New York, New York!

I must confess to being a Frank Sinatra fan. The guy had style and presence.
It was working in an Italian restaurant during my University days that I got to know Frank. The owner of the shop, Vito, was a little control freak, and I was only allowed to put on one of three cd's in the morning, and another 4 for the evenings. I'll never know what sort of vibe Vito intended with the choice of Moby, Frank Sinatra, and a random CD of Italian Opera, but Frank and Moby got a great workout in the mornings.

I've never really had a big urge to head to New York City, but thats where we are heading tonight! The wife has a trip there for work and suggested I come across, because she think's I will love it. I need a holiday, there's no work trips happening at the moment, so this is a good enough reason for me to take some time out. Its the end of the work day and just before I head out the door I thought I'd drop drop a few thoughts from today down. Thinking of the trip I am humming Frank Sinatra to myself... I think I have Broadway shows and food on my mind..

Speaking of Frank, that also happens to be the name of one of the owners of Meat and Bread. if you live in Vancouver and havent been there, you need to get out more. Its got the best sandwich in town. I dropped in there for lunch today and mentioned I am off to New York - he suggested I get to his favourite restaurant called Frankies 457. Might be worth a shot if i get time, as this Porchetta sandwich is the bees knees. Maybe Frankie has similar goodies for me over there.

I took my Porchetta sandwich outside to sit in the sun and ran into a friend, Don, who also gave me the rundown on places he suggested I visit while we're in the Big Apple: Smorgasburg Markets for an awesome outdoor foodie market in DUMBO; Momofuku Noodle Bar- one of the talks of the town right now in ramen. Roberta's - top NY Pizza. Parm (or Torrisi Italian Specialties next door for a more fancy option Mission Chinese Food- for real Chinese.. not this western version you get everywhere outside of China .and just check out Eater for a bunch of other good ideas.
 .. is New York all about food? because on the weekend while we were cycling, my friend wife suggested we head to: Miss Lily's- some of the tastiest food she has eaten in a long time. The Standard- and head up to the 18th floor for a view of the city right at your feet, and awesome decor. Cafe Minerva- for a nice cheap glass of wine to while away the hours, and The Spotted Pig; for great bar food and cocktails.

So far the only thing I really want to do is take a long run around Central Park, and a walk along the Highline.. looks like I'll need the exercise with all that food ahead of me!