New York, New York Day #5 “Meteor Shower in New York City”

Reading yesterday’s blog one might think I would never return to the Museum of Arts and Design but one day later I found myself in the exact same place.  This time we bypassed the museum and traveled to the 9th floor to have brunch at Robert (2 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019).  The restaurant was not named after me but rather for world famous event planner Robert Isabell.  Sorry, famous to some, but I never heard of the man who was responsible for some mega-events (White House Xmas during Clinton administration, Caroline Kennedy’s wedding, etc.).  The decor of the restaurant is beautiful as are the 9th floor views overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park.

In addition to great views the meals were superb and reasonably priced.

After brunch we started planning out our day.  First on the agenda, “Where shall we have dinner?”   We had heard that the Carnegie Deli had closed but I had to walk by the former site to be sure.  Much to my disappointment we confirmed that it was gone but a bit down the street we saw the Majestic Delicatessen.  We decided to check it out and I was abhorred by what I saw.  First let me tell you that as a child my mama and papa taught how to recognize a good deli.  First of all at the cashier you see an elderly Jewish man who is hunched over and answers to the name of Abe or Sam (occasionally a Murray will slip in).  Next you can’t hear yourself think because the noise level is so high.  Customers yelling at the guys behind the counter who are yelling back at the customers and at each other.  The counter displays are filled with uncut meat ready for you to order.  You also find chopped liver, whipped cream cheese, potato salad, etc. ready to be scooped out for you.  Sorry but this was not to be found at the Majestic.   Instead I saw this:

My mama and papa would not approve.   After seeing this I made an immediate about face only to see this staring at me.

This was too much for me to bear and I had to go back to the hotel to rest.    Luckily I didn’t have time to wallow in my sorrow since we had tickets to an afternoon performance of Steve Martin’s play, “Meteor Shower” starring Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key.  We loved the show.  You know that obnoxious guy in the audience who can’t control his laughter?  He laughs so much that you are tempted to strangle him with your belt?  Well, today that guy was me.

After the show Patrice convinced me to go to the fitness room instead of just relaxing in our room (boy I despise this woman sometimes).   After a shower it was time for dinner.  Since the Carnegie Deli was not an option we chose another of the recommendations from our friends John and LaRae.  This time we ate at Sparks Steak House (210 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017) and once more we were very pleased.   John has said that the steak portions were very generous and he was not kidding.  Look at my filet.

This is our last night in NYC.  Tomorrow is the NYC marathon and we are hoping to see some of the race.  We are also hoping to be able to make it to the airport.  The race covers all 5 boroughs and we are told the city comes to a standstill with 50,000 crazy people roaming the streets.

Bye for now and don’t forget turn your clocks back an hour tonight.