Big Apple Part 2
After 3,000 miles of driving from NY to Texas and then back again, it was pretty awesome to finally arrive back in the big city. I know Ally da Pup sure was excited! Once we got settled in and had a good nights sleep I was able to do one of my favorite pastimes when I’m there, people watch. Everywhere you go there are thousands of people walking around, going about their business, running errands, etc. and a lot of them sure dress funny! I finally decided that walking around the streets is sort of like visiting a multi-ethnic Wal-Mart but on a much larger scale. And a lot grittier. I love that virtually everything you need on a daily basis is within walking distance. And then there’s the restaurants, many of them open 24/7.
I think I put on 5 pounds as we ate our way across the city, LOL We made return visits to two of my favorites, the Carnegie Deli (photos at link) which is just a stones throw from Carnegie Hall and an awesome dinner at the Hacienda de Argentine (photos at link) restaurant on the east side. The sandwiches at the Carnegie Deli are legendary with the meat piled on at least three inches thick, the thin slices of bread seem like mere afterthoughts. The Argentine restaurant has the best empanadas I’ve ever tasted and the atmosphere is just amazing. The decor reminds you of a medieval hunting lodge perhaps or maybe the dining room of an ancient castle.
One night we went to this really cool, upscale mexican restaurant called Mama Mexico (photos at link) where we met and had dinner with Julie! She was very cool and fun to talk to. This was my first time meeting her but her and Lisa have met on several occassions before then. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but we had a great time chatting! I’m glad we finally met! Once we left there, we walked her back to Grand Central near her subway station and we also caught the subway home. This is the street where the enormous steam explosion occurred the very next morning! I think that constitutes a close call!
I finally got to see the American Museum of Natural History which was pretty damn awesome! I snapped a few photos of the dinosaur skeletons, here are two of my favorites!
There was also a great video show called Cosmic Collisions in the planetarium narrated by Robert Redford. The visuals were stunning, displayed on a huge globe shaped ceiling like theatre that seated hundreds inside of a gigantic sphere.
On one night we accidentally witnessed the grand opening of Justin Timberlakes new restauarant as we walked pass.There were celebrities arriving in limos and walking down a red carpet before entering the place with tons of paparazzi snapping photos like madmen. Complete with screaming female fans and search lights. Just like a Hollywood premier, LOL Here’s a shot I took myself as I walked by.
Does anyone know who that is? I was lucky to get that photo because there were so many people in front of me, the crowd parted just as I passed. I think it may be Jessica Biel but I’m not sure. Anyone?
Here’s what the place looked like the next morning after everything was taken away. Yeah, that’s a hardware store on the left and a convenience grocery on the right, the restaurant features southern cooking and Memphis style barbecue. Not so exciting now. LOL
Anyway, those are the highlights, all in all a great and fun trip thanks to the lovely Lisa! We always have a lot of fun together! Have a great weekend everyone!! Woohoo!!
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Wow, that sounds like fun! Wish I had been there… oh wait, I was
I had such a good time with you Hon, thanks for all. When I reread our respective posts, I think “Wow, I can’t believe we did all that!” But we did and I got the t-shirt and hat to prove it
Thanks for sharing a really cool adventure with me! Big Hug!
That is a picture of Andrea Roth… http://popsugar.com/gallery/97841?page=0,0,14
If it WAS Jessica Biel, you probably could have sold it for BIG BUCKS!!
I must go to Carnegie Deli if I go to NYC again. I’m just LOVE sandwiches and those look like sandwich heaven! Plus to get the opportunity to hang with Julie again and perhaps meet more NYC bloggers would be a riot.
Glad you had such a good trip.
I would traipse around like that if I had better lungs. I am so envious of you….
I love museums as much as I love old houses, history to me is something everyone should take lessons from.
I am happy that you enjoyed your vacation
Have you ever thought of writing travel books because they would do very well.
Sounds like you all had a blast. Thanks for the great post and the ducks were too cool, I’d love to see them.
Aw man, if my kids see those dinosaur pictures, I’ll have to schlep them up to NYC again. They’ve been nagging me to for months now.
She looks like the Wife (bitch) on Rescue Me. Love the look of your site. Very cool. Sounds like you had an excellent trip!
I took the girls to that museum last summer and they loved it – especially the dinosaurs!
Glad to hear you made it back safe and sound; it seems you had a fantastic time!
You got an award… come see
Surprise brushes with the famous are cool. I love that you did a reality check the next day.
It doesn’t look like Jessica Biel to me, but I suppose it could be.
Damn Sev, you got to spend time with Lisa and meet Julz too!
Sounds like you had a great trip, se7en. I’m thinking my kids are ready for the museum. Looks like you’ve inspired a road trip, se7en. At least, for me, it’s only 4 hours!
Take care!
Sandy
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It was awesome finally meeting up with you as well! We definitely have to do it again the next time you’re up here, or when I take my trip down to New Orleans.
Ally Da Pup! Have to give Ally credit for braving the hot weather. Sounds like a great time for you guys!!!