What Happens in NYC Stays in NYC (allegedly)....: NYC Day 2

We said we were going to get an early start to the day…but we lied. We didn’t leave the hotel until almost 11 am. Which is what happens when you stay out late drinking cosmos and don’t get to bed until almost 1 am. We would have slept even longer, but the kids next door (the rugrats) sounded like they were on a trampoline until Shelly ripped them a new one. They were totally terrified and after she left there was not a peep heard from that room. They will probably therapy for the rest of their lives.

We walked from our hotel to Rockefeller Center and had coffee, then continued on to Times Square and shopping along the way. We tried to get on the NBC morning shows, but we got up too late. Oh well.
After Times Square, we walked down to Macy’s - the largest store in the world. They aren’t kidding. This store goes forever. And we both bought LBDs (little black dresses). We look fabulous!

We took pictures of every firefighter and every fire truck we passed…and there were plenty! We asked directions from every police officer we saw and although they didn’t always get us where we wanted to go, we loved talking with them. I could die happy today if I could slide down a fire house pole wearing a pair of turn-outs.

We ate hot dogs and pizza on the street and then we hopped on the subway to Tribeca and walked back up to Greenwich Village…to Magnolia Bakery and bought cupcakes. Magnolia Bakery is famous for the scene in Sex and the City where Miranda and Carrie are sitting on the sidewalk eating cupcakes. The BEST part was that the apartment where Carrie lived was less than 2 blocks from Magnolia Bakery. If you want to read the bakery review, you will have to go to Carpe Cupcakes! (my cupcake blog). I left them a cupcake luggage tag and told them to expect a great review. Shelly bought a very cute apron there and we loaded up on cupcakes & cookies.

A very delightful old man gave us subway directions…take the L train uptown to the eastside and then get the 4,5,6 train to Grand Central Station. Our hotel is only 4 blocks from Grand Central. We were there in less than 20 minutes. New Yorkers really know how to get around on the subway! Everyone has been extremely helpful.

After a brief time-out at the hotel we got dressed in our LBDs and walked a few blocks to a restaurant/bar recommended by our friend Cindy. Alfredo’s was Fab-You-Luss! Our waiter was a very handsome guy from Barcelona and he over-served us with their signature cocktail…a blend of citrus-infused vodka and Prosecco. I can’t even describe the deliciousness (the waiter and the drink). We overpaid him and it was worth every shift we will we have to work when we get home.

We ~~stumbled~~ walked back to the hotel, but a good time was had by all. WE LOVE NEW YORK!

P.S. Beth - tomorrow night we are going to one of the restaurants you recommended.