We came to New York to accomplish a bucket list item for my husband, to see a Yankees game at Yankee Stadium.
Mariangelica’s apartment is only a few blocks from the stadium in a vibrant neighborhood in the Bronx. There are several groceries and delis nearby, and the Terminal Market, a large shopping center with several stores is a short two block walk. The subway is also a quick walk, so getting around was very easy.
My husband doesn’t love the hustle and bustle of the city, so the Garden behind the apartment was the perfect place for him to have some quiet time outdoors and decompress. The bookshelves are full of interesting magazines and books to read, and the wonderful masks and dolls on display give the apartment a very multicultural feeling. The full kitchen is more than adequate and the diner down the block served a wonderful breakfast while the manager played Afro-Cuban music for his patrons. For those who wonder about safety, I walked alone each morning for an hour among parents pushing strollers and other people out exercising or just walking who greeted me with a nod or hello and I was perfectly safe.
Our only regret is that we did not bring any formal attire so that we could have gone to the nearby Zona de Cuba to eat, as it looked like a wonderful place to go. We hope to return and will definitely stay with Mariangelica again. She communicated with us often, and even came down to help me understand the trash/recycling system. She is a kind and wonderful host!