No, not the sandwich shop, the REAL subway system! I personally could do without this mode of transportation, but being that it truly is the fastest and the cheapest, I obliged. We bought an $8.00 ticket that allowed us on and off four times.
First stop, Chinatown! After being mauled on Canal St. by the Asian women as we ascended into the light of the street, we decided we were already overwhelmed and headed for lunch in Little Italy. We had read it was blocks lined with authentic Italian restaurants, and that it was! Although we were enticed by many young Italian men, we chose a sweet little place called La Nonna (which means grandma). We were not disappointed, evidenced by the plates that looked as though we had licked them clean, and we may have...! Who knew a pitcher of Sangria was $35? The best money we have EVER spent! YUM!
Second stop, Ground Zero. This was both moving and thought provoking. My friend's husband suggested we visit fire house 10, the first unit to respond on 9/11, their bravery was memorialized by many and will never be forgotten. I am glad we took the time to visit, and look forward to visiting again when the Memorial Pools are finished. (These will be placed in the original footprints of the Twin Towers.)
Third stop, Empire State Building! To be honest we made this stop to drink Apricot Ale at the Heartland Brewery, but the Empire State Building was right next door! Also on the menu was something called a Pu Pu Platter. I am not sure who decided to name this appetizer a nickname for feces, but you bet we ordered it! Fried pickles, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, mini burgers, and buffalo spring rolls were neatly arranged on a five tier serving stand. We did go into the Empire State Building, but had been advised to go to the Top of the Rock for a better view!
Fourth stop, Rockefeller Plaza! Here, we bought a Rock Pass that allowed us into the observatory at the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center AND a tour of the NBC Studios. One word for the sun setting and the night lights appearing right before your eyes from 70 floors high...BREATHTAKING! Can you believe the only thing between you and death is a Plexi-glass wall?!
Walking back to our hotel we discovered there is more than one Magnolia Bakery...thank goodness, because Mom has come to the conclusion they have the best Lemon Bars on earth! She has had one a day since we got here, but don't tell her I typed that! ;)
First stop, Chinatown! After being mauled on Canal St. by the Asian women as we ascended into the light of the street, we decided we were already overwhelmed and headed for lunch in Little Italy. We had read it was blocks lined with authentic Italian restaurants, and that it was! Although we were enticed by many young Italian men, we chose a sweet little place called La Nonna (which means grandma). We were not disappointed, evidenced by the plates that looked as though we had licked them clean, and we may have...! Who knew a pitcher of Sangria was $35? The best money we have EVER spent! YUM!
Second stop, Ground Zero. This was both moving and thought provoking. My friend's husband suggested we visit fire house 10, the first unit to respond on 9/11, their bravery was memorialized by many and will never be forgotten. I am glad we took the time to visit, and look forward to visiting again when the Memorial Pools are finished. (These will be placed in the original footprints of the Twin Towers.)
Third stop, Empire State Building! To be honest we made this stop to drink Apricot Ale at the Heartland Brewery, but the Empire State Building was right next door! Also on the menu was something called a Pu Pu Platter. I am not sure who decided to name this appetizer a nickname for feces, but you bet we ordered it! Fried pickles, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, mini burgers, and buffalo spring rolls were neatly arranged on a five tier serving stand. We did go into the Empire State Building, but had been advised to go to the Top of the Rock for a better view!
Fourth stop, Rockefeller Plaza! Here, we bought a Rock Pass that allowed us into the observatory at the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center AND a tour of the NBC Studios. One word for the sun setting and the night lights appearing right before your eyes from 70 floors high...BREATHTAKING! Can you believe the only thing between you and death is a Plexi-glass wall?!
Walking back to our hotel we discovered there is more than one Magnolia Bakery...thank goodness, because Mom has come to the conclusion they have the best Lemon Bars on earth! She has had one a day since we got here, but don't tell her I typed that! ;)
No comments:
Post a Comment