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Staten Island Half-Day Trip: Shopping + Umi Buffet πŸ›οΈπŸ£

πŸ“ **How to Get There:** Hop on the **Staten Island Ferry** from **Midtown Pier (W39/12Av)**β€”boats depart every **30 minutes**! 🚒✨ The scenic ride offers **stunning skyline views**, especially from the open-air upper deck at sunset. πŸŒ†πŸŒŠ 🎟️ **Ticket Tip:** - **10-ride pass: $29** (not free, but more convenient than the WTC ferry) - **Free alternative**: The iconic yellow **Staten Island Ferry** from WTC (but longer wait times) **Shopping Spree at Empire Outlets πŸ›’** Right by the SI Ferry terminal! This **tax-free outlet** has amazing deals: - **No tax on items under $30** πŸŽ‰ - **Kids' dresses as cheap as $10**β€”less than bubble tea! 🀯 - **American budget-friendly brands** galore **Dinner at Umi Hotpot & Seafood Buffet 🍲** Initially skeptical after mixed reviews, but **totally worth it**! Here's the scoop: 🐟 **Sushi & Raw Bar**: - **Fresh salmon sushi** 🍣 (better than some pricier Manhattan spots!) - **Pro tip**: Sample firstβ€”skip anything questionable (like the drunken shrimp 🦐) 🍳 **Hot Dishes & Hotpot**: - **Chinese stir-fries**, udon noodles, steamed fish 🐟 - **Must-tries**: Garlic butter abalone, octopus salad, BBQ pork ribs (kid-approved!) οΏ½ - **Desserts**: Mango pomelo sago, purple sweet potato milk tea (super sweet!), ice cream 🍨 πŸ‘§ **Kid-Friendly Perks**: - **Endless snack options** (fries, chicken nuggets 🍟) - **$99 for 3 people** (vs. $100 for just sushi in Chelsea Market!) - **Takeaway allowed** (we left with extra desserts!) **Bonus:** Couldn't resist **Haagen-Dazs** at the pier afterwardβ€”no regrets! πŸ˜‚πŸ¦ #NYCFoodie #NYCLife #WeekendVibes #ExploreNYC #BudgetEats #FoodAdventure #NYCWeekend

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Staten Island Half-Day Trip: Shopping + Umi Buffet πŸ›οΈπŸ£

πŸ“ How to Get There: Hop on the Staten Island Ferry from Midtown Pier (W39/12Av) β€”boats depart every 30 minutes ! 🚒✨ The scenic ride offers stunning skyline views , especially from the open-air upper deck at sunset. πŸŒ†πŸŒŠ 🎟️ Ticket Tip: - 10-ride pass: $29 (not free, but more convenient than the WTC ferry) - Free alternative : The iconic yellow Staten Island Ferry from WTC (but longer wait times) Shopping Spree at Empire Outlets πŸ›’ Right by the SI Ferry terminal! This tax-free outlet has amazing deals: - No tax on items under $30 πŸŽ‰ - Kids' dresses as cheap as $10 β€”less than bubble tea! 🀯 - American budget-friendly brands galore Dinner at Umi Hotpot & Seafood Buffet 🍲 Initially skeptical after mixed reviews, but totally worth it ! Here's the scoop: 🐟 Sushi & Raw Bar : - Fresh salmon sushi 🍣 (better than some pricier Manhattan spots!) - Pro tip : Sample firstβ€”skip anything questionable (like the drunken shrimp 🦐) 🍳 Hot Dishes & Hotpot : - Chinese stir-fries , udon noodles, steamed fish 🐟 - Must-tries : Garlic butter abalone, octopus salad, BBQ pork ribs (kid-approved!) οΏ½ - Desserts : Mango pomelo sago, purple sweet potato milk tea (super sweet!), ice cream 🍨 πŸ‘§ Kid-Friendly Perks : - Endless snack options (fries, chicken nuggets 🍟) - $99 for 3 people (vs. $100 for just sushi in Chelsea Market!) - Takeaway allowed (we left with extra desserts!) Bonus: Couldn't resist Haagen-Dazs at the pier afterwardβ€”no regrets! πŸ˜‚πŸ¦ #NYCFoodie #NYCLife #WeekendVibes #ExploreNYC #BudgetEats #FoodAdventure #NYCWeekend

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