New Orleans... St. Charles... ran into Blues Travelers playing live in concert... for FREE! Nice....

Perfect NYC Day

Perfect NYC day... unexpected and unplanned... A walk through Riverside Park in Hamilton Heights, a street fair in the Theatre District with $10 sheets... Heading to the EV and the sock man...What's next?

Raccoon Family in Central Park

The last few days have been magnificent FERRIS BEULLER'S DAY OFF days... perfect weather for a stroll in Central Park... Day or Night! If you go at night, keep an eye out for Mr. and Mrs. Raccoon and their brood... they have been spotted by The Pond and surrounding paths...
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I recall, Central Park in fall...

Empire State Building

Yes, the locals may say it's PASSE, but the Empire State Building is currently the tallest building in NYC and quite magnificent.

I happened to be reminded by an unexpected chain of event this evening just how magnificent it is...

After waiting a half an hour for entry into a pre-registered SAG event and being turned away at rh door for over-booking.
, (shame on you, SAG Foundation!) I crankily wandered across West 32nd street, also known as Koreatown, and looked up and there it was, right in front of me: La Quinta Inn!

Huh? You may be saying to yourself, but YES! La Quinta Inn has a rooftop deck that directly faces, you guessed it, the Empire State Building!

Unassuming and "who knew?", the roof is filled with all type enjoying HH (happy hour!) Specials and the spectcular, unique view...

I was pleasantly surprised to reaquaint myself with this establishment that I had discovered "back in the day".

The charming bartenders and refreshing $1 off glass of wine was exactly the attitude adjustment I was looking for.

And for all of you smokers out there... prominent signs announce, "SMOKING. PERMITTED".

I am such an enabler!

Until next time...

NYC Tips and Tricks with Goldi