I certainly didn’t plan for my summer excursion to New York City to coincide with a week of damp, cloudy weather. But such is life. After an early morning drive to New Haven and a train ride from there to Grand Central, I’m here to enjoy a couple of days of sights in the big city. Here are today’s highlights:
Bibble and Sip Chocolate. I had chocolate for lunch. I had one of the incredible cream puffs here a couple of years ago and fell in love with this little hole in the wall. Since my last visit, they have expanded their menu of cream puffs (no arguments from me!), so today’s lunch consisted of a Cookies and Cream cream puff and iced hot chocolate. I know, I know… I need to do a lot of walking to burn those calories off!
My Fair Lady I decided I would just wing it on this trip and see whatever show interested me at the TKTS booth when I got here. I knew My Fair Lady was regularly on the list, and kind of had my sights set on that. We had played a medley of music from My Fair Lady in a concert this spring, so I knew I would recognize some of the songs. Thankfully, it worked out. I had a great seat, and the performance was amazing. It took me a little while to get into it, but the music and acting were both excellent and I’m glad I saw it, though it won’t make my top favorites list.
Rubirosa I had the most delicious thin crust pizza here on my last visit to New York and decided I needed a repeat. Quality control and all that. I wasn’t able to get a reservation, but there was an open seat at the bar that had my name on it and let me do some people watching while waiting for my food. I went for the tie-dye pizza this time: vodka sauce, mozzarella, and a swirl of pesto on top. It was soooooo good!
My plans for tomorrow are kind of up in the air thanks to the weather; surely in a city this big, I’ll be able to find something to do!
Traveling with Laura 