665064 Thu Nov 05 18:39:43 -0800 2009 8 18 Manhattan 0 5159755 My friend and I want to try it since it is said to be a cornerstone of NY eating. A) Is open on Friday evenings? Until when? B) And perhaps most importantly, is there anywhere near the cart where people can SIT down with their plates and enjoy the meal. Perhaps with a nice dessert place nearby for a bite afterwards? =) Thu Nov 05 18:39:43 -0800 2009 187197 BoomerKid 1 5160494 If you mean the famous cart on 53rd and 6th SW corner across from the Hilton, there's some planters and ledges you can sit on, but not a whole of tables or chairs available. It's open quite late -- until 4am. For dessert, I'd go to Kyotofu, which serves Asian-influenced desserts. Fri Nov 06 06:42:52 -0800 2009 5159755 10936 kathryn 1 5160581 If you go to around 52nd or 51st (forgot which one) between 6th and 7th, you'll find some tables and chairs outside. Fri Nov 06 07:14:51 -0800 2009 5159755 10763 Miss Needle 1 5160609 There are tons of tables and chairs outside at Rockefeller Center. Less than 5 minutes to walk. Fri Nov 06 07:22:57 -0800 2009 5159755 1111129 chorosch 2 5161629 update: the tables and chairs at RC are gone! must be the season. Fri Nov 06 12:40:42 -0800 2009 5160609 1111129 chorosch 1 5161035 Sitting at table and chairs is fine but to me the best way to enjoy is sitting on a planter or ledge near by during lunch and watching all the people go by. Fri Nov 06 09:39:23 -0800 2009 5159755 79984 princeofpork 2 5161613 on the 51st street side of the UBS building (btwn 6th & 7th) there are tables and chairs, no matter when you sit its gonna be cold however....its open all night every night... Fri Nov 06 12:35:07 -0800 2009 5161035 10479 Cpalms 3 5164480 Yup, there are wood benches and granite seats and tables outside the UBS building. I usually walk my food back a few blocks and eat it there. It's nice and cold there at 2am, but I don't mind. Sat Nov 07 22:02:20 -0800 2009 5161613 10609 Cheese Boy 1 5164496 If you're coming from out of town, get a room at the Sheraton or Hilton. Seriously--sitting on a planter is the only immediate option and not my idea of an enjoyable meal. Sat Nov 07 22:27:52 -0800 2009 5159755 10131 Chandavkl