New York

We went to New York two years in a row. A few weeks before christmas 2006 and 2007. In the back of my mind, i was aware of the mission, but at the time we were purely looking for somewhere to eat. I think we were about 2 blocks away and could have easily settled for a T.G.Is.

Incidently, the next night in 2007 we went to a restaurant about a block down from the hard rock called Maxies, which i think can only refer to the size of their food. Whilst a little pricey (it is in Times Square), i ordered a "sandwich" and was presented with about four weeks worth of meat, salad and bread.

I think the New York Hard Rock is the only one of the cafes so far i didn't make a conscious effort to get to.

It is for the poor reason above that i can't find any pictures of the inside. Obviously, i could use google and find some pictures, but i think that would somehow defeat the object of this blog.

As you enter the cafe, you go down a staircase and turn right in to a basement area, with the service desk and bar on the left. The first time we went there was a queue of maybe 200 people to get in.

I would urge you if heading to this particular restaurant, to invest in All Access membership to guarantee seating at the next available table. It around £15 for what i understand is lifetime membership. Plus you get a load of discounts/point system stuff etc (free pin or teddy as well...)

I realise i sounded a bit like an advert for a second there!

The restaurant has a stage-like area, which i assume does gigs, i will have to check this, but whilst we were there this area was adorned with Beatles merch from their later, Sgt. Pepper years.

My brother is a big Kiss fan, so was pleased we got a table surrounded by their stuff. There was also debate over who does a better version of "Life is a Highway", Tom Cochrane or Rascal Flatts.

Anyone who know me knows that i am in love with the City of New York and so i will definitely be back to this Hard Rock a number of times in the future. I will, of course, then add photos.

Until then, you will be wanting proof! And here it is.....in the form of a Glass....

Hard Rock Cafe

Times Square

1501 Broadway,

New York, NY,

United States‎

(212) 343-3355‎