Enjoying New York City

Wednesday, 28 December 2011

We loved the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. You can read more about our Christmas Day in New York by clicking here.

One of the highlights of our visit has definitely been our visit to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at Discovery Times Square. It was so moving to see some of the oldest examples of written Scripture, particularly the pieces from Isaiah and the Psalms. We were also very lucky to see a the fragments of one of the oldest, best preserved scrolls of The Ten Commandments. It really was awesome - in the traditional sense of the word.

Afterwards, we went to lunch at Sardi’s. I’ve always wanted to eat at this Broadway institution and I wasn’t disappointed. The surroundings are wonderful and the food and service are excellent.

It’s such fun looking at all the famous caricatures, and I got a real kick out of the vintage ‘Guy’s and ‘Dolls’ restrooms too!

Of course you can’t really come to New York without shopping, and we’ve definitely done our share. Lord & Taylor is such a great place for bargains this time of year, and I always love Bloomingdales. We have to visit as many Apple Stores as possible as well, and we were so impressed by the wonderful new store in Grand Central Station. It has been built so organically into the station, it looks like it has been there for years. If a store can be beautiful, this one is.

I also love wandering through the Grand Central Market, looking at all the wonderful foodie delights on offer.

All the fantastic fresh products make me miss cooking!

We are definitely enjoying the Holidays here in New York City. I hope that wherever you are, you and yours are enjoying the holiday season too!