Sunday was Father’s Day so my parents and me and Nate headed up to Columbia to have brunch with Jenni. We had brunch at my favorite place in the area Community. Their breakfast is organic and delicious!
After brunch we decided to show Nate around Columbia since he had never seen it. Jenni led the tour of the libraries and campus. After that we headed back to Brooklyn – it takes about 45 minutes from where Jenni is on the upper west side to get home. We had a low key dinner in, Nate and I cooked for my parents!
Monday was a low-key day – Nate and I had errands to run and my parents decided to walk ALL of Prospect Park, about 3 miles! That night was our special dinner at Del Posto, one of the best restaurants in New York.
We had a lovely Prix Fixe dinner including amuse bouche, appetizers, pasta dishes, second meat courses, dessert, and then pastries. And several bottles of wine, of course! It was just lovely, and it is an Italian place that felt authentic not contrived. It was a perfect evening.
Tuesday we did a bit of sightseeing in the UN and midtown areas. We also went to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral which was gorgeous, and Rockefeller Center.
Tuesday night we met Jenni and her friend Meghda at the Marriott Marquis, our favorite hotel in NY, located in Times Square. We went to the top floor to their revolving restaurant called “The View” for drinks and the dessert buffet (chocolate fountain… hello!!!). You can see New York lit up at night it’s really magical. It’s one of our traditions – we do it every time we go and have since Jenni and I were little. Before heading back to Brooklyn, we stopped for a tourist shot in Times Square – you have to do it!
Wednesday was another low-key day, but a big night – Nate’s first broadway show! We saw Memphis, which just two weeks ago won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2010. It was an awesome show, complete with lots of music from the 50s. We loved it!
Thursday we had dinner with my grandparents. They live in the Bronx but come into Grand Central on the train. We ate at their favorite restaurant – Mr. K’s some of the best Chinese food in the city! It’s a celeb spot unfortunately we didn’t see anyone! But, President Obama has dined there… his personal chopsticks are engraved and at the front of the restaurant along with many other well-known public figures and celebrities.
Friday we had dinner at Blue Smoke, a jazzy smoky restaurant with some of the best BBQ in the city! Of course, Nate loved this too. The best story from this dinner was that my mom opened a basket of bread and the napkin edge landed in the candle and caught ON FIRE! My resourceful sister calmly grabbed the flaming napkin and dunked it into my water. It was pretty crazy, but funny! :)
Saturday my parents helped Jenni move out of her dorm and Nate and I hung out in Brooklyn. We all got back together Sunday for a second broadway show – but this time, the girls went to Promises, Promises and the boys went to Million Dollar Quartet. Our show starred Kristen Chenoweth (from Wicked and Glee!) and Sean Hayes (from Will & Grace). It was set in the 60s, great music and great acting.
The boys’ show was about the famous recording session featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins. The four jammed all day for fun, it was spontaneous. The boys liked their show!
After that we had a quick bite at the hotel then we said our goodbyes. It was a great week! My dad heads back to Gainesville on an Amtrack train, his favorite, while my mom and sister head to Paris, France. Jenni will stay the rest of July to learn French! Who’s jealous? I know I am!
More on our New York adventures to come!
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