Last day before heading home tomorrow. I think we're all feeling ready to head home, it's been a busy week. Slept in a little bit today before grabbing the R train at Broadway & 28th heading into Union Square in the Gramercy and the Flatiron District. Union Sauare is a park that operates a green market on some week days. Tables set up selling homemade preserves, artwork and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Explored the area some more, again seeing some amazing buildings. Including stumbling upon the birthplace of Theodore Roosevelt. He was born here in 1848 and lived in this brownstone that was typical of the era until he was 15 years old.
Quick stop at Nordstrom Rack (had to, just could not resist) did find a pair of Merrells. More exploring the streets and taking in the sights.
Whats a trip to New York without coming upon some demonstration....
Started walking towards the Redhead Restaurant, found it but then learned they are only open for dinner. The fellow there recommended a few places for us including the Momofuku and the Milk Bar for dessert. Found them both but decided to keep walking and find something else. Ended up right on the border of Gramercy/East Village and ate at The Meatball Factory. While reading the menu outside a fellow came up to us and share a bit of history. The building used to be a pharmacy and was frequented by Margaret Hamilton who played the wicked witch of the west in The Wizard of Oz. This fellows Dad used to speak with her quite a bit. He also told us that Babe Ruth and Carey Grant lived in the area and would come to the pharmacy. Again, another great experience talking with a local and learning some history.
The Meatball Factory was an excellent choice. The place was opened by Top Chef Dave Martin in late 2011. Serves gourmet meatballs, sauces, pizzas and some pastas. Check put the article I found later: The Meatball Factory article
Went into the East Village and walked around some more heading toward the The Big Gay Ice Cream Shop. Another place recommended to us. Cole enjoyed the American Glob cone, Ian the Cococone (curried coconut) on the Icecream cone and Kyar a bowl of vanilla/chocolate twist. All said it was VERY good. Can you believe I forgot a picture...argh.
Back to The Village for some more walking around. Came across an outdoor court where there were many people playing Basketball and Handball in the sun. Also found the real Gray Papaya....Cole and I shared the "recession special"' 2 dogs and a Papaya drink for $4.95. I can see why they are a favourite, cheap and pretty good.
Back on the 1 train to the hotel.....think about what to do this evening. It may involve just sleeping. LOL
Pizza for dinner...New York Style. Grimaldi's has been a favourite on the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge. Not sure why but they relocated that restaurant to Chelsea. Lucky for us! Was only a short walk at 20th Street and 6th Avenue. It was delicious!
Walking back to the hotel, I noticed again how much garbage is piled on the streets at night. It is gross. Bags and bags of garbage piled up ready for a night time pick up. I can't even begin to imagine how much garbage is produced on a week in NY. There doesn't seem to be any effort to recycle.
See what I mean.......ugly...
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