Yesterday was our first full, jetlag nolonger a problem, day. We did MOMA in the morning and jumped the queues thanks to a friends ‘corp’ guests card ;-) What was it like? I was impressed, especially with the galleries that housed the Matisses, Picassos & other late 19th/early 20th century masterpieces. There were a few pieces I’d seen before at the Tate Modern such as a set of photographic portraits taken of four Canadian sisters from 1975 till this year, amazing. However, the true test of any modern art gallery/museum’s worth to the average punter is the …….shop. Here MOMA scored highly and add to that the staff were really friendly.
Lambardi’s was the lunch venue and after the pizzas we had I willl never, I repeat never again darken the door of Domino’s or Pizza Hut. The pizza was perfection, simple as that. The meatballs were soooooo tender as to melt in the mouth. If you haven’t been yet, then get your arse down there soon. After we left we went past a place called Rice to Riches. How can simple Rice Pudding be made to taste soo good. I had a single scoop of some raspberry thingy and it was a joy from first to last slurp. However, it was not quite as good as ‘the original chinatown ice cream factory’ at 65 Bayward Street. Now, that WAS good. We finished off the day with a quick visit to Times Square for the lights and then headed home.
Today is our third anniversary. What are we going to do? Grand Central Stn, followed by a light lunch and then in the evening we’ll head out for a steak ;-)
Damn, I forgot to add. Yesterday we did some majot retail therapy. Thank you Banana Republic for men, you can’t come to London fast enough. When you do, please keep the same prices.
AEINY

Sean

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