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jplombardi

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  1. I can't thank everyone enough for their feedback. Although we have each been to the city several times, it's never been without a resident guide, so this whole process -- from public transportation/city navigation to dining to other recreational activities -- is quite overwhelming. I'm a bit of an over-planner/vacation perfectionist, so the short notice and unknown variables are giving me fits. Haha! I think we would like to do a special dinner, for the special evening, so I will look into the some of the fine(r) dining options in the area. The rest of our trip will be as casual as possible (and as much delicious NYC pizza, Chinese food, and bagels as possible ). Most importantly, I want to be sure we have sufficient time to eat, get to the venue, procure some bubbly, and be seated. For those that partake, do you normally order champagne ahead via the website? It sounds like a great way to manage intermission crowds, and I am sure the pick up places are clearly marked. Are there any other Met "traditions" we shouldn't miss? I love hearing about yours. angelica, the gelato sounds divine! I hope it's open after the show.
  2. It seems the Row O seats are now gone, so Row M seats 5 and 7 it is! Thanks, everyone. Feel to continue with restaurant suggestions, as I am still researching. :)
  3. Thanks so much, everyone, for your prompt and thorough responses so far. My mom and I are both only around 5'4, so given Drew's initial feedback row G is probably not for the best. :) Between Row M in the side section near the aisle, and Row O in the center section near the aisle, which would you think? Or is this really a negligible difference? More center would be nice, but I am also concerned about the raking/height of other patrons issue. The ballet we attend in North Carolina is in much smaller venues, so while our season tickets here are actually balcony, the seating capacity is only 600. In the larger venue (1-2 ballets a season), we are in the orchestra center about 20-21st row, but again the capacity isn't as large as the Met (2,277). We can still see faces, but not exceptionally well. We try to balance the full tableau and the intimacy, and are seeking to do the same at the Met. It's very difficult to get an idea about the size and distance. I just don't want to make a bad choice. :(
  4. Hello all, I'm new here. I have read through some of the other threads about Met seating, and I wasn't sure whether to bump an old one or create a new one, so hopefully I made the right choice. I would like to take my mom to the June 25th performance of Don Quixote for her 60th birthday. We are coming to NYC from North Carolina specifically to see Daniil Simkin before he departs for Berlin. It will be our first time for both the Met and an ABT performance. This was a last minute plan, so we are trying to scramble for tickets. I have called the box office and searched the web, but I am having trouble making a final decision on the tickets that are left. We want to be close enough to the stage to see the dancers fairly well, but not so close that we cannot see their feet, full view of the stage, etc. At this point, tickets are very expensive and we want to try to get the best view possible for this special (possibly once-in-a-lifetime) trip. Of the remaining options, which do you recommend? Orchestra Row G seats 113 and 114 (close to center of center section) Orchestra Row M seats 5 and 7 (side section but close to the aisle) Orchestra Row O seats 117 and 118 (center section but on the aisle) Orchestra Row R seats 117 and 118 (center section but on the aisle) Grand Tier Row D seats 106 and 108 (center section near the center, but 4th row back) Any dinner recommendations prior to the performance would also be much appreciated. Is the Grand Tier Restaurant good? Other options nearby? Many thanks!
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