I took advantage of my current geographical situation to visit one of the world’s cultural capitals, New York City. I was there a week. It was August and summer was in full swing. The heat was oppressive but it didn’t stop us from having a good time.
f course, when you’re in NY, you’re going to dig deep into the underbelly and try to eat as much as you can and see as much as possible. Checked out some classic restaurants and headed to the most touristy sites and of course, had to pop my head into some of the world’s finest boutiques.
Everything they say about New York is true. My favourite quote, though, is by author and journalist, Tom Wolfe: “One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years.”
There really is magic in the New York air.
Here are the places we went to:
Food:
Murray’s Bagels
Katz Delicattsen
David’s Brisket House
Do or Dive
Xi’an Famous Foods
Grey’s Papaya
Shake Shack
Levain Bakery
Juliana’s
Barney Greengrass
Momofoku Ramen
Takumen
Famous Famiglia Pizza
Prince Street Pizza
Stores:
Kith NYC
Nike SOHO
Flight Club
Sites and Museums:
MET
American Museum of Natural History
Brooklyn Bridge Park
DUMBO
Biggie Mural in Bed-Stuy
Paul’s Boutique Album cover in SoHo
As you can see, these are all pretty basic. But just being there gives you a feeling like no other place in the world can. Wish we could do this every year. Not in the summer though, it was scorching. The heat and humidity was oppressive and it will fuck you up one time.
Also, freetoursbyfoot.com was quite informative. I learned about this tour because I was looking for a walking tour that won’t break the bank and they’re the first thing that comes up online. I’m pretty sure there are others. Joining their tour, it gave context to the things you’re seeing. We joined the one in Wall Street and the guide was knowledgeable and interesting.
Cheers!
YIUTUBE 