I think I need a vacation or older friends! :)
We started the day by heading to the Seaport where they have a Tkts booth which opens at 11:00. I had never been to that location as I had always gone to Times Square which opens 4 hours later. I assume this means the "better" seats are sold first at the Seaport location. For those who have not been to NYC, the Tkts booth sells 1/2 price theater tickets for performances the day of the event. We got tickets for Billy Elliott.
Then we hurried to hail a cab to Greenwich Village for a walking food tour with tastings. Linda B. told me about these food tours of different villages and I will probably go on, at least, one more before I leave. It wasn't just tasting food from different restaurants that was fun, but the history that our guide knew about the area. Apparently, Greenwich Village used to be farm land - it is hard to imagine. We had pizza, olive oil, a rice ball (itallian style) which was wonderful, a cauliflower dish to die for, a fresh chocolate chip cookie, risotto, asst. meat & cheese, & cheesecake. I learned about some restaurants I plan to try before my time is up.
Next we headed to Park Ave to do a little shopping. While we were in Bloomingdales we were "invited" to have our make-up done. Don't you know that "invitation" cost me something! Then we found a place to have drinks and an appetizer before our show.
Last on our list for the day was to the Theatre District to see "Billy Elliott". All I can say is you do not need to worry about the talent in the next generation! Cute story and the kids were amazing.
We left the apartment at 10:20 and weren't home until 10:45. What a very fun day!
The pictures are all from the tour in Greenwich Village:
Butcher that did Lady Gaga's meat outfit
Beautiful iron work with boot scraper
House with black door is only 9 feet wide and just sold for over 2 million
Carly Simon's house (guide didn't know if she still owned it)
The supposed apartment of "Friends" tv show
Beautiful gated courtyard
We started the day by heading to the Seaport where they have a Tkts booth which opens at 11:00. I had never been to that location as I had always gone to Times Square which opens 4 hours later. I assume this means the "better" seats are sold first at the Seaport location. For those who have not been to NYC, the Tkts booth sells 1/2 price theater tickets for performances the day of the event. We got tickets for Billy Elliott.
Then we hurried to hail a cab to Greenwich Village for a walking food tour with tastings. Linda B. told me about these food tours of different villages and I will probably go on, at least, one more before I leave. It wasn't just tasting food from different restaurants that was fun, but the history that our guide knew about the area. Apparently, Greenwich Village used to be farm land - it is hard to imagine. We had pizza, olive oil, a rice ball (itallian style) which was wonderful, a cauliflower dish to die for, a fresh chocolate chip cookie, risotto, asst. meat & cheese, & cheesecake. I learned about some restaurants I plan to try before my time is up.
Next we headed to Park Ave to do a little shopping. While we were in Bloomingdales we were "invited" to have our make-up done. Don't you know that "invitation" cost me something! Then we found a place to have drinks and an appetizer before our show.
Last on our list for the day was to the Theatre District to see "Billy Elliott". All I can say is you do not need to worry about the talent in the next generation! Cute story and the kids were amazing.
We left the apartment at 10:20 and weren't home until 10:45. What a very fun day!
The pictures are all from the tour in Greenwich Village:
Butcher that did Lady Gaga's meat outfit
Beautiful iron work with boot scraper
House with black door is only 9 feet wide and just sold for over 2 million
Carly Simon's house (guide didn't know if she still owned it)
The supposed apartment of "Friends" tv show
Beautiful gated courtyard
You certainly know how to pack a lot into a day!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you are experiencing so much of what the city has to offer! Bet you've done more in the first week than native NY's do in a year!
Love all the photos - you really have a knack for capturing the city!
Please go back and steal that wrought iron pinecone for me!
ReplyDeleteI took that photo just for you. I thought it was a pineapple, but you acre probably right about it being a pinecone.
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun , but I need a nap !!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited you having the 'Grand Adventure' you deserve!You sure know how to pack in a full day!I now feel like I need get up and get moving everyday.
ReplyDeleteLove all the fabulous pictures of the NYC architecture!Take some pictures of the food for your foody friends!!Also,don't forget to take pictures of you in your day!We miss seeing you!!