New York City dreaming
For the past few days, my husband has been walking around the house singing “New York, New York.” I have no idea why beyond that he enjoys the occasional Sinatra song and does tend to do songs on repeat. I’m sure by next week he’ll be on to something else.
But I might not. New York tempts me with good friends, good food and a direct flight from Santiago. Unfortunately, every time I’ve decided that it’s really not so crazy to consider a long weekend in NYC, flight prices have quickly convinced me otherwise.
It’s still on my short list though. Rodolfo’s never been! And I haven’t been since 2006, when I had family obligations and didn’t get to see much of the city beyond the view of the Statue of Liberty from my hotel. My latest plan is to find some work-related reason to travel to meet with my new company’s New York-based people…and bring my husband…and stay a few extra days.
It just has an energy to it that really is like nowhere else in the world (even if I would argue that Buenos Aires is truly the city that never sleeps). People bustle pass as you walk down the sidewalk, smells tickle your nose – food good, trash bad – and you hear practically every language but English in New York. I’m sure I have a tourist’s idealized view of the city, but my experience has been that it’s a truly invigorating place.
I’ve visited several times, but I’d never claim to have any insider tips except one: if you like eggs benedict, breakfast at the Ritz Carlton in Battery Park is a must. I don’t know how many thousands of dollars they’re charging these days, but I promise it will be worth it. The hotel dining room is tied with my ex-boyfriend’s frat house for home to the best eggs benedict outside my mom’s kitchen (and before I lose all credibility, yes, I realize that a frat house sounds like an unlikely place to find good eats – just trust me).
For now, however, there is no New York trip on my horizon. Just a promise of someday and a Sinatra chorus stuck in my head. At least it’s a good song.
How do you feel about NYC – too crowded, too touristy, or juuuuust right?
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I love New York. I was born there and lived there until I was four. I spent another six months there several years ago for work. I’ve been back many times for visits.
If I were independently wealthy, I’d live there.
I will definitely need to get your restaurant recommendations before any future trip – your New York posts don’t exactly help with my desire to go right this second!
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Omg – Rodolfo has never been? Go book tickets right now for early January – we’re there from 27 Dec!!!! =) (just more tempting…)
Oooooh, that IS tempting. Maybe I should start those “so, about me seeing the New York office…” talks now and aim for January.
haha – yes! We leave 6 Jan… do it
Ahem. I can think of one good reason to visit New York. Hint(s). It’s tall. And brunette. And has room in her apartment for cuddling.
Guess.
Look, I thought it might be awkward to write an entire blog post about cuddling with my friend and ignoring my husband. You know the truth.
It’s because my DVD collection of “Dobie’s Greatest Hits” gives me a competitive advantage.
Come visit!!!!!!!!!
Please. and thank you.
I will of course let you know when we eventually make it there!
You MUST visit. I will be your personal tour guide. We could do culinary tours of the East Village, spa treatments at the Waldorf Astoria and then take a Sex in the City tour around Downtown–how much fun would that be?
Yes yes yes, I want to do all of those things!
Oooh I love NYC. Then again, I lived there for a couple of years, so I find it far less intimidating than maybe your “average tourist” might.
NYC was the first place that I realized I liked cities. The chaos is invigorating!
NYC is great!
That’s why I need to go back!
Love Love Love NYC. It’s fun to visit and I think it would be fun to live there but not for the long term. The consensus is that it is a concrete jungle, albeit a fun one.
I agree. A couple of years in New York as a single person or couple sounds fun, but I don’t think I’d like to settle down there forever.
How do I feel about NYC?-
There is Manhattan and everything else you can see in any American city.
Good point, I definitely commit the error of referring to Manhattan as New York. I know Brooklyn’s the hot spot these days, but Manhattan is really all I know of NYC outside the airports!