6 Days of Summer - QF F, AA F (incl 32B T), Bellagio and Park Hyatt NYC

[boomy]

Great TR so far Amaroo. I'm also going for quick trip to NYC soon and can use some tips on where to go and how to save time avoiding queues.

 

[blackcat20]

The Memorial is a fantastic space. I was lucky enough to go the day after it opened, and again two years ago. They've done a really great job, and its a great place to just stop and think about everything that has happened.

 

[Pushka]

I must revisit the Memorial Space. It was very much a construction site when we visited. The museum cataloguing 9/11 was just so sad.

 

[amaroo]

Walking Brooklyn Bridge is a must...









Followed by lunch at The River Cafe http://therivercafe.com

 

[amaroo]

After lunch I recommend a walk around Dumbo

 

[NoName]

Loving this trip report so far! Am doing a couple of the locations myself next month actually. Might end up doing a TR of my own.

 

[amaroo]

After walking back over the Brooklyn and up Broadway for a bit of shopping ... I made tracks for the PH, and some much needed refreshments.



Lobster Bisque - accompanied with a couple of glasses of a crisp Sancerre



Charcuterie - enjoyed with a couple of glasses of a fine Napa red



The day in steps ... (18km's)

 

[Pushka]

Refreshments? I was thinking coffee and a cookie!

 

[Boca68]

Oh heck! That Bisque looks great!

And the charcuterie is tempting too. Is that at the Park Hyatt?

 

[amaroo]

Oh heck! That Bisque looks great!

And the charcuterie is tempting too. Is that at the Park Hyatt?

Yes, the Park Hyatt, New York. Food was terrific along with the hotel.

 

[amaroo]

High Line - another first for me https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Line_(New_York_City)

What a wonderful gift those two men have created for NY and the greater community!





I started the walk at 34th street ... there is an interstate bus stop here. The photo shows one of around a dozen buses lined up and ready to load. The number of people queued was impressive.



This area is currently one massive construction site - big money is coming to this part of the city!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Yards,_Manhattan

[TABLE="class: infobox vcard, width: 22"]
[TR]
[TH]Cost[/TH]
[TD]US$20 billion[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Hudson Yards

 

[parsonstrish]

I think it's the Empire State Building between bridge arches, fantastic photo, would be great on the wall, well done

 

[blackcat20]

I think it's the Empire State Building between bridge arches, fantastic photo, would be great on the wall, well done

I have that exact photo on my wall, took it a few years back and had it printed on canvas.

 

[amaroo]

.........,

 

[amaroo]

What remains of Pier 54

http://www.nypress.com/local-news/20150702/the-dark-history-of-pier-54

http://www.thehighline.org/blog/2014/11/06/portal-to-the-past-the-history-of-pier-54

 

[parsonstrish]

I have that exact photo on my wall, took it a few years back and had it printed on canvas.

I just love it, you both have a good 'eye'. I don't expect to get back to NYC, but if I did, taking this picture would be my goal. I tried to get picture of the city on moving Amtrak back to Philly with my iPad. The window was starched & dirty but I managed to see the empire in the distance.

 

[Daver6]

Great TR

The River Café | Home Looks great...but those wine prices are insane! Talk about a mark-up. Even if those prices were in AUD I'd be thinking that.

 

[amaroo]

Great report! Did you ask about any (off menu) "plate of the day" on QF11? There was a mention about it in another thread...

Sorry for the late reply. No, I was happy with the standard service.

 

[amaroo]

There are seating/viewing areas over major intersections, and the High Line passes under/through buildings - inspired use of redundant infrastructure!







The High Line from ground level



Time for lunch! Pizza at The Standard Plaza ... I think this is a pop-up summer restaurant. Pretty sure the space is used for ice skating in Winter.

Sensational flavours!

 

[amaroo]

Another first - St Patrick's Cathedral ... only took my 5th visit to NYC

First I had to make my way from 14th street









Getting ready to deliver the set!