Category Archives: New York

Another gorgeous day in nyc and D and E had never been to the High Line so I gladly went with them. This time, we stopped for gelato at Chelsea markets. Last night we went to a rehearsal dinner for my brother and H at Craftbar.We were in a private room but the restaurant itself  looked interesting – our food and service was very good. That area around Broadway and 20th looks like its full of interesting restaurants including the Gramercy Tavern.

What better place to spend a gorgeous spring day in NYC than the High Line, the new park that was once an abandoned railbed along the  Hudson River. My pal Myra and I found wooden lounge  chairs overlooking the water. Great people watching, scenery, landscape, had a nice chat with two young Dutch guys who were touring architectural sights in the city. Stopped by the Chelsea Market on 15th Street, had tea and peruvian something or other – a cupcake shaped savory dish that was very colorful – yellow and green. Yellow turned out to be mashed potatoes, the green avocado, and there was tuna in there. Yum. Then onto the west village which was humming with people – in the early evening, you could just hear the sounds of people celebrating the day everywhere, spilling out of bars with the windows removed and sitting at outdoor cafe tables. We ate at Westville, a tiny place on 10th street that is one of my favs  – 6:45 was a good time to go. Only had to wait 10 minutes and tables all filled and line got longer through the night. No one does fresh vegetables better. Another gorgeous day.

Is it my imagination or are airlines trying harder to be flyer friendly. Today my flight attendant on Delta even offered me peanuts. free of charge. I got two packets. Oh joy.

NYC was overcast but no longer rainy and I did my usual walk until my  ankles swelled. The blossoms are coming out in central park – yellow, white, red – and the grass is green. I roamed past Belvedere Castle – which for some strange reason I’d never seen. Walked past the Museum of Natural History and spotted my first movie star of the trip – actor Matt Dillon who was eating at a window table at a restaurant at 79th and Columbus. Then onto Nice Matin at 79th and Amsterdam for a very nice lunch with my  brother. Mediterranean Lamb salad and pizza with sundried tomato pesto and anchovies.