Compliments to Foodie

[mrdutton]

We recently traveled to NYC for a few days visit.

Foodie, even on vacation, made sure we were well received.

He (and others) suggested some places to eat. We selected Pierre Au Tunnel because it was close to the theater district.

IS-Wine delivered, quite smartly and without addtional charges, a half-case of Prosecco to our hotel for our enjoyment. Thanks FRANK!

We are just sorry that we were not able to get downtown to visit the store.

If you get a chance to see Mamma Mia, do so. It is a lite and lively comedy with a couple of sub-plots and a surprise ending. The music of ABBA enhances the show; we thoroughly enjoyed it. We saw the show during a week day matinee; the house was full and the audience gave the performers a standing ovation. At the Winter Garden on B'Way at 50th.

Before this show we considered going into a TGIF on 7th Ave for lunch. No way - $14.99 for a hamburger! Can you imagine? Forget that. We found a deli on B'way and 49th where I got a huge tuna salad on rye, whole kosher pickle, chips and a diet coke for around $6.00. Carol had a burger with raw onions, chips and a soda for about $4.50.

Also, should you get a chance, go see LION KING. This is beyond any doubt the best choreograpically arranged and most technically proficient broadway show that I've ever seen. Sure the story line is known around the world (and may be a bit hokey), but the show is not the movie and is well worth the time and effort; believe me. We went to a mid-week 8PM performance. The house was full and there were significantly more adults there than children. At the New Ambassador on 42nd Street near Times Square.

I've been going to Broadway shows since I was twelve years old and Lion King is, overall, THE BEST ONE I've ever seen.

We paid our respects at the WTC site, then sat for a while inside Trinity Church and even lit a couple of candles for all kinds of reasons.

We walked by Roys of New York but did not go in to eat (too darned expensive). We craned our necks to the breaking point at Empire State but did not go up - did not want to wait 1/2 hour just to get to the elevators.

Rode the subways and felt secure and safe. Saw some interesting sites and some wierd stuff also.

This time we stayed at the Roosevelt Hotel, 45 E 45th Street at Madison Avenue. Across the street a bit was Grand Central Station and the hotel was well within walking distance of our chosen restaurant and both theatres.

NYC we love ya and we'll be back!

[This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 08-25-2002).]