New York, New York

Gem here. We have just got back from a holiday in the US. We kicked off our time in New York City before hitting the road north. But first things first- NY baby...you really can't beat this place, definitely our fave in the US! We love staying in and experiencing a different neighbourhood each visit. Coming from a small island we relish the big lights and hustle and bustle, catching a Broadway show (this time we saw the moving play "War Horse" at the Lincoln Centre) and shopping up a storm. We have now seen it in all its glory throughout each season completing the cycle this trip with the beautiful blooms of early spring.

Upper East Side Spring Tulips

 

Central Park Summer Sunbathers




Fall Foliage of Central Park




Downtown Winter Snow (Trinity Church)

 
Like every big city NY has A-mazing food and we have certainly had some memorable meals over the years. This time we dined on incredible Italian at Mario Batali's "Babbo", tasted phenomenal seafood at Eric Ripert's "Le Bernadin", had delicious Asian cuisine at the uber trendy "Buddakan" and a yummy French bistro brunch at bustling "Balthazar".
Two places always on the list each visit are "Magnolia Bakery" (for a famous cupcake) and the foodie paradise of "Eataly". Mario Batali created this Italian mecca of "Eataly" in 2010 and it is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world. I can't even begin to do it justice by describing this place- if in NY it is an absolute must for a snack, meal or to pick up some gorgeous produce. This time we popped in for a cheeky cheese platter.

www.eatalyny.com

Sunshine

And as if we hadn't eaten enough, husband twisted my arm and took me to the NY institution "Carnegie Deli" for a whopper pastrami and rye sandwich with all the trimmings (and to see if it was any better then its rival "Katz's Deli" from our last visit). Don't worry, we shared the sambo (and declared a tie)!

Hope we left room for the rest of the holiday!!.............