We finally got moving in the early afternoon. Straight to Zara for retail therapy....tick! GC was keen to go back to a market we'd been to once before so through Central Park and up to 77th.....it wasn't there but a nice walk nevertheless on a beautiful NY day with hot dogs (of course) from one of the many street vendors for sustenance. Probably didn't need it but we stopped for lunch before heading down to 42nd street. Did I mention the cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery? Several of these shops throughout NY - I recommend the caramel - yum! There are people everywhere and a neverending stream of smells and sounds.....I don't think you can experience this anywhere else in the world.
Downtown the ice rink is pumping and after grabbing a 'coffee to go' we head off to 44th St where we are going to see "Memphis". A great show loosely based on Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips, one of the first DJs to play 'black' music back in the 50s. Singing was amazing, costumes were stunning, well worth seeing.
Our walk home takes us through Times Square. There is a huge screen above that films the crowd so you actually see yourself up there in lights. Really cool! It's about 9.45pm and there are still crowds of people everywhere. Stopped at BICE (1926), a great Italian Restaurant on 54th between 5th and Madison....and the cool thing is, you can still get a meal! This restaurant adds tax AND gratuity....at least you know exactly what you are up for. You have to remember that 8.87% is added to anything you buy and 15 - 20% tip is expected at restaurants. $1-$2 for the 'coat check', doorman, cab driver, you name it....you tip them!
Till next time - Mx
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