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NY area: King Yum or Jade Island trips in Jan.
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A miracle has happened and I actually have my work schedules in advance. dinner at King Yum, Queens or Jade Island, Staten Island? Sun. 1/13, P.S. You are also all invited pre-Fisherman Band on Jan. 7 [ Edited by: KikiTiki 2007-12-29 12:55 ] [ Edited by: KikiTiki 2007-12-30 06:59 ] |
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12/29/2007
The weekends you've suggested are all good for CaptainQuad and myself. Thanks for starting this thread! |
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12/29/2007
Thank you also for opening your home to us before the Fisherman show! :) |
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12/29/2007
The 19th will work for me, Saturday's are always easier for NYC adventures. Would people be interested in a shuttle bus to move us around that day? I was hoping we could hit King Yum since it's the only one I haven't been too yet. |
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12/29/2007
Okonkuluku! I will be in town on the 13th! ooh pleeze let mr. ho try for a 2th time to come out! what is jade island? approved containers? bartenders got a clue? mr ho |
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12/29/2007
Definitely approved containers. However, it's a Chinese restaurant, so think that way when imagining the drinks. I doubt very seriously they've heard of the Grog Log. That said, we had a blast there. |
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12/29/2007
I will be in town on the 13th! ooh pleeze let mr. ho try for a 2th time to come out! what is jade island? approved containers? bartenders got a clue? mr ho Jade Island is of course the only remaining old school joint in NYC. It's located, unlikely enough, in the Kmart plaza on Staten Island, and takes some gumption to get to. However, the food is good, the decor is on target and the drinks are good--not Tropical Bistro good but on par with, say, the Bali Hai. Their containers are approved--by Dynasty Wholesale--and they'll happily sell them as well. Personally, I can't see visiting NYC without hitting the joint. |
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velveteenlounge
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12/29/2007
Well, along with King Yum...:wink: |
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12/30/2007
Apparently Tikilicious and Steve aka The Newlyweds just went |
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KikiTiki
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12/30/2007
What about a trip for LUNCH at Jade Island on Sunday the 13th, folks?
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12/30/2007
Sounds great to us! |
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12/30/2007
I like this idea. ount me in. Jack |
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KikiTiki
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12/30/2007
Could those who have traversed to Jade Island let us know how difficult We have a vehicle that holds a total of 5- but Fang may enjoy not driving |
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12/30/2007
If you're taking the ferry I would recommend a cab from the ferry station. We took car service from the restaurant to the ferry station and it was around $20 or $25, which could obviously be split among the passengers. We took a bus the first time, going to the restaurant from the ferry station, but it was crowded and took a little over an hour. Personally I think a cab or car service is worth the extra money. I seem to remember there were cabs lined up outside the ferry station. If the weather is clear we might drive. Otherwise we'll join you on the ferry! [ Edited by: velveteenlounge 2007-12-30 10:40 ] |
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Mr. Ho
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12/30/2007
okonkuluku! this sounds fun although would Yum's be easier? I think we'd prefer that...not to mention I've been waitin a year to try it! but prob up for anything... mr. ho |
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12/30/2007
Here is Jade Island photos and link: I drove there - but I'm told ferry to cab is the best way to go from lower Manhattan - last I heard the ferry was still free and a cab split by 4 people can't be too much. I'd be into going not sure what weekend fits - but MLK weekend is one that was mentioned. |
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12/30/2007
King yum is subway or cab or car service - able - Karaoke is a must here are some pics... With Jimmy / Owner singing Let me know see you at ottos for Jan 9th. |
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velveteenlounge
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12/31/2007
Yes, the ferry is still free and it is a fun start to the journey. The cab ride isn't all that long--certainly a lot quicker than the bus! |
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12/31/2007
I visited Jade Island about 10 years ago and loved it. I drove though, and got lost. The idea of a ferry to a cab sounds ideal and if it works, should become a really great regular excursion for the NYC contingent. King Yum looks good too. Well, crap, I guess we have to do them both, no? Seeing these photos inspired me to make a mai tai! Thanks and Cheers!(and Happy New Year!) Jack |
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Urban Tiki
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12/31/2007
Mary and I are up for either or both. |
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12/31/2007
Kiki - thanks for starting this thread. Nicole and I are around for the 7th and would love to come by and I guess we will have to suck it up for the late Monday night Fisherman show since it is the last one for a while. Sounds like lots of other things are being kicked around too. For those other dates, we can't do the 13th, but we are available for any excursions "off the island" on the other days. |
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01/01/2008
I guess I should have phrased it AND/OR King yum and Jade Island When I hear from everyone I'll try to tally up responses.... Oh, and by the way, Happy New Year!
[ Edited by: KikiTiki 2007-12-31 17:11 ] |
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velveteenlounge
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01/01/2008
Fabulous! Happy New Year to all! CaptainQuad and I are up for both Jade Island and King Yum and both of those weekends work for us. |
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01/01/2008
Saturday the 19th is best for me and we could make a whole day out of it and hit both, one for lunch the other for dinner. |
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KikiTiki
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01/02/2008
I propose a Friday night trip to King Yum in Queens on 1/18 when they have the karaoke. [ Edited by: KikiTiki 2008-01-12 21:56 ] |
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Urban Tiki
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01/02/2008
I'll take the baton and run with it from here Kiki- no need to stress. I think Friday the 18th would be good for King Yum, and I think Sunday the 20th for lunch, would be good for Jade Island. Who is up for those dates? |
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velveteenlounge
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01/03/2008
Those dates work fine for us. :) |
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Mr. Ho
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01/03/2008
Okonkuluku! Tabuzak and I, and my lady, will be at Jade Island on 1/13 either for lunch or early dinner probably. Time is not TBD. We have our own transportation lined up probably but if folks want to meet us there, feel free to email me at brian@waitiki.com for my cell and we can meet up. I'd love to meet any TC NYC ohana who would like to come, esp those who trekked out to Shun lee's this last week who I missed due to multiple polynesian paradises in midtown! Also, as an fyi - the google maps location for King Yums is WRONG. you need to map 181st and Union Turnpike , 11366 to get the right location. Closed at 11pm ; we made it at 1022pm last night and had enough for a couple drinks and grub and we had to get booted! |
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Tiki Kollektor
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01/03/2008
Me. and Fisherman on the 7th too. Happy New Year All! |
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Urban Tiki
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01/03/2008
Okay, so Jade Island on 13th, and King Yum on the 18th. |
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rugbymatt
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01/03/2008
I can do King Yum on the 18th but not Jade Island on the 13th. So I'll see everyone on Friday the 18th. I'll take the afternoon off work so I can get into the city in time. |
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01/03/2008
Works for us! |
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paranoid123
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01/04/2008
I know I've been the flakiest NY TCer lately, but both dates are good for me. |
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Mr. Ho
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01/08/2008
Hi FYI - all are welcome to this. 1/13/08 - Jade Island with Mr. Ho and Tabuzak and two of our friends. (party of 4 so far...) If you want to go, please call Jade directly, and add your numbers to the 8pm Brian-for-4 reservation. Please arrange your own transportation (we're covered/full already). I'll bring some vinyl and CDs if anyone is interested. Okonkuluku! |
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01/08/2008
CaptainQuad and I are still up for doing this at lunchtime, but unfortunately 8:00 is a bit late for us, since we're facing a long drive home and he has to work early Monday AM. Is anyone still up for lunch? We got the feeling last night most weren't... |
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KikiTiki
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01/11/2008
While we originally wanted to do it at lunchtime, We are going to add ourselves to the 8pm reservation |
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velveteenlounge
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01/11/2008
Then we'll plan on seeing everyone on the 18th at King Yum. Best of luck with the apartment hunting, Kiki and Fang! |
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KikiTiki
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01/13/2008
Sad news about King Yum- the 87 year old owner, Jimmy Eng passed away on We will have to drink a toast to him on our journey there next Friday Jan. 18 http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/ny-nyeng075529046jan07,0,5658033.story http://nymag.com/daily/food/2008/01/king_yum_patriarch_jimmy_eng_dies_at_87.html |
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velveteenlounge
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01/13/2008
I'm so sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting us know. |
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KikiTiki
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01/13/2008
I heard the news about King Yum's owner last night from Brother Cleve. |
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01/15/2008
A weird note is on local am (yes am ) radio King Yum throws on ads about coming out to see Jimmy. And for New Years they had a Price Fixed New Years Eve celebration going "with noise makers and food" - just an odd note to share. I hope to make it by on Friday eve later than Dinner (so drinks for sure) - we'll see! - If you are wondering about why I listen to AM -its for traffic reports driving in and out of NYC. BOING |
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KikiTiki
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01/15/2008
What time are people supposed to meet at King Yum this Friday? |
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01/15/2008
Just to complicate things more - Nicole and I may actually be in town on Friday night after all and would like to join the fun. We have to go up to New England, but we are starting to think we should go Saturday morning instead of Friday afternoon - after all, when will have the chance again to meet up at the Yum with such a respectable group? And with Kareoke in the house? Very dangerous indeed. |
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Urban Tiki
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01/15/2008
Respectable group? I thought you were going with us! |
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Tiki Kollektor
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01/15/2008
Count me in for King Yum. Will there be a meet up point in Manhattan for the trip out? cabs? (preferred), time? |
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01/15/2008
Paul and I are definitely in and 6:30 works well for us. |
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KikiTiki
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01/15/2008
Fang and I are in for 6:30. |
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leisure master
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01/15/2008
Soooooo..... anything to report from sunday's visit to Jade Island? |