posted by Topher Ziobro, New York City community coordinator
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