In 2003 I moved from Sydney ( nee Port Lincoln ) to midtown Manhattan to find adventure and to work with my husband on high end photography & film projects. Since 2005 I have reported my findings regularly to the restless and dedicated on Radio National Overnights in Australia. From sourcing decent coffee to the best markets, or reporting from a shoot in Harlem or on location in the Faroe Islands it has ( and will continue to be ) a lot of fun. But now you have the option to stay in bed and read about it in the morning…..
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Gabrielle, I just want to say how much I enjoy your fortnightly chats with Rod.
Fortunately I often seem to stir around 3.00am, so I manage to catch your conversations on most occasions.
Your enthusiasm and lust for life are an inspiration to me . . . and I reckon your voice is very sexy!!
Thank-you for your contribution to the programme. I look forward to being able to hear you for a long time to come.
Best wishes,
Bruce (O’Hara)
Tamworth NSW.
So glad I have found you and can put a face to that entertaining voice. I look forward to your chats every Friday morning on our ABC. Was on the West Coast in 2000 and am so disappointed that I missed the East Coast but I’m with you in spirit thanks to your enjoyable reports.
Di Sims
Macksville NSW
I also enjoy the times you are on Overnights
Gabrielle
Have you visited this Manhattan restaurant – Chez Josaphine at 414 W 42nd St.
Wonderful food and ambience, booked a table on-line to coincide with our USA vist last August. Was not disappointed.
Love hearing your US reports on overnight ABC radio.
Thanks for the tip David !
Love the blog and so glad my mum told me about it (she’s an avid listener). Seeing as a) I have my own food blog, b) my best mates just moved to NYC and c) we’re planning to visit in May, I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on your recommendations. The ‘dessert only’ place is on my list in pen at this stage. No penciling that one in.
Hi Gabrielle,
I wanted to say how I am enjoying your weekly reports, when I catch them. I actually am an ex pat Aussie living in Toronto since 2000, so listen from my office…good timing for me! I do occasionally come to NYC so it’s very helpful to hear your suggestions.
I think it was you who once mentioned there being a Museum of letters in New York City ? That is to say where original letters for historical figures are conserved. I would love to visit if you can advise on that.
Good to hear Sheryl, thank you very much.
The Academy of Arts and Letters is generally not open to the public, you need to be a scholar or an academic and make a private appointment. That being said I am serendipitously visiting the Academy next week and will report back on my findings….
You probably already know the Morgan Library on Madison & 36th – they have an excellent collection of old manuscripts and letters, and the original library is worth a visit if only to see Morgan’s collection of first editions. Have a look at http://www.themorgan.org/collections/collectionsLitManu.asp
love listening on ABC radio. You are so articulate and interesting !
Thank you for listening Valerie – I appreciate it!
Hello Gabrielle, I have listened to your report on RN for many years ( when awake that is), but have only just added your blog to my email. So inspiring, I am hoping to convince a friend to join me in Turkey. Regards, Laura
Many thanks Laura – I am always complimented to hear that people are listening in the middle of the night! I hope you can convince your friend to join you and that you get to Turkey – it really is as fabulous as it looks.
Gabrielle, I enjoy your programme on nightlife, and we have a common interest in port Lincoln.
I listen most nights and find them most interesting.
Great to hear Patricia – looks like we have Port Lincoln and Elvis in common!
I’ve just been introduced to your blog by my mother inlaw…I’m heading your way in October…coffee?
What a wonderful mother in law you have! Great to hear you are coming stateside – I’ll make sure I have the latest Australian-style coffee spots posted in anticipation…
16 sleeps till I land state side and new York on the 8th October….put the kettle on
Whoa! Today it must be only 12 sleeps until you get stateside. Weather is glorious, pumpkins are starting to appear everywhere for Halloween, and the leaves will soon be changing colour, so you’ll be here at a perfect time…
Gabrielle,
Enjoy your chats with Rod Quinn on ABC Overnights.
Can sense your love of life. In fact. I think you would be happy anywhere. You have a terrific attitude. Keep up the great blogs.
CYA
Rgds
Peter
What a wonderful comment Peter – thank you! You have made my day.
Gabrielle, like so many of the respondents, I too love listening to your report on Rods program. I hope to be in NYC middle of next year & I shall use your site as a tour guide.
Thank you Ray – that’s a great compliment. Just to add to your list I’m off to sample a new French patisserie on east 74th – nothing like having lots of choice in the bakery department!
I’ve just moved to NYC from Perth and my best friend’s mum put me on to you, I’ve had great joy reading everything so far!!! I’m getting lots of tips!
Thank you and welcome to NYC!
Marcella says: I have visited NY 3 times but wish I had found your blog before any of my trips. I seem to have missed so much!!! My late husband and I thought we would do a Christmas in NY as he was always impressed with the windows, snow etc. Might even do it yet! Always listen to you and enjoy your chats.
Thanks Marcella – there is always more to do, no matter how many times you’ve been to New York. So yes, definitely look at coming for Christmas. It’s beautiful and the city will be here to welcome you…
Hi
We are a family of five (three teenage/adult kids) heading to New York next June. We only have a few days and want to make the most of it. (It’ll probably be the last big family trip we’ll have!) Can you give us some recommendations for an affordable hotel that time of year?
Have a look at my blog under the ‘accommodation’ link and you will see some suggestions. June is a very popular time to be here so hotel rates will be at a premium. Friends have used VRBO ( vacation rental by owner ) and found it good for a family. Just remember to calculate in the added cost of tax to hotel rates when you compare prices….
I enjoy your reports with Rod, looking forward to coming back again in 2014.
Have you been to Ellen’s Stardust Diner on Broadway at 51st St ?
I found the rates and rooms at the New Yorker on 8th & 34th very good.
Regards,
Many thanks Rob. Ellen’s has been on my list for some time because of the interesting background of the diner – and the great photos. I know it is a popular spot and always seems to be packed with people. I’ll let you know when I get there….!
Hi Gabrielle,
Heard you this am,and joined this morning.A wonderful site,just what we were looking for with a trip planned for August.We noted you suggested an accomodation site called Airbnb.While it has many great places to stay,we have spent hours struggling with the website trying to ensure our emails are being sent.And they are impossible to send an email to as you get blocked with irrelevant questions.Not your problem i know,but is this site dependable and legitimate?Have you had any feedback on them?
And have you noticed all apartment owners are glamorous and handsome people between the ages of 22-32?
Any views on the OHM apartments on 11th Avenue,between 29th and 30th.Is this an ok area to walk back to at night.?Or are we too far out of the way for funky restaurants etc?
Not sure if this is the right place to send this query,please feel free to contact us via the email below.
Many thanks
Steve and ruth
Thanks for listening Steve and Ruth. This is definitely the right place for your query and as I think a lot of people will have the same questions, I will post a full response in the main section of the blog. For now, the area you are looking at on 11th Avenue is undergoing a huge transformation. The Hudson Yards redevelopment project just north of the OHM apartments will really improve that part of town – I hope! But for now it is stark and soul-less. definitely no interesting restaurants – although plenty of ‘gentleman’s‘ clubs – including Scores – on the next block…
Gabrielle I heard you on the radio recently and remembered all those years ago sharing a house in adelaide. Love your commentary sounds like you’re having a ball. I stayed in the east village for 6 months years ago and loved it so many museums galleries etc takes me back to listen to you talk about it all in fact I might have to revisit one day deborah
Well hello Deborah and thank you for being in touch! Lots of good memories. You would be amazed at the changes in the East Village, there are even food tours along 7th street these days. It’s definitely time for a return visit…