During a spring weekend jaunt to NYC, we finished our 3-day getaway with a bang in the form of a Sunday evening at Feinstein’s / 54 Below. It all began after I saw Next to Normal on Broadway and was blown away by Aaron Tveit’s haunting performance as the son. Afterwards, I admit it: I cyber stalked…
Spring Fling in NYC: The Perfect Weekend Getaway
When I left NYC for the West Coast seven years ago, I promised myself one thing: I will return every year. I envisioned a glorious annual overdose on Manhattan magic, a year’s fill of Broadway, museums, dining, art and culture, all condensed in one long weekend. And it only took seven years to make it…
Phillips Club in New York : 3 reasons to stay there!
Phillips Club at Lincoln Square in New York City : Three great reasons to stay there! My favorite place to stay on the Upper West Side of New York City is the Phillips Club at Lincoln Square, on west 66th street. Here are three great reasons for my choice: 1. You get an…
Carnegie Deli : the not-to-be-missed New York deli!
Carnegie Deli. Read our previous posting: “Woody Allen’s New York : Sistina Ristorante!” Speaking of walking in Woody Allen’s footsteps! Our last meal in NYC was at the Carnegie Deli in the theatre district where we aptly selected what the menu bills as THE SANDWICH THAT MADE “BROADWAY DANNY ROSE” FAMOUS… “THE WOODY ALLEN”…
Woody Allen’s New York: Sistina Ristorante !
Sistina Ristorante. When given a choice of restaurant, Denis will almost always choose Italian cuisine, and it looks like Woody Allen may have the same preference. This past January, he opted out of attending the Golden Globes and instead took his family to a Broadway show and then on to Sistina Ristorante on the…
Russian Tea Room : the perfect Pre-Theater dinner!
Russian Tea Room. Founded in 1927 by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet, the Russian Tea Room has long been a haven for members of the entertainment industry and has hosted scenes not only from Woody Allen’s movie, Manhattan, but also from Nora Ephron’s film, When Harry Met Sally, as well as Dustin Hoffman’s…
John’s Pizza or Dim Sum for lunch?
John’s Pizza or Dim Sum for lunch? Decisions, decisions. When in doubt, restaurant hop, or as I like to call it “food-hop”! After all, who says you can’t have it all, or that life is too short? If you can’t decide between or among several great recommended places to eat when you are traveling, then…
21 Club : For a special occasion in New York City
Read our previous posting: “My best moments with Woody Allen in New York City!” For ambiance and unique décor, a big slice of NY 20th century history, elegant traditional cuisine, top-notch service and panache — head to the 21 CLUB, located almost opposite the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) in Midtown Manhattan. …
My best moments with Woody Allen in New York City
Nestled comfortably in our recliner seats of the Royal Sprinter luxury mercedes van service, we are heading home to Washington after four days in the footsteps of Woody Allen in New York City. Our program for the trip, as detailed in a previous posting on this blogsite, had been loaded with events. Yet, I am…
Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus
Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus! The distance between New York City and Washington DC is a mere 200 miles or so, but the area is one of the most densely populated in the United States and if you want to minimize travel time, cost or stress, you may want to…