Aha ....an enormous sigh of relief as we entered this apartment. Quite possibly our premiere AIR experience to date.Everything we needed in a nifty, convenient and personable neighborhood.
Neighbors friendly and a QUIET and fashionable space. Comfy bed, good hot water supply all kitchen essentials including full oven/stove, microwave and toaster oven. Restaurants recommended were spot on. We loved Meatball, Billy’s Cakes .the Empire Diner and the French bakery one corner away on 9th, authentic French pastries and they packed an amazing Beef Burgunione to go for us. La Grainee also great.
We relished our usual Museum overload, the all stars plus the petite Neue across from the Guggenheim.Austrian art including Klimt’s Woman in Gold of his cousin Adele. Do not miss a meal in their authentic Austrian cafe, best spatzle ever ! Discovered the FIT MUSEUM , a Fashion museum, free entrance that is open 12:00 to 20:00. We luckily saw “ PINK” and a fabric exhibition.
Chelsea Market easily walkable on the glorious HIGHLINE. BEWARE that it is uncomfortably clogged on the weekends, at least in the afternoon. The soup take out stand is yummy. Visited Nola neighborhood and it is the most chic, highest density of SUPER ELITE shops I have ever seen and I have been to Paris many times ! I honestly felt intimidated ! Long lines for entry to restaurants were so lengthy that they barricaded access to many shops even if you wanted to buy a $200 candle ! Granted, it was a Sunday.
Soho was far more civilized and Le Lauderre cafe dininitely worth a little French splurge. Winter salad of pumpkin purée topped with delicate slices of delicata squash, a full burrata, pumpkin seeds and other ingredients. My husbands morel omelette was perfect and we shared a very generous and delightful sundae of coffee ice cream with nut brittle and fresh whip cream toppings.
As an avid knitter I was transfixed in Purl Soho, a knitters Mecca including a plentiful supply of Liberty fabrics , chic jewelry making supplies, unique notions and a charming staff. Upper East Side/Madison stroll still lovely. Eataly yummy and you’ll pay for it ! Then sadly, we ran out of time.
Highlight was Andrea BOCELLI at Madison Square Garden ! A dreamy dream COME TRUE for me.
Get thee to NYC taking comfy shoes.
ALR