Author Archives: TheFitzyreport
Icecream
I am drawing a line in the sand! After splurging for the past few weeks on all sorts of fantastic treats, it is time to pause. There will be no more of the delicious strawberry icecream from Sundaes & Cones … Continue reading
Andrea Bocelli
When I heard Andrea Bocelli was to perform in Central Park, I immediately thought of the amazing concert I missed years ago when Simon & Garfunkel sang to thousands of fans in the Park on a balmy summer evening. What … Continue reading
Gramercy Tavern
My favourite restaurant lived up to it’s reputation ( and saved mine ) when we celebrated my friend Leanne’s 50th birthday last weekend. Gramercy Tavern has a seasonal earthy menu, with beautifully presented dishes and excellent service. We shared an … Continue reading
Blue Smoke
My ongoing quest to find the best way to barbecue ribs took a dramatic turn last week with the discovery of Blue Smoke on East 27th Street. Their sampler plate makes it easy to taste the variation in regional styles, … Continue reading
Trump Hotel
I didn’t ever think I would promote a Trump-associated property, but the location of this hotel on the southwest corner of Central Park with a foothold on Columbus Circle, would be perfect for some people. If mobility is a problem … Continue reading
Eve of September 11
It is a perfectly still night with a full moon and a thoughtful hush over the city. The past few days have been intense with anticipation and preparation. But tonight people were drawn to the lights downtown – we joined … Continue reading
Group Hug
The name on the movie production signs lining the street didn’t seem to match the props being installed around Park and East 42nd. A huge crane lowered smashed cars and pieces of airplane fuselage onto the street on one side … Continue reading
Let them eat macaroons !
Laduree received a huge welcome to NYC when they recently opened their first US store on Madison Avenue. Macaroons have been quite the rage for some time, and judging by the length of the queue when we cycled past on … Continue reading
Sunshine and sandcastles
With such a topsy turvy end to summer this year, it was a bonus to enjoy a glorious day for the last weekend of ‘Summer-streets’ in NYC. For the 4th year in a row, Park Avenue was closed to motor … Continue reading
All quiet on the Eastern front…
I was awake most of the night listening to the pouring rain and wondering when the wild winds would arrive. But Irene did not swing into town with tempest and destruction – not to mid Manhattan anyway – but instead … Continue reading
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