Delaware Views Hues of Red

We were temporarily lucky to walk in on a class at the Museum of Arts and Design and listen.
Our luck didn't last long though because once the instruction was over and the students allowed to roam they became rather loud, so we went to another area of the museum and were not disappointed.. 

Foodie Friday

Spent a whole week in the city and even though I had breakfast and dinner out, I somehow did not manage one picture of food, with the exception of one on my Iphone of a delicious bowl of New England Clam Chowder I warmed myself with at Carves.  (click the link for my Trip Advisor review)   Otherwise, your not really missing anything.  I ate a sandwich from Subway, had breakfast at the hotel, and had a terrible Chinese meal near the New Museum.   I was attracted to enter the Rum House located inside the Edison Hotel by the soft and bluesy piano music drifting into the lobby.  One Cosmo $13.00 plus tip, and a tip for the man banging the keys.  

 

 

 

 

 

Shooting inside like this is difficult due to the low light conditions and hard to hold the camera steady after that Cosmo.

Too Cold to Play Outside

My class at the International Center of Photography starts at 6PM so I have all day in the city by myself.  It was way too cold to wonder around out there.  Just 5 degrees when I woke  and I don't think it ever hit 2 digits today.  I had the pleasure of meeting a member from the UglyHedgehog forum who provided me with a tour of B&H and the back story too. 

After, I walked over to Madison Square Garden and hopped on the tour.

I'm not much of a sports fanatic and quite frankly don't remember what team's lockers these are...but I liked the sneaker.

 

 

The tour guide gave us a lot of information and made the time go by like a SWISH...hahahah

Every now and then something just cries to be worked up in Black and White.

 

 

Delaware Clues: Shoot with what you got!

Arrived safely in the city and got myself all settled into my room at the Hotel Edison. 

 

It is just a short walk to my class at the International Center of Photography.  I don't know why I decided to go without my camera.  Perhaps because I had just given myself enough time to get there.  But when I saw the lights on the Empire State Building I couldn't resist.  So I pulled out my
I phone.  I have heard it said that the best camera is the one you have with you.  I'll go back out another night with Olympia Omde, ...but not tonight...its way to cold.

 

Delaware Clues: Common Cents at the Met

There is a not so well kept secret for regular visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, and quite a few other museums that are well funded by memberships and endowments.  Did you know that the admission fee is RECOMMENDED?  Do you know what that means?  It means that you DONT HAVE TO PAY IT.  I love this Museum and depending on how long I plan to stay is fully considered when I open my wallet. If I plan to stay all day, I will pay the full $25 recommended admission.  If I am only visiting one or two exhibits, as is often the case, I adjust my admission cost accordingly.  If I plan to shop in one of the museum stores, I never pay more than $10. admission. 

 

 

 

Go! Have fun! Pay what you can afford.

Delaware Chews at Becco NYC

What a great idea it was to purchase a season of entertainment at the Manhattan Theatre Club. 

Picked up 4 shows for a very reasonable price and went to the first one yesterday but not before dining at Becco.

It has been a very long time since I last ate in this wonderful Italian restaurant.  It was a real pleasure.

We arrived a little early and it appeared that seating for lunch had just begun...We were shown to a little table in the bar and I asked if there were any other seats available.  We were then shown to a small table in the dining room and as the crowd poured in it did get a bit loud.  The service was excellent from the host being completely agreeable to our server who was attentive and friendly despite the growing crowd.  He was helpful with suggestions without being pushy.

Patti had a full vegetarian lunch platter and I ordered the crispy shrimp appetizer, delicious.  We ordered one dessert to share and Patti had tea.  We were delighted with everything, and felt sated upon completion of our fine and tasty meal.  Our bill was $56 including tip...reasonable for NYC.

I used to think you can tell what a restaurant was like by the onion soup...I don't order that much anymore...Now I think you can tell a good restaurant by its offering of bread and whatever they want you to spread on top.

 

 

 

 

In brief, the Snow Geese, with Mary Louise Parker, was a great story performed with compassion and excellence.   I look forward to the rest of the season.

Hmmmm just realized Becco is owned by LIDIA...neat!

Delaware Chews at the Beer Authority in NYC

After the show last week we were looking for a place to eat.

Looking up hubby saw a third floor rooftop restaurant and this sign.

You know we had to go!

 

 

Pretty cool too.  It was a beautiful day and after being in the theatre it was nice

to dine outside.  Turned out to be a Mexican style place up there on the roof top

with a wide selections of beer.   At 40th and 8th, and not far from Port Authority, it was a convenient stop for us on our way back to the train station.

 Food was decent and they accommodated my request for a modification.  They had long tables so you might have to share, but it wasn't so crowded that we couldn't have a little space at the end. 

Reasonably priced...good place to know about.

Delaware Chews Times Two

We knew we would want a snack after visiting the Intrepid and before the theatre so we stopped for a slice at Sal's.  Just a small little joint with seating for 9.  Three bar seats and 6 table seats.  We grabbed a table and sat and relaxed for a bit while all the other folks who stopped by went back out with their food.  Sal's is located down on 10th between 48th &49th...good selection of sandwiches and great options for some yummy pizza. 

After the theatre we stopped at the original Frankie and  Johnies on 45th...we ordered drinks at the small little bar downstairs.  The bar tender was a little chilly...so we decided not to order dinner there.
We took a walk towards the train station and spotted a low rooftop with a crowd and a sign that my man could not ignore. Located on 8th and 40th it was a good perch and with the day being so delightful it was nice to be outside above the street.

 

Turned out to be a Mexican joint and the food was pretty yummy

Another City Day

We could not have asked for better weather for a day in NYC

We went down to the piers and

boarded the Intrepid mid morning.

 

 

We wondered all around inside and out.

The Concord looked really nice.

 

I just love the flowers for sale around the city.  Passed these on the way to the theater

 

 

 

 

 

We were a little early so we took a seat in the sun at World Plaza.

 

 

Going Up or Going Down

Its not just the installations of art. Even the stairways in The Met require attention...

 

Grand

 

 

 

and not so grand.

 

 

And It Stoned Me to My Soul

It is amazing to see emotions like these in STONE.

 

 

 

Not stone but still amazing.

MORE at the MET

 

 

It was nice to spend a day with my sister in such a wonderful atmosphere. 

The only place that pictures were prohibited was at the special exhibits.

Walking into the  PUNK exhibit I missed the no photos sign: REALLY!

It was a bit crowded and this was the first thing  my eyes registered.

 

heheheh.. You just never know what you will see in a museum in NYC.

Fun at the MET and Long After

Photoshop really is a phenomenal thing.

 So is the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

 

Put the two together and BAM

Yes, I think my next few installations might be from

the NYC museums visited recently

 

New Paint job at the Met

Select portions of a Tiffany glass panel modified in CS3

 

Hot Town Summer in the City Back of My Neck Getting Dirty and Gritty.

Delaware Chews at Nocello, NYC

Walked in without reservations and managed to get an excellent little table for two and a wonderful Italian dinner at Nocello, 257 W 55th.  A giant chunk of hearty bread came to the table and for starters we shared the Clams Oreganato, 6 on the plate.  We both ordered the Shrimp Scampi which might have been the best I ever had.  There was some flavor that I could not put my finger on but it was DELICIOUS.  Service very nice and we were never rushed in fact we had to ask for our bill, which was just shy of $90 with tip.  Oh, I did have a glass of wine.

I LOVE NEW YORK

Had a fun time in NYC with my little big sister.
It was so hot that we did most of our walking around inside
at the Museum of the City of New York and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Squeezed in a little Broadway Motown too.



Step Inside

 

 

Inside the  bubble inside the Met
 

Wednesdays and NYC

I'm not really sure how many years Patti and I have been getting together on Wednesdays for

either a movie and dinner or an all day event to enjoy the culture and arts around us.

Yesterday we went into NYC to see ONCE.

 

 

We arrived early and went to St. Malachy's The Actors Chapel and I learned there is a

Patron St. of Artists.

 

When we arrived at the theatre the stage was full of musicians jamming and ticket holders.  I did not realize it was part of the show until I snapped and got a finger wagging from the lady in red.

 

It was a great show! 

Sister, if you are reading we had lunch at the Bangkok House and this time I ordered

the Chicken Coconut Soup.  It came with 2 pieces of Chicken. HA! 

We had the prix fix and with tip it was 10 bucks a piece. 

Can't beat that price for lunch in NYC.  Keep in mind after the theatre we went for a drink.

THAT DRINK WAS $9.

I LOVE NYC

 

Dont Let the Weatherman Fool Ya

My sister and I planned a day in New York today but instead went yesterday since there was a call for rain today.  Allow me to inform you that it looks like an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL DAY is dawning.  Yesterday was pretty nice too. We took the train from Hamilton to Penn Station and from there walked up to the Theatre district in hopes of getting tickets for Motown...that was a failed mission and instead I got tickets for ONCE!...Oh I'll be looking forward to another day in NYC in May. YAY!

 

You never know what you are going to see on the streets of NYC.

 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art never disappoints but sometimes overwhelms.  It is one of the 3 biggest Museums in the United States and without the service of the many employees who are there to assist I could see myself getting lost for days in there. 

Our primary interest was the Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity, ending May 27th.  Of course no pictures allowed inside the special exhibits but for the permanent collections cameras are allowed.

 

 

 

This thing was HUGE

 

 

a little closer ok a lot closer

 

 

The Metropolitan Museum is under fire right now by a group of folks who are filing a complaint accusing the MET of trying to dupe it's guests into paying a full rate of  $25 when addmission is up to the visitor. It really is worth it if you spend a full day there and dont make any other purchases to support the museum. I generally pay a little less than full admission, pay for a guided tour on headset,  and make a purchase in one of the shops.  Now I cant stop thinking about that cute little straw boating hat or the little black lacy one I tried on.