Today my mom, Erin, Christian, Caitlin (Erin’s roommate) and I went down to Katz’ Deli for lunch to have a true NYC tourist experience (Katz’ is the famous deli well known for being the site of Meg Ryan’s orgasm scene in When Harry Met Sally).
I had never eaten there during my four years living in NYC, but it was definitely worth the visit. The hot pastrami on rye was easily one of the best sandwiches that I’ve ever had…ever. The ordering process is a bit chaotic, though, so it definitely helps to go with someone who knows what s/he is doing if it's busy.
We then headed to the Met to see a bamboo exhibit that was being constructed on the roof. Here’s the link to a related NY Times article online for those who are unfamiliar with it (I was).
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/arts/design/12vogel.html?_r=1
One of the side benefits of seeing the exhibit was being able to relax on the roof patio of the Met and enjoy the views of Central Park amidst the beautiful weather. Here are some of the pictures of the park. Somehow I failed to take any pictures of the exhibit itself.
After the museum we walked back to the hotel to meet up with the Reikens and the Whites -- who were also joining for Erin’s graduation -- before heading to dinner reservations at Carmine’s in Times Square for a celebratory dinner. We were joined there by Christian, Rick and Serge, as well as Sussie Oates, who arrived straight from the airport (baggage and all) after a delayed flight from Europe.
While Times Square is probably my least favorite location in NYC, every meal that I’ve ever had at Carmine’s has made the brief visit the city’s tourist mecca well worth it. The restaurant is great for large groups, the food always tastes good, and the family-style servings allows you to try a lot of different things. And unlike when we ate there last time for my graduation, this time we actually ordered the appropriate amount of food.
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