Few things will make you appreciate Manhattan as much as a good old New York burger, a bottle of Pinot Noir and a rooftop view - it was time I did all three in one go.
After a full on first day of intense shopping, a lot of walking and the teensiest bit of sightseeing - we did throw a quick glance at the Statue of Liberty at one stage - I could kill for that piece of meat and a glass of wine to go with it.
Most days, nothing will beat a good old burger after a long day running up and down Manhattan and big sis enjoying her very first encounter with one of the crazy people that are yellow taxi cab drivers. This day was no exception.
After jealously eyeing my sister's pulled brisket at first, I had a bite of my burger and if you can taste love, this must be what it taste like. At least if the object of your affection is the city of New York.
The thing I love most with having dinner in New York restaurants is the amazing atmosphere and the great mix of people that you can really find nowhere else in the world. You have the stock brokers, the struggling actor waiters, the weirdest and most wonderful family constellations, the Jersey kids pretending to be actual New Yorkers for the day, the tourists, the movie directors and the old couples still having date night every Friday after 50 years of marriage. It really is the greatest city in the world for a night out.
Following a lovely dinner we got the lift up to the 27th floor, which is a rather unimpressive number in New York terms, for cocktails and views. And as per usual, seeing Manhattan and all its' giant buildings lit up in the New York night gives me butterflies and all sorts of soppy emotional reactions normally reserved for teenage romance novels.
New York, I really do love you.
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| Yep, New York burgers are better than all other burgers. |
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| Ready to attack. |
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| Me, big sis and a little building called Empire State. |
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