NYC Trip - May 2010

I love NYC; that is I love to visit NYC. There is so much going on: the crowds (I know I’m not too keen on crowds but...), museums, great restaurants, and exploring different parts of the City. If there be a drawback, it is so expensive!

This trip was made primarily to see Peggy and attend the stationery show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Peggy had several of her new designs on display by Crane & Company, as a result of winning a nationwide contest to find three young designers. In her they found the best! I'm told that they are going to market these three designers under "Studio Stationery Designs" and not part of Crane & Company. I went of the web site and I cannot see it, but maybe later.

Of course we had time to check out some museums and explore the City, again. We went to The High LIne Park in the former Meatpacking district. Check it out! Although not finished, we thoroughly enjoyed the area. Of course what was more important was the dinner at the Standard Grill. Just an enjoyable night. See Peggy’s May 28th blog “Friday Yumminess” post. She really makes you hungry!

Peggy at the Crane Booth with her designs on the top row on the left.

Jenny & Peggy in front of the Crane & Co. display.

Speaking of exploring the City! We went to Flushing to check out the area. I got to see the Mets Citi Field, but no game. The Chinese food left something to be desired.

We checked out the National Academy Museum, but unfortunately they had a special exhibition, so we were unable to see the permanent collection.

Mother and daughter trying to see who is the tallest!They are standing in front of the American Building of the Metropolitan Museum. Oh, the Picasso Exhibition is great! It continues until August 15, 2010, so don't miss it!

A hidden treasure! I saw the Morris Jumel Mansion on a NYC travel show several months ago and wanted to check it out. It is located Upper Westside, but worth checking out if you are a history buff. We also went to the Gracie Manor located on the Upper East Side; but don't go without reservations.